Proposed Action Plan Research Articles

An action plan to improve organizational health literacy in hospitals in the Czech Republic

Abstract Background The National Institute for Health Literacy conducted in 2023 as part of the M-POHL network and in close collaboration with the team of the Klaudian Hospital a survey on the level of organizational health literacy using the OHL-Hos tool. The OHL-Hos tool was proven by the project implementation team as suitable for initiating and monitoring organizational change. Methods Based on the self-assessment and the results of the consensus workshop, the project implementation team identified development priorities that were submitted and approved by the hospital management. To keep the sustainability of the implementation, the hospital management decided to formulate an action plan, with the time horizon 2025. Results The proposed action plan, approved by hospital management, focuses on feasible measures within a given time horizon. For each development goal, responsible teams, time frames, and expected results were formulated. The implementation project team evaluated as the most innovative standard the standard dealing with internal communication with patients and their family after discharge and thus to ensure the continuity in supporting personal health literacy of patients and relatives. In addition, as further important standards, easy navigation and access to documents, materials, and services for patients and healthcare professionals were recognized. Interventions focusing on public education, especially for children and students of all school levels, have been proposed to enhance external communication and increase health knowledge in the region. Conclusions The process of regular OHL assessment of set up measures has been considered as a way how to ensure the long-term fulfilment of the newly adopted action plan by the hospital.

Action plan proposal to obtain triple certification in a natural gas transportation company

Goal: for large gas transportation companies, it is of strategic relevance to be compliant with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 certifications, acknowledging their Integrated Management System (IMS). Based on this context, the purpose of this study was to propose an action plan to obtain triple certification for a Brazilian natural gas transportation company. Design / Methodology / Approach: the methodology comprised research of applied nature, exploratory and descriptive objectives, qualitative approach, with a single case study investigation strategy, and data collected through triangulation, combining documents, interviews, and field observation. Results: First, an action plan, which enabled the company to achieve triple certification in ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards. Second, a table correlating seventeen IMS elements with technical and academic literature, and guidance documents of the studied company, making it easier to visualize interdependencies. Limitations of the investigation: The main one is the generalization limit of the conclusions, models or theories developed from a single case study, used in this work. These limitations do not reduce the importance of the results found, since the proposed action plan enabled the natural gas transportation company to obtain the desired triple certification. Practical implications: the proposed action plan may support other companies to achieve triple certification. Originality / Value: no research has been identified in the international literature that deals with triple certification for companies operating in the natural gas transportation market, specifically, the correlation of IMS elements with literature references and guidance documents of the studied company.

Energy Consumption Analysis and Management Strategies for the Dairy Farm in India Towards Sustainable Development

ABSTRACT Environmental pollution and the rapid decline in the availability of fossil fuels are the major concerns of the electric power industry in recent years. Effective utilization of electrical energy is the need of the hour in building the nation towards sustainable development. This study presents the energy consumption analysis and management performed in a diary firm located in Tamil Nadu, India. Initially, the energy usage of the firm is estimated based on its electricity bills, meter readings, and survey followed by detailed energy consumption analysis and evaluation. The study employs guidelines provided by the Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency for energy management. The detailed analysis performed finds scopes for improvement in efficient energy usage. Numerical analysis shows that implementation of proposed action plans that include installation of automatic power factor correction, replacement of overheating equipment, and replacement of lighting systems with energy-efficient lighting would save annual energy of 123.96 kWh which in turn results in the reduction of annual CO2 emission by 117.76 tonnes. Furthermore, this paper also proposes a novel optimal process scheduling which optimally schedules different processes in the firm without affecting productivity. This makes an additional savings of INR 4,23,360 per annum in the energy cost by minimizing the maximum demand of the firm with zero investment. A comparison of the proposed approach with existing methodologies available in the literature shows the effectiveness of the proposed technique.

Relationship of Attitude and Performance in Mathematics of the BEEd and BSE Students

This study aimed to determine if the attitude toward mathematics of BSE and BEED students in DMMMSU NLUC is significantly correlated to their Mathematics performance. Specifically, it seeks answers to the following questions: What is the profile of the students enrolled in Mathematics along sex, CAT Result in Mathematics and IQ level. What is the attitude of students towards Mathematics? What is performance of the respondents in Mathematics? Is there a significant relationship between profile variables and attitude towards Mathematics profile variables and performance in Mathematics, attitude toward Mathematics and Mathematics performance? Which among the variables are predictors of Mathematics performance? What action plan can be proposed to enhance the level of performance and attitude of the students in Mathematics? This study utilized the descriptive method of investigation. This is best fitted to the study because this method involves describing, recording, analyzing and interpreting conditions that exist. It also includes some forms of comparison and contrast and discovers relationship between existing non-manipulative variables. The respondents are two classes enrolled in Basic Mathematics and Contemporary Mathematics for the SY 2014-2015. Their attitude towards Mathematics were obtained using an attitude inventory, their IQ and CAT Math results were obtained from the Guidance Office and their performance were taken from their final grade in Mathematics. The attitude of students toward Mathematics and their performance in Mathematics were described, analyzed, compared, and interpreted. Mean was used to describe the attitude and performance in Mathematics. Furthermore, the relationship of the aforementioned variables will be obtained. Hence, the use of statistics of correlation under descriptive method was also used. The following are the salient findings of this study: Majority of the Mathematics students are females with fair to good performance in the Math CAT and IQ level. The students have positive to highly positive attitude towards Mathematics. The students have very good performance in Mathematics.IQ and CAT performance are significantly correlated with Mathematics performance. CAT significantly correlates with attitude and attitude is significantly correlated with Mathematics performance. In the light of the above-stated findings, the following conclusions are drawn: The Math classes are dominated with females who have only fairly satisfactory to satisfactory IQ levels and performance in the CAT along Mathematics. A greater majority of the students find mathematics enjoyable, interesting and fun. Most of the students have acquired the needed competencies in Mathematics. They are good in computation, comprehension and problem solving. Those who have high IQ and high CAT results perform excellently in Mathematics. The better is the attitude towards Mathematics the higher is the performance in the subject. Attitude has a positive impact of performance in Mathematics. Based on the conclusions, the researcher offered the following recommendations: Teachers are encouraged to customize their instruction and improve the use of modernized and innovative teaching techniques and strategies to enhance performance and attitude of students toward Mathematics. The Mathematics teachers especially the Math Club Adviser should consider the implementation of the Action Plan to improve attitude and performance in Mathematics. The administrators should support the implementation of the Action Plan by providing the opportunities and logistics for its accomplishment. The Action Plan should be considered for adoption by other HEIs in La Union with the administrators and Head of Mathematics Department planning its mechanics of implementation. A research on the effectiveness of the proposed action plan when implemented be conducted as basis for revisions and improvement.

Digital K–12 STEM Education through Human–Robot Interaction: Investigation on Prerequisites

This article aims to explore, investigate, and determine the prerequisites that learners (students) should possess for participating in and being adequately benefitted from digital (robotics-enabled) K–12 STEM education offered through intuitive human–robot interaction. We selected 23 middle school mathematics and science teachers who received training on how to design, develop, and implement robotics-enabled lessons. The teachers then implemented robotics-enabled lessons in actual classroom settings, and separately responded to a survey based on their training, classroom experiences and observations, and self-brainstorming. We derived a set of prerequisite knowledge, skills, and abilities, including their relative importance for the students by analyzing the survey responses. The results showed that the students should not only possess prerequisite knowledge in the subject matter, but also possess behavioral, social, scientific, cognitive, and intellectual skills and abilities to participate in and receive benefits from robotics-enabled human–robot interactive digital STEM education. Out of the many prerequisites, the computational thinking ability of students was identified as one of the most required prerequisites to participate in robotics-enabled digital STEM education. To validate the derived prerequisites, teachers separately assessed the fulfillment of prerequisites by 38 participating students, and the results showed user acceptance, effectiveness, and suitability of the derived prerequisites set. We also identified a set of limitations of the studies and proposed action plans to enable students to meet the prerequisites. The results presented herein can help determine required instructional efforts and scaffolds before implementing robotics-enabled digital STEM lessons, and thus foster incorporating technology-enhanced (robotics-enabled) digital STEM education into K–12 curricula.

The Implementation of Traffic Ordinances in Vigan City: A Basis for Program Development

This study aimed to assess the implementation of traffic ordinances in Vigan City for calendar year 2023. The populations of the study were the 42 traffic enforcers, 102 drivers and 93 commuters with a total of 237 respondents. It employed the correlational method of research to analyze the relationship between the assessment of the extent of implementation of traffic ordinances as assessed by the traffic enforcer- respondents, motorists and commuters relative to education, enforcement, engineering, environment and economy. The following statistical tools was used in the study, frequency and percentage which were used to describe the profile of the traffic enforcer-respondents. The weighted mean is used to describe the extent of the implementation of traffic ordinances by using the three- point scale and F-test or the analysis of variance to determine the significant differences of the three groups of respondents in terms of the dimension’s education, enforcement, engineering, environment and economy. The following are the salient findings of the study: 1) on the profile of the traffic enforcer-respondents most of them belong to the age bracket of 35-39 (30.95%), male (40 or 95.24%), married (38 or 90.48%), college graduate (41 or 97.62%) and having a gross monthly income of 5,001-10,000 (35 or 83.33%). 2) The weighted mean and the descriptive interpretation of the three respondents in the extent of implementation of traffic ordinances in terms of the five dimensions, the traffic enforcers rated all dimension as “always” with Environment and Economy garnering the highest of 2.96 and Engineering is the lowest. Furthermore, the Drivers rated as “always” the four Dimensions. The highest in on economy with a mean of 2.55 while education received the lowest mean of 1.96 which was describe as “sometimes”. Moreover, there are three dimensions assessed as “always” and two rated as “sometimes” by the commuters. In light of the findings, the following conclusion was drawn: The 5 E’s of traffic namely: Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Environment and Economy are important factors to consider in the maintenance of order and safety in any thoroughfare as revealed by the assessment of the respondents. Improper observance and non-implementation of such goals lead to the congestion and traffic jam in a compact city like Vigan. The researcher therefore recommends the following: 1) there must be quarterly trainings or seminars conducted to the traffic enforcers, drivers, and road users by the City Government of Vigan. 2) There must be a plan for widening of roads within the City to lessen the traffic jam or traffic congestion. 3) Proposed action plan should be strictly implemented. 4) A follow- up study should be conducted to include other dimensions not covered by the present study. And 5) Speed limit should be strictly implemented.

Turismo rural comunitario en un bosque seco de Perú: Diagnóstico y propuesta para la sostenibilidad

El turismo rural comunitario representa una actividad propulsora del desarrollo económico local aprovechando sosteniblemente los recursos de una comunidad. El Área de Conservación Privada Bosque Seco de Colina Juan Velasco Alvarado -ACP BSC JVA- tiene potencial turístico latente que, hasta la fecha, no ha sido debidamente explotado por la Comunidad Campesina Juan Velasco Alvarado -CC JVA-. El objetivo del estudio consiste en formular una propuesta de desarrollo de turismo rural comunitario del ACP BSC JVA. Se ejecutó un análisis situacional de la oferta y demanda turística del área donde se reconocieron al Cerro Pilán, la Mina Inca, los Jaguayes Salas y Cerezo como los recursos turísticos más importantes, mientras que el principal problema identificado fue la deficiente gestión del turismo del ACP BSC JVA por parte de la CC JVA. Como resultado final, se elaboró una propuesta de plan de acción que plantea el fortalecimiento de capacidades, la mejora de la infraestructura ecológica y la formación de alianzas estratégicas, para así lograr la sostenibilidad de la gestión de los recursos naturales en el bosque seco y el progreso de la comunidad local.

Preparedness of School Heads, Teachers and Parents of Public Elementary Schools on the Limited Face to Face Learning Modality in Zone 2, Division of Zambales

The study aimed to evaluate the perspective of school heads, teachers and parents on the preparedness of public elementary schools on the limited face to face learning modality in Zone 2, Division of Zambales. The researcher employed the mixed method where in a quantitative and qualitative approaches was used in the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics was employed in the study. Based on the significant results, most of the respondents are Teacher I, female, and serve for 10-14 years in the Department of Education. Parents are self- employed, most of them are college and elementary graduate and with 3-5 children. The school head & teacher-respondents perceived as Prepared in the preparation of the public elementary schools in terms of curriculum and instruction, school environment, human resource management, and budget. Based on the experienced by parent-respondents that majority of them prepare their children to bring to school such as snacks, alcohol, facemasks, and other supplies/items that will be needed for their education in accordance with school policy. The school head and teacher-respondents perceived as Sometimes a Problem in the limited face to face for leaning modality in terms of curriculum and instruction, school environment, human resource management, and budget. Based on the experienced by the parent-respondents that for fear of the COVID 19 epidemic, majority of parents bring their children with them. Some of them prefer to walk because it is more convenient and economical for them. During a pandemic, transportation is extremely expensive, and they cannot afford to ride a tricycle. There is no significant difference on the perceived level of agreement of school head and teacher-respondents on the preparations of the public elementary schools in the limited face to face learning modality when grouped according to profile of the school heads and teachers. The proposed action plan was developed based on the findings of the study. Based on the salient findings, the researchers recommended that the school heads and teachers may develop and design curriculum and instruction integrating facts on how to combat spreading the COVID 19 viruses. Encourage parents to monitor and check their children’ safety. The curriculum planner should take into account this issue, simplify activities, and eliminate extraneous themes in order to achieve mastery. Teachers are encouraged to attend trainings and seminars related on how to handle learners who are potentially infected. The administrators may consider the medical equipment such as stretchers and wheelchairs if budget warrants. Procurement of a two-way radio for easy communication in case of emergency is suggested. The principal may hold a PTA meeting to inform parents about health protocols. Future researchers may conduct a parallel study to validate the results of this study. The proposed action plan may be implemented by the school heads to the school.

Designing a Reliability Maintenance Plan for Refinery Plants: A Case Study of a Nigerian-Based Refinery and its Power Systems

This study developed a comprehensive and effective reliability maintenance plan for refinery plants. Using a Refinery based in Nigeria as a case study, the research identified key factors affecting the reliability of refinery operations and proposed strategic maintenance measures to enhance operational efficiency and safety. The study utilized reliability centered maintenance (RCM) and failure modes and effect analysis (FMEA). From the evaluation, breaking down the components of the power system in the plant and addressing them individually exposes more vividly the errors in that system. Each failure mode was analyzed in terms of possible consequences on operation, function, or system status. The subject of risk assessment was presented and utilized to develop an approach for implementing the RCM in refinery power systems Finally, a proposed action plan was introduced to reduce the RPN number, thereby increasing the overall reliability and efficiency of the system component. It was observed that by reducing the RPN of each component, the overall efficiency of that component increases saving the company huge maintenance cost.

Teaching physical education during the time of pandemic

This research study aimed to identify the modalities used in teaching Physical Education in the district of San Rafael, Bulacan during the time of pandemic. Further, the study investigated the challenges experienced by the Physical Education (PE) teachers and the solutions they made to address these challenges. The end goal of the study was a school action plan for physical education to address the issues in teaching PE during the pandemic. Qualitative research design through thematic analysis was employed and a semi structured virtual interview was conducted to further substantiate the findings of the study. Results revealed that modular learning is the most common modality used by Physical Education teachers in this time of pandemic. Other modalities such as synchronous and asynchronous online learning and physical activity mobile applications were used by the teachers. It was also revealed that their main reason for using the modalities was for the welfare of their students. Further, the lack of resources of students in terms of internet connectivity and gadgets was the common struggle experienced by the Physical Education teachers and the most common solution done by the Physical Education teachers was doing follow-up with the students through social media. This study recommended the implementation of the proposed action plan to improve the modalities of teachers in teaching Physical Education and to help them avoid problems they may encounter.

Blind Calibration of Environmental Acoustics Measurements Using Smartphones.

Environmental noise control is a major health and social issue. Numerous environmental policies require local authorities to draw up noise maps to establish an inventory of the noise environment and then propose action plans to improve its quality. In general, these maps are produced using numerical simulations, which may not be sufficiently representative, for example, concerning the temporal dynamics of noise levels. Acoustic sensor measurements are also insufficient in terms of spatial coverage. More recently, an alternative approach has been proposed, consisting of using citizens as data producers by using smartphones as tools of geo-localized acoustic measurement. However, a lack of calibration of smartphones can generate a significant bias in the results obtained. Against the classical metrological principle that would aim to calibrate any sensor beforehand for physical measurement, some have proposed mass calibration procedures called "blind calibration". The method is based on the crossing of sensors in the same area at the same time, which are therefore supposed to observe the same phenomenon (i.e., measure the same value). The multiple crossings of a large number of sensors at the scale of a territory and the analysis of the relationships between sensors allow for the calibration of the set of sensors. In this article, we propose to adapt a blind calibration method to data from the NoiseCapture smartphone application. The method's behavior is then tested on NoiseCapture datasets for which information on the calibration values of some smartphones is already available.

Profile and problems encountered in distance learning among Bachelor of Elementary Education students: A basis for a proposed action plan

This work sought the profile and extent of problems Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) students encountered in distance learning as the basis for a proposed action plan. This study made use of descriptive-correlational research methods. Respondents were the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) students at Mindoro State University, Bongabong Campus (MBC). The study used a researcher-made instrument. Results showed that most BEEd students enrolled at MBC are 21 years old, female, in a state of lower income, single, and in their 4th year. BEEd students foster problems in distance learning concerning geographical location, internet connection, time management, and study habits. There is a significant correlation between demographic characteristics and issues faced, particularly regarding civil status and geographic location. These characteristics include adaptability, distractions, computer problems, and a lack of motivation and support. Socioeconomic status is only significantly related to internet connection, as not all students can participate in distance learning due to financial constraints.

Internal Control and Financial Performance of Accounting Firms in Calamba City

Internal control implementation in accounting firms ensures the integrity of financial information, safeguards assets, and mitigates risks, promoting operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. The main thrust of this study was to describe and determine the relationship between the level of internal control implementation and the financial performance of accounting firms in Calamba City. This study employed a descriptive correlational design and utilized a simple random sampling technique to select the sample, enabling the researcher to obtain representatives from the population. With the aid of the Gpower sample size computation application, this study came up with 80 respondents based on a 0.35 effect size and 95% degrees of confidence. As the primary data collection tool, a validated researcher-made questionnaire was utilized. The data gathered were collected, tallied, analyzed, and interpreted using four-point Likert scales, mean, and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient. Based on the results of the study, the internal control of accounting firms in Calamba City was fully implemented, and their financial performance was very high, with a general assessment of 3.43 and it explained that these accounting firms have a definite process and procedures for assessing financial information of the customers to secure and to maintain good financial performance among other competitors in the market. As an output of the study, a proposed action plan based on the COSO framework was proposed to improve the quality of the control environment, risk assessment, information and communication, control activities and monitoring procedures, and improve the financial performance of accounting firms in Calamba City.

Ecological approaches to the formation of sustainable rural development

The article deals with the features of the functioning and development of rural areas as the basis for the formation of social infrastructure in the educational field. The author studies basic problems and the state of the program for the development of rural areas, analyzes indicators of socio-economic development, creates a program of social infrastructure in the framework of the development of the national project “Education”, applies the method of forecasting key indicators. Moreover, the author studies the features of developing rural areas analyzing key cost parameters; develops approaches to predicting changes in key cost indicators for the maintenance of preschool and educational institutions; considers the relationship of the most significant factors of their functioning. Due to a quantitative assessment of structural changes, the forecast values of costs for future periods have been revealed. It has been established that the resulting method can optimally organize the development process of an organization, thanks to a well-thought-out algorithm for calculating predicted values, and can be used for any organization in the social and cultural sphere. The author makes conclusions about prospects for developing rural areas in the context of the development program. The proposed action plan for managing costs in terms of maintaining social infrastructure facilities contributes to optimizing the process of making managerial decisions, takes into account relevant costs, simplifies the choice of the preferred option for solving the problem.

Practices, Challenges, and Perceived Impact of Professional Development Activities among Senior High School Teachers

Professional development is a critical aspect of education for teachers in the Philippines, who encounter various challenges in addressing the evolving needs of their students and the education system. Using the descriptive cross-sectional technique, the study aimed to identify the practices, challenges, and perceived impact of professional development activities among senior high school teachers. While there are similar studies on the subject, there are few to none which present the specific situation of senior high school teachers in the Philippines. The results showed that the respondents utilized professional development practices in terms of graduate/post-graduate studies to a great extent; FGDs, LACs, and other trainings to a very great extent; research and publication to a very great extent; education innovations to a very great extent; membership in professional organizations to a very great extent; and community service involvement to a very great extent. Of these practices, those in terms of community service involvement were utilized the most while those in terms of graduate/post-graduate studies were utilized the least. In addition, the respondents experienced professional development challenges in terms of teacher-related factors to a great extent; professional development availability, cost, and design to a great extent; and instructional supervision and assistance to a moderate extent. Of these challenges, those in terms of professional development availability, cost, and design were experienced the most while those in terms of instructional supervision and assistance were experienced the least. Furthermore, the respondents perceived the impact of professional development activities to a very great extent. The results also imply the need to underscore involvement in graduate/post-graduate studies in the proposed action plan and to improve the job satisfaction of teachers after engaging in professional development activities. Future researchers may conduct a similar study with the inclusion of the views and experiences of administrators and students as a means of validating the supposed impact of professional development activities as perceived by senior high school teachers.

Measurement of the Cybersecurity Strategy Effectiveness with a Scorecard Based On Risk Analysis

Although the rapid acceleration of technology offers solutions that will make life easier, it also brings technological threats that will negatively affect human life and cause serious problems. Attacks, thefts and espionage using technology increase exponentially every year compared to the previous. In order to eliminate this problem that affects the whole world, many countries give priority to creating cybersecurity strategies in order to protect their information and re-sources, and develop effective implementation methods. Despite the abundant literature, there is a large gap in the effective implementation of strategies. While evaluating the strategy, measurement is made regardless of the risks that will arise if the action plan is not fulfilled. For this reason, it is recommended to evaluate the risk that will arise if the action titles are not implemented in order to eliminate this shortcoming. The aim is to emphasize that sustainability and continuous improvement will be increased by using the scorecard based on risk analysis by implementing the proposed action plan through the strategy model. The use of scorecards to over-come the increasing challenges arising from digital transformation today will contribute to the evaluation of the strategy and eliminate its shortcomings, as well as provide self-assessment. This study suggests that measuring as a method of increasing efficiency, which has not been discussed much until now, may be the solution. In order to ensure the security of the smart world, there is a need for a sustainable and effective strategy that can keep up with digital realities, renewing itself.

Analysis of PT X’s Marketing Strategy for Sustainable Practices Through Gap Analysis Final Project

This thesis explores the Marketing Strategy of PT X in the context of sustainability, employing the Gap Analysis method to identify and address discrepancies in the internal and external perceptions of the company's sustainability initiatives. The focus is on the gap analysis, which signifies the disparity between the comprehensive internal sustainability approach encompassing environmental, economic, and community aspects and the predominantly environmental perception held by the public. The study begins by defining the gap at PT X and recognizing its implications on the company's reputation, community relationships, and overall impact. The research delves into the reasons behind the gap, acknowledging the importance of aligning internal efforts with external perceptions for the successful implementation of sustainable strategies. The thesis concludes by highlighting the critical role of addressing the gap analysis in achieving PT X's sustainable strategy objectives. By implementing the proposed action plan, the company can enhance its reputation, strengthen community relationships, and maximize the impact of its sustainability initiatives. The findings contribute to the broader understanding of gap analysis methodologies in the context of marketing strategy for sustainability-focused organizations

Implementing Quality Improvement to Morbidity and Mortality Conferences: Focusing on Action Plans By Closing the Loops with Timely Follow Ups

Introduction Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) meetings are often part of the medical curriculum for doctors in training where junior doctors present cases for reflection on diagnostic or treatment decision-making, and in return they attain clinicopathological wisdom. Studies have shown that for M&M meetings to facilitate improvement, they need to be structured and systematic in reviewing and discussing sentinel events, directing discussions towards improving system and process variations. Often, the structure of M&M meetings led to a lack of organizational learning and accountability. We sought to restructure the traditional M&M process in our department and utilize this process as a Quality Improvement initiative. Using a structured follow up process as a “closing the loop” mechanism, we wanted to assess what impact this would have on the original emphasis of the meetings and on professional learning. Setting and Objective M&M conferences are held at monthly Hematology & Oncology division meeting attended by fellows, senior staff physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, and administration members. A case is curated and presented to the group by one of the Hematology and Oncology Fellows on a rotational basis. Guests from other divisions are invited depending on the cases being discussed. The hospital's peer review coordinator facilitates the coordination among stakeholders before and after the conference. Typically, these discussions result in fruitful proposals, however there was no formal process in place to implement changes and report follow up back at the M&M conferences. There were incidents where multiple similar issues were brought up in a repeated fashion creating frustration and mistrust in the system among team members. Subajects and Methods Consequently, an intervention was planned to streamline proposed action plans, implement them and provide updates at future M&M conferences on cases previously discussed. The process involved creating a tracking spreadsheet, each case culminated with proposed action plans. The outcome was reported three months later at the beginning of the M&M conference. This redesigning of the M&M process was carried out in a PDSA cycle fashion. This quality improvement study design was a prospective cohort study. In July 2022, a pre-intervention survey was sent to all stake holders and the same survey was sent 10 months later after completion of 10 M&M conferences in the redesigned format. The survey covered the following 5 questions: Rate the overall educational value of past M&M conferences that you have attended in this department.On average, how engaged or involved did you feel during past M&M conferences in this department?To what extent have prior M&M conferences in this department contributed to your ability to prevent or handle similar complications to those that were presented?How satisfied were you with the action plan being proposed by the end of the meeting?How assured were you that the proposed action plan will be followed up on after the meeting is over? Results and Discussion Follow-up action plans included improving access to outpatient oncology care, coordinating transition of care between inpatient & outpatient teams, providing education regarding hospital policies, communications with multiple inpatient consult services as well as outpatient affiliated infusion centers, treatment coordination with blood bank and stem cell transplant teams, feedback suggestions to improve on existing departmental policies covering anti-neoplastic chemotherapy administration. Due to anonymity of survey, there was no way to link or know if the same person took the pre survey and then completed the post survey, so we were limited in the types of analyses that we could do with the data. Nonetheless, there was a positive trend in answers to all the questions asked. Statistical significance was reached in the third question of survey as illustrated. Conclusion This quality improvement initiative reinforces the importance on follow through on action plans after the conference as well as the need to close the loop with follow up reporting back to the group on previously discussed cases. The hematology and oncology fellowship program at Henry Ford Hospital will implement this action plan in future conferences and will continue to address areas of improvement with regards to peer review and M & M case discussions.

Story Theatre in Improving the Students’ Speaking Skills in English

This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of story theatre in improving speaking skills in English to Grade 12 General Academic Strand (GAS) students, University of Cebu- Main Campus, S.Y. 2020-2021. The result was used as a basis for a proposed action plan. Specifically, the study sought answers to the pretest scores of the control and experimental groups, the posttest scores of the control and experimental groups, the significant difference between their pretest scores, the significant difference between their pretest-posttest scores, and the significant difference between their posttest scores. A quasi-experimental design was used for the control and experimental groups. There were 40 Grade 12 students as subjects of the study. The experimental group was treated with the use of story theatre, while the control group was taught using the lecture method. Pretest and posttest evaluations were used to measure the academic performance of the students for both groups. The findings of the study revealed that most of the students had good level performances. The posttest scores of both groups marked an increase, and the posttest mean value of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group. Student’s speaking skills in the English language are effectively enhanced with the use of story theatre. The interest, retention and learning ability of the students are better realized when they are actively involved with a combination of the written word, acting, movement and characterization.

Technical Skills and Competence of Sports Officiating Officials: Basis for an Action Plan

This research was conducted to determine the level of the technical skills and competence of sports officiating officials in schools division office of Escalante City during the School Year 2020-2021. Further, the study wanted to determine the level of the technical skills and competence of sports officiating officials when respondents are grouped and compared according to selected variables. Moreover, the result of the study also sought for an action plan. In view of the nature of the objectives of this study, the descriptive research design was used. A total of 82 sports officiating officials served as respondents of the study in the schools division office of Escalante City. The research instrument used in gathering data was a self-made questionnaire. To determine the profile of the respondents, data frequency and percentage were used. The study revealed that as assessed by the sports officiating officials when they are grouped according to the study’s variables, the results show a "high level" in all areas.Furthermore, the assessment of the level of technical skills of sports officiating officials in terms of areas indicated no significant difference when grouped and compared according to aforementioned variables. While the assessment on the level of competence of sports officiating officials in terms of areas of skills according to the level of accreditation and number of years as sports officiating officials indicated a significant difference and same is through in terms of area of training that all indicated with a significant difference when being grouped and compared according to aforementioned variables. Based on the findings of the study, the following relevant recommendations were advanced for consideration of those concerned: the findings of the study will be forwarded to the schools division office of Escalante City for them to be aware of the level of technical skills and competence of sports officiating officials. There is a strong need to improve certain areas in order that urgent and alternative measures can be planned and implemented. The division office can use the findings of this study in crafting interventions or proposing a plan of activities to satiate its policy lapses if there are any. School heads and supervisors in the schools division office of Escalante City may recommend doable interventions and propose a plan of activities via an action plan in order to formulate a viable roadmap to provide a clear guide to plans and programs to improve the level of technical skills and competence of sports officiating officials. Also, the proposed action plan must be considered in order to improve the said the level of technical skills and competence of sports officiating officials in the schools division office of Escalante City.