Assignment Overview

This case assignment consist of two parts, so please ensure that you set aside ample time to complete each.

Case Assignment

Part I: You have recently been hired as manager of health and safety in a petroleum refinery industry. The environmental performance of this company has been unclear to the community and the media has recently portrayed this refinery quite negatively.

Your Task for Part I: 1) Describe the value of a performance-based management culture for the sustainability of health and safety responsibilities in this company. 2) Apply criteria described in your reading to design an environmental impact assessment that addresses the environmental impacts of this refinery on air quality. In your protocol, be sure to show how you would address the 3 categories of Environmental Performance Indicators (management performance, environmental performance and environmental condition indicators). For each part of the protocol, illustrate with examples.

Part II: You are a manager of environmental health and safety at a local health department. You have learned that drinking water supplies have been contaminated with a virus (Cryptosporidium) that cannot be destroyed by chlorination and that can cause severe illness. This is believed to be an act of bioterrorism. The module readings covered the ecological model and how it may be used to identify partners for improving environmental health and its public health impacts.

Your Task for Part II: Apply your knowledge of the Ecological Model of Health to: 1) Identify 2 partners that may be engaged for each domain of the ecological model. 2) Describe the responsibility and role of these partners in providing or disseminating information to communicate risk to the public. 3) Show how the partners will address a culturally adverse audience in communicating risk to the public.

Assignment Expectations

Use information from your module readings/articles as well as appropriate research to support your selection.

Length: The CA assignment should be 8-10 pages long (double-spaced) for both parts combined.

References: At least six additional references (beyond required readings) must be included from academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles. Quoted materials should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. Materials copied verbatim from external sources must be enclosed in quotation marks. In-text citations are required as well as a list of references at the end of the assignment. (APA format is recommended.)

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to the questions.

Format: APA format is recommended for this assignment.

Required Reading

Antweiler, W. (2014). Elements of environmental management. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Divison. Read: Chapter 4: Life cycle assessment (pp.103-115); and Chapter 6: Environmental impact assessment (pp. 163-180).

Barrow, C. J. (2006). Chapter 6: Participants in environmental management. In Environmental management for sustainable development. London, GBR: Routledge.

Barrow, C. J. (2006). Chapter 7: Environmental management in sensitive, vulnerable and difficult situations. In Environmental management for sustainable development. London, GBR: Routledge.

Begun, L. & Malcolm, J. (2014). Leading public health: A competency framework. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. Read: Chapter 6: Engage diverse others in public health work (pp. 133-154); Chapter 7: Effectively wield power to increase the influence and impact of public health (pp. 155-182); and Chapter 10: Lifelong leadership development (pp. 233-252).

Gamboa-Maldonado, T., Marshak, H. H., Sinclair, R., Montgomery, S., & Dyjack, D. T. (2012). Building capacity for community disaster preparedness: A call for collaboration between public environmental health and emergency preparedness and response programs. Journal of Environmental Health, 75(2), 24-29.

Healey, B. J., & Walker, K. T. (2009). Chapter 16: Impacts of leadership and culture. In Public health/environmental health: Introduction to occupational health in public health practice. Hoboken, NJ, USA: Jossey-Bass.

Hooke, W., & Rogers, P. G. (2005). Chapter 1: Linking hazards and public health: Communication and environmental health. In Public health risks of disasters: Communication, infrastructure, and preparedness. Washington, DC, USA: National Academies Press.

Tompa, E., Dolinschi, R., & Natale, J. (2013). Economic evaluation of a participatory ergonomics intervention in a textile plant. Applied Ergonomics, 44(3), 480-487.

Optional Reading

Barrow, C. J. (2006). Chapter 13: Environmental management in sensitive, vulnerable and difficult situations. In Environmental management for sustainable development. London, GBR: Routledge.

Hooke, W., & Rogers, P. G. (2005). Chapter 3: Preparedness and response: Systems, supplies, staff and space. In Public health risks of disasters: Communication, infrastructure, and preparedness. Washington, DC, USA: National Academies Press.

Karadzinska-Bislimovska, J., Minov, J., Stoleski, S., Mijakoski, D., Risteska-Kuc, S., & Milkovska, S. (2010). Environmental and occupational health risks among agricultural workers living in a rural community near petroleum refinery and motorway in Skopje region. Arhiv Za Higijenu Rada i Toksikologiju, 61(4), 415-424.

Lekka, C., & Sugden, C. (2011). The successes and challenges of implementing high reliability principles: A case study of a UK oil refinery. Process safety and environmental protection, 89(6), 443-45.

Makin, A. M., & Winder, C. (2008). A new conceptual framework to improve the application of occupational health and safety management systems. Safety Science, 46(6), 935-948.

Mol, J. J. W. (1999). An analysis of the remediation of oil contaminated refinery sites. Environmental Management and Health,10(1), 37-40.

Assignment Details:

3-4 Pages (not counting Title Page or Reference Page)

Double spaced

Times New Roman

APA 6th Edition

Headers

Need a Catchy Title

1st. You will need to create a case scenario / client ( must be Canadian Indigenous person…. eg: Indigenous man getting released from jail OR Indigenous woman in abusive relationship on reserve etc…..you can create one )

2nd Select a healing ceremony (SWEAT LODGE is what the student has chosen so please use that).

You will research it and incorporate how Sweat Lodge Ceremony can enhance healing for the individual, include how the client will access the Sweat Lodge , what you will do to integrate with Western Methods, how you will do your case planning and identify your practice expectations.

3rd. You will also critically reflect on your understanding of Traditional Healing and how it fits in a contemporary context of health service delivery. Using a strengths based recovery orientation, you will demonstrate a thorough understanding of how health is interpreted in Indigenous communities as well as cultural safety and how it is reflected in service delivery. Strive to be culturally appropriate and informed. Write in your own words, as you are reflecting your understanding. There should be very little cutting and pasting as you are using your own words.

This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous practice considerations in working with First Nations people and how those practices contrast with mainstream health and substance use services. A treatment process that applies the cultural lens including how their own biases impact on service delivery.

I have attached please 3 readings taken from my class.

you do not have to use them but my Prof really likes when students use the class readings in their assignments – even a small quote taken from them would be good so please try. Any other references you use can ONLY BE CANADIAN

EVERYTHING needs reference, the prof will give a ZERO if not referenced.

Only use the readings if you find them useful – it will just help me make my Prof happy – other resources are OK also (CANADIAN ONLY). please note the last part is critical reflection……. It is bolded in the instructions attached above.

Please read this before you start

My prof is very strict on formatting, grammar and plagiarism. Please ensure that the paper is well formatted with the relevant sources. ensure you in-text citation as per the sources used.

Ensure you proofread the paper and check for grammar errors before sending it.

Avoid plagiarism at all cost

Provide high quality work with a good flow

Examine the importance of professional associations in nursing. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to your specialty area, or a specialty area in which you are interested. In a 750-1,000 word paper, provide a detailed overview the organization and its advantages for members. Include the following:

1. Describe the organization and its significance to nurses in the specialty area. Include its purpose, mission, and vision. Describe the overall benefits, or “perks,” of being a member.
2. Explain why it is important for a nurse in this specialty field to network. Discuss how this organization creates networking opportunities for nurses.
3. Discuss how the organization keeps its members informed of health care changes and changes to practice that affect the specialty area.
4. Discuss opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Ethics in Public Health Case Study

[WLO: 3] [CLO: 6]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 5 in your textbook, the Principles of the Ethical Practice of Public Health (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. article, and the appropriate pages from Ethics and Public Health: Model Curriculum according to the module you choose below.

For your assignment,

• Select one of the modules presented in the instructions below.
• Provide accurate and appropriate responses to the five worksheet questions associated with the module’s case study.
• Explain your answers using critical thinking and research.

Step 1: Select one of the following case studies located in Ethics and Public health: Model Curriculum for your paper and use the associated worksheet to complete the assignment.

Choose one of the following:

• Module 4: Community-Based Practice and Research: Collaboration and Sharing Power
  • Read the introductory information: pages 103 to 118 (15 pages)
  • Read Case Study 1: Providing Culturally Appropriate Services in a Changing Community: pages 119 through 122 (4 pages)
  • Use the worksheet: Module 4: Case Study 1: Providing Culturally Appropriate Services in a Changing Community
• Module 7: Ethical Issues in Environmental and Occupational Health.
  • Read the introductory information: pages 159 through 169 (10 pages)
  • Read Case Study 1: Environmental Injustice in Homer, Louisiana: pages 170 through 173 (4 pages)
  • Use worksheet: Module 7: Case Study 1: Environmental Injustice in Homer, Louisiana
• Module 9: Public Health and Health System Reform: Access, Priority Setting, and Allocation of Resources
  • Read the introductory information: pages 241 through 252 (12 pages)
  • Read Case Study 3: Making Cuts in a Health Department Budget, including the fact sheet on page 256 and pages 263 through 267 (6 pages)
  • Use the worksheet: Module 9: Case Study 3: Making Cuts in a Health Budget Department Budget

Step 2: Download the worksheet for your selected module and address the questions in the worksheet using complete sentences.

Please know that although this is not a formal written paper, you still need to use APA formatting.

Your completed worksheet

• Must use double-spacing with 1-inch margins
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
    For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Word 2013 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

• Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Must use at least two additional scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible sources in addition to the course text and case study itself to support your answers to the case study questions. The Ashford University Library is a great place to find resources. Watch the Ashford University Library Quick ‘n’ Dirty (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. tutorial for research tips.
  • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. See the Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.