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May 3, 2025

software project management strategies

Scenario .software project management strategies

Imagine that you are employed by an organization that would like to further invest in the development of internal iOS applications. The organization finds it very costly to maintain vendor-built and maintained iOS apps. It believes that the strategy of developing internal iOS apps could provide cost savings in the long run.

One of your responsibilities at this organization is to advise upper management on the latest trends and methodologies of software project management strategies. Upper management has asked you to identify and analyze the challenges and issues that the software development teams may experience if they transition to this new strategy. In addition, you are asked to provide your suggestions and solutions to mitigate the challenges and issues.

Instructions

Write a 4-6 page paper in which you:,

Describe the latest trends in software project management strategies and suggest at least three methodologies of software project management strategies for this project.,
Select the optimal software project management strategy for this project and provide a rationale.,
Select three typical constraints that may exist while managing and leading software projects within this organization., Analyze why the determination and clarification of these constraints are essential within the planning phases of the project.,
State the relationship between the organizational structure and a project manager’s level of authority and responsibility.
Suggest how a typical software engineering team could be staffed and describe each team member’s role. Determine the skills that are required for each team member for the success of the software project development.
Select two software project management frameworks as options for software development. Discuss how each framework provides an opportunity for efficient project resource management. Use examples to justify your answer.
Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.
d similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.

May 3, 2025

IT security policy for a Medical facility

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For the final project, you will write a paper that is a minimum of four pages in length that creates and outlines an IT security policy for a Medical facility.,

Your security policy must contain the following sections:,

· Information Security Policy Overview,

· Application Development Security,

· Data Backup and Storage,

· Physical Security,

· Network Device Installation and Configuration,

· Data Handling,

· Remote Access,

· Email.

· Internet and Web Access,

· Device Security, and

· Process for communicating the policy to stakeholders.

Your paper should include a title page and a reference page. Be sure to follow proper APA citations. At a minimum, use your textbook as a resource for this assignment and include it on your reference page.

Course Textbook(s) Santos, O. (2019). Developing cybersecurity programs and policies (3rd ed.). Pearson. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780134858548

IT Security Policy for [Name of Medical Facility]

Information Security Policy Overview

This document outlines the IT security policy for [Name of Medical Facility], aimed at safeguarding sensitive health and business information. The policy is designed in accordance with HIPAA regulations, best industry practices, and internal compliance requirements. The objective is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all electronic protected health information (ePHI) and critical business systems.

Application Development Security

All in-house application development must follow secure coding guidelines and undergo security testing before deployment. Developers will be trained in OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities and required to use secure code repositories and automated testing tools. Periodic code reviews and penetration tests will be performed to identify and resolve vulnerabilities before release.

Data Backup and Storage

All critical data, including ePHI, will be backed up daily using encrypted and secure backup solutions. Backups will be stored both onsite and offsite to ensure redundancy. Data retention policies will comply with legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring backups are available for at least seven years. Regular restoration tests will be conducted to ensure backup reliability.

Physical Security

Physical access to servers, workstations, and sensitive areas will be restricted to authorized personnel using key cards and biometric authentication. Surveillance cameras and motion detectors will be deployed in server rooms. Visitors must sign in and be escorted at all times. Hardware will be locked in secure enclosures where applicable.

Network Device Installation and Configuration

All network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls must be installed and configured by qualified personnel following security best practices. Default credentials will be changed, and unnecessary services will be disabled. Firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) will be implemented to monitor network traffic. Firmware updates will be applied regularly.

Data Handling

Data classification procedures will be implemented to categorize data according to sensitivity. ePHI must always be encrypted in transit and at rest using approved cryptographic standards. Only authorized personnel may access sensitive data, and all access must be logged and monitored. Data disposal must follow NIST 800-88 guidelines to ensure complete data destruction.

Remote Access

Remote access to the internal network must be granted only through secure VPN connections using multi-factor authentication (MFA). Devices used for remote access must meet endpoint security requirements, including up-to-date antivirus software and encryption. Remote sessions must be logged and reviewed periodically.

Email

Email communication containing sensitive information must be encrypted. Staff must be trained to recognize phishing attempts and avoid clicking on suspicious links or attachments. Spam filters, malware scanners, and domain-based message authentication (DMARC) policies will be enforced to ensure secure email communication.

Internet and Web Access

Internet access will be monitored and filtered to prevent access to malicious or inappropriate sites. Staff must not download unauthorized software or visit unsafe websites. Web gateways and DNS filtering will be implemented to block known threats. Any web-based application must use HTTPS and secure authentication mechanisms.

May 3, 2025

Virtual Teams and Protecting Information Assets

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Module 4 – SLP

Virtual Teams and Protecting Information Assets

Start by reading the articles below on the massive hack that is thought to have been done by the Russians into government and companies worldwide. It is believed that Back Doors are implanted in these systems and are capable of bringing down infrastructure such as the flow of money in the Federal Reserve. As firms and governments move to the digital enterprise model, such a hack can bring down critical systems. With employees working remotely, if the digital infrastructure is hacked, then business will come to a standstill.

Massive SolarWinds hack has big businesses on high alert – CNN

SolarWinds Hack Leaves Critical Infrastructure in the Dark on Risks – Bloomberg

Dissecting The SolarWinds Hack For Greater Insights With A Cybersecurity Evangelist (forbes.com)

As noted before, if you don’t really pay attention to this material, it’s really unlikely that you can write an acceptable paper on the topic below, let alone an exceptional one. We spend quite a lot of time trying to identify useful sources for you that bear on our topics for analysis; while we strongly encourage you to conduct your own further research and identify additional useful sources, this should be an add-on to the basic material rather than a substitute for it.

SLP Assignment

As an IT manager develop a plan of action for how to approach this cyber threat. ,How would you set up a defense to prevent the Back Door being engaged?, Develop a plan of action in 2-3 pages for how to address this possible hack at your firm. ,This can be done as an action plan with a bulleted list to show the order in which actions need to occur.,

SLP Assignment Expectations

Length: Follow the number of pages required in the assignment excluding cover page and references. Each page should have about 300 words.

Assignment-driven criteria (14 points): Demonstrates clear understanding of the subject and addresses all key elements of the assignment.

Critical thinking (6 points): Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem. Shows analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of required material. Conclusions are logically presented.

Scholarly writing (3 points): Demonstrates proficiency in written communication at the academic level of the course.

Assignment Organization (3 points): Assignment is well organized and follows the required structure and organization of the assignment.

Citing and using references (4 points): Uses relevant and credible sources to support assertions; uses in-text citations; properly formats references.

Please use Trident’s Introduction to APA for proper formatting and style.

Module 4 – Resources

Virtual Teams and Protecting Information Assets

Required Reading

Murray, B., Dulebohn, J. H., & Stone, D. L. (2022). Managing team centricity in modern organizations (1st ed.). Information Age Publishing, Incorporated.

Mortensen, M.,& Hadley C. (2020). How to prepare your virtual teams for the long haul. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/05/how-to-prepare-your-virtual-teams-for-the-long-haul

Alexander, A., De Smet, A., & Mysore, M. (2020). Reimagining the post pandemic workforce . McKinsey & Company. https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/reimagining-the-postpandemic-workforce#

Managing Virtual Teams from LinkedIn Learning

Leveraging Virtual and Hybrid Teams for Improved Effectiveness from LinkedIn Learning

Leading Remote Projects and Virtual Teams from LinkedIn Learning

Ocker, R. J., & Fjermestad, J. (2008). Communication differences in virtual design teams: Findings from a multi-method analysis of high and low performing experimental teams, ACM SIGMIS Database, 39(1), 51-67. Available from ProQuest in the Trident Online Library.

May 3, 2025

Practicum Presentation

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Practicum Presentation Instructions:

Final Practicum Presentation reflects your Practicum experiences and highlights your major projects, activities, and lessons learned. Presentation, like your Reflective Paper should include

A) Description and history of Agency,

1. Mission or objective of the h/c organization,

1. Size in terms of patient capacity and staff,

1. Target population serviced,

1. Type of services rendered and/or volume of service

1. Relationship of institutions to other institutions

1. Effectiveness in meeting institutional goals

1. Other notable services or concepts

B) Department/unit mission, vision, goals, effectiveness (if applicable)

C) Reflections

1. General observations

1. Comments regarding your impressions of the facility and its programs and services

1. Comments about your individual experiences, gains, and growth

1. Comments about your ability to meet your professional and academic goals

D) Project report[footnoteRef:1] [1: ]

1. Description of your project or activities

1. Interactions

1. Your contributions

1. Lessons Learned

1. Analysis of professional and Personal growth.

Each student prepares his/her presentation about his/her practicum experiences according to the guidelines above. The presentation can be in any of the following formats- PowerPoint, poster, a monologue with no supporting slides or materials- and should be submitted on the course Blackboard for all classmates to review and learn from your experiences. The presentation length is 10-15 minutes. If the file is too big, please create a YouTube presentation and provide a link.

Any additional meetings are only required if they are recommended by the instructor based on the Practicum Preceptor’s feedback or the student’s request. The student is required to contact the instructor and schedule this additional meeting based on his and the instructor’s availability.

Practicum Reflective Paper

Each student is required to write a 6-10-page learning paper on his or her fieldwork experience. This paper should include

· highlights of the student’s work activities and/or projects,

· “Lessons learned” part that reflects what helped a student to grow professionally and personally how she/he applied her theoretical knowledge to a real-life situation, and

· a self-evaluation of his or her experiences and skills.

Below are the major points your reflective Paper should include:

A) Description and history of Agency

· Mission or objective of the h/c organization

· Size in terms of patient capacity and staff

· Target population serviced

· Type of services rendered and/or volume of service

· Relationship of institutions to other institutions

· Effectiveness in meeting institutional goals

· Other notable services or concepts

B) Department/unit mission, vision, goals, effectiveness (if applicable)

C) Reflections (6-8 pages of a total report)

· General observations

· Analysis and evaluation of your individual experiences, professional and personal gains

· Comments, analysis and evaluation of your ability to meet your professional and academic objectives that were established in your Professional Development Plan

Steps that you realized you need to take to meet your professional and academic objectives

This Reflective Paper should be written in APA format and include literature support. The paper is also part of your portfolio, item 6. Detailed instruction of the information to be included in your Reflective paper is included in your syllabus, p. 9.

May 3, 2025

IT Audit Policy and Plans

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Project #3: IT Audit Policy and Plans

Company Background & Operating Environment

Red Clay Renovations is an internationally recognized, awarding winning firm that specializes in the renovation and rehabilitation of residential buildings and dwellings. The company specializes in updating homes using “smart home” and “Internet of Things” technologies while maintaining period correct architectural characteristics. Please refer to the company profile (for additional background information and information about the company’s operating environment.

Policy Issue & Plan of Action

The corporate board was recently briefed by the Chief Information Officer concerning the company’s IT Security Program and how this program contributes to the company’s risk management strategy. During the briefing, the CIO presented assessment reports and audit findings from IT security audits. These audits focused upon the technical infrastructure and the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s implementation of security controls. During the discussion period, members of the corporate board asked about audits of policy compliance and assessments as to the degree that employees were (a) aware of IT security policies and (b) complying with these policies. The Chief Information Officer was tasked with providing the following items to the board before its next quarterly meeting:

(a) Issue Specific Policy requiring an annual compliance audit for IT security policies as documented in the company’s Policy System,

(b) Audit Plan for assessing employee awareness of and compliance with IT security policies,

a. Are employees aware of the IT security policies in the Employee Handbook?,

b. Do employees know their responsibilities under those policies?,

a. Do required policies exist?,

b. Have they been updated within the past year?

c. Are the policies being reviewed and approved by the appropriate oversight authorities (managers, IT governance board, etc.)?

Your Task Assignment

As a staff member supporting the CISO, you have been asked to research this issue (auditing IT security policy compliance) and then prepare an “approval draft” for a compliance policy. You must also research and draft two separate audit plans (a) employee compliance and (b) policy system audit. The audit policy should not exceed two typed pages in length so you will need to be concise in your writing and only include the most important elements for the policy. Make sure that you include a requirement for an assessment report to be provided to company management and the corporate board of directors.

• For the employee compliance assessment, you must use an interview strategy which includes 10 or more multiple choice questions that can be used to construct a web-based survey of all employees. The questions should be split between (a) awareness of key policies and (b) awareness of personal responsibilities in regards to compliance.

• For the policy system audit, you should use a documentation assessment strategy which reviews the contents of the individual policies to determine when the policy was last updated, who “owns” the policy, who reviewed the policy, and who approved the policy for implementation.

Research:

1. Review the table of contents and relevant chapters in the Certified Information Privacy Professional textbook to find information about legal and regulatory drivers.

2. Review the weekly readings including the example audit assessment report.

3. Review work completed previously in this course which provides background about the IT Policy System and specific policies for the case study company.

4. Find additional resources which discuss IT compliance audits and/or policy system audits.

Write:

1. Prepare briefing package with approval drafts of the three required documents. Place all three documents in a single MS Word (.doc or .docx) files.

2. Your briefing package must contain the following:

• Executive Summary

• “Approval Drafts” for

o Issue Specific Policy for IT Security Policy Compliance Audits

o Audit Plan for IT Security Policy Awareness & Compliance (Employee Survey)

o Audit Plan for IT Security Policies Audit (Documentation Review)

As you write your policy and audit plans, make sure that you address security issues using standard cybersecurity terminology.

3. Use a professional format for your policy documents and briefing package. Your policy documents should be consistently formatted and easy to read.

4. You must include a cover page with the assignment title, your name, and the due date. Your reference list must be on a separate page at the end of your file. These pages do not count towards the assignment’s page count.

5. Common phrases do not require citations. If there is doubt as to whether or not information requires attribution, provide a footnote with publication information or use APA format citations and references.

6. You are expected to write grammatically correct English in every assignment that you submit for grading. Do not turn in any work without (a) using spell check, (b) using grammar check, (c) verifying that your punctuation is correct and (d) reviewing your work for correct word usage and correctly structured sentences and paragraphs.

7. Consult the grading rubric for specific content and formatting requirements for this assignment.

8. Submit your briefing package in MS Word format (.docx or .doc file) for grading using your assignment folder. (Attach the file.)

May 3, 2025

Technology Transfer Research

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Technology Transfer Research Paper

Objective

The purpose of this Technology Transfer Research Paper is to gather and summarize authoritative information about how technologies are transitioned from the Research & Development (R&D) lab to the product development organizations which incorporate leading and emerging technologies into new products and services.

Overview

Your task is to research, analyze, and discuss the processes involved in helping technologies emerge (“transition”) from the R&D environment to product development organizations so that the technologies can be incorporated into products and services which meet the needs of the consumers, businesses, and government agencies. Your research should include technology transfer processes and initiatives along with funding sources, i.e. venture capital, government grants, etc. You should also address the technology development lifecycle and the role of funding availability at each of the lifecycle stages (See NIST GCR 02-841). Address what happens when adequate funding is not readily available and what impacts that deficiency has upon the development and transitioning of technologies from labs to products.

To begin, review the following documents and resources about technology transfer processes and initiatives. Continue your research by investigating the availability (or lack) of federal funding for innovations in the cybersecurity area.

· What is a technology?
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Engineering_Technology/What_is_technology

· Between Invention and Innovation: An Analysis of Funding for Early-Stage Technology Development (NIST GCR 02–841)
https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/2017/05/09/gcr02-841.pdf (you must use this exact version)

· What is technology transfer? https://www.doi.gov/techtransfer

· Technology Transfer @ DHS

o https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/technology-transfer-program

o https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/t2c_factsheet-final.pdf

Next, research the role that private funding (venture capital) plays in providing money and resources to innovators who are developing cybersecurity technologies and products. How does the availability of venture capital impact the development of technology? How do venture capitalists influence the emergence or death of technology developments? Provide specific examples from your research.

The following information needs must be met by the deliverable for this assignment.

(a) Introduction and Overview

a. Technology Transfer Processes

b. Technology Development Life Cycle (per NIST GRC 02-841)

c. Funding Sources & Issues

(b) Explanation of the Phases of the Technology Development Life Cycle (per NIST GRC 02-841) with examples of activities in each phase,

a. Identify and Discuss Key Players i.e. inventors, universities companies and investors,

b. Examples of Technology Transfer in two or more phases of the technology lifecycle,

(d) Explanation of Funding Sources & Issues

a. What role does funding play in the technology transfer process? (Encourage? Discourage? Shape decision making?)

b. Who are the key players involved in funding decisions?

c. Examples of funding sources supporting two or more phases of the technology lifecycle

(e) Summary and Conclusions

a. Why do inventors and others need to understand Technology Transfer

b. Why do inventors and others need to understand the role of funding in encouraging and/or discouraging technology R&D

Your research is to be incorporated into a 4 to 6 page written summary of the technology transfer process and associated funding issues. (Follow the outline above and review the explanations provided in the rubric.) Your report is to be submitted as an MS Word attachment to the Technology Transfer Research Paper entry in your assignments folder.

Additional Information

1. Consult the grading rubric for specific content and formatting requirements for this assignment.

2. Your 4 – 6 page research paper should be professional in appearance with consistent use of fonts, font sizes, margins, etc. You should use headings and page breaks to organize your paper.

3. Your paper should use standard terms and definitions for cybersecurity.

4. The CSIA program recommends that you follow standard APA formatting since this will give you a document that meets the “professional appearance” requirements. APA formatting guidelines and examples are found under Course Resources. An APA template file (MS Word format) has also been provided for your use. The file name is: CSIA_Paper_Template(TOC+TOF,2021).docx

5. You must include a cover page with the assignment title, your name, and the due date. Your reference list must be on a separate page at the end of your file. These pages do not count towards the assignment’s page count.

7. You are expected to credit your sources using in-text citations and reference list entries. Both your citations and your reference list entries must follow a consistent and professional citation style (APA, MLA, etc.).

May 3, 2025

Design the Cloud Deployment Architecture

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Project 2: Design the Cloud Deployment Architecture Step 10: Write and Submit the Final Cloud Deployment Architecture Plan

In this step, you will create and submit your consolidated Cloud Deployment Architecture Plan for email, software development, and backups and archiving.

The Cloud Deployment Architecture plan, which should be between eight and 10 pages, will consolidate the work that you have completed throughout the steps along with some additional elements (scope, executive summary, etc.) to create a comprehensive design for cloud deployment architecture for the selected “cloud ready” workloads. Sophia will present your work for approval at the executive meeting.

Use the Cloud Deployment Architecture Plan Template to write the Cloud Deployment Architecture Plan and submit the document after reading the instructions below.

Check Your Evaluation Criteria

Before you submit your assignment, review the competencies below, which your instructor will use to evaluate your work. A good practice would be to use each competency as a self-check to confirm you have incorporated all of them. To view the complete grading rubric, click My Tools, select Assignments from the drop-down menu, and then click the project title.

· 6.6: Evaluate and select cloud providers (AWS, Azure, VMware, Google Cloud, IBM).

· 6.7: Assess cloud storage providers.,

· 8.2: Assess network security and privacy risks associated with cloud infrastructure.,

· 9.3: Develop documentation (plans policies and procedures) to support cloud operation.,

· 9.5: Design virtualized network infrastructure to meet business needs.,

· 9.6: Design cloud storage infrastructure to meet business needs.,

· 10.1: Develop and implement cloud metering system.

· 10.6: Configure a private cloud infrastructure using industry leading software.

· 10.7: Configure a public cloud infrastructure using industry leading provider(s).

· 11.2: Monitor cloud services charges from vendors and make adjustments to stay within budget.

· 11.4: Monitor system performance.

9.6: Design cloud storage infrastructure to meet business needs.

· 10.1: Develop and implement cloud metering system.

· 10.6: Configure a private cloud infrastructure using industry leading software.

· 10.7: Configure a public cloud infrastructure using industry leading provider(s).

· 11.2: Monitor cloud services charges from vendors and make adjustments to stay within budget.

· 11.4: Monitor system performance.

May 3, 2025

British Renaissance Literature

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Class: English British Renaissance Literature

Instructions: you’ll write a 1-page single-spaced thesis on Milton PL book 4., The assignment should follow standard organization, with a heading on the top left corner paragraphs topic sentences transitions and quotations from the text. ,you need to make an original argument and reinforce that argument with close readings from the text. ,your assignment needs to have the essentials of a thesis-driven argument, solid organization concise and lucid writing and zero plot summary., Make sure the thesis statement is in the first paragraph in the beginning.

The Double Vision of Satan: Self-Awareness and Self-Deception in Paradise Lost, Book 4

In Book 4 of Paradise Lost, John Milton presents Satan not simply as a figure of evil but as a character caught in the tragic tension between self-awareness and self-deception. This duality—Satan’s acute understanding of his fall and his simultaneous refusal to accept the consequences—creates a portrait of a being whose torment is internal and inescapable. Milton uses Satan’s soliloquy and his interactions with the unfallen world to expose the psychological fragmentation that defines his character. Thus, Milton’s Satan is not powerful because he is resolute in evil, but rather because he is tormented by the irreconcilable conflict between who he was and who he has become.

This conflict is most powerfully articulated in Satan’s soliloquy, where he admits, “Which way I fly is Hell; myself am Hell” (4.75). The use of the reflexive “myself” underscores Satan’s internalization of damnation. Hell is no longer a place but a condition of being, tied to identity. Milton’s enjambment in the line mirrors Satan’s lack of resolution—his thoughts do not conclude with clarity but spill into self-contradiction. Although Satan acknowledges the justice of his punishment, he immediately recoils from the implications: “but what though I be / Hell,” he muses, “yet not leave / The hope of gaining by success or flight / The Throne of God” (4.86–89). The juxtaposition of “Hell” and “hope” reveals Satan’s persistent delusion—he cannot fully commit to despair, nor can he embrace repentance, which he scorns as servility.

Milton intensifies this internal schism by placing Satan in Eden, a landscape that magnifies his alienation. Looking upon Adam and Eve, Satan is momentarily moved, exclaiming, “Sight hateful, sight tormenting!” (4.505). The repetition of “sight” as both the object and instrument of torment underscores the paradox of Satan’s condition: he cannot not-see the goodness he has lost, and the vision of it deepens his misery. His admiration for the couple’s innocence quickly curdles into bitterness, showing how Satan’s capacity for beauty is perverted by his pride. He recognizes in them what he has forfeited, yet instead of remorse, he chooses malice, stating, “To spite us more, / Our Enemy, our foe, hath left us this, / Our visible delight” (4.359–361). The plural “us” is deceptive here—Satan invokes the memory of a collective (his fallen angels), but his isolation is absolute.

By constructing Satan as both self-aware and self-deceiving, Milton crafts a complex portrait of evil rooted not in external defiance, but in internal contradiction. Satan’s tragedy is that he sees too clearly what he has lost, yet remains willfully blind to the means of redemption. In Book 4, Milton offers not a hero or even an antihero, but a fallen intellect trapped in a cycle of rationalization, whose grandeur lies in his capacity for suffering as much as in his defiance.

May 3, 2025

Knowledge Management Training

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Implementing Knowledge Management Training for a New Clinic

Your HCO is opening a new clinic using the same EHR and information systems in place at its existing clinics. Clerks, nurses, and physicians will all input information to the EHR and several management systems. What should the Knowledge Management (KM) training program for new associates include? How would you accomplish that training economically?

This original post should be no less than 320 words.,
No direct quotes. This should be written in your own words of your understanding of the materials. , Paraphrasing needs to be referenced with in-text citations and the source referenced at the bottom of the post.,
Be sure that you proof-read as you will not be able to edit your post or resubmit your post once it has been turned in.,
Failure to use in-text citations and/or list references when using sources results in plagiarism and a zero for the discussion board assignment. Again, your textbook is your main source and MUST be used for in-text citations and reference list.

Textbook: The Well-Managed Healthcare Organization, Ninth Edition

Kenneth R. White,John R. Griffith

When opening a new clinic, especially one integrated with the existing electronic health record (EHR) and information systems, it is essential to establish a thorough and well-structured Knowledge Management (KM) training program. This program must support clerks, nurses, and physicians in consistently capturing, sharing, and utilizing clinical and administrative knowledge to maintain continuity, accuracy, and high-quality patient care. KM training should cover system navigation, data entry standards, privacy and security protocols, and the broader context of how accurate information supports clinical decision-making and organizational learning.

The KM training should begin with role-specific system training. Clerks must understand patient registration, scheduling, and insurance processing workflows. Nurses should be trained in documenting vitals, triage assessments, and care coordination. Physicians need training on entering clinical notes, order entry, and interpreting system-generated insights. However, beyond functional skills, all associates should be educated on the importance of standardized data input for enabling accurate analytics and reporting. Uniform knowledge practices across all roles help reduce errors, improve communication, and streamline care delivery (White & Griffith, 2019).

Another essential component is training staff to use the system to retrieve and share knowledge efficiently. This includes finding patient histories, accessing clinical protocols, and utilizing internal communication features within the EHR. Employees should understand how their documentation contributes to the larger knowledge ecosystem that supports organizational decision-making, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.

To ensure economic efficiency, the training can be implemented using a blended approach. Online learning modules, accessible through a learning management system, provide a cost-effective method for delivering foundational knowledge. These can be supplemented with scheduled hands-on sessions led by in-house “super users” or IT staff, who can provide targeted support. Additionally, developing quick-reference guides and maintaining a digital knowledge base will empower staff to resolve issues independently after training.

By investing in a comprehensive, scalable KM training program, the organization sets the foundation for a cohesive, knowledgeable workforce that leverages information systems to their full potential.

Reference

May 3, 2025

The Revelation of Resurrection and Life

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John 11 The Revelation of Resurrection and Life

Identify the author’s message to his original audience., In doing so take the context into consideration (surrounding passages overall theme of the gospel)., Provide references citations and/or brief quotations from the gospel to support your points.,
Identify any keywords (and their meanings) that contribute to the overall message of the passage.,
Briefly suggest how this message can be applied to the message of the Kingdom of God today.
You should consult three to five commentaries, journal articles, Bible dictionaries, etc., to complete this assignment. Include footnotes and bibliography in Turabian format. No cover page is required.

John 11: The Revelation of Resurrection and Life

In John 11, the author presents the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead as a pivotal revelation of His identity and mission. The original audience—likely a mix of Jewish and Gentile Christians near the end of the first century—would have recognized this event as more than a miracle: it is a sign pointing to Jesus as the source of eternal life and the embodiment of the resurrection. This message is framed within the Gospel’s larger theme: belief in Jesus as the Son of God and the giver of eternal life (John 20:31).

The chapter unfolds in a context of escalating tension between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. In John 10, Jesus faces hostility after asserting His unity with the Father. Chapter 11 not only confirms His divine authority through the climactic sign of raising Lazarus but also catalyzes the leaders’ decision to seek His death (John 11:53). The irony is profound—by giving life, Jesus sets the path toward His own death.

Jesus’ declaration to Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25), is the theological centerpiece. The Greek word anastasis (ἀνάστασις), meaning “resurrection,” conveys more than a future hope—it is embodied in Christ Himself. Similarly, zoē (ζωή), or “life,” reflects the Johannine concept of eternal, divine life that begins now for the believer. Jesus does not merely grant resurrection; He is resurrection, redefining death not as an end but as a transition for those who believe.

The term believe (Greek: pisteuō, πιστεύω) appears multiple times in the chapter and throughout John’s Gospel. Belief is not intellectual assent but relational trust in Jesus. Martha’s confession—“I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God” (John 11:27)—echoes the Gospel’s thesis and models the desired response of the reader.

This message has enduring relevance for proclaiming the Kingdom of God today. In a world marked by fear of death and despair, the narrative of John 11 asserts that the Kingdom brings hope, not only in the future resurrection but in present participation in the life of God through Christ. Christian communities can embody this message by living as people of hope, offering spiritual and physical resurrection to those experiencing forms of death—be it grief, injustice, or alienation.

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