Author: chris

Workflow analysis aims to determine workflow patterns that maximize the effective use of resources and minimize activities that do not add value. There are a variety of tools that can be used to analyze the workflow of processes and clarify potential avenues for eliminating waste. Flowcharts are a basic and commonly used workflow analysis method that can help highlight areas in need of streamlining.

In this Assignment, you select a common event that occurs regularly in your organization and create a flowchart representing the workflow. You analyze the process you have diagrammed and propose changes for improvement.

To prepare:

• Identify a common, simple event that frequently occurs in your organization that you would like to evaluate.
• Consider how you would design a flowchart to represent the current workflow.
• Consider what metrics you would use to determine the effectiveness of the current workflow and identify areas of waste.

To complete:

Write a 3- to 5-page paper which includes the following:

• Create a simple flowchart of the activity you selected. (Review the Sample Workflow of Answering a Telephone in an Office document found in this week’s Learning Resources for an example.)
• Next, in your paper:

o   Explain the process you have diagrammed.

o   For each step or decision point in the process, identify the following:

• Who does this step? (It can be several people.)
• What technology is used?
• What policies and rules are involved in determining how, when, why, or where the step is executed?
• What information is needed for the execution of this step?

o   Describe the metric that is currently used to measure the soundness of the workflow. Is it effective?

o   Describe any areas where improvements could occur and propose changes that could bring about these improvements in the workflow.

o   Summarize why it is important to be aware of the flow of an activity.

• Remember to include a cover page, introduction, and summary for your paper. APA format. Must include at least 3 course reading for references and 2 additional scholarly references

Course Readings

1. McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2012). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge(Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.

• Chapter 16, “Nursing Informatics: Improving Workflow and Meaningful Use”

  This chapter reviews the reasons for conducting workflow analysis and design. The author explains specific workflow analysis and redesign techniques.

Huser, V., Rasmussen, L. V., Oberg, R., & Starren, J. B. (2011). Implementation of workflow engine technology to deliver basic clinical decision support functionality. BMC Medical Research Methodology,11(1), 43–61.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

In this article, the authors describe an implementation of workflow engine technology to support clinical decision making. The article describes some of the pitfalls of implementation, along with successful and future elements. Koppel, R., & Kreda, D. A. (2010). Healthcare IT usability and suitability for clinical needs: Challenges of design, workflow, and contractual relations. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 157, 7–14.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

This article points to many health information technology designs and workflow decisions that limit their value and usage. The authors also examine the structure of the conceptual relationships between HIT vendors and the clinical facilities that purchase HIT. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (n.d.b). Workflow assessment for health IT toolkit.  Retrieved, June 18, 2012, fromhttp://healthit.ahrq.gov/portal/server.pt/community/health_it_tools_and_resources/919/workflow_assessment_for_health_it_toolkit/27865

This article supplies a toolkit on the planning, design, implementation, and use of health information technology. The sections of the website provide a definition of workflow, examples of workflow tools, related anecdotes, and research. Document: Sample Workflow of Answering a Telephone in an Office (Word document)

Note: You will use this document to complete this week’s Assignment.

Workflow analysis aims to determine workflow patterns that maximize the effective use of resources and minimize activities that do not add value. There are a variety of tools that can be used to analyze the workflow of processes and clarify potential avenues for eliminating waste. Flowcharts are a basic and commonly used workflow analysis method that can help highlight areas in need of streamlining.

In this Assignment, you select a common event that occurs regularly in your organization and create a flowchart representing the workflow. You analyze the process you have diagrammed and propose changes for improvement.

To prepare:

• Identify a common, simple event that frequently occurs in your organization that you would like to evaluate.
• Consider how you would design a flowchart to represent the current workflow.
• Consider what metrics you would use to determine the effectiveness of the current workflow and identify areas of waste.

To complete:

Write a 3- to 5-page paper which includes the following:

• Create a simple flowchart of the activity you selected. (Review the Sample Workflow of Answering a Telephone in an Office document found in this week’s Learning Resources for an example.)
• Next, in your paper:

o   Explain the process you have diagrammed.

o   For each step or decision point in the process, identify the following:

• Who does this step? (It can be several people.)
• What technology is used?
• What policies and rules are involved in determining how, when, why, or where the step is executed?
• What information is needed for the execution of this step?

o   Describe the metric that is currently used to measure the soundness of the workflow. Is it effective?

o   Describe any areas where improvements could occur and propose changes that could bring about these improvements in the workflow.

o   Summarize why it is important to be aware of the flow of an activity.

• Remember to include a cover page, introduction, and summary for your paper. APA format. Must include at least 3 course reading for references and 2 additional scholarly references

Course Readings

1. McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2012). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge(Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.

• Chapter 16, “Nursing Informatics: Improving Workflow and Meaningful Use”

  This chapter reviews the reasons for conducting workflow analysis and design. The author explains specific workflow analysis and redesign techniques.

Huser, V., Rasmussen, L. V., Oberg, R., & Starren, J. B. (2011). Implementation of workflow engine technology to deliver basic clinical decision support functionality. BMC Medical Research Methodology,11(1), 43–61.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

In this article, the authors describe an implementation of workflow engine technology to support clinical decision making. The article describes some of the pitfalls of implementation, along with successful and future elements. Koppel, R., & Kreda, D. A. (2010). Healthcare IT usability and suitability for clinical needs: Challenges of design, workflow, and contractual relations. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 157, 7–14.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

This article points to many health information technology designs and workflow decisions that limit their value and usage. The authors also examine the structure of the conceptual relationships between HIT vendors and the clinical facilities that purchase HIT. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (n.d.b). Workflow assessment for health IT toolkit.  Retrieved, June 18, 2012, fromhttp://healthit.ahrq.gov/portal/server.pt/community/health_it_tools_and_resources/919/workflow_assessment_for_health_it_toolkit/27865

This article supplies a toolkit on the planning, design, implementation, and use of health information technology. The sections of the website provide a definition of workflow, examples of workflow tools, related anecdotes, and research. Document: Sample Workflow of Answering a Telephone in an Office (Word document)

Note: You will use this document to complete this week’s Assignment.

Workflow analysis aims to determine workflow patterns that maximize the effective use of resources and minimize activities that do not add value. There are a variety of tools that can be used to analyze the workflow of processes and clarify potential avenues for eliminating waste. Flowcharts are a basic and commonly used workflow analysis method that can help highlight areas in need of streamlining.

In this Assignment, you select a common event that occurs regularly in your organization and create a flowchart representing the workflow. You analyze the process you have diagrammed and propose changes for improvement.

To prepare:

• Identify a common, simple event that frequently occurs in your organization that you would like to evaluate.
• Consider how you would design a flowchart to represent the current workflow.
• Consider what metrics you would use to determine the effectiveness of the current workflow and identify areas of waste.

To complete:

Write a 3- to 5-page paper which includes the following:

• Create a simple flowchart of the activity you selected. (Review the Sample Workflow of Answering a Telephone in an Office document found in this week’s Learning Resources for an example.)
• Next, in your paper:

o   Explain the process you have diagrammed.

o   For each step or decision point in the process, identify the following:

• Who does this step? (It can be several people.)
• What technology is used?
• What policies and rules are involved in determining how, when, why, or where the step is executed?
• What information is needed for the execution of this step?

o   Describe the metric that is currently used to measure the soundness of the workflow. Is it effective?

o   Describe any areas where improvements could occur and propose changes that could bring about these improvements in the workflow.

o   Summarize why it is important to be aware of the flow of an activity.

• Remember to include a cover page, introduction, and summary for your paper. APA format. Must include at least 3 course reading for references and 2 additional scholarly references

Course Readings

1. McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2012). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge(Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.

• Chapter 16, “Nursing Informatics: Improving Workflow and Meaningful Use”

  This chapter reviews the reasons for conducting workflow analysis and design. The author explains specific workflow analysis and redesign techniques.

Huser, V., Rasmussen, L. V., Oberg, R., & Starren, J. B. (2011). Implementation of workflow engine technology to deliver basic clinical decision support functionality. BMC Medical Research Methodology,11(1), 43–61.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

In this article, the authors describe an implementation of workflow engine technology to support clinical decision making. The article describes some of the pitfalls of implementation, along with successful and future elements. Koppel, R., & Kreda, D. A. (2010). Healthcare IT usability and suitability for clinical needs: Challenges of design, workflow, and contractual relations. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 157, 7–14.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

This article points to many health information technology designs and workflow decisions that limit their value and usage. The authors also examine the structure of the conceptual relationships between HIT vendors and the clinical facilities that purchase HIT. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (n.d.b). Workflow assessment for health IT toolkit.  Retrieved, June 18, 2012, fromhttp://healthit.ahrq.gov/portal/server.pt/community/health_it_tools_and_resources/919/workflow_assessment_for_health_it_toolkit/27865

This article supplies a toolkit on the planning, design, implementation, and use of health information technology. The sections of the website provide a definition of workflow, examples of workflow tools, related anecdotes, and research. Document: Sample Workflow of Answering a Telephone in an Office (Word document)

Note: You will use this document to complete this week’s Assignment.

For this assignment, read the case study, “Sonance,”on pages 563-578 of your textbook. You will compile a comprehensive case study analysis based upon this case. This involves a critical review of the company and situation leading to the problem identification. From there, you will research the company, industry, and competition, leading to the identification of several viable alternatives, followed by the final recommendation. In summary, the format should include the following: Company/product overview: Introduce the company and product/services. Situation analysis: This will require an analysis of what is going on internally within the organization as well as externally. Think about the political/legal environment, economic, socio-cultural, and technological. Using the CSU Online Library, minimally research the industry and competitors. Problem: Identify the problem(s) that this company is having or will have in the near future. Alternatives: Formulate a minimum of three possible alternatives that could solve the problem stated above.

Explain each thoroughly with an eye on the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative. Recommendation: Examine the alternatives and select the best alternative for this company. Include your rationale for selecting this over the others and discuss the implementation process. Your comprehensive case analysis should be a minimum of six pages in length, double-spaced (not including the reference page and title page).The case analysis format should include the five sections described above using subheadings within the paper. References should include your textbook plus a minimum of two additional credible references. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations, and cited per APA guidelines. Additional supplemental information on preparing a written case analysis can be found in the textbook on pages 687-702

The textbook is Strategic Marketing Problems 13^th Edition. By Roger A. Kerin and Robert A. Peterson, ISBN 978-0-13-274725-7

• Research Paper Citations:
• Use your favorite search engine to search the Web for information on the APA guidelines for formatting a research report. Use the keywords APA Style and research paper format to conduct your search.
• Look for information on the proper formatting for the following aspects of a research paper: paper size, margins, title page or first page of the report, line spacing, paragraph indentation, and page numbers. Also find information on proper formatting for citations and a works cited page. Print the information you find.
• Using the information you learned, format this document as a research report.
• Adjust the margins, set the line spacing, and add page numbers to the document in the format recommended by the APA. Use The Maori History of New Zealand as the title for your sample report, use your name as the author name, and use the name of the course you are enrolled in currently as well as the instructor’s name for that course. Make sure to format the title page exactly as the APA style dictates.
• Format the remaining text as the body of the research report. Indent the first line of each paragraph rather than use quadruple spacing between paragraphs.
• Create three sources, insert three citations in the document—a book, a journal article, and a Web site—and create a works cited page, following APA style. If necessary, edit the format of the citations and works cited page to conform to APA format. (Note: For this practice document, you are allowed to make up sources. Never make up sources for real research papers.)

Unit III PowerPoint Presentation

Imagine that you work for your state’s environmental protection agency in the waste management division. Your boss has asked you to create a presentation on household hazardous waste (HHW) to give to community groups in an effort to encourage people to dispose of HHW properly.

Create a 7- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation that summarizes the environmental and health risks of household hazardous waste. Use the notes section in PowerPoint to narrate your presentation. Your presentation should address the following topics:

 What is HHW?

 Why is it important to dispose of HHW properly?

 What are some best practices that people should follow to dispose of HHW properly?

 What regulations cover HHW?

All sources used, including the textbook, must be cited and referenced according to APA style. Be sure to include in-text citations on your slides, and provide a reference slide

UST be at least 3 pages with at least 3 cited sources.  DUE 1/ 2/16.  Will be checked for originality!!

Use the resources available on the Shapiro Library website to find an article from a relevant psychology journal to critique. Provide your choice to your instructor and ask any additional questions you have regarding this task after you have reviewed the main elements of the assignment, APA format guidelines, and the rubric. Expectations: 1. You are expected and required to use a minimum of three academic or peer-reviewed sources in your critique. The textbook can be one of those sources. 2. You are expected to demonstrate an academic level of writing. This means minimal grammatical and spelling errors and no use of abbreviated words (e.g., 24/7 as opposed to daily or thru in place of the correct through). 3. You are expected to demonstrate critical thinking abilities in writing this paper. Main Elements Part I of the Critique – Objective Analysis In your critique of the article, address the following questions: 1. Are the title and abstract representative of the article? 2. Is the purpose of the article clear in the introduction? 3. Is all of the discussion relevant? 3.1. Have any ideas been over- or underemphasized in your opinion? 3.2. What revisions would you suggest? 3.3. Should some sections of the manuscript be elaborated on, condensed, or omitted? 4. Are the author’s statements clear? 4.1. Challenge ambiguous statements. 4.2. Suggest by examples how clarity can be achieved; however, do not merely substitute your style for the author’s. 5. What underlying assumptions does the author have? 6. Does the author or do the authors appear objective in the article analysis and discussion? Part II of the Critique – Subjective Analysis 1. Why did you select this article to critique? What aspect of personality theory interested you in the article? 2. After reading the article, what did you like and dislike about it? 3. Based on your understanding to date, what is the possible practical applicability of the article? APA Format Guidelines Required APA Document Format:  Font: Times New Roman font, size 12, black  First page header “NAME: Title” (no bold, no underline)  Spacing: double-spaced throughout: o In Word, click “Page Layout” -> click “Margins” -> select “Normal” o In Word, click “Page Layout” -> look for Indent and Spacing -> make sure that Left, Right, Before, and After all say “0” or “0 pt”  Paragraphs: o Indent the first line of each paragraph. o Ensure that there are no extra lines between the paragraphs.  Click “Enter” just once to start a new paragraph.  Click “Tab” to indent the first line of the paragraph. APA Reference Format You are expected and required to use a minimum of three academic or peer-reviewed sources in your critique. The textbook can be one of those sources.  In-text citation: (Shultz & Shultz, 2013)  Reference: Shultz, D. P., & Shultz, S. E. (2013). Theories of personality (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.  If you want to mention the author/textbook but are not quoting the material (what you write is completely in your own words): According to Shultz and Shultz (2013), ______  If you want to quote something (using the author’s exact words or paraphrasing) from the author/textbook: According to Shultz and Shultz (2013), ______ (p. xx).  References on a separate page at the end of the critique  Heading “References” centered (no bold, no underline)

Guidelines for Submission: Written components of the project must follow these formatting guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, oneinch margins, and APA formatting including citations. A minimum of three academic or peer-reviewed sources must be cited in your critique. The textbook can be one of those sources.

Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you examine social psychology. Address the following items:

• Define social psychology.
• Discuss how social psychology differs from other disciplines, such as clinical psychology, general psychology, and sociology.
• Explain the role of research in social psychology.
• Proofread your paper.  Submissons with excessive writing errors will not be graded.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines