By reading or watching the current news, determine the monetary policy issues that face our economy today. Specifically, discuss whether the greater monetary policy risk is inflation or recession, and share what actions you expect the Fed to take, regarding their strategies to alleviate inflation or recession risks. 

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 1, 2

Lesson

Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Initial Post Instructions The study of ethics and philosophy is one that brings many different kinds of “thinkers” together. One person’s philosophy on ethics is another person’s philosophy on evil. We will be working this term on constructing personal ethical bases and understanding how ethical codes (both personal and professional) are created and followed.

To start us thinking about the different areas of philosophy and ethics, and how we fit into the different molds or world views, let’s imagine the following scenario:

It is 2019. The federal law banning female circumcision is still under appeal in the courts. You are a nurse assisting a plastic surgeon at a local hospital. The plastic surgeon comes from a country where they practice “female circumcision”. This practice is also sometimes called “female genital mutilation”.

Fire Eyes: Female Circumcision, Written by Soraya Mire, Directed by Soraya Mire, Ethnographer Soraya Mire, Narrated by Carol Christiansen (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1995), 57 minutes

You are not a member of the doctor’s culture, but reside in a state where this practice is still legal. The plastic surgeon has agreed to perform this practice on a young girl, the daughter of a friend of the surgeon. The friend has authorized the procedure. The girl only knows this is a custom. You did not know that today you would be asked to assist in this procedure. You can refuse to participate (your job may be on the line in the future due to that decision). Or, you can assist the surgeon. What ought you to do? We now want to examine the ethical issues involved. To do this, let’s look at the role of relativism, moral truths, and other issues.

Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, address the following questions:

What would a subjective moral relativist say about what this doctor is doing? Do you agree with the subjective moral relativist? Why or why not?

Examine what a cultural moral relativist would say here. Do you agree with the cultural relativist? Why or why not?

Name and evaluate general criticisms of cultural relativism as being the wrong moral approach.

Is there an objective moral truth about any of the possible actions by the nurse and/or doctor in this case? Why or why not?

Writing Requirements

Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside scholarly source)

APA format for in-text citations and list of references

Discussion Question (300 words with in-text citations and references) 3-1-22

Based on your past experiences and the knowledge gained during your coursework, consider the following question, and post a substantive initial post:

Choose a healthcare organization or provider with which you are familiar, and describe its patient information capture process. Does this process support operational effectiveness, satisfy compliance requirements, and promote quality patient care? Explain. 

Assignment Details (5-7 pages) APA, Introduction, Body, & Conclusion plus References (3-3-21)

You work for a health care organization that frequently needs to share information with other providers. Your organization has a very important relationship with a diagnostics center in particular where you frequently need to share patient information such as lab results, X-rays, and other diagnostic information.

You have been asked to review your company’s protocols on sharing and receiving patient information for outside providers to ensure that your organization is in compliance with the latest standards and regulations. 

Write an executive summary that examines the compliance procedures and practice guidelines that these organizations would need to establish to achieve optimum operational effectiveness while complying with federal, state, and local laws governing patient information security and records retention.

Analyze the current trends in patient data capture and information sharing among health care providers, assessing their impact on your organization’s operations.   

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