Health Promotion: Prevention of Disease

/in /by

 Read the following case study and answer the reflective questions.  Please provide evidence-based rationales for your answers.  APA, 7th ed. must be followed.  

customer service IP2

/in /by

 

Transportation

This major airline had a rocky road at its start. Incorporated in 1967, it never actually started flying planes until June of 1971 because of lengthy legal challenges by other major airlines. When it finally started services between Dallas and Houston and Dallas and San Antonio, it used three Boeing 737 aircraft and offered $20 one-way fares. Soon, the company introduced a $10 “night fare” and several other attractive schemes. In 1973, it ended the year with its first profits since starting operations and began developing a loyal customer base.

By the 1990s, this airline had become well-established as a major passenger carrier with popular campaigns that focused on families such as the “Family Fare.” By 2000, the company had moved up to number two on this famous list and had expanded its rewards program for customers. Beyond that, as the decade progressed and moved into the second decade of this century, this airline instituted a number of other discount flight initiatives that encouraged air travel and expanded its customer reach.

Assignment Details

Answer the following questions :

  1. Based on what you read here and learned on the airline’s Web site, what are the company’s strengths related to customer service?
  2. Would you fly this airline, if you have not already? Why or why not?
  3. As a current or potential customer of the airline, what would you expect as a service experience from the airline?

fundamentals M 3 b

/in /by

2

Understanding and Optimizing the Rights of Delegation in Management

Student Name

Institutional Affiliation

Course

Instructor’s Name

Date

Understanding and Optimizing the Rights of Delegation in Management

Understanding the Rights of Delegation

Delegation is a pivotal skill set in the management landscape, as it enables leaders to distribute tasks to enhance organizational efficiency. Derived from the video “Delegation” and supplemented by the textbook readings, the Rights of Delegation emerge as a framework guiding this essential managerial function (Motacki & Burke, 2022). The Rights of Delegation encompass five core aspects: the right task, the right circumstance, the right person, the right communication, and the right supervision.

Beginning with the right task, errors might arise if a task not suited for delegation gets passed down. This can lead to inefficiencies and potential mistakes. The right circumstance, on the other hand, pertains to assessing the situational appropriateness of delegation. Inappropriate delegation during crises, for instance, can exacerbate the problem. Identifying the right person is equally crucial, as delegating to someone ill-equipped can result in subpar outputs and decreased morale. The right communication explicitly outlines expectations, and any ambiguities can lead to misunderstandings and potential mistakes (Motacki & Burke, 2022). Lastly, the right supervision underscores the importance of monitoring and feedback. Neglect in this realm can leave the delegate feeling unsupported and can give rise to mistakes.

Preventing Delegation Errors

To forestall these errors, several preventive measures can be implemented. Foremost, managers should exercise discernment in identifying tasks suitable for delegation. This requires an in-depth understanding of the task and the broader organizational context. It's also crucial to continually assess team members' skills and readiness levels, thus ensuring the delegation aligns with their capabilities. Clear, concise communication is indispensable, accompanied by regular check-ins to clarify doubts and offer support. Finally, feedback mechanisms should be robust, enabling the manager and the delegate to learn and grow from the experience (Crevacore et al., 2023). By adhering to these principles, managers can effectively harness the power of delegation to drive organizational success.

Conclusion

Effective delegation is not merely about distributing tasks but requires a strategic alignment of the right task, circumstance, person, communication, and supervision. By understanding and respecting these Rights of Delegation, managers can navigate the common pitfalls associated with the process. Implementing rigorous preventive measures ensures the smooth completion of tasks and fosters growth, collaboration, and trust within teams, thereby solidifying delegation as an indispensable tool for organizational success.

References

Crevacore, C., Jacob, E., Coventry, L. L., & Duffield, C. (2023). Integrative review: Factors impacting effective delegation practices by registered nurses to assistants in nursing. 
Journal of advanced nursing, 
79(3), 885-895.

https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15430

Motacki, K., & Burke, K. (2022). 
Nursing Delegation and Management of Patient Care-E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Nursing

/in /by

EBP PICO question Does the use of a flutter valve compared to no use of a flutter valve affect the outcomes of post op patients? Use 3-5 EBP journal articles less than 5 years .

discussion 7 psy

/in /by

 Analyze and apply critical thinking skills in the psychopathology of mental health patients and provide treatment and health promotion while applying evidence-based research.Scenario:

Jax is a 66-year-old Caucasian female whose wife has encouraged her to seek treatment. She has never been in therapy before, and has no history of depression or anxiety. However, her alcohol use has recently been getting in the way of her marriage, and interfering with her newly-retired life. She describes drinking increasing amounts over the last year, currently consuming approximately a six-pack of beer per day. She notes that this amount “doesn’t give me the same buzz as it used to.” She denies ever experiencing “the shakes” or any other withdrawal symptoms if she skips a day of drinking.

Jax comments that her wife is her biggest motivation to decrease her alcohol use. She tells Jax that she gets argumentative and irritable when she drinks, though she does not always remember these incidents. She has also fallen while intoxicated twice, causing bruises both times and hitting her head on one of the occasions.

Questions:

Remember to answer these questions from your textbooks and NP guidelines. At all times, explain your answers. 

  1. Describe the presenting problems/issues. Is there any information that was not provided that you would need to formulate a diagnosis?
  2. Generate a primary and differential diagnosis using the DSM5 and ICD 10 codes.
  3. What physiological and psychological processes lead to substance dependence?

Submission Instructions:

  • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.  Your initial post is worth 8 points.
  • You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 
  • All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
  • Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
  • Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
  • You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

CRITICAL CARE WK 5

/in /by

 

MY NUMBER ASSIGNED WAS 1 WHICH IS:  **What is the nurse’s responsibility with a perspective organ donation?  What are some absolute contraindications for donation, and what is the difference between organ and tissue donation?

Each student will be assigned a number randomly.  Whatever your number is, select the corresponding topic below, then post a minimum of 5 bullet points about the topic.  

Your bullet points should address key components of the topic, such as what, how, who, & why.  This information should not be basic things you learned in Med/Surg, but rather advanced critical care based.  

Think about this as a group effort to create a study guide. Use ONLY your textbook, but do not cut & paste from the book.  

Then create, find, or borrow a test style question about your topic & post at the bottom of your bullet points. The format needs to be multiple choice or select all that apply. Think NCLEX style.  

PART 2:

 

Part 2:

Interview:You will take a few minutes and ask 2 people about their personal coping mechanisms for dealing with the stress of working in healthcare during this unique time of Covid. Stress can be physical, emotional, spiritual, or any combination of triggers. Ask a diverse variety of people, don’t forget those in other departments at different points of hierarchy. For example, ask your unit manager, environmental services, volunteers, patients, fellow nurses, etc. Write 2-3 paragraphs on your findings and impressions while respecting the person’s identity.

In this module, you begin laying the foundation for your academic and professional success.

/in /by

 In this module, you begin laying the foundation for your academic and professional success. Your efforts begin with a vision that includes your own definition of success. Your vision may vary from those of your colleagues, but this does not mean you have to take these first steps alone. 

Theoretical and Scientific Foundations of Nursing

/in /by

  

SEARCH-BASED QUESTIONS

PowerPoint Creation with Speaker notes

/in /by

Power Point 

Topic Gestational Hypertension & Preeclampsia ACOG Practice Guideline #222

  • ACOG Practice Guideline including the number
  • Clinical presentation of the topic/issue
  • Diagnosing (labs, diagnostics, & why)
  • Management options
  • Be creative with pictures / PowerPoint 
  • Discussion should not be more than 30 minutes
  • atleast 20 slides with reference page
  • include speaker notes