Why is it important for Emergency Managers to be competent in NIMS?

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Emergency Management Leadership

As stated in Chapter 7 page 202, “ It is important to be competent, not just compliant, when it comes to National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) as liability occurs when we fail to use them property and people suffer consequently.  Why is it important for Emergency Managers to be competent in NIMS?

Must be at least 300 words but not more than 310 words.  Do not exceed 310 words.  Reference words do not count.

Source:

Glarum, Jan and Adrianopoli, Carl. (2020). Decision Making in Emergency Management. Cambridge, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.

 

 

 

Analyze the text of the artwork you have selected for your final art analysis project. The Art piece should be from the 20th or 21st Century.

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Analysis Project — Step 1

These week you will analyze the text of the artwork you have selected for your final art analysis project. The Art piece should be from the 20th or 21st Century. The project will consist of a paper, that you will put together piece by piece over the coming weeks, and a PowerPoint presentation with a recorded voiceover or video that you will post for your classmates and instructor to view.

Step One Instructions: (Submit 2pp or 500 words)
1. Give the name of the artist and title of the artwork you will focus on.
2. Identify the discipline(s) to which the artwork belongs (ex. dance, film, literature, music, theater, visual art).
3. Describe the medium and content to the artwork.
4. Describe in detail the form, answering the questions for the 5 elements in the appropriate discipline.

5. The text consists of how you perceive in the artwork. Complete this step using only your own  AA U barry.instructure.com

Looking at this through the lens of an evidence-based quality improvement process, what would you propose as the PICOT for this initiative? Who are the stakeholders represented in your group? (

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Week 5: Organizational Culture and Climate on Group Process and Team Building – Incredible

You are the unit director of the emergency department and part of an ad hoc interdisciplinary committee newly formed to address a 30% rise in arrival-to- provider time over the past six months. Six months ago, the ED consistently recorded an arrival-to-provider time less than the national benchmark of twenty minutes. The arrival-to-provider time is presently over one hour. A root cause analysis study finds that arrivals to the ER have increased by 50% and the lobby is usually filled to capacity. Often patients must stand due to lack of adequate seating. FTEs have not been added and staffing is consistently short due to call-offs. Patients are not being discharged from inpatient beds in a timely manner.

The task for the committee is to propose a solution for the problem. Looking at this through the lens of an evidence-based quality improvement process, what would you propose as the PICOT for this initiative? Who are the stakeholders represented in your group?

(Remember, this is an internal organizational issue, and while patients are impacted by the issue and are the beneficiaries of the work done, they would not be included in this type of task force)

Conduct a search for literature about an area of practice and critically appraise three of the papers found.

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Literature search and critical appraisal

Conduct a search for literature about an area of practice and critically appraise three of the papers found.

How did trade help spread roman ways of life through out the empire.

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 Roman ways of life

How did trade help spread roman ways of life through out the empire.

Create a PowerPoint presentation to inform a group of managers about the growth of data analytics and how it could be used to benefit a business.

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The role of Data Analysis

Create a PowerPoint presentation to inform a group of managers about the growth of data analytics and how it could be used to benefit a business.

Presentation requirements:

  • Define data analytics (1-2 slides)
  • Describe why data analytics is growing (1-2 slides)
  • Provide an example from our current companies use of data analytics (2-3 slides)
  • Explain how this benefits the company (1-2 slides)
  • Discuss how this might be used in other businesses (2-3 slides)

 

Think of a situation some people saw as very serious, but another person viewed as humorous. Explain what you believe led different people to see it so differently. What was your own feeling? Why do you think you had that point of view?

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

  • Video 1 (of 2)
  • Video 2 (of 2)

*Transcription available in Info section on YouTube*

Watch the video and answer the prompt.

Prompt: Think of a situation some people saw as very serious, but another person viewed as humorous. Explain what you believe led different people to see it so differently. What was your own feeling? Why do you think you had that point of view?

 

Explain the reasoning behind determining the inventory turnover ratio. What value does this action have for Middleton? What are the two main ways single-sourcing can help reduce expenses? What is the risk?

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Case Study

Write an executive summary, case summary, problem and issue analysis, recommendation for action, and case questions that are:
Explain the reasoning behind determining the inventory turnover ratio. What value does this action have for Middleton? What are the two main ways single-sourcing can help reduce expenses? What is the risk? What are the two types of costs that Kenisha and Ellie must consider when reevaluating the company’s make-or-buy decisions? from the given case study below.

Middleton Fine Furniture—Supply Chain Savings Opportunities
The furniture industry is a tough industry to complete in. It is a very price-driven business and every expense must be constantly reviewed and reduced as much as possible. Middleton Fine Furniture was feeling the pressure of the economic downturn and needed to cut expenses. If they could not accomplish this, the only alternative was to lay off employees.

Sally Sherman was the chief executive officer of Middleton Fine Furniture. In its 100 years of operations, Middleton Fine Furniture was extremely proud of the fact that its employees were like family and Sally didn’t feel layoffs were an option. Sally knew that until the economy turned around her company would need to tighten its belt. However, Sally wanted more than immediate financial relief, she wanted sustainable cost reductions.

Ms. Sherman met with Kenisha Yost, chief financial officer, and Ellie Gomez, vice president of supply chain management to discuss Middleton’s financial predicament. Sally emphasized that she wanted a solution that enabled Middleton Fine Furniture to manage expenses in a manner that potentially could result in recurring savings. She didn’t just want to survive this current financial crisis, she wanted to avoid it happening again.

Kenisha and Ellie began brainstorming on what they could do to provide a long term solution. Kenisha mentioned that inventory, while essential to their business, was money on the shelf. It did no good sitting there. How could they reduce inventory without endangering the business?

Ellie pointed out that the initial step to reducing inventory was to calculate their current inventory turnover ratio. Once they had that as a baseline, they could work on specific actions to reduce inventory. Furthermore, by analyzing their current inventory turnover ratio they could identify actions in other departments, other than just the supply department, that may be contributing to having too much money sitting on the shelf. Ellie explained that low inventory turnover can also be an indicator of poor sales, overstocking, and obsolete inventory. Issues that would need marketing’s support to correct.

Ellie looked deeper into Middleton Fine Furniture’s supply chain management processes. She discovered that Middleton had preferred to use multiple sourcing as its procurement method. Although multiple sourcing has many advantages, single sourcing can be advantageous as well. Although not all the parts they procured for the furniture could be single sourced, there were several that could. These were large-volume parts where quality was critical. Consequently, switching to single sourcing for these particular parts would ensure less quality variability and potentially less waste, a true cost reduction. Another advantage would be the opportunity to lower the cost of the parts because of the volume they would purchase from a single vendor. The increased volume for a single vendor would result in a lower purchase cost per unit for Middleton Fine Furniture.

As Ellie continued to ponder the problem, she reflected on the changes in Middleton’s processes over the years. In its early years Middleton made all the parts for its furniture. As it grew it sourced more and more pieces from suppliers. Ellie decided the time was right for a make-or-buy break-even analysis on the parts they still made in-house and the parts they bought. This would be a challenging task and it would take time; however, the potential benefit of reducing costs outweighed the effort required.

Kenisha and Ellie met with Sally. They outlined the three major initiatives they were pursuing, inventory turnover analysis, single versus multiple sourcing for specific parts, and an evaluation of whether to change from make or buy where applicable. Sally believed their solutions would generate the savings they needed and the processes put in place as a result would facilitate sustainable cost reductions.

What is your learning style? Choose one of the three learning styles outlined in this chapter. Describe the style and then provide a personal example explaining why it works best for you.

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Discussion Questions

Each set is split in different sections. Please follow the same format.

Section 1

ECCE 1101

Directions: Read both chapters 3 and 4. Choose one question from each chapter. Your answers should be a complete paragraph of at least 5 – 7 sentences. Put your answers in your own words. Do not copy from the text or Power Point. I am looking for your understanding of the content. Once you have answered two questions, please read your classmate’s answers. Choose one in which to respond. Your response should be a complete paragraph of 5 – 7 sentences and contribute to the discussion. Do not simply state that you agree or disagree. You must explain why and/or give examples.

Chapter 3

What is your learning style? Choose one of the three learning styles outlined in this chapter. Describe the style and then provide a personal example explaining why it works best for you.

One of the greatest needs of children with disabilities and those from some ethnic and racial groups is to be accepted by peers. How would you support a child in making friends and being included?

Chapter 4

Piaget’s theory has been called both maturational and environmental; that is, both nature and nurture are at work. Why? Give an example of each from your own experiences with children.

In the “Connect the Dots: How Neuroscience Supports Theory and Developmentally Appropriate Practices,” DAP is linked with various learning theories. In what three areas does theory knowledge specifically guide the implementation of DAP?

Respond in a paragraph to each of these basic conditions for learning. Include in your answer how you would address them.

a.Learning must be real.

b.Learning must be rewarding.

c.Learning must build on children’s lives.

d.Learning needs a good stage.

  1. State your opinion on the question, “Can rewards actually punish?” Be sure to give examples from your personal experience as well as from what you have read.

Section 2

ECCE 1105

Choose one question to answer from each chapter. Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are also required to respond to one other person’s discussion question response each week. These responses to another person’s response need to be at least 100 words in length. Your discussion question responses should reflect your understanding of the content from the text. These questions are not asking for your opinion. Please put your answers in your own words. Do not copy from the text or Power Point. Chapter 5

  1. You observe your teacher covering a cough and then continuing to prepare snacks for the children. What is wrong with this situation and how would you handle it?
  2. Gabriel announces that he threw up all night. You notice that his eyes appear watery and his cheeks are flushed. What is wrong with this situation and how would you handle it?
  3. You find that one of your aides has stored all of the children’s toothbrushes together in a sealed, plastic container. What is wrong with this situation and how would you handle it?
  4. Describe specific practices that teachers can use to limit the spread of illnesses transmitted via the respiratory tract, fecal-oral route, skin conditions, and contaminated objects such as toys, towels, and changing mats.

Chapter 6

  1. How do you feel about caring for children who are ill? Could you hold or cuddle a children with a high fever or diarrhea? What are your feelings about being exposed to children’s contagious illnesses? How might you react if an infant vomited on a new sweater of yours? What steps can you take to help you cope with situations like these?
  2. You have just finished serving lunch to the children, when Mara begins to vomit. How do you handle this situation?
  3. The class is involved in a game of keep-away. Ted suddenly complains of feeling dizzy. How do you handle this situation?
  4. Leandra wakes up from her afternoon nap, crying because her ear hurts. How do you handle this situation?

Section 3

ECCE 1103

Each week you are required to respond to one discussion question from each of the chapters covered. These responses have to each be at least 200 words in length. You are also required to respond to one other person’s discussion question response each week. These responses to another person’s response need to be at least 100 words in length. Each response is worth 10 points. Your discussion question responses and your response to another person’s response are due by 12:00AM (midnight) each Friday. Please note your discussion question responses should reflect your understand of the reading. These questions are not asking for your opinion.

Chapter 4

  1. What happens at each of the 3 stages of childbirth?
  2. Describe how health professionals assess the health of newborns (neonates).
  3. Describe the senses of a newborn (neonate).
  4. What advise would you give a new parent about how to sooth a crying infant?

Section 4

ECCE 2203

You are required to respond to 2 discussion questions each week. These responses have to each be at least 200 words in length. You are also required to respond to one other person’s discussion question response each week. These responses to another person’s response need to be at least 100 words in length.

Chapter 6

  1. How does observation and imitation influence behavior?
  2. How do role models influence behavior?
  3. How can adults use literacy to model behavior?
  4. How does the media influence behavior?

 

Is there a generation gap between America’s young and old?

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Video Analysis

Go to the following website and watch the “America’s Young & Old” video. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17729-1]] Two senior citizens and two high school students engaged in an intergenerational dialogue.

The discussion addressed the question: Is there a generation gap between America’s young and old? The panelists talked about issues such as respect, communication, society structure, cultural diversity, technology, the economic and the media. They all agreed that the mass communication revolution that has occurred as become the “third parent” in the home, so that “real” parents are no longer the primary provider of information to children.