HS 317 Health Care, Ethics, and Equity Assignment
(1) What aspects of this assignment or activity made it significant in your learning and your personal and/or professional growth and development? Why is this important to you?
In HS 317 Maternal Child & Sexual Health, we completed a health care, ethics, and equity assignment. This assignment contained resources from the World Health Organization about social determinants of health, Ethics and Reproductive Health: A principled approach by Ruth Macklin, Society and Public Health Education (SOPHE): Professional ethics-society for public health education, and No MAS Bebes; a story of immigrant mothers who sued county doctors, the state, and the U.S government after they were forced into sterilizations while giving birth at the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center during the 1960s and 70s. The aspects of this assignment that made it significant in my learning and my personal and or professional growth and development is that I learned that when health professionals act in an ethical manner, they can promote health equity. This is important to me because the actions that could have been taken by health professionals in this story to support each of the three ethical principles; beneficence, autonomy, respect for others, and justice; and therefore support health equity would include creating a positive and welcoming environment, provide effective communication ensuring the women know what the procedure entails, consent forms in different language for them to fully understand, time to make informed decisions with family planning, access to interpreters, counseling, and other services that can aid them in the best health outcome for themselves.
(2) How did the assignment you selected demonstrate that you met the program outcomes and objectives for this category?
In HS 317 Maternal Child & Sexual Health, this health care, ethics, and equity assignment I selected demonstrates that I met the program outcomes and objectives for this category because I communicated health-related information effectively and identified credible, evidence-based sources of health-related information. In addition, I demonstrate writing skills using professional language appropriate for the topic, purpose and audience using APA format.

HS 410 Final Paper: The Future of Health Care in the USA
(1) What aspects of this assignment or activity made it significant in your learning and your personal and/or professional growth and development? Why is this important to you?
In HS 410 Organization & Administration of health services, I completed an assignment with several classmates that were in respiratory therapy too. It was a paper called The Future of Healthcare in the USA. Since the passage and implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, health care has been a major point of contention in the United States. Ten years later, health care reform remains the most debated issue among candidates for office and among current lawmakers. The purpose of the paper was to examine the current state of health information technology, the current state of health care supply and demand in long-term settings, and to propose particular health care reforms for the good of the United States and its citizens. The aspect of this assignment that made it significant in my learning and my personal and or professional growth and development was that I learned the intricacies and complications that accompany health care in the United states and compared it with around the globe. This is important because if the goal for every nation, including ours, is to provide the best health care to its citizens, a proper foundation must be set. This foundation consists of a basic understanding of how healthcare is organized and administered.
(2) How did the assignment you selected demonstrate that you met the program outcomes and objectives for this category?
In HS 410 Organization & Administration of health services, this assignment demonstrates that I met the program outcomes and objectives for this category because I am able to describe the current status of health service delivery, with a primary focus on the US system of health services delivery. In addition, I was able to compare the healthcare system of another country with the USA’s health care system. Also I demonstrated writing skills using professional language appropriate for the topic, purpose and audience using APA format.

HS460C Week 5 Application Activity 4
(1) What aspects of this assignment or activity made it significant in your learning and your personal and/or professional growth and development? Why is this important to you?
In week 5 of HS 460C Health Leadership & Teamwork Health Professionals, we did an application activity #4. I selected an interprofessional healthcare team with which I have experienced and based on the description from the textbook, I briefly discussed the three distinguishing features of a community of practice as they relate to the interprofessional healthcare team. This is important to me because it made me appreciate the journey of learning and growing as I go meet different teams from different settings. In addition, I was able to assess my healthcare team and how we work together to provide safe, evidence-based care for patients to improve their outcomes.
(2) How did the assignment you selected demonstrate that you met the program outcomes and objectives for this category?
In week 5 of HS 460C Health Leadership & Teamwork Health Professionals, the application activity assignment I selected demonstrates that I met the program outcomes and objectives for this category by demonstrating effective writing and communication skills essential to the health professions workplace.

HS460C Observational Learning Experience 

(1) What aspects of this assignment or activity made it significant in your learning and your personal and/or professional growth and development?  Why is this important to you?

In HS 460C Health Leadership & Teamwork Health Professionals, I completed an observational learning experience activity. The fieldwork consisted of four 6-hour observation blocks for a total of 24 hours. Two of the four observation blocks were focused on observing leadership qualities and two of the observation blocks was focused on observing interprofessional teamwork qualities. The key aspects of leadership that I want to explore during my observation block is how to maintain composure during chaotic situations, how to earn trust and respect from others, and how to believe in oneself as a leader when times are difficult. Whereas, the key aspects of interprofessional teamwork that I want to emulate in my own professional activities are resolving conflicts between staff members, handling disciplinary actions, being fair to everyone, and creating a comfortable environment for everyone to learn and grow in. The aspect of this assignment that made it significant in my learning and my personal and or professional growth and development is because I can take the characteristics and behaviors that I liked from the leaders I observed and avoid the ones I don’t think would work for me. This is important to me because it will help me become the best leader that I can be to help my team succeed.  

(2) How did the assignment you selected demonstrate that you met the program outcomes and objectives for this category?

In HS 460C Health Leadership & Teamwork Health Professionals, the observational learning experience assignment that I selected demonstrates that I met the program outcomes and objectives for this category because I am now able to analyze issues related to course topics in leadership skills and inter-professional teamwork identified during the observational experiences.

HS460 Week 3 Assignment #2  

(1) What aspects of this assignment or activity made it significant in your learning and your personal and/or professional growth and development?  Why is this important to you?

In week 3 of HS 460C Health Leadership & Teamwork Health Professionals, we completed assignment #2. After watching almost an hour of TED Talk videos related to leadership and leadership styles, I have learned that there are a plethora of different kinds of styles and techniques that can be effective depending on multiple factors including time, place, environment, people in the group, personality, and much more. The aspects of this assignment that made it significant in my learning and my personal and or professional growth and development was the emphasis on understanding myself and improving self-awareness. This is important to me because by knowing my own style I can determine my strengths and areas of improvement, which can help me focus on those areas to progress.  

(2) How did the assignment you selected demonstrate that you met the program outcomes and objectives for this category?

This assignment I selected demonstrates that I met the program outcomes and objectives for this category because I was able to apply principles of ethical and/or professional health practice appropriate to the discipline. In addition, I can analyze issues related to course topics in leadership skills and inter-professional teamwork identified during the observational experiences and completing self surveys to learn my own styles of leadership to establish a plan and be aware of my areas for improvement. In addition, by self-reflecting daily I can stay on track of my plan and be successful in reaching the goals set.

HS 200 Healthy Lifestyles Service learning

(1) What aspects of this assignment or activity made it significant in your learning and your personal and/or professional growth and development?  Why is this important to you?

In HS 200 Healthy Lifestyles, we completed an activity called service learning. The service learning activities I participated in was a fun way to combine classroom learning with the community. I decided to incorporate activities that would help me understand different views expressed in a wide variety of patients; appreciate the experiences of others; and link the past expressions of cultures to today’s society. I participated in the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ flag program; Feed my Starving Children; St. Mary’s food bank; I presented to the American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club at Arizona Center for Chest Diseases about Asthma, COPD, medication management, healthy lifestyle choices, exercise, nutrition, etc.; The aspect of this assignment that made it significant in my learning and my personal and or professional growth and development was getting involved with the community and connecting with different diversities. This is important to me because these experiences have enhanced my communication and understanding with the community which is necessary to being a well rounded practitioner. 

(2) How did the assignment you selected demonstrate that you met the program outcomes and objectives for this category?

 In HS 200 Healthy Lifestyles, this service learning activity I selected demonstrates that I met the program outcomes and objectives for this category because I was able to get involved with the community and apply principles of ethical and/or professional health practice appropriate to the discipline. In addition, I was able to observe other leaders and their characteristics and behaviors I can learn from.

FW321 Assignment 1 Baseline Stress Self-Assessment

(1) What aspects of this assignment or activity made it significant in your learning and your personal and/or professional growth and development?  Why is this important to you?

In FW321 Stress Management, I completed a Baseline Stress Self-Assessment activity. The assignment helped me create a stress portfolio which comprised of my heart rate, respiratory rate, stress level, subjective assessments; perceived stress scale, Adrell Wellness stress test; student stress scale; vulnerability questionnaire; tactics for coping with stress; and a reflection portion. The aspect of this assignment that made it significant in my learning and my personal and or professional growth and development was being able to see the interpretations of the results and reflect on ways I can improve. This is important to me because I can be honest with myself, and have both subjective and objective data to track my progress. 

(2) How did the assignment you selected demonstrate that you met the program outcomes and objectives for this category?

In FW 321 Stress Management, the baseline stress assessment assignment I selected demonstrates that I met the program outcomes and objectives for this category because I was able to identify the stress related consequences of personality and temperament. The results of the assessments would show the interpretation of the scores and the pros and cons of certain actions caused by stressors.

 FW321 Stress Intervention Reflection Paper #2 WEEK 13

(1) What aspects of this assignment or activity made it significant in your learning and your personal and/or professional growth and development?  Why is this important to you?

In FW 321 Stress Management, I created a stress intervention plan and then did a reflection. I addressed what stressors I had previously, what emotions I noticed; how my stress intervention plan affected the way in which I coped with stressors. The stress reduction intervention plan I wanted to do involved yoga. The data collected showed the improvements after following the program. The aspects of this assignment that made it significant in my learning and my personal and or professional growth and development  was the reflection portion. By tracking everything including daily or weekly assessment scores, emotions, feelings, thoughts, etc., it allows you to create a plan and determine if it is working effectively. This is important to be disciplined and create behavioral changes for stress management. 

(2) How did the assignment you selected demonstrate that you met the program outcomes and objectives for this category?

In FW 321 Stress Management, this assignment I selected demonstrated that I met the program outcomes and objectives for this category because I implemented various stress management techniques and interventions like yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques. In addition, I participated in several behavior changes, utilizing effective and appropriate strategies to determine its success.

FW321 Case Study Final Week 15

(1) What aspects of this assignment or activity made it significant in your learning and your personal and/or professional growth and development?  Why is this important to you?

In week 15 of FW 321 Stress Management, I completed an assignment called Case Study Final. This assignment made me have a conversation with a client named John, and develop a stress management plan to help improve on the baseline assessments and tracking the progression. I had John take stress level assessments then created a plan that included different stress coping mechanisms like music therapy, connecting with nature, and yoga. The aspect of this assignment that made it significant in my learning and my personal and or professional growth and development was being able to go through the whole process with the patient. This was important to me because I felt involved and like I was helping John out. 

(2) How did the assignment you selected demonstrate that you met the program outcomes and objectives for this category?

In FW 321 Stress Management, the case study assignment I selected demonstrates that I met the program outcomes and objectives for this category because I was actively involved in developing and implementing various stress management techniques and interventions. This included meditation, tai chi, yoga, breathing techniques, and much more.