...Social Policy Introduction Social Policy is an educational subject concerned with the lessons of social activities and the welfare condition. The Department of Social Policy at the London School of Economics names social policy as "an interdisciplinary and practical subject concerned with the analysis of societies' reactions to social need. It search for foster in its students a aptitude to understand hypothesis and proof strained from a wide variety of social science regulations, including sociology, economics, geography, psychology, law, history, political science and philosophy. The name ‘Social policy’ is used to relate on the policies which governments use for social welfare and social security, on the methods in which social benefit is developed in the society and on the educational study of the subject. It also stands for a series of issues broaden far away from the procedures of government-the means by which welfare is encouraged, and the social and economic situations which outline the expansion of welfare. The principle areas of social policy are given below, * Social services, social safety ,community care, education; * Social troubles which includes crime, disability, old age ; * Race, gender, poverty are also included. Task-1 1.1 Identify the historical and contemporary landmarks in social policy and analysis the historical land marks of social and welfare Policies of historical and contemporary landmarks explain that how the qualities of existence...
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...Affordable Care Act PPA 601 Foundations of Public Administration Timothy Smith December 20, 2015 If an individual needs emergency medical care, the first place that most would seek treatment is through the emergency room at the closest hospital. Even if that individual does not have any medical insurance, they know that they can and will receive treatment if they go to the emergency room instead of going to the doctor’s office. The reason that individuals can count on this serves is because of the many women and men in Congress that have spent many hours making public policies around health care that showcase how providers will attend to their patients. Public policy is the way that the government maintains order and also how the government addresses the needs of its supporters through actions that are outlined by its constitution. That definition seems vague because public policy is not a concrete thing but rather it is a term that is used to describe a plethora of laws, mandates, or guidelines that are founded through a political process. There are many types of public policies because policies are put in place to address the needs of individuals and those policies are divided into different categories as they relate to society. For example, health policy includes not only insurance but also includes all policies that are related to the heath of a certain group. When the AIDS epidemic came about in the early 1980’s, governments from all over the world had to initiate...
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...services that IHS has to offer to Native Americans and Alaska Natives. This site provides an interdisciplinary approach to promote and provide community health among these people. This site also provides general information about the Affordable Care Act and Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which extends current law and authorizes new programs and services within the Indian Health Service. This information is all well written and easily accessible for the general public, members of IHS, providers, and also those looking for a career opportunity in this specific field. This site also provides legal information such as eligibility and legislation for IHS, which covers 566 federally, recognized tribes in 35 different states. Overall this site is credible and well put together in order to aid the public in learning more about the health system for Native Americans and Alaska Native. NBC News. (2014). Broken promises: Reservations lack basic care. Healthcare on NBC News. Retrieved from http://www.nbcnews.com/id/31210909/ns/ health-health_care/t/broken-promises-reservations-lack-basic- care/#.VIOJX4d692c This news article provides a real life example of the Indian Health Service system failing to provide proper care to a five-year-old girl on the Crow Reservation in Montana. The article goes on to discuss the legality and weaknesses that are highly present in the IHS and also refers to the “don’t get sick after June” concept that is said when federal dollars...
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...End of Life Population Health Framework University of Massachusetts Medical School Fall, 2011 Articles 1. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/end-of-life-care 2. http://www.loisgreenlearningcommunity.org/ < Compare and Contrast: The National Cancer Institute’s End of Life Care Questions and Answers on their website are written more the for caregiver or patient and describe what end of life care refers to. It’s formally written and describes each step or phase of care from initial diagnoses of end of life approaching or withdrawal of life saving measures such as chemotherapy to knowing when the patient has passed. It describes ways to take care of a patient at the end of life and when to call for professional help. It’s mainly geared toward the caregiver and really addresses all issues in providing care no matter how minor. The priority here is the well being and education of the non-professional care taker and the patient. The Lois Green Learning Community is an online resource for health professionals and a community to share experiences and also take care of yourself by doing so. It’s a place to blog or unwind about an experience, there are many resources listed for certification for palliative care and how to treat patients. It’s written with a very open and warm way and it’s a safe place to share your experiences, not formal and official like the NCI website. Communities like this are very important for health professionals to have a place...
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...the past 30 years. Issues management practice is the “identification, monitoring, and analysis of trends in key publics’ opinions that can mature into public policy and regulatory or legislative constraint of the private sector” We will argue that the successful issues manager recognises when an issue had changed or has the power to change the context in which business operates; is able to pinpoint a specific threat or opportunity to a specific industry, company or product, in a specific part of the world at a specific point in time; and can execute a series of actions to do something about it while remaining vigilant for any shifts in interpretation that need new thinking. Issues Management: defining the field What is an Issue? It will come as no surprise to discover that there are many definitions of an issue. Chase and Jones describe an issue as “an unsettled matter which is ready for decision.” Others suggest that, in its basic form, an issue can be defined as a point of conflict between an organization and one or more of its audiences. A simple definition that we like to use is that an issue represents “ a gap between corporate practice and stakeholder expectations.” Managing issues frequently involves dealing with change. The ultimate goal, according to Hainsworth and Meng (1988), is to shape public policy to the benefit of the organization through; * Early identification of the potential impact of the change * Organized activity, based on sound management...
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... Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing at St. Joseph's University, Erivan K. Haub School of Business, Philadelphia, PA. Currently he teaches in Executive Pharmaceutical and Healthcare MBA program (both traditional and online formats, MBA program and undergraduate program in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing. Thani was instrumental in starting the undergraduate and online programs at SJU. He served as the chair of the pharmaceutical and healthcare marketing department from 2003-2010. Ranbaxy in sales and at Glaxo Inc. in sales and marketing for several years before he returned to school and completed his Ph.D. at University of Wisconsin, Madison. His research interests are in health care marketing, strategy, supply chain and pricing. His work has been published in several journals, such as the, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing, Journal of Medical Marketing, Journal of Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management, Journal of Commercial Biotechnology, Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Economics Journal of International Marketing, Journal of Operations Management, Journal of Business Venturing, Information & Management among others. Thani has presented papers in many conferences including American Marketing Association, Academy of Management, Informs, Decision Sciences, Pharmaceutical Management Science Association and received several best paper awards. He has served in the dissertation committees...
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...to escape the situation. Smoke free citizens have pressed legislators for years to make their work and public environments smoke free. Smoking cigarettes is now illegal in government buildings, and many bars and restaurants nationwide and yet only six states have laws making it illegal to smoke in a car with a minor present. Shouldn’t minors be afforded the same liberties we adults demand for ourselves? I have struggled in my opinion on smoke free legislation for some time now. As a libertarian who appreciates the least government involvement possible, I support the freedom we have to smoke in bars and casinos in Las Vegas. These are adult only environments and as adults we have the choice to engage in the lawful behaviors we see fit. However, as a pediatric nurse who witnesses childen suffering from passive smoking, I can confidently state that parents, healthcare workers, and anyone in support of protecting children, smokers included, need to be in support of this legislation. A few of the things I believe this legislation would do if passed nationwide would be to: increase awareness of the harm of passive smoking to children, decrease children’s incidences of...
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...Syllabus and Unit Specification SOCIAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE LEVEL 3 CREDIT VALUE: 21 Credits at Level 3. RATIONALE The Access to HE Diploma is aimed at anyone who would like to progress to University but does not have the relevant qualifications to enter. Usually these are people who have had a break in education and would like to return and achieve a qualification. The purpose of this subject syllabus is to provide such learners, both part and full time, with an opportunity to study the principles and applications of Social Issues in Health Care at an advanced further education level (Level 3), with sufficient focus and detail to achieve the transferable skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for progression towards related programmes in Higher Education. The subject is unitised in order to provide flexibility of operation. Satisfactory completion of the four units within this syllabus results in the award of 21 credits at Level 3 of the Access to HE Diploma. Although each unit may be undertaken, and must be assessed independently, it is recommended that the full set of four units attached to the syllabus should be completed. The award of an Ascentis Access to HE Diploma is subject to satisfactory completion of all the requirements set out in the rules of combination for the named Access to HE Diploma. AIMS 1 To provide opportunities to develop academic skills in Social Issues in Health Care appropriate for a range of related progression options. ...
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...announcement that it was planning to convert from a non-profit organization to a fully-fledged for-profit company. This meant that the huge number of New Yorkers who had obtained individual health insurance cover from Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield would have to seek alternatives which would more or less expose them to greater health risks. (Robinson, 2003) The only subscribers who wouldn’t be affected by Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield conversion were the 850 policy holders who had permanent disability. This marked the start of an extensive legal, community and political tussle pitting the various stakeholders who had different kinds of interests in Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Experts argued that this conversion plan was a reflection of the fast-rising competition in provision of health care not only in the State of New York but also throughout the United States of America. Other analysts suggested that Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s conversion from a non-profit to for-profit company would only bring financial benefits but the organization would lose its commitment to social obligations. Before making a formal...
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...rapid evidence assessment. It does so in order to make some far-reaching claims about the future justifications for active diversification of senior management in key public sector institutions. Findings - The distinctions between the business and moral cases are false, in that both have ethical reference points. However, the business case is not only difficult to translate to public sector institutions; there are also evidential problems with its adoption. In light of this the conclusion here is that the moral (deontological) case is the only one that has any long term value for proponents of diversity. Originality/value - The value of this paper is that it examines the confusion that surrounds different cases for advancing diversity as a policy aim and presents a clear delineation of them. It also draws out some of the - perhaps deliberate - blurring of the cases and underlines the huge problems with this all too common approach. Ultimately, it suggests that morality (deontological) arguments have most purchase in public sector organisations. Full Text * TranslateFull text *...
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...health and social care services. Its guide is to provide comments and recommendations on a draft service framework document commissioned by the department of health, social services and public safety on the health and wellbeing of older people. For older people, independence is about choice and control. They value helping others as well as receiving help themselves. They also value good housing in safe, friendly neighbourhoods; getting out and about and keeping busy; an adequate income, good information and good access to healthcare. National policies already offer many opportunities to refocus local services in order to promote greater independence and well-being for older people, although better organisation is needed. Mr Ronald (age 81) was referred to the hospital social work team for older people following his admission to the acute psychiatric ward for older people; under section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (an approved social worker from the adult mental health team undertook the assessment). The admission followed a worsening in Mr Wilson’s mental health and an incident in which he apparently threatened his home help with a knife. Mr Wilson had been diagnosed three years previously with Alzheimer’s and at that time the community-based social work team had arranged home help twice each week and Meals on Wheels. These services had remained in place but had not been reviewed. The medical team all felt that Mr Wilson needed residential or nursing care. He was verbally...
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...Running head: HOLISTIC HELP Holistic Help for the Terminally Ill Rebecca Clements University of Phoenix Research Writing (Axia) - COM220 Farah Briones, MSC May 11, 2010 The issue of cannabis as a controlled substance has and is debated throughout the years. This paper looks at patients’ testimonies, doctors concerns of medical ethics, their medical oath and the medical decisions between the physicians and patients terminally ill or at end stage of life, science and research developments and the arguments that cannabis in its natural form, needs reclassified and allowed to become an enhancement to medical treatment plans for the terminally ill. Such arguments published by agencies such as the DEA, Federal Government, clinical research and science departments, and finally the patient. The strongest argument, that is, in its natural form, cannabis is a versatile and safe therapeutic active substance with medicinal values. Holistic Help for the Terminally Ill The use of cannabis to treat illnesses is still one of the most controversial issues between the American Medical Society and the nation’s legal system. Cannabis was used for many years to help in treatments for a variety of conditions and ailments and legal in the United States for different purposes of recreational and medicinal use until 1937 when the Marijuana Tax Act established by the Federal Government came into law. A well-known physician from the American...
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...participation in health and safety in small enterprises, including the role of regulation, and employer and trade union support. Considers the implications of the Health and Safety (Consultation of Employees) Regulations and concludes that in their present form they offer only very limited support for employee representation in health and safety in small enterprises. Keywords: [Click here to add keywords.] Table of Contents Why Safety is Important for organizational development in Bangladesh 8 Management’s Role in safety 9 1. Design safer systems of work: 9 2. Exhibit commitment: 9 3. Inspect the workplace: 10 4. Establish procedures and controls: 10 5. Develop training programs: 10 6. Set up health and safety committees: 10 7. Monitor policy: 10 8. Draw up action plan: 11 What Top Management Can Do? 11 The Supervisor’s Role in Safety 12 Occupational Safety Law in Bangladesh 12 Bangladesh Labour Law Act-2006 13 OSHA Standards & Record Keeping 14 OSHA Standards 14 OSHA Recordkeeping Procedures 15 Inspections &...
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...|Term |Definition | |4/5ths rule: |Rule stating that discrimination generally is considered to occur if the selection rate for a protected group | | |is less than 80% (4/5ths) of the selection rate for the majority group or less than 80% of the group’s | | |representation in the relevant labor market | |401(k) plan: |An agreement in which a percentage of an employee’s pay is withheld and invested in a tax deferred account | |Absolute |Measuring an employee’s performance against some established standards | |standards | | |Accept errors |Accepting candidates who would later prove to be poor performers | |Action |A training technique by which management trainees are allowed to work full time analyzing and solving problems| |learning |in other departments | |Active |The performance of job-related tasks and duties by trainees during training | |practice: | ...
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...Health and SafetyGlossary of Health and Safety Terms |A | | |Abnormal Event |An unplanned or unusual event or occurrence. | |Absolute |A non negotiable duty imposed by a regulation when it uses the term 'shall' or 'must' without the qualification of | | |'reasonably practicable'. | |Absorption |The entry of a substance into the body through broken or unbroken skin | |Accident |An undesired event or series of events causing (or with the potential to cause) injury, ill-health or damage. | |Accident Investigation |A systematic investigation of an accident to find out what happened and determine immediate and underlying causes as well as | | |reviewing existing risk assessments, safety procedures and control measures with a view to introducing measures to prevent | | |recurrence. | |Accident Prevention |Measures taken to prevent...
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