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The Research Paper Must Contain the Following Sections for Your Selected Scenario:

Aspect A: Introduction and State Residence:

· Provide a summary of the selected scenario.

· Select a state residence to apply the selected scenario. Your selection should based on your current state’s residence, or prior state’s residence, such as Maryland, Georgia, or any of the applicable 50 states.  You will use your state to address the applicable aspects of the paper.

· Present a clearly defined thesis statement to assert your position on the paper.

Aspect B: Evaluation of the Ethical Principles and LTC Ombudsman Program:

· Identify and explain of at least three ethical principles to the situation.

· Include the following items in your evaluation:

· (a.) relevant ethical considerations.

· (b.) responsibilities of the healthcare provider, LTC organization, and one additional stakeholder.

· (c.) importance of upholding these ethical principles.

· (d.) the resident’s rights, the resident's safety, and their quality of care impacted by this situation.

· (e.) potential consequences, if the situation is not resolved by upholding these ethical principles.

· Apply your state-specific LTC Ombudsman program to the scenario.

· Evaluate the role of the LTC Ombudsman in this situation, including the following items:

· (a.) strengths of the program in your state residence.

· (b.) barriers to the program or situation.

· (c.) potential resources that the LTC Ombudsman could provide.

Aspect C: Analysis of One LTC Regulation and an Assessment of the Situation from an Administrator’s Lens:

· Identify and explain one applicable federal or state LTC regulation for the situation.

· Include the following items in your analysis:

· (a.) significance of regulatory compliance for your selected regulation.

· (b.) administrator’s role associated with the regulation.

· (c.) one potential resource that the administrator could provide to help the staff comply with the regulation in the future and how this resource could support the staff should a similar situation occur in the future.   

Aspect D: Conclusion

· Provide a conclusion that summarizes the main points of your research on the selected scenario.

· Present your final thoughts regarding the larger implications of your research.

· Include comments that support your initial thesis statement to the final message that you want to convey in your writing.