...1) The DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) is the United States Department of Defense (DoD) process to ensure that risk management is applied on Information Systems from an enterprise view. DIACAP is a DoD-wide standard set of activities, tasks and process for the certification and accreditation of a DoD information system that will maintain the Information Assurance posture throughout the system's life cycle. The Department of Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) is a process defined by the United States Department of Defense (DOD) for managing risk. DoD Instruction (DODI) 5200.40 establishes a standard DOD-wide process with a set of activities, general tasks and a management structure to certify and accredit an Automated Information System (AIS) that will maintain the Information Assurance (IA) posture of the Defense Information Infrastructure (DII) throughout the system's life cycle. DITSCAP applies to the acquisition, operation and sustainment of any DOD system that collects, stores, transmits, or processes unclassified or classified information since December 1997. 2) The Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/3 establishes the security policy and procedures for storing, processing, and communicating classified intelligence data in information systems. To achieve compliance with DCID 6/3, agencies must ensure that information is safeguarded at all times and that...
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...Report covering investigation of asbestos found in one of Bolton Wanderers premises. This report is a result of thoroughly carried out research towards asbestos found in a roof of one of Bolton Wanderers premises. The report is divided into the following parts: General information about asbestos. Risk assessment. Future advice./ After care Removing asbestos The report also covers all relevant legislation and includes recommendations for future actions for all of the parties involved. General information about asbestos. The ‘Control of asbestos Regulations', (CAR), came into force on 13th November 2006. Regulation 4a says that ‘the dutyholder’, here, Bolton Wanderers, is required to manage asbestos in their non-domestic premises. (1*) Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that has been a popular building material particularly between 1950 and 1999. Asbestos and asbestos containing material in good condition is safe. Asbestos is only dangerous when it is in a loose form, damaged, disturbed or being worked on as this can release asbestos fibres into the air. If these fibres are breathed in over a long period of time, they may damage the lungs, and can lead to very severe diseases such as mesothelioma or lung cancer (2*). In recent cases two families have won ground-breaking claims (one of them for two hundred and forty thousand pounds) for compensation after loved ones died from cancer after exposure to "low level" asbestos on Merseyside...
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...EVALUATING A WEBSITE: JOINT COMMISSION CREDIBILITY Evaluation TJC’s website is published by very well known organization and ends in .org which makes it very appropriate for offering authority. The information throughout the website is very accurate and provides daily updates. There is a link that is labeled “Daily Update” that offers most recent news anywhere from the day of your search to as far back as a month ago. There is also a “Contact Us” link that offers a customer service phone number for general questions. This website does not appear to be biased and is produced by an organization that offers very important information in becoming accredited or certified without a source of funding impact. Information is clearly listed on the website and can be accessed directly. The website and graphics of the site load very quickly and all the links are functioning. As far a privacy and security, this does not seem to be an issue for just simply searching the website generally. There is no sign in required to search for organizations but there is an option to Log In or log in using a Guest Access Request. If you choose either option, it takes you to a secure website called Joint Commission Connect and also lists other key stakeholders the website is intended for. Credibility TJC recommends best clinical practices. Incorporation of best clinical practices into the baccalaureate critical care nursing curriculum is important. Best practices promote...
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...Association of Medical Assistants, offers a Certified Medical Assistant Certification for those who have obtained the required education through an accredited medical assistant program (American Association of Medical Assistants). The Medical Assistant’s professional Code of Ethics is a guide I can always refer back to when my ethical responsibilities are being tested, or when I am in doubt whether a certain situation is ethical or not. It is a reminder of why I choose this career, dedicating myself to the care and wellbeing of all people. For Medical Assistants, there are three certifying agencies available within the state of California, where I reside: American Association of Medical Assistants, where you can obtain a “NCCA” Accreditation (aama-nh.org), American Medical Technologists RMA certification, where you can obtain a AMT certification (amt1.com), and California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants where you can obtain a California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification (ccbma.org). The “Scope of Practice” determines the boundaries that a physician, or other medical professional practices. In entails the range of responsibilities and practice guidelines (medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com). The American Association of Medical Assistants determines this (aama.ntl.org). Three of the standards of professionalism that are based on the codes of ethics for Medical Assistants are: Seek to continually improve the knowledge and skills of the Medical...
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...Joint Commission Eligibility for Hospital Accreditation, the organization must be in the United States or its territories, or if outside the United States, is operated by the U.S. government or under a charter of the U.S. Congress. For all programs by law the organization has a facility license or registration to conduct its scope of services. The organization can demonstrate that it continually assesses and improves the quality of its care, treatment, and/or services. .The organization identifies the services it provides, indicating which care, treatment, and/or services it provides directly, under contract, or through some other arrangement. The organization provides services that can be evaluated by Joint Commission standards. If the organization uses its Joint Commission accreditation for deemed status purposes, the organization needs to meets the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The organization must meet parameters for the minimum number of in patients/volume of services required for organizations seeking Joint Commission accreditation for the first time. A hospital that is seeking Medicare Certification and is new to The Joint Commission must have one active inpatient case at the time of survey. If the hospital’s Average Daily Census is 21 or more, or if the hospital is a specialty hospital (cardiac, orthopedic, or surgical), the hospital must be able to provide inpatient records for at least 10 percent of the average daily census, but not less than 30 inpatient...
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...knowledge in practical case studies. In addition, due to the dynamic nature of the primary markets, the programme emphasises current market practice and much use is made of market practitioners to discuss key areas. Candidates who gain this qualification therefore will have all the requisite tools to add value now to their company’s activities in the Primary Markets. As a second-level qualification the PMC syllabus requires that the candidate should already have some familiarity with: • Fundamental numeric skills, the time value of money, PV, yields and yield curves • The main debt market sectors, products and key players The academic content of the PMC is overseen by the ICMA Centre at the University of Reading, England. Accreditation The ICMA Primary Market Certificate...
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...Tracer Patient Audit AFT2 Accreditation Audit October 10th, 2014 Tracer Patient Audit With an audit by the Joint Commission (JC) in the near future, Nightingale Community Hospital (NCH) is performing a tracer patient survey to measure our compliance and identify issues that are in need of remediation. The practice of this type of survey tracks a patient’s care for the duration of their stay starting from the admission process and ending when they are discharged. This system allows us to assess our strengths and weaknesses concerning policy, procedures, and systems in place to provide quality care in conjunction with the standards set forth by the JC. Summary of Tracer Patient Audit Findings This particular survey was conducted concerning a patient that is a 67 year old female, presenting with fever and drainage approximately 5 weeks after an open hysterectomy. The tracer patient was subsequently admitted for a possible postoperative infection. The tracer patient then endured another surgery to treat the infection that started after the original surgery. The patient also received a central line which is used to administer long-term antibiotics. NCH is arranging to discharge the patient to go home with home health, with the aid of her husband, to help administer her antibiotic therapy after discharge. The audit of this particular patient’s care revealed areas that present an opportunity for correction and improvement. Specifically, the patient...
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...be determined upon prior to construction of the facility. Cost estimate and budget planning are the first steps, which must be determined before the design of the facility. An implementation plan of the proposal from the preliminary phases of the plan of the facility through construction of the facility has to be arranged and charted. Regulatory requirements Health care facilities are required to follow the licensing regulations of their state in the design they use. Usually this is the 'Facility Guidelines Institute guidelines for design and construction of health care facilities' (Carr, 2010). The states require use of the codes in International Building and in addition, they need to be accredited by the 'Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' (Carr, 2010). The regulations require compliance with the fire codes set by the National Fire protection Association and follow the standards set in NFPA 99 and NFPA 101 which guide safety within the facilities. The facilities must also follow the American with Disability Act since it is a public facility. They must follow OSHA regulations in setting up the design especially for their laboratory. Health facilities need to be...
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...it is being loved, the other is being loved because it is such as to be loved.” There were plenty of gods in time of Socrates and Euthyphro but what is liked or disliked by gods was decided by man.When Socrates and Euthyphro encountered in the court, the first thing they asked was "Why he is here?".Socrates was charged by being impious and Euthyphro was charging his father because his father did something impious.In this case, what Socrates did was not believing what all people believe and this action was considered as impiety but, Euthyphro was sending his father to death because his father killed somebody and what Euthyphro was doing is considered as the right thing, even if his father commited crime.In the dialogue we see how the definition of piety and impiety changes from beginning to end of the dialogue.To analyze the question and to understand the difference between god-loved and piety, we should handle the situations from both Socrates' and Euthyphro's point of view. Firstly, Socrates was prosecuted, indicted in his words, because of being impious."An action or a man dear to the gods is...
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...This short paper will cover the trait of independence, and it will answer a few questions posed to look at the trait of independence from a few different angles. These angles include personal definitions of the trait and how a person should be able to demonstrate that trait. The paper will cover how the AICPA looks at Independence, how the State of Texas vies this trait, and a look at a current article showing the impacts of the trait independence. Upon the conclusion of this paper the reader will have a better understanding of how independence in accounting is defined and how to identify it As we see defined in our class text on page 162 is that independence is defined as, "the state of mind that permits the performance of an attest service without being affected by influences that compromise professional judgment, thereby allowing an individual to act with integrity and professional skepticism. To appear to be independent, the CPA should avoid circumstances that might cause an informed third party to reasonably conclude that the integrity, objectivity, or professional skepticism of a firm or member of the audit (attest) engagement team has been compromised." Within the frame work of my own personal definition I define independence as having the ability to have both the personal courage and institutional ability to analyze, state conclusions, and act in the best interests of the public. As pulled from http://www.tsbpa.state.tx.us/firms/alt-business-structure.html on...
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...Logos which he defines as the Being of all beings, One, One which is all, Life.” As previously stated, this is a very cryptic definition that takes much deeper thought than simply reading off the page. Despite being cryptic, this vague definition gives a strong guideline to the basic idea of philosophy while still giving the reader an opportunity to interpret the definition in their own way. This definition shines light on both the basic idea of philosophy while also showing that everyone will interpret philosophy in their own way. By saying that philosophy is the One which is all, it shows that each individual person makes up a greater being which is Life. Each individual person provides their own interpretation based on their own lifestyle and past. Therefore, philosophy is the sum of all lives that can only be defined with the sum of everybody’s views and opinions. With this is mind, philosophy will be ever changing as people grow older and more people are brought into the world. What is most important about this definition is that it is timeless. This definition can be interpreted by anyone from any background and any time in history. So, although the language is very cryptic, it can still be interpreted from anyone and is a solid core principle to think about and to base their own interpretation on. It by no means gives us the full definition of philosophy, but is a great idea to work off of for all...
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...Definition of marketing One could pose a simple request like “Define Marketing” and you would have a barrage of answers as unique as the individual defining the word. For this paper I will present two definitions, as well as present my personal definition or understanding of the marketing. To begin, Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines marketing as “the process or technique of promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service” (Merriam-Webster, 2012). This definition is clear and pretty simple to comprehend. Next, the class textbook, Marketing Management, defines marketing as “the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organizational goals” (Kotler, 2012). This definition lends a more academic view, but still is comprehendible and simply stated. After reading and reviewing the above definitions, I have come to my own personal definition. Marketing, as defined by Carla Posey, is the process which encompasses everything involved with the purchasing and selling of services and goods. This includes all work and research to effectively satisfy the needs and wants of the consumer. Importance of Marketing Marketing is important because it is the little voice to the consumer that says “hello, I know you need me and I want to give it to you”. A successful company has caught your attention and you have shown appreciation by buying into that brand. This is...
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...barriers to entry. How to apply the resource based view: Definitons: It resources include all assets, capabilities, organizational processes, firm attributes, information, knowledge etc. controlled by a firm that will help its efficiency. This will be broken down into human, physical and organization resources. A sustained competitive advantage when it is implementing a value creating strategy not simulteously being implemented by any current or potential competitor and when these other firms are unable to duplicate the benefit of this strategy. Not on calendar time. Critique * Priem and Butlers critique to 1991 paper states it is tautological (it is true in all possible interpretations). That’s its primary assertions are true by definition, and, thus not subject to empirical tests. Can also be said about Porters assertions between the relationship between industry attractiveness and firm performance can be reduced in tautology by observing that firms in attractive industry’s will outperform firms in unattractive industries and by defining industry attractiveness in terms of the ability for firms to outperform well. Not only does positioning and...
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...answer. When first working with a client, I ask, “What is your definition of your leadership?” Invariably, a pause follows. The eventual response is sometimes tentative, confused, or incomplete. This happens with new and experienced leaders, in large companies and in start-ups. Only a few people have a solid answer. Not many leaders have a clear, concise, concrete definition of what being a leader means to them. The eminent leadership scholar Ralph Stogdill observed, “There are nearly the same number of leadership definitions as there are people who have attempted to define it.” Here are just a few perspectives: * “The first job of a leader is to define a vision for the organization…the capacity to translate vision into reality.” (Warren Bennis) * “Leadership is a series of behaviors rather than a role for heroes.” (Margaret Wheatley) * “Leadership: the art of getting someone else to do something that you want done because he wants to do it.” (Dwight D. Eisenhower) It is no wonder then, that a ready answer is not on the lips of every leader. But the lack of a compelling, individual definition can be a serious defect. Why Define Your Leadership? When asked, “Why should I have a definition for my leadership?” I answer, “What is the cost of not understanding the foundation of your leadership? What is the cost of not knowing your core? If you do not define your leadership, who will?” A definition provides meaning; meaning reveals purpose; and meaning and purpose...
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...Race is a term that describes a group of people with similar descent. I believe race is determined physical specifications such as color, language, eye shape, or even things such as blood types. Human beings as a whole are described as the “human race;” I believe this to be an accurate definition as human beings (despite color, language, or any other physical characteristics) are all the same. Genetically speaking, we are all made up of the same “parts.” The term “race” is an all-encompassing statement used to define a large group, overall. Ethnicity defines the background of a particular person or thing. This term encompasses many backgrounds and associations. Foods can be “ethnic” if they originate or are commonly consumed in a specific country or region. The same applies to human beings. One’s ethnicity may be determined by his or her birthplace, religion, of beliefs. Ethnicity does not define physical characteristics, but rather backgrounds and traits. The United States is a melting pot. This country is made up of thousands and thousands of different people from different places. The USA is home to many ethnic backgrounds; however, the population (in my opinion) is a single “race.” We are all humans, as I have previously stated. Although our ethnic backgrounds may differ in many different ways, all in all, we are one race. This is important to bear in mind. Heritage should always be recognized, as it typically is in the United States. But acknowledging the vast backgrounds...
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