Describe two to three examples of interventions, approaches, or techniques that have been demonstrated to be effective in ad
Best Practices and Proposed Intervention Related to the Social Issue
As you recall from the Week Two assignment, the scholarly literature has explored various elements of your social issue through theoretical frameworks and research studies. You will now extend your analysis to include examples of best practices that serve as the benchmark used by health and human service organizations in the provision of care. Best practices consist of techniques, applications, or approaches that have been consistently demonstrated through the research to be the most effective for addressing a given problem or need area.
In this third written assignment for the course, you will apply your knowledge of U.S. health and human services delivery of care by examining scholarly sources (e.g., articles from the Ashford University Library, government sources, etc.) that provide information on best practices that examine some aspect of your social issue. Thus, you will be asked to do the following:
- Describe two to three examples of interventions, approaches, or techniques that have been demonstrated to be effective in addressing your social issue. A good place to begin your search is the HHS A to Z Index (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. While specific examples of best practices will vary based upon the topic, areas to consider can include, but are not limited to:
- Case management approaches
- Preventive services
- Clinical intervention/therapies
- Educational initiatives
- Analyze elements pertinent to the best practices that you have identified. These include:
- An overview of each practice (i.e., what they are, specific elements, how and where they are used, etc.).
- Examination of evidence in the form of research studies that support the effectiveness of the practices (i.e., description of study, methods, and findings).
- Evaluation of their strengths and areas for improvement.
- Lastly, provide a brief (no more than one page) proposal for a model intervention (i.e., program, service, or initiative) that you would like to develop that incorporates one of your selected best practice methods. This intervention must be unique and original. Do not propose an intervention that is currently being used to address your social issue. Elements for discussion include:
- A brief description of proposed intervention.
- Rationale for its application to your issue.
- Where/how the best practice method will be used.
The Best Practice and Proposed Intervention Related to the Social Issue Paper
- Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
- Must include a separate title page with the following:
- Title of paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must use at least five scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
- The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources
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 document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Best Practices and Proposed Intervention Related to the Social Issue
As you recall from the Week Two assignment, the scholarly literature has explored various elements of your social issue through theoretical frameworks and research studies. You will now extend your analysis to include examples of best practices that serve as the benchmark used by health and human service organizations in the provision of care. Best practices consist of techniques, applications, or approaches that have been consistently demonstrated through the research to be the most effective for addressing a given problem or need area.
In this third written assignment for the course, you will apply your knowledge of U.S. health and human services delivery of care by examining scholarly sources (e.g., articles from the Ashford University Library, government sources, etc.) that provide information on best practices that examine some aspect of your social issue. Thus, you will be asked to do the following:
· Describe two to three examples of interventions, approaches, or techniques that have been demonstrated to be effective in addressing your social issue. A good place to begin your search is the HHS A to Z Index (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. . While specific examples of best practices will vary based upon the topic, areas to consider can include, but are not limited to:
· Case management approaches
· Preventive services
· Clinical intervention/therapies
· Educational initiatives
· Analyze elements pertinent to the best practices that you have identified. These include:
· An overview of each practice (i.e., what they are, specific elements, how and where they are used, etc.).
· Examination of evidence in the form of research studies that support the effectiveness of the practices (i.e., description of study, methods, and findings).
· Evaluation of their strengths and areas for improvement.
· Lastly, provide a brief (no more than one page) proposal for a model intervention (i.e., program, service, or initiative) that you would like to develop that incorporates one of your selected best practice methods. This intervention must be unique and original. Do not propose an intervention that is currently being used to address your social issue. Elements for discussion include:
· A brief description of proposed intervention.
· Rationale for its application to your issue.
· Where/how the best practice method will be used.
The Best Practice and Proposed Intervention Related to the Social Issue Paper
· Must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. .
· Must include a separate title page with the following:
· Title of paper
· Student’s name
· Course name and number
· Instructor’s name
· Date submitted
· Must use at least five scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
· The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources 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 document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Best Practices and Proposed Intervention
Related to the
Social Issue
As you recall from the Week Two assignment, the scholarly literature has explored various
elements of your social issue through theoretical frameworks and research studies. You will now
extend your analysis to include examples
of best practices that serve as the benchmark used by
health and human service organizations in the provision of care. Best practices consist of
techniques, applications, or approaches that have been consistently demonstrated through the
research to be the
most effective for addressing a given problem or need area.
In this third written assignment for the course, you will apply your knowledge of U.S. health and
human services delivery of care by examining scholarly sources (e.g., articles from the Ashford
University Library, government sources, etc.) that provide information on best practices that
examine some aspect of your social issue.
Thus, you will be asked to do the following:
·
Describe two to three examples of inter
ventions, approaches, or techniques that have
been demonstrated to be effective in addressing your social issue. A good place to begin
your search is the
HHS A to Z Index
(Links to an external site.)Links t
o an external site.
.
While specific examples of best practices will vary based upon the topic, areas to
consider can include, but are not limited to:
o
Case management approaches
o
Preventive services
o
Clinical intervention/therapies
o
Educational initiatives
·
Analyze elements pertinent to the best practices that you have identified. These include:
o
An overview of each practice (i.e., what they are, specific elements, how and
where they are used, etc.).
o
Exa
mination of evidence in the form of research studies that support the
effectiveness of the practices (i.e., description of study, methods, and findings).
o
Evaluation of their strengths and areas for improvement.
·
Lastly, provide a brief (no more than one pag
e) proposal for a model intervention (i.e.,
program, service, or initiative) that you would like to develop that incorporates one of
your selected best practice methods. This intervention must be unique and original. Do
not propose an intervention that is
currently being used to address your social issue.
Elements for discussion include:
o
A brief description of proposed intervention.
o
Rationale for its application to your issue.
o
Where/how the best practice method will be used.
The Best Practice and Proposed
Intervention Related to the Social Issue Paper
·
Must
be
formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing
Center
(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
.
Best Practices and Proposed Intervention Related to the
Social Issue
As you recall from the Week Two assignment, the scholarly literature has explored various
elements of your social issue through theoretical frameworks and research studies. You will now
extend your analysis to include examples of best practices that serve as the benchmark used by
health and human service organizations in the provision of care. Best practices consist of
techniques, applications, or approaches that have been consistently demonstrated through the
research to be the most effective for addressing a given problem or need area.
In this third written assignment for the course, you will apply your knowledge of U.S. health and
human services delivery of care by examining scholarly sources (e.g., articles from the Ashford
University Library, government sources, etc.) that provide information on best practices that
examine some aspect of your social issue. Thus, you will be asked to do the following:
Describe two to three examples of interventions, approaches, or techniques that have
been demonstrated to be effective in addressing your social issue. A good place to begin
your search is the HHS A to Z Index (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
While specific examples of best practices will vary based upon the topic, areas to
consider can include, but are not limited to:
o Case management approaches
o Preventive services
o Clinical intervention/therapies
o Educational initiatives
Analyze elements pertinent to the best practices that you have identified. These include:
o An overview of each practice (i.e., what they are, specific elements, how and
where they are used, etc.).
o Examination of evidence in the form of research studies that support the
effectiveness of the practices (i.e., description of study, methods, and findings).
o Evaluation of their strengths and areas for improvement.
Lastly, provide a brief (no more than one page) proposal for a model intervention (i.e.,
program, service, or initiative) that you would like to develop that incorporates one of
your selected best practice methods. This intervention must be unique and original. Do
not propose an intervention that is currently being used to address your social issue.
Elements for discussion include:
o A brief description of proposed intervention.
o Rationale for its application to your issue.
o Where/how the best practice method will be used.
The Best Practice and Proposed Intervention Related to the Social Issue Paper
Must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
,
Required Resources
Text
Hansen-Turton, T. & Mortell, M . (2014). Making strategy count in health and human services sector. New York, NY: Spring Publishing Company.
· Chapter 3: Forces Shaping the Human Services Sector in the Early 21st Century
· Chapter 7: Using Data to Drive Change and Achieve Impact
Recommended Resources
Websites
Behavioral health. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.healthit.gov/policy-researchers-implementers/behavioral-health
· This webpage and its associated links addresses the significance of information technology and how it is being used to address outcomes related to behavioral health, and is a recommended resource for this week’s second discussion forum.
HHS A to Z index. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.hhs.gov/az
· This index identifies potential topic areas/issues to address and may be used by students in the completion of the written assignment.
· Accessibility Statement (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
· Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Homeless management information system. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (2014). Retrieved from https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/hmis/
· This HUD webpage and its associated links offers an example information systems use in the area of homelessness, and is a recommended resource for this week’s second discussion forum.
Information systems and data. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/management/info-systems/
· This webpage and its associated links discuss the use of information systems in the field of child welfare, and is a recommended resource for this week’s second discussion forum. This site is housed within the parent website, Children’s Bureau, where you can find additional resources that may be of interest to you.
Required Resourc
es
Text
Hansen
–
Turton, T. & Mortell, M . (2014).
Making strategy count in health and human services
sector
. New York, NY: Spring Publishing Company.
·
Chapter 3: Forces Shaping the Human Services Sector in the Early 21st Century
·
Chapter 7: Using Data to Drive Change and Achieve Impact
Recommended Resources
Websites
Behavioral health.
(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
(2014). Retrieved from
http://www.healthit.gov/policy
–
researchers
–
implementers/behavioral
–
health
·
This webpage and its associated links addresses the significance of i
nformation
technology and how it is being used to address outcomes related to behavioral health, and
is a recommended resource for this week’s second discussion forum.
HHS A to Z index.
(Links to an externa
l site.)Links to an external site.
(2014). Retrieved from
http://www.hhs.gov/az
·
This index identifies potential topic areas/issues to address and may be used by students
in the completion of the written assignment.
·
Accessibility Statement
(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
·
Privacy Policy
(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Homeless management information system.
(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
(2014). Retrieved from https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/hmis/
·
This HUD webpage and its associated links of
fers an example information systems use in
the area of homelessness, and is a recommended resource for this week’s second
discussion forum.
Information systems and da
ta.
(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
(n.d.).
Retrieved from https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/management/info
–
systems/
·
This webpage and its associated links discuss the use of information systems in the field
of child welfare, and i
s a recommended resource for this week’s second discussion
forum. This site is housed within the parent website, Children’s Bureau, where you can
find additional resources that may be of interest to you.
Required Resources
Text
Hansen-Turton, T. & Mortell, M . (2014). Making strategy count in health and human services
sector. New York, NY: Spring Publishing Company.
Chapter 3: Forces Shaping the Human Services Sector in the Early 21st Century
Chapter 7: Using Data to Drive Change and Achieve Impact
Recommended Resources
Websites
Behavioral health. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (2014). Retrieved from
http://www.healthit.gov/policy-researchers-implementers/behavioral-health
This webpage and its associated links addresses the significance of information
technology and how it is being used to address outcomes related to behavioral health, and
is a recommended resource for this week’s second discussion forum.
HHS A to Z index. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (2014). Retrieved from
http://www.hhs.gov/az
This index identifies potential topic areas/issues to address and may be used by students
in the completion of the written assignment.
Accessibility Statement (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Homeless management information system. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
(2014). Retrieved from https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/hmis/
This HUD webpage and its associated links offers an example information systems use in
the area of homelessness, and is a recommended resource for this week’s second
discussion forum.
Information systems and data. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (n.d.).
Retrieved from https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/management/info-systems/
This webpage and its associated links discuss the use of information systems in the field
of child welfare, and is a recommended resource for this week’s second discussion
forum. This site is housed within the parent website, Children’s Bureau, where you can
find additional resources that may be of interest to you.
,
Week Three – Summary
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Week Three – Summary – Technology in the Human Services Field
Activities
Communication through Innovation
Information Systems and Technology
Best Practices and Proposed Intervention –
Related to the Social Issue
Required Resources
Recommended Resources
Weekly Learning Outcomes
· Explain the use of communication technology methods within human services organizations.
· Select a case example pertaining to information systems technology and explain its application.
· Examine best practices along with a proposed intervention for the social issue of interest.
Welcome to Week Three!
This week you will learn about technology in the human services field. You will have two discussions (1) Communication through innovation and, (2) Information systems and technology. Also, you will have an assignment, Best practices and proposed intervention related to the social issue. Please be mindful of the submission dates for your discussions and assignment and make sure you follow the directions in the Course Guide and the Assignment Grading Rubric. When writing scholarly assignments, it is important to organize your work, use correct grammar and sentence structure, format citations and references according to the APA guidelines and allow yourself time to complete your work.
I have provided several helpful resources to help with your assignments.
Proofreading
https://awc.ashford.edu/writing-tools-proofreading.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Transitional phrases
Direct quotes
In-text citation guidelines
Paragraph Organization
McWhorter, K. T. (2005). Reading Across the Disciplines (2nd ed.). New York Pearson Longman. Retrieved from https://valenciacollege.edu/wp/cssc/documents/OrganizationalPatternsinAcademicWriting.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Communication takes place when two or more people understand the words and gestures of each other. The Social Information Processing Theory, suggests that communication can be face-to-face or by online transmission (Walther, 2008). Regardless of the channel used to communicate information, it is passed on from one person or technological device to another. This week you will learn about technology in the human services field, where different methods of technology are used to enhance knowledge, through the Internet and social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Chat rooms and other types of communication processing.
Migone (2013) noted that information and communication technologies have established the way we see our world. Kimball and Kim (2013) noted that mobile devices (smartphones and tablets), computer hardware and software has incorporated technology. Blais, Craig, Pepler, and Connolly (2008) suggested that technology has opened our world to learning and entertainment. For example, to Netflix and movies on demand. I want to add that communication technology has opened our world to new and innovative telehealth medical treatment options that enhance patient care. Instead of calling the receptionist to get a doctor's appoint, you can log into the hospital's website to make appoints, as well as get lab results. With the growing use of technology, Dr. Watson’s core principles and practices of caring can provide a caring and healing atmosphere for patient improvement.
Technology in the human services field has changed considerably over the last 20 years. When I was a case manager, the computers were old and slow, and the client's information was completed using paper or sticky notes. However, in many instances, the paper was lost, or a diet coke was spilled on the paper. Later, we received updated computers, and all the client's information was entered into a system called running records. Running records was a significant change from the old paper system. Along, with new technology came ethical issues associated with privacy and confidentiality on the Internet, as well as secured emails and data protection. To keep data safe, in our department we have training each year on Internet safety, and how to protect and secure emails.
Did you know there is a different between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
The Internet is a network of computer devices, routers, and servers working across the world, and the World Wide Web is the software running on the Internet which has no physical existence (Fossbytes, 2017, February 8).
I have provided an article, “What’s the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web" at https://fossbytes.com/difference-between-the-internet-and-world-wide-web/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Please check it out!
Below is a video on "The History of the Internet," what are your thoughts?
Remember, you will be graded on following directions, the content of your paper using the Assignment Grading Rubric and your knowledge of the APA guidelines.
References
Blais, J., Craig, W., Pepler, D., & Connolly, J. (2008). Adolescents online: The importance of Internet activity choices to salient relationships. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 37(5), 522–536.
Fossbytes (2017, February 8). What’s the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web? Retrieved from https://fossbytes.com/difference-between-the-internet-and-world-wide-web/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
How the web became a thing.The history of the Internet (2017, March 29) SciShow. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/1CsPHKJWiw0
Migone, P. (2013). Psychoanalysis on the Internet: A discussion of its theoretical implications for both online and offline therapeutic technique. Psychoanalytic Psychology, 30(2), 281–299.
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Week Three
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Summary
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Technology in the Human Services Field
Activities
Communication through Innovation
Information Systems and Technology
Best Practices and Proposed Intervention
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Related to the Social Issue
Requ
ired Resources
Recommended Resources
Weekly Learning Outcomes
·
Explain the use of communication technology methods within human services
organizations.
·
Select a case example pertaining to information systems technology and explain its
application.
·
Examine b
est practices along with a proposed intervention for the social issue of interest.
Welcome to Week Three!
This week you will learn about technology in the human services field. You will have two
discussions (1) Communication through innovation and, (2) Inf
ormation systems and technology.
Also, you will have an assignment, Best practices and proposed intervention related to the social
issue. Please be mindful of the submission dates for your discussions and assignment and make
sure you follow the directions
in the Course Guide and the Assignment Grading Rubric. When
writing scholarly assignments, it is important to organize your work, use correct grammar and
sentence structure, format citations and references according to the APA guidelines and allow
yourself
time to complete your work.
I have provided several helpful resources to help with your assignments.
Proofreading
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Week Three – Summary – Technology in the Human Services Field
Activities
Communication through Innovation
Information Systems and Technology
Best Practices and Proposed Intervention –
Related to the Social Issue
Required Resources
Recommended Resources
Weekly Learning Outcomes
Explain the use of communication technology methods within human services
organizations.
Select a case example pertaining to information systems technology and explain its
application.
Examine best practices along with a proposed intervention for the social issue of interest.
Welcome to Week Three!
This week you will learn about technology in the human services field. You will have two
discussions (1) Communication through innovation and, (2) Information systems and technology.
Also, you will have an assignment, Best practices and proposed intervention related to the social
issue. Please be mindful of the submission dates for your discussions and assignment and make
sure you follow the directions in the Course Guide and the Assignment Grading Rubric. When
writing scholarly assignments, it is important to organize your work, use correct grammar and
sentence structure, format citations and references according to the APA guidelines and allow
yourself time to complete your work.
I have provided several helpful resources to help with your assignments.
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Twenty years ago, few human services organizations made use of much data other than budget information used to ensure that costs were being cov- ered. Today, the amount of data that is collected, organized, and analyzed by human services organizations can rival that collected by any commercial business in the private sector. Depending on an organization’s capacity to manage it, this torrent of data can be overwhelming or it can be leveraged to improve strategic and operational decision making. This chapter will evalu- ate key factors that have been instrumental in fostering a data-driven culture at Heartland Family Service.
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