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September 16, 2025

Cultural Fluency & Self-Awareness

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Cultural Fluency & Self-Awareness

What are some ways that your knowledge of cultural fluency can benefit your self-awareness?
In what kinds of situations could you use your knowledge of and self-awareness?
1. For example, different cultures have different concepts of time and time management. How could cultural fluency and self-awareness help you navigate situations where you and your friend, colleague, or instructor view time or time management differently?
  - What are some ways that your knowledge of cultural fluency can benefit your self-awareness?,
  - In what kinds of situations could you use your knowledge of cultural fluency and self-awareness?,
  - For example different cultures have different concepts of time and time management,. How could cultural fluency and self-awareness help you navigate situations where you and your friend colleague or instructor view time or time management differently?
2. Comprehensive General Answer
  
  Knowledge of cultural fluency helps me recognize that my worldview and habits are shaped by my own culture. By understanding that other people may approach communication, problem-solving, or relationships differently, I become more aware of my assumptions and biases. This self-awareness helps me pause, reflect, and respond thoughtfully instead of reacting automatically. It also helps me see strengths in perspectives that differ from mine, encouraging personal growth.
  
  Situations to Apply
  I could use cultural fluency in professional settings when working with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds, in educational settings when collaborating on group projects, and in personal life when interacting with friends or family whose values or traditions differ from my own. For example, in the workplace, cultural fluency might help me communicate respectfully with an international team. In the classroom, it could help me listen openly to peers with different learning styles or viewpoints.
  
  Navigating Time Management Differences
  When cultures differ in how they view time, c allow me to navigate the situation without frustration or judgment. If I come from a culture that prioritizes punctuality but my friend or colleague sees time more flexibly, I can recognize this difference as cultural rather than personal. Self-awareness helps me reflect on why punctuality matters to me, while cultural fluency helps me adapt—either by communicating my needs clearly or by adjusting my expectations. This approach prevents conflict, promotes respect, and builds stronger relationships.

September 16, 2025

Social Justice & Communication

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Social Justice & Communication

1. Explain the difference between justice, fairness, and equality as they apply in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

2. Describe how bias could impact social justice in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

3. Explain how different narratives circulating in society could impact how social justice is perceived in your chosen scenario. These narratives may be on social media, in the news, or among community members.

[Insert response here.]

4. Explain the core principles of social justice in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

Social Justice & Communication

Part Two: Elevating Your Cultural Fluency

1. Describe how cultural fluency benefits your self-awareness.

[Insert response here.]

2. Describe how to demonstrate cultural fluency in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

Part Three: Intercultural Communication and Collaboration

1. Explain how mindfulness of different cultures could improve communication with individuals in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

2. Describe how familiarity with diverse backgrounds can positively influence communication in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

3. Explain why an awareness of diversity is beneficial to collaboration in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

Part Four: Communication Strategies to Navigate Conflict

1. Describe the components of the conflict represented in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

2. Describe different interpersonal communication strategies that could help resolve the conflict.

[Insert response here.]

3. Choose a communication strategy to resolve the conflict. Include an explanation of why you chose that communication strategy. [Insert response here.]

4. Describe the potential communication challenges that may arise in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

5. Describe both the benefits and challenges of using restorative practices to address the conflict in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

Sources

[This section is optional. If you use sources, cite them here.]

Social Justice & Communication

Explain the difference between justice, fairness, and equality as they apply in your chosen scenario,
Describe how bias could impact social justice in your chosen scenario,
Explain how different narratives circulating in society could impact how social justice is perceived in your chosen scenario,
Explain the core principles of social justice in your chosen scenario,
Describe how cultural fluency benefits your self-awareness,
Describe how to demonstrate cultural fluency in your chosen scenario,
Explain how mindfulness of different cultures could improve communication with individuals in your chosen scenario,
Describe how familiarity with diverse backgrounds can positively influence communication in your chosen scenario,
Explain why an awareness of diversity is beneficial to collaboration in your chosen scenario,

September 16, 2025

Technology & HR Relations

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Technology & HR Relations

We will conclude this course by looking at the contributions HRM might make to creating value for private-sector organizations and how employee relations and/or union relations fits into that process.

Begin by reviewing the following:

Case Assignment

You are a professional in HRM and are in charge of your employer’s company blog for the week. In your introductory blog you start out by showing this video. Pease note that the link below labeled ‘LinkedIn learning’ will open in a new window and may require activation of a LinkedIn account on the first attempt. Trident students may use their student email address to access this free subscription to LinkedIn Learning as a part of this course.

Skills for Leading the Future of Work – LinkedIn Learning

Technology & HR Relations

Your first blogger asks you:

· Is there risk that technology will over-power life as we know it? What impact will technology have on the employee-employer relationship? How will this impact HR labor/employee relations activities?

· How would you respond?

Write your response as 3-page blog, adding a small visual or two for impact. Include at least two outside sources to validate your comments. The format is up to you, however, this assignment might work well in an essay format using Word (e.g., similar to an opinion piece found on an editorial page in a newspaper or online news).

Assignment Expectations

Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis of the relevant issues and HRM trends, drawing on your background reading and research.

Information Literacy: Evaluate resources and select only library/Web-based resources that provide reliable, substantiated information. Give authors credit for their work.

Prepare a paper that is conversational in nature.

Include a cover page and a list of references. Proofread carefully for grammar, spelling, and word-usage errors.Technology & HR Relations

Is there risk that technology will over-power life as we know it?,
What impact will technology have on the employee-employer relationship?,
How will this impact HR labor/employee relations activities?,
How would you respond?,
Write your response as 3-page blog adding a small visual or two for impact

September 16, 2025

Globalization & Work

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Globalization & Work

In this SLP 4 assignment, you are the top human resources manager in a hospitality organization. You are responsible for your organization’s human resource function with HRM offices in Brazil, Russia, and China, as well as in a few developing countries.

You have just received an email from your boss (the CEO). He wants you to help explain to the top managers at 10 of your employer locations how the impact of globalization is changing the world of work. He has asked you to prepare a slide presentation (8-10 slides) with speaker notes at the bottom of each slide (in a comments section). Also included in the 8-10 slides should be a cover page and a List of References page. Your boss will give this presentation to his top management staff next week. In the presentation he wants to explain why it is important for all managers and supervisors to think globally and incorporate the influence of globalization into their workplace practices. Your boss wants you to email him the slides with speaker notes “today if possible, and tomorrow at the latest.”

You are currently sitting in an airport in China with a 10-hour delay. It is time to prepare and send in this presentation. You have prepared slides and notes for your boss before. He wants appealing slides with meaningful speaker notes so that he doesn’t need to add content.

References utilized for this assignment should be included in a “List of References,” using APA format.

Please upload your presentation by the Module due date.

Oral Communications Emphasis

As you may recall in HRM520 SLP for Module 1, emphasis was placed on the first step to building oral communications skills—deciding what to cover.

Now at this “reinforced” level, the HRM522 SLP 4 takes oral communications a step further by working on your slide presentation skills.

In HRM 599 (Integrative Capstone), your oral communications skills will be further developed. In Module 3 Case in HRM599, you will complete an audio presentation component to bring your final speech outline and slide presentation alive.

These three assignments build upon each other and aim to offer you the opportunity to enhance and practice your oral communications preparation and delivery skills.

The grading rubric MBA/MSHRM Oral Communication has been developed to measure student success in meeting the HRM522 SLP 4 expectations related to oral communications. Rubrics for the other two courses are included in their respective oral communications assignments.

Assignment Expectations

Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis of the relevant issues and HRM actions, drawing on your background reading and research.

Information Literacy: Evaluate resources and select only library/Web-based resources that provide reliable, substantiated information.

Give authors credit for their work. Cite sources of borrowed information in the body of your text as footnotes or numbered end notes, or use APA style of referencing.

Prepare a slide presentation (and accompanying notes) that are professionally prepared. Proofread carefully for grammar, spelling, and word-usage errors.

Prepare a slide presentation (8–10 slides) with speaker notes,
Include a cover page and a List of References page,
Explain why it is important for all managers and supervisors to think globally and incorporate the influence of globalization into workplace practices,
Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis of relevant issues and HRM actions,
Cite sources using APA style of referencing

September 16, 2025

Professional Portfolio

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Professional Portfolio

For your final assignment in this course, you will prepare a complete Professional Trends Review.

In a single Word document, prepare a Professional Trends Review that will help prepare you for your professional future. In this Individual Project, you will prepare a Professional Summary. A Professional Summary includes the strengths that you have based on your experiences that would be interesting to a potential employer. Use this template. Your Professional Trends Review should include the following:

A title page
An official professional summary
- Include your strengths that can be transferred to any position you hold.
- Include any professional awards you have received.
Your career goals
- Include where you are today and where you want to be in the future.
A reflection that includes how the courses you’ve taken will help prepare you for your career Professional Portfolio

A title page,
An official professional summary,
Include your strengths that can be transferred to any position you hold,
Include any professional awards you have received,
Your career goals,
Include where you are today and where you want to be in the future,
A reflection that includes how the courses you’ve taken will help prepare you for your career

Comprehensive General Answer

Title Page
Professional Portfolio: Professional Trends Review

Professional Summary
I am a dedicated and adaptable professional who demonstrates a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse groups. My background reflects consistent growth in both technical and interpersonal areas, which has prepared me to contribute meaningfully in a wide range of professional environments. I am motivated to continue learning and to leverage my experiences to succeed in new opportunities while adding value to any organization.

Transferable Strengths

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
Leadership and teamwork experience
Time management and organizational skills
Adaptability to new environments and technology
Commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning

Professional Awards
While specific awards may vary by individual, examples may include:

Recognition for outstanding academic performance
Certificates of achievement in professional development programs
Awards for leadership or community service involvement
Employee or student recognition for dedication and reliability

Career Goals
My long-term career goal is to build a fulfilling professional path that allows me to integrate my knowledge, skills, and passion into a role that supports growth and positive impact. In the near term, I aim to secure a position where I can apply my transferable skills, gain hands-on experience, and strengthen my professional network. Over time, I aspire to advance into leadership roles and contribute to meaningful organizational success.

Current Position and Future Aspirations
Currently, I am in the stage of developing my academic knowledge and practical skills. My focus is on building a solid foundation through coursework, training, and early professional experiences. In the future, I see myself as a highly skilled professional who has grown in expertise and responsibility, making contributions to my field while mentoring others entering the profession.

Reflection on Courses Taken
The courses I have completed have been instrumental in shaping my professional readiness. They have provided theoretical knowledge, practical applications, and exposure to industry trends that will be valuable in my career. For example, coursework in communication has enhanced my ability to present ideas clearly, while project-based assignments have sharpened my teamwork and leadership skills. The overall academic journey has also instilled discipline, adaptability, and confidence—all essential qualities for professional success.

September 12, 2025

Social Justice Foundations

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Social Justice Foundations

Overview

In this assignment, you will explore key concepts related to social justice, including justice, fairness, equality, and bias. You will also explore how narratives affect perceptions of social justice and core principles of social justice. This part of the project will be the basis for the rest of your project and will help you apply your knowledge of concepts related to social justice.

Directions

First, consult the Project Guidelines and Rubric to review the scope of the project and the provided scenarios. Next, review the Project Scenarios document and select a scenario. Choose a scenario for this assignment carefully, because you will use the same scenario for the project. Then, with your chosen scenario in mind, address the assignment prompts by completing Part One in the Project Template.

Note: You can find the Project Template linked in the What to Submit section. You can find the Project Guidelines and Rubric and the Project Scenarios document linked in the Supporting Materials section.

Specifically, you must address the following:

Project Part One: Social Justice

Explain the difference between justice, fairness, and equality as they apply in the chosen scenario.
Describe how bias could impact social justice in the chosen scenario.
Explain how different narratives circulating in society could impact how social justice is perceived in the chosen scenario.
Explain the core principles of social justice in the chosen scenario.

What to Submit Social Justice Foundations

Submit your Project Template for grading. You will use the same Project Template for all of the project drafts and for the project. For this assignment, you will complete only Part One of the Project Template. No sources are required.

Although Brightspace allows the addition of video notes in assignment submissions, you may not use the Video Note tool to complete this assignment.

Supporting Materials

The following resources support your work on this assignment:

Project Scenarios Document This document contains details for multiple scenarios. You will select one scenario to analyze for the entire project.

Project Guidelines and Rubric This resource provides an overview of the project.

Project Part One Draft Rubric

Criteria	Meets Expectations (100%)	Partially Meets Expectations (75%)	Does Not Meet Expectations (0%)	Value
Justice, Fairness, and Equality	Explains the difference between justice, fairness, and equality as they apply in the chosen scenario	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include explaining the difference between justice, fairness, and equality or explaining in more detail how they relate to the chosen scenario	Does not attempt criterion	22.5
Bias	Describes how bias could impact social justice in the chosen scenario	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include providing a more thorough description of how bias can impact social justice in the chosen scenario with specific examples	Does not attempt criterion	22.5
Different Narratives	Explains how various narratives circulating in society could impact how social justice is perceived in the chosen scenario	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include explaining how various narratives in society can impact perception of social justice or providing greater context about the different narratives that impact perception of social justice	Does not attempt criterion	22.5
Core Principles of Social Justice	Explains multiple core principles of social justice in the chosen scenario	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include providing a more thorough explanation of the core principles of social justice in the chosen scenario with specific examples	Does not attempt criterion	22.5
Clear Communication	Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding	Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication	10
Total:	100%

course_documents/IDS 105 Project Template.docx

Social Justice Foundations

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IDS 105 Project Template

[ Note: To complete this template, replace the bracketed text with your own content. Remove this note before you submit your paper.]

Identify your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

Part One: Social Justice

(Complete this section in Module Two.)

1. Explain the difference between justice, fairness, and equality as they apply in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

2. Describe how bias could impact social justice in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

4. Explain the core principles of social justice in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

Part Two: Elevating Your Cultural Fluency

(Complete this section in Module Three.)

1. Describe how cultural fluency benefits your self-awareness.

[Insert response here.]

2. Describe how to demonstrate cultural fluency in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

Part Three: Intercultural Communication and Collaboration

(Complete this section in Module Four.)

1. Explain how mindfulness of different cultures could improve communication with individuals in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

2. Describe how familiarity with diverse backgrounds can positively influence communication in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

3. Explain why an awareness of diversity is beneficial to collaboration in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

Part Four: Communication Strategies to Navigate Conflict (Complete this section in Module Five. Refer to the conflict in your chosen scenario to respond to the questions below.)

1. Describe the components of the conflict represented in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

2. Describe different interpersonal communication strategies that could help resolve the conflict.

[Insert response here.]

3. Choose a communication strategy to resolve the conflict. Include an explanation of why you chose that communication strategy. [Insert response here.]

4. Describe the potential communication challenges that may arise in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

5. Describe both the benefits and challenges of using restorative practices to address the conflict in your chosen scenario.

[Insert response here.]

Sources

[This section is optional. If you use sources, cite them here.]

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course_documents/IDS 105 Project Scenarios.pdf

IDS 105 Project Scenarios Introduction In this course, you will choose one of the scenarios below and use it to complete your Project Template. Each scenario includes a detailed description of a conflict you will examine in Part Four of the Project Template. Scenario 1: School In this term, you are interacting with a diverse group of peers who come from different cultures and socioeconomic statuses and have different ability levels, learning styles, career goals, and more. You are a first-year college student and are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your coursework, extracurricular activities, and your part-time job. You have a lot of assignments and projects due in the coming weeks, and you are finding it difficult to balance everything while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle and social life. Your close friend recommended that you meet with your academic advisor. Your academic advisor is from a different culture than you and suggests that you leave your part-time job. However, you need the job to help pay for college tuition and to remain in college. Scenario 2: Personal It’s the time of year when you gather with friends and family. Recent events in the news that impact different cultures have caused differences of opinion related to issues of justice and fairness, creating conflict with those you care about. You are hosting the next holiday celebration with your family members and friends who have diverse thoughts and opinions. You and one of your relatives, who is from a different culture, have always been close. Lately, you have been having disagreements about politics. Your sister-in-law is a passionate supporter of one political party, while you align more closely with the other party. You have had several heated debates about issues that impact different cultures and identities, and you have both become increasingly frustrated with each other. One day, while having dinner together, the conversation turns to a recent controversial policy proposal. You find yourselves on opposite sides of the issue, and the conversation quickly becomes heated. You both begin to speak more loudly and interrupt each other. Scenario 3: Workplace The organization you work for is expanding and acquiring an international business, increasing the total employee population from 500 to 10,000. Employees are located in multiple states and countries across the world. A new colleague recently joined your team, bringing a different approach to work. You prefer to plan your day with a detailed to-do list, while your colleague prefers to handle tasks as they come up. These differences have led to some challenges, such as overlapping tasks and duplicated efforts, due to a lack of coordination. Finding a way to collaborate effectively, despite these differing styles, is important for both of you to be successful. Scenario 4: Create Your Own Create a scenario that shows the importance of social justice principles in a specific setting with diverse people. For example, consider a community organization where these principles are essential for promoting fairness, inclusivity, and positive relationships. In your scenario, include a conflict between the people involved that highlights the need for social justice. You can base this on current events or a personal experience, but be sure to leave out any identifying details.

Explain the difference between justice fairness and equality as they apply in your chosen scenario,
Describe how bias could impact social justice in your chosen scenario,
Explain how different narratives circulating in society could impact how social justice is perceived in your chosen scenario,
Explain the core principles of social justice in your chosen scenario,
Identify your chosen scenario.

September 12, 2025

Jewish Chronic Hospital Study

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Jewish Chronic Hospital Study

In this discussion, you will be assigned one of the following studies from Grove and Gray’s (2023) text:

Nazi Medical Experiments
Tuskegee Syphilis Study
Willowbrook Study
Jewish Chronic Hospital Study.

Initial Post: Discuss the unethical research practices of the study and the ethical principles violated within the study. In addition to the information provided in your textbook, search and provide one additional resource related to the assigned study. Use in-text citations and provide TWO references (textbook and additional source) using APA format.

Response Post: Respond to THREE of your peers’ initial posts discussing the studies you were not assigned. Do not respond to peers within your assigned study. For example, if you discussed the Nazi Medical Experiments, you will respond to one peer who discussed the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, one peer who discussed the Willowbrook Study, and one peer who discussed the Jewish Chronic Hospital Study. My topic is 300-500 and ,my topic is Jewish Chronic Hospital Study. Jewish Chronic Hospital Study

What were the unethical research practices of the Jewish Chronic Hospital Study?,
What ethical principles were violated in this study?,
What additional scholarly resource provides information about this study?,
How can unethical practices in this case be analyzed in relation to modern research ethics?,
What are the lessons for protecting human subjects in future research?

General Answer:

The Jewish Chronic Disease Hospital Study (1963) is a well-documented case of unethical research in which elderly, chronically ill patients at a New York hospital were injected with live cancer cells without their informed consent. The study was conducted by Dr. Chester Southam and his colleagues, who aimed to examine the immune response of debilitated individuals to foreign cancerous cells. Many patients were not told the nature of the injections, and in some cases, consent forms were deliberately omitted to avoid patient refusal.

The study violated several ethical principles later outlined in the Belmont Report (1979), including respect for persons, beneficence, and justice. The lack of informed consent disregarded patient autonomy. The principle of beneficence was compromised because subjects were placed at risk without potential direct benefits. Finally, justice was violated since vulnerable populations—elderly patients with chronic illnesses—were targeted, raising concerns about exploitation.

An additional resource by Moreno (1999) in the American Journal of Public Health notes that the Jewish Chronic Disease Hospital Study, along with the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, influenced the eventual development of stricter U.S. research regulations, such as the requirement for Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) to oversee human subject research. These protections were designed to prevent exploitation and ensure ethical compliance.

This case underscores the importance of safeguarding vulnerable populations in clinical research and ensuring that informed consent remains a cornerstone of ethical practice. Today, strict federal regulations, IRB oversight, and professional codes of ethics aim to prevent the recurrence of such unethical practices. Jewish Chronic Hospital Study

September 12, 2025

The Limits of Science

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The Limits of Science

Based on your viewing of the PBS documentary, The Vaccine Wars, I would like students to discuss the role of science in contemporary society in general, and some of the possible limitations of science in particular. What I certainly want to discourage students from doing is discussing the merits of mandatory vaccinations — that’s an important topic, but one that is slightly out of the parameters of this particular course (this includes the ongoing saga regarding the COVID-19 vaccinations). Rather, it is expected that students will discuss the paradoxical nature of science as an epistemology. Given that this is a course exclusively couched in the rhetoric of science, what are some of the potential pitfalls of science as it is increasingly influencing human behavior (issues of cultural lag)? If possible, please think of some examples of social/criminal justice policy that is based on scientific advancements that our population is unwilling to embrace.

The Limits of Science

Discuss the role of science in contemporary society,
What are some possible limitations of science?,
What are the potential pitfalls of science as it increasingly influences human behavior (issues of cultural lag)?,
What examples of social/criminal justice policy based on science are resisted by society?,
How does the paradoxical nature of science as an epistemology shape its influence?

General Answer: The Limits of Science

Science plays a critical role in shaping contemporary society by providing systematic methods to generate knowledge, improve healthcare, and inform policy. As highlighted in The Vaccine Wars, scientific progress can enhance quality of life, but its acceptance is not always straightforward. While science offers evidence-based solutions, it does not always align with public beliefs, cultural traditions, or personal values. This creates a paradox: science seeks truth through empirical evidence, yet its impact depends on social acceptance and trust.

One major limitation of science lies in cultural lag—the delay between technological or scientific advancements and society’s ability or willingness to adapt. For instance, genetic testing for criminal investigations, such as DNA databases, has revolutionized law enforcement by increasing accuracy in identifying suspects. However, public concerns about privacy, surveillance, and government overreach have slowed widespread acceptance of these tools. Similarly, advancements in neuroscience that could inform criminal sentencing raise ethical questions about free will and accountability, leading to hesitation in their use. These examples underscore that while science provides powerful tools, its application in society must balance innovation with ethical, cultural, and social considerations.

September 12, 2025

Case Study Analysis – Cellular Homeostasis

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Case Study Analysis – Cellular Homeostasis

For this assignment, you will select two of the following case studies that describe disruptions in cellular homeostasis. Your task is to:

1. Identify and explain the cellular mechanisms used by cells in each scenario to restore homeostasis.

2. Compare and contrast the effectiveness of the homeostatic responses in each case.

3. Provide recommendations for optimal restoration of homeostasis in each scenario, considering the potential strengths and weaknesses of the cell’s response.

You must write a minimum one-page response for each case study, clearly explaining the key mechanisms involved, evaluating their effectiveness, and offering thoughtful recommendations. Be sure to use correct scientific terminology and provide supporting evidence from your understanding of cell biology.

Case Study Analysis – Cellular Homeostasis

Case Study 1: Muscle Fatigue After Intense Exercise

During intense physical activity, muscle cells rapidly use up available oxygen and accumulate lactic acid, leading to fatigue. The body’s response is to increase breathing rate and heart rate, bringing more oxygen to the cells and helping to eliminate carbon dioxide. The lactic acid buildup is converted back to a usable form when oxygen becomes available.

Key Mechanisms:

· Cellular respiration: switching from aerobic (with oxygen) to anaerobic (without oxygen) pathways.

· Removal of waste products: diffusion of carbon dioxide and lactic acid into the bloodstream.

Prompt: Analyze how the switch between aerobic and anaerobic respiration helps muscle cells maintain homeostasis under the stress of exercise. Evaluate whether this is the most effective method for maintaining balance and provide a recommendation for improving cellular recovery.

Case Study 2: Dehydration During Prolonged Heat Exposure

A person has been working outside in extreme heat without drinking enough water. As a result, their body is dehydrated, causing the cells to lose water and shrink. The kidneys respond by conserving water, producing more concentrated urine to minimize water loss. Meanwhile, cells activate aquaporins (water channels) to facilitate the reabsorption of water from the extracellular fluid back into the cells.

Key Mechanisms:

· Osmosis: movement of water across the cell membrane.

· Aquaporins: proteins that allow water to move quickly into or out of the cell.

· Kidney function: reducing urine output to conserve water.

Prompt: Discuss how the mechanisms of water conservation, including aquaporins and kidney responses, help maintain homeostasis during dehydration. Compare the effectiveness of cellular mechanisms and organ-level responses and provide recommendations for better hydration management.

Case Study 3: Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes

In a person with type 2 diabetes, cells become resistant to insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels by allowing cells to absorb glucose. As a result, glucose remains in the bloodstream, leading to high blood sugar levels. The pancreas compensates by producing more insulin, but over time, this strategy becomes less effective, and cells continue to struggle to maintain homeostasis.

Key Mechanisms:

· Insulin signaling: insulin binds to receptors on the cell membrane, facilitating glucose uptake.

· Glucose transporters: proteins that help move glucose into the cell.

· Pancreatic response: increased insulin production in response to elevated blood sugar.

Prompt: Evaluate how insulin resistance affects the ability of cells to maintain homeostasis. Compare the effectiveness of the body’s response (increased insulin production) with other possible strategies (such as enhancing glucose transporter function). Provide recommendations for improving cellular glucose regulation in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Case Study Analysis – Cellular Homeostasis

Submission Guidelines:

· Each response should be a minimum of one page, double-spaced.

· Use clear and concise language, properly citing relevant biological concepts.

· Your responses should include a clear comparison of the strategies used in each case and a critical evaluation of their effectiveness.

Identify and explain the cellular mechanisms used by cells in each scenario to restore homeostasis,
Compare and contrast the effectiveness of the homeostatic responses in each case,
Provide recommendations for optimal restoration of homeostasis in each scenario considering the potential strengths and weaknesses of the cell’s response.

September 12, 2025

Perioperative EHR Implementation

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Perioperative EHR Implementation

Informatics can be especially valuable is in capturing data to inspire improvements and quality change in practice. If you are working within a practice setting to implement a NEW electronic health record (EHR) system, what’s your plan? Please answer all the questions below: ( All following questions must be addressed with a focus on perioperative care, utilizing precise and professional language while maintaining grammatical accuracy.)

1. Consider an opportunity for tracking perioperative care improvement. What key information would be needed in the database? Example: Time lapse from medication order documented in the EHR to delivery of medication to the patient for the cardiology service. (For example: In the tracking of perioperative nursing improvement, the three main stages are centered around “preoperative preparation – intraoperative cooperation – postoperative recovery”. In these processes, it is mainly necessary to design key information modules in combination with “patient individual differences – nursing intervention implementation – quality evaluation – improvement verification)

2. Describe the role informatics plays in the ability to capture these data. What type of project management strategies and methodologies can be implemented to support informatics initiatives to help improve quality within the perioperative care? (please focus on perioperative care)

3. Discuss which systems and staff members would need to be involved in the design and implementation process. What is the role of the advanced registered nurse in promoting evidence-based practice and leading quality and performance improvement initiatives within this setting? (Please answer the question based on my role as a Perioperative Nurse Educator.) Perioperative EHR Implementation

4. Outline strategies for implementing the new EHR proposal. Consider communication changes, transitioning to the new EHR, and managing resources (human, fiscal, and health care resources). (Please answer the question based on my role as a Perioperative Nurse Educator.)

5. Discuss what professional, ethical, and regulatory standards must be incorporated into the design and implementation of the system. (For example: Fairness of nursing care, data classification and safety control, and perioperative nursing operation standards, HIPPA…)

6. Describe the measures and steps you would take to evaluate the success of the EHR implementation from a staff, setting, and patient perspective to measure effectiveness and ensure continuous quality improvement in practice? (Please answer the question based on my role as a Perioperative Nurse Educator.) Perioperative EHR Implementation

7. Explain what leadership skills and theories would be needed to facilitate collaboration with the interprofessional team and provide evidence-based, patient-centered care? (For example: Transformational Leadership – A theory that inspires innovation in nursing teams + Evidence-Based Skills).

Thank you!

Consider an opportunity for tracking perioperative care improvement. What key information would be needed in the database?,
Describe the role informatics plays in the ability to capture these data. What type of project management strategies and methodologies can be implemented to support informatics initiatives to help improve quality within the perioperative care?,
Discuss which systems and staff members would need to be involved in the design and implementation process. What is the role of the advanced registered nurse in promoting evidence-based practice and leading quality and performance improvement initiatives within this setting?,
Outline strategies for implementing the new EHR proposal. Consider communication changes, transitioning to the new EHR, and managing resources (human, fiscal, and health care resources).,
Discuss what professional, ethical, and regulatory standards must be incorporated into the design and implementation of the system.,

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