...Healthcare Utilization and Finance WGU Organizational Systems &Quality Leadership KOT1 Lynnell Fulkerson Healthcare Utilization and Finance Medicare A1. Medicare Part A Medicare Part A covers medically necessary services and supplies including hospitalization and skilled nursing facility (SNF) care. Mrs. Zwick spent five inpatient days in the hospital and 40 days in a SNF. Medicare Part A will cover 100% of the first 60 days of Mrs. Zwick’s hospital stay after she pays the $1,184 deductible. Because Mrs. Zwick spent at least three days as an inpatient in the hospital, and assuming that the skilled nursing facility Mrs. Zwick is admitted to is Medicare certified, Medicare Part A will pay for 100% of her first 20 days in SNF (2013 Medicare Costs, 2012). Medicare Part A also covers days 21- 100 in a SNF with a $148 per day co-pay, however, Mrs. Zwick had a hospital-acquired infection (HAI) of the urinary tract and was unable to participate in rehabilitation for 7 days. Medicare will not cover the costs of those 7 days in the SNF because in 2009 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) stopped paying for preventable conditions including hospital-acquired urinary tract infections (Paddock, 2007). The skilled nursing facility will not be reimbursed for the cost of care and services for that time. The additional time in the SNF, 13 days, will be covered by Medicare Part A except for the $148 daily...
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...A. Nurse sensitive indicators are factors that are directly impacted by nursing. There indicators fall into three categories; structure, process and outcomes of nursing care. The structure indicators are the organizational piece of nursing care. These relates to the amount of staff on duty at a given time, how many RN's are on duty and experience level of the staff. For example, evidence indicates institutions with a higher number of RN’s possessing a Bachelor Degree in nursing result in improved patient outcomes. The process indicators measure nursing care such as patient assessment, patient care and intervention. These are the organizational policies and procedures of nursing. The patient outcomes are indicators directly related to nursing care and quality of care provided. Patient satisfaction, pain management or infections rates are some examples of patient outcome indicators. In the case provided, knowledge of nursing sensitive indicators would have assisted the nurses in several ways to provide a positive patient outcome. First, if the nursing assistant had knowledge of pressure ulcer prevention, sign and symptoms and treatment of pressure ulcers, the pressure ulcer on the patient’s sacrum may have been prevented. In this case, the nurse assistant did not recognize the patient had the first stages of a pressure ulcer developing. When the assistant got the patient up for toileting she should have checked his bottom and upon seeing the red area on his sacrum, she should...
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...Scientific Concepts, Theories, & Inquiry By: Virginia Ruvalcaba Date: 11/13/2015 Assessment: INT1 Task 1 Solar System • At one point in history people • Through out history our believed the Earth was the understanding of the universe center of the solar system, has greatly evolved. Our creating a Geocentric understanding of the universe universe, meaning that has changed so much because everything else in the universe people were not afraid to ask orbited around the Earth. the big questions. (Rodriguez, “Planet Quest Historic Timeline”) Geocentric Theory • Ptolemy, a Greek philosopher is most commonly credited with the Geocentric Theory. (“Our Solar System-Revolutionary Ideas”) • Argued that the universe revolved around the Earth. • Ancient astronomers believed the Earth was motionless they believed the stars, moon and sun rotated around the Earth in a circular movement. (“Our Solar System-Revolutionary Ideas”) • This theory was accepted for the next 1200 years. Until Nicolaus Copernicus suggested the universe was really heliocentric. Corpernican Model • In 1543, Nicolaus Copernicus, a Polish scholar, suggested the universe did not revolve around the Earth, but rather, the center of the universe was The Sun, and all the other planets orbited around it. (Rodriguez, “Planet Quest Historic Timeline”) • His idea, however controversial in that time period, was the...
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...IWT1 Task 1 Impressionism and Post Impressionism By WGU student In early 19th century, the French government controlled the academies and salons of paintings. The impressionism took place in second half of 19th century, which was results of French artists rejecting the traditional government sanctioned academic painting that was dominating their arts at the time. The first independent art exhibition was held in 1874 for one month. Few of the famous artists’ who participated and help organize this exhibition was Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Pierre-Auguste Renior, Edgar Degas and Camille Pissarro along with 25 other artists. They displayed approximately 165 paintings during this exhibit. This group of artists referred themselves as the Anonymous Society of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors, etc. The artists from Impressionism period intentionally painted which captured the nuances of light and beauty of natures. These artists were against painting a picture of moral messages, as the artists of past they mostly painted in studio. Impressionist had very firm understating of color theory, optics, nature of light, and optical mixing (created much more vivid colors in the eyes of the viewers). The invention of photography had profound influence on the artist of the day, the way they handle perspective in the relationship between subject matters in space. The invention of photography essentially freed these painters to become more abstract with their subject matter, they were...
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...JJT2 Social Responsibility Western Governors University Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility Business and Society: Stakeholders, Ethics, and Public Policy (Lawrence & Weber, 2011) defines corporate social responsibility (CSR) as the way a company acts that enhances society and its inhabitants and is held accountable for its actions that affect people, their communities and their environment. Many companies now track their CSR score through the use of rating organizations and customer surveys, and publish the results in their annual reports. They recognize their investors and customers want to understand how companies are taking environmentally responsible actions. Sunfun Company Sunfun (name has been changed) is a global provider of renewable energy solutions. It has two distinct lines of business. One is as a manufacturer of solar panels. The other is as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company to build utility scale, ground mounted solar power generating plants. From its website (sunfun.com), its mission statement “is to create enduring value by enabling a world powered by clean, affordable solar electricity.” Its value proposition is to “offer an eco-efficient energy solution that provides more solar electricity, at a lower cost, and with the smallest environment impacts per kWh.” Environmental Considerations and Recommendations As a renewable energy company Sunfun has an obligation and financial incentive to operate in an environmentally...
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...Running head: E-Business (QRT2) Task 1 1 E-Business (QRT2) Task 1 Proposal for Online Business Expansion E-BUSINESS (QRT2) TASK 1 2 E-Business (QRT2) Task 1 Proposal for Online Business Expansion A1. Viability of Product Gaia’s Organic Dog Treats is a small but rapidly growing business located in Atlanta, Georgia, which derives the majority of its income from the production and direct-to-consumer sale of organic, grain-free, gluten-free dog treats. Its two best-selling products are 100% organic meat jerky (no additives or other ingredients besides meat) and organic dog biscuits made of unique, non-grain ingredients and offered in distinctive shapes such as miniature cupcakes, pizzas, etc. The company is also developing ancillary products such as dog shampoo that leverage the brand and increase sales to its existing customer base. At present the company does not have an online strategy; it has only a single extremely basic web page referring customers to an email address. All sales are local and distribution is through breeder’s clubs, dog shows, farmer’s markets, and two small boutique-style retail stores catering to very high-wealth individuals. Although growth in the local market remains strong, the company is aware of the potential for eventual saturation. More importantly, it is clear based on the success of their existing product line that there is a tremendous opportunity to grow their sales by expanding beyond the Atlanta metropolitan region. As the owner of a premium...
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...Jessica Odessa Shepherd Human Development and Learning - FHT4 Western Governors University Student ID 259630 FHT4 - Task 1 Cognitive Development refers to the construction of the thought process that includes problem solving, remembering and the ability to make decisions, from childhood up to the adulthood stage. Cognitive/Intellectual Development is the ability to learn, reason, and analyze the fact that a process begins from infancy and progresses as the individual (Educational Psychology). Cognitive Development contains events that are logical, like thinking and remembering. Some factors remain the same throughout many of the theories on cognitive development. All theorists agree that people go through specific steps and/or stages of learning and understanding. Along with the fact that there are certain principles must be meet before learning can occur. There are many ideas and opinions that cognitive theorist have about the development of a person’s cognition. Two theorists that are commonly known in the field of cognitive development are Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. These two theorists agree on the several concepts of cognitive development but differ on others, the most commonly agreed difference among all theorists involved in cognitive development is the simple yet complex question of how cognitive development occurs. Jean Piaget, born 1896 and died 1980, was a Swiss psychologist; his focused was on the way an individual child acts upon an object in their environment...
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...(JDT) Task 1 September 6, 2014 JDT2 Task 1 To: CEO From: Elementary Division Manager Date: September 6, 2014 Subject: Response to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 claim made by former employee. A. Constructive discharge is defined as when a worker resigns due to a hostile work environment created by the employer (elaws, 2014). This can occur when an employer makes significant changes to the terms or conditions of worker’s employment (elaws, 2014). In the case of the employee who filed a claim, the work hours were changed to 12-hour shifts, with four days on and then four days off. The four workdays can occur any of the days of the week. The former employee claimed that the workday could be on a religious holy day. In this case, there is cause to claim constructive discharge. The work hours changed significantly from when the employee was hired. To determine whether constructive discharge was used in this employee’s resignation, there are two tests. First, a reasonable person in the employee’s position would find the working conditions intolerable, and second, the employer created an offensive work environment with the intent to force the employee to quit (Constructive Discharge, 2014). B. Title VII: Section703 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that applies to employment decisions; mandates that employment decisions not be based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin (Gomez et al, p. 92). Protected class theory states that...
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...levels. Together, they are a highly engaged team. The most senior staff member has thirty-nine years of clinical experience with twenty years as the department supervisor. The most junior staff member has ten months of clinical experience and a strong focus on research. Majority of the staff have over fifteen years of clinical experience and mentor the less experienced staff members. Therefore, I must identify the priorities of the department and the larger organization, the technical and clinical skills of the staff, the engagement of the staff, and adjust my leadership from directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating depending on my staff’s needs and the situation. This style allows me to be flexible in my approach depended on the tasks and actions that I am requesting from them. This style also allows me to support my staff in their professional and technical development. This style resulted in the development of a clinical education program, preschool-aged therapy group, teaching opportunities both in the community and overseas, and home-based therapy program. I am sure my leadership style will continue to adapt as my professional career evolves. A1a. Strengths: Two strengths of a situational leadership style include the flexibility of the leader to adapt his or her approach to the situation and the empowerment of his or her staff to develop competence and engage in problem solving (Dubrin, 2010). The rapidly changing healthcare...
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...JET2 Task 1 I. Evaluation of company’s strengths and weaknesses: a. Horizontal Analysis Results evaluation Net sales increased 33.3% from year 6 to 7 which signifies strength in the company. Increasing sales increases stockholder value and the overall value of the company. Net sales decreased 15% from year 7 to 8 which is a weakness for the company and affects the overall value. Advertising expenses decreased 16.3% from year 7 to 8 as well. This is a weakness for the company because the decrease in advertising can have a direct impact on the sales. In addition research and development was 37.55 from year 6 to 7 and -16.3% from year 7 to 8. Research and development will also have a direct impact on sales and year 7 to 8 shows a weakness in the company for research and development. Net earnings increased 313.4% for year 6 to 7 which is strength. Net earnings increase the value of the company. The net earnings from year 7 to 8 were -81.6% which is a weakness and decreases the overall earnings for the company. Utilities increased from 3.8% from year 6 to 7 and 11.1% from year 7 to 8. This is a weakness because it is an added expense for the company and affects overall earnings. Total operating expenses increased 23.9% from year 6 to 7 which demonstrates a weakness in the company. This decreases earnings and the value of the company. Totals operating expenses from years 7 to 8 decreased 3.6% which shows strength in the company and increases the value...
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...Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department Leadership Analysis Managing Organizations and Leading People – C200 Task 1 Western Governors University Table of Contents Introduction1 Current Leadership Practices2 Affects on Current Culture3 SWOT Analysis5 Strength #15 Strength #25 Weakness #16 Weakness #26 Opportunity #17 Opportunity #27 Threat #18 Threat #28 Evaluating the Traits of the Current Leader9 Strength #19 Strength #210 Strength #310 Weakness #110 Weakness #211 Weakness #311 Recommendations for the Future12 Recommendation #112 Recommendation #212 Recommendation #313 References14 Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department Leadership Analysis Presently, I work for the Hillsborough County Government in the State of Florida. The first two and a half years of my career with the County, I worked for the Public Utilities Department. This is one of fifteen departments listed under the Chief Development and Infrastructure Services Administrator. Each Administrator has multiple Assistant Administrators and Department Directors within their structure and each Administrator reports directly to the County Administrator who is appointed by the elected officials serving on the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). While the structure and needs of each agency/department are unique to the area they serve, the term “public utilities” may sound familiar. The name “public utilities” identifies the water and sewer systems that are required to be...
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...BGA1 Student Template 308(1).1.7-01, 03-07 Budget Task 1 Company A Selling price: 100 Balance Sheet December 31, Year 10 Assets 0.08 Current Assets: Factory Building Amortization Table Running Balance Cash 62460 Payment Interest Principal 240000.00 Accounts Receivable 228000 1 6,038.57 4,800.00 1,238.57 238,761.43 Inventories: 2 6,038.57 4,775.23 1,263.34 237,498.09 Finished Goods 44800 3 6,038.57 4,749.96 1,288.61 236,209.48 Raw Materials 16236 4 6,038.57 4,724.19 1,314.38 234,895.10 5 6,038.57 4,697.90 1,340.67 233,554.44 Prepaid Expenses 27000 6 6,038.57 4,671.09 1,367.48 232,186.95 Total Current Assets 378496 7 6,038.57 4,643.74 1,394.83 230,792.12 8 6,038.57 4,615.84 1,422.73 229,369.40 Property, Plant, and Equipment: 9 6,038.57 4,587.39 1,451.18 227,918.22 Factory Building 430000 10 6,038.57 4,558.36 1,480.20 226,438.01 Machinery 240000 11 6,038.57 4,528.76 1,509.81 224,928...
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...interoffice memorandum to: | CEO | from: | Robby Hinson | subject: | Title vii | date: | June 10, 2014 | cc: | | | | A former employee recently filed a claim against our organization in reference to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. I researched and reviewed multiple case studies related to this situation and have provided a recommendation based on this research. For starters, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that “It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employment agency to fail or refuse to refer for employment, or otherwise to discriminate against, any individual because of his race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, or to classify or refer for employment any individual on the basis of his race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.” (FINDLAW) This act was passed to help promote equal employment opportunities for females and minorities. The former employee feels that his rights were violated because he was required to work on what was considered a holy day based on his religion, however, there is no indication that the employee made the company aware of this issue. As you are aware, we recently implemented a schedule that would require all non-office staff to work twelve hour shifts on a rotating 4 days on, 4 days off work period. This schedule was made with no reference to time off for religious holidays. The claim against the organization stems from a former employee who was displeased with the new scheduling...
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...AST1 - Task 1 Strategies for Motivating Intermediaries Higher Margins – Offer higher margins to dealerships to incentivize promoting our new line. Special Deals – Extended terms for stocking inventory Premiums – Tiered discounts for volume unit purchases. Cooperative Advertising Allowances – Subsidizing a portion of the dealership’s local advertising cost. Display Allowances – bonus payments for premium floor space in high traffic areas. Sales Contests – Incentivize the dealer’s sales team to promote our scooter over the competition. Advantages and Disadvantages Higher Margins – This has the advantage of offering a higher return to the dealership and/or the salesperson. However, the difference of a percent or two of commission sometimes can get lost in the overall picture if the item itself is a harder sell. Sales people usually follow the path of least resistance. If a competitor’s product has more market recognition and a buyer is asking “buying questions,” a salesperson is not going to try to direct the buyer to the higher margined item unless the margin is significantly higher. In an age where competition rules, it is unusual for a supplier to have sufficient margin themselves to incentivize solely on margin. Special Deals – Offering an extended payment term is usually of interest to a dealership. The extended terms alleviates some pressure on their working capital needs. The disadvantage is that it requires an increase in working capital for the supplier...
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...Western Governors University Student: Anne Jaymes Student ID: 000320202 Course: EST1 Task: 1 (310.2.1-05) Social Responsibility Jaymes Page -2- Part A: Evaluate Company Q’s Attitude Toward Social Responsibility “Company Q is a small local grocery store chain located in a major metropolitan area. They have recently closed a couple of stores in higher-crime-rate areas of the city, reportedly because these two stores were consistently losing money. After years of requests from customers, all of their stores have started offering a very limited amount of health-conscience and organic products—all of which were high margin items. When asked by the area’s food bank for donation of day-old products, management declined deciding instead to throw the food away, citing worries over lost revenues due to possible fraud and stealing by employees who might say they are donating the food.” Evaluation of Company Q: Businesses are in business to make a profit. Businesses that are in business to make a profit with a total disregard for all else, is capitalism at its worst. A company who habitually relies on or exploits others and gives nothing in return, is a parasitic company. In order for companies to positively co-exist with their stakeholders, they must work to minimize the negative impact their business has on them. It was not against any business law, for Company Q, to close two stores that were located in higher crime-rate areas of the city that were consistently...
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