...Introduction Dr. Kenneth Friedman a licensed dermal pathologist founded Bethesda Dermatopathology Lab back in 1986. He along with 2 other dermal pathologists worked on about 12 cases a week, Today the roster has grown to 7 dermal pathologists, and over 1500 cases a week. According to the BDL website, our 24-hour facility specializes in the diagnosis of skin, hair, nails, and the oral cavity. We have 30 employees, and 7 certified pathologists, who are very skilled and knowledgeable in dermal pathology. Our clients consist of over 50 physician offices, stretching from California to Washington, D.C.; who send us biopsy specimens in need of a diagnosis, or professional opinion. Physicians repeatedly choose BDL, over competitors like LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics because not only are we specialized...
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...OLD DOMINION TRAIL BIKES Case Quality vs. quantity counts – Your answers should demonstrate an understanding of the concept(s), should apply critical thinking, and should provide analysis of the Case Study in light of the concepts(s). Proper APA style must be used for any citations and references that you use. OLD DOMINION TRAIL BIKES Case Study In 1985 Ted Thomas took $6,000 of his savings, borrowed another $4,000 from his best friend, and opened a bike rental business in Vienna, VA, adjacent to the Washington & Old Dominion Trail (W&OD) that goes from Purcellville to Old Town Alexandria (45 Miles) and connects to the Mt Vernon Trail (18 Miles) and ends at George Washington’s Mt Vernon Estate. He rented a location, bought 10 bikes and opened his first store in Vienna near an entrance to the W&OD Trail, where there is also parking, and near the historic Vienna Inn and a number of food and drink establishments. He has since opened stores in Old Town Alexandria and Reston, VA, where he sells, rents and repairs bicycles. The Vienna store is now his anchor store, and at 5,000 square feet, it is three to five times larger than his other stores. Ted estimates he sells around 3,000 new bikes a year. Because of the high use of the W&OD trail, especially on weekends, he also provides tune up and maintenance services at all of his stores for the many riders from up and down the trail. In 2012, Ted leased a store in the heart of D.C., near the Smithsonian Museums and...
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...my answers. I have fully complied with UMUC's Policy on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism (Policy 150.25). Failure to properly credit your research sources is a violation of this policy. _____________________________________ (Typed signature represents actual signature) Instructions: Use the Case Study presented here to answer the questions below. Your answers should be long enough to answer each question fully and completely. Quality vs. quantity counts – be specific enough to address the questions but do not include lengthy paragraphs. Each question can be answered in no more than 3 paragraphs. Your answers should demonstrate an understanding of the concept(s), should apply critical thinking, and should provide analysis of the Case Study in light of the concepts(s). You should not just re-iterate what has been presented in class but integrate the information and relate it to the Case Study. Proper APA style must be used for any citations and references that you use. Your Exam will be graded on the completeness and accuracy of your responses and whether you have appropriately tied your responses to the Case Study. Responses that do not mention the Case Study will receive very few points, if any. Each question is worth 10 points. Download this file to your computer and save – be sure to insert your last name into the filename. Last_first_300Final.docx Place your answers within this document directly below each...
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...Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 Introduction 5 Company Background 7 Quality Intitiatives 9 Key Observation Points 11 Comparative Analysis 12 Concluding Remarks 13 Future Recommendations 15 Appendix 17 References 21 Executive Summary Coventry’s roots can be traced back to November 21, 1986, the date the company’s predecessor company, Coventry Corporation, was incorporated. Coventry Health Care, Inc. became a public company in 1991, and is currently listed on the NYSE with ticker symbol "CVH". Since the company’s inception, the building blocks of “The Coventry Model” have remained financial discipline and service excellence. The company’s senior management team has long understood those two objectives need not be mutually exclusive. As an organization, our long-term success depends on the ability to translate our commitment to affordable and accessible health care into real change. We look to four principles to guide us as we strive to provide exceptional value for members, employers, and providers: Easy and Simple Experience Everyone at Coventry is uncompromising in their commitment to ensure that all our customers have an easy, simple, and productive experience – whether enrolling as a new member, refilling a prescription, or filing a claim. Operational Excellence We pay fanatical attention to operational excellence, continually refining the advanced platforms and processes that are essential to what we do: delivering...
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...Jaimie Scherer GS 2210 Jesus of Nazareth The Existence of Jesus Final Paper 2.27.15 Introduction To this day, the existence of Jesus Christ is still a debate. Not a debate on whether or not He turned water into wine, or was the Son of God, but His actual, human existence is still questioned. The existence of Jesus, and who He was, is a basis of world history. To dispel Jesus’ existence would be rewriting history and the Christianity religion as a whole. Not everyone has to believe the gospels, but Jesus did exist and was an important political figure to the world. Religion is something that is meant to bring people together to create family outside of our bloodline. However, religion is putting larger walls up between us and is the cause of the world’s wars, both past and present. Jesus didn’t want religion to break us down, but bring us together, without judgment, prejudice, or different beliefs. Even though there is much documentation, including outside of the gospels, of Jesus’ existence, people are still skeptical and question His existence. Including documentation, there has been physical, archeologist evidence supporting the places Jesus visited, walked through, and stayed. This paper will outline that Jesus was a person that walked this earth and was very impactful in our history. Continuous efforts of debating this topic should be put to rest and we should discuss Jesus in our history lessons, not as a religious figure, but as a historian who made...
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...beginning of mank.ind. The disease leaves large holes in the bones. It also causes ulcers on the ends of arms and legs. Many names have been given to T.B.White Plague got its name from the pale skin of caucaHons. It was a~low death compared to Bubonic Plague and Asiatic Cholera. Lungers, aff~~d the lungs and at consumption, the wasting away of the body, was seen near death with a high consuming fever. "' There were many strange treatments for T.B. In Anci~t' Rome people would eat the flesh of a female donkey in a broth. They would also swallow "ashes of pig dung mixed in raisin wine." In the 1820's victims of T.B. wotid rub sulferic acid on their chests after breathing in warm air. The 1840's had a costly and expensive brown sugar solution as a treatment. In the 1880's a lethal remedy, poi'tonous hallucenogenis was tried. It was ma,de up of alcohol, strychnine, chloroform, morphine, cyanide, and mercury. Another remedy was sucking the milk from the breast of a woman who had just given birth. They also let the blood flow from the arm hoping for a cure. Surg'ery was also a. form of treatment. They would inject to collapse a lung, crush nerves, inject solids, remove ribs and cut out injected tissue or organs. i'10st considered rest at home, to be the best treatment. Sanitoriums were another form of treatment. It was conidered the best chance for recovery. By isolating the infection they could prevent spreading the disease. Some of the symptoms of the infected patients were;...
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...benefits to chimeric technology, its research has caused controversy because of the blending of human and animal cells. Since chimeras consist of both animal and human cells, people have continuously debated about the moral status of these organisms and about the ethics of chimeric research. There are several reasons behind these counter views. First, people do not think that one should interfere with the natural state of animals. Second, people do not think animals should go through medical research that causes them to suffer, because animals should be regarded the same moral status as humans if they contain human cells (Streiffer, 2010). Third, stem cells are obtained from embryos which some people see as killing a person. One possible solution to embryonic cell usage is induced pluripotent stem cells, which are made from mouse or human skin cells (Brown and Bardin, 2012). Name of Assigned Stakeholder Dr. Eugene Redmond Jr. Professional Credentials Dr. Redmond is a professor of psychiatry and neurosurgery at Yale University. He has been involved in various research projects that include the subjects of stem cells, Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Regarding chimeras, Dr. Redmond performed an experiment in which human stem cells were injected into the brains of monkeys with parkinsonian deficits. The experiment was done in order to study whether or not human stem cells introduce further dopamine production. Dr. Redmond brings a positive aspect about chimera...
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...concerns of pleasurable experience, sex is the method by which we continue human life. The desire to produce offspring is deeply embedded in our nature. Because of this power, when for some reason or another we loose the ability to fully experience it, our 2 lives as a whole are diminished. It is no wonder then that a topic such as erectile dysfunction is a huge concern for the quality of life of millions of men, and by extension women as well. John Hopkins University estimates that ED affects almost thirty million Americans, and as much as thirty percent aged forty to seventy. In addition a study in 1999 showed that physician visits for cases of ED had doubled since 1985 (as cited in"Erectile Dysfunction", 2005). Considering the impact of this disorder we are compelled as a society to understand it. In order to find possible solutions to this problem we must first identify what it is, and what may cause it. Through this comes an understanding of not only what we can do to treat erectile dysfunction, but also what it means in terms of our society and what we value. Erectile dysfunction is described by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) as "the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse". What this means for men is that the very act of sexual intercourse becomes impossible. Due to this, ED not only results in a physiological deficiency but also in the removal of a man's sexual identity. For men...
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...Ebony Little Firm Name - Wentworth studio Inc. or found ind date - for over twenty years Address – 8555 Conneticut Avenue Suite 200 Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815 PHONE: 240-383-1226 FAX: 240-383-1227 Principals & Staff Info - – Wentworth, Inc. was founded by Bruce Wentworth, AIA, a noted remodeling architect who has worked in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area for over twenty years. He has built hundreds of his own designs, ranging from modest bungalows to large-scale luxury residences. Passionate about historic architecture, Wentworth has also handled numerous historic renovations. He recently put his survey of residential architectural styles in the DC metro area online so that interested viewers can research and identify their own home's period and style, or those of other houses that interest them. Mr. Wentworth’s approach—sensitive remodeling with integrated aesthetics—has led to his work, and that of his creative team, to be featured in House Beautiful, American Bungalow, The New York Times, and on HGTV. His dedication to the fields of residential design and construction is expressed through his extensive writings and featured projects in Architecture DC, Washingtonian, Luxury Homes, and other publications. He continues to receive recognition from his industry with project awards from National Association of Remodeling Industry, Qualified Remodeler, Professional Remodeler, and Remodeling Magazine. Wentworth is a graduate of the School of Architecture—University...
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...Preying for Profit By Nicholette Lindsay When is it declared too soon to prescribe mind and mood altering drugs to children? Doesn’t a child have to experience a traumatic incident to need the use of an anti-depressant or anti-psychotic? Not according to the meaning a very common condition known as Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) states: ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity). It seems with the description given any person could be diagnosed with having ADHD. Is this not the typical behavior of a toddler or a young adolescent child? As a first time parent, I too, like many other parents before me was preyed on for profit. There were many developmental miles stones to make note of over the following months and eventually years. My toddler did not seem any different from the rest of the children at daycare, in fact, he was said to be ahead of his peers when he attended pre-school. As early as age three my son began to show “inattentive and restless behavior” as one teacher put it and asked for my consent to administer an assessment test. I agreed and the test results revealed that my son was already performing on a five-year olds comprehension level. However, due to my son’s age and school requirements he was not permitted...
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...Compensation is viewed differently from different groups of people. The definition of it will change depending on the perspective of a manager, employee, and stockholders. Compensation management is an employer’s behavior that creates internally and externally competitive practices to pay employees (Milkovich, Newman, & Gerhart, 2014). Marriott International Inc. is a well-known hospitality company with about 3,800 properties that serves customers around the world. The company has been on the 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since its creation in 1998. According to CNN money website in 2013 it was ranked number 64. The company is headquartered in Bethesda Maryland. Their 2013 Annual Report has not been published yet, but based on the 2012 Annual Report, their revenue was over $12 billion (www.money.cnn.com, 2013). According to 2012 Annual Report their goal is to offer their associates fair treatment and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Keeping employees happy will ensure their reputation for excellent customer service and satisfaction therefore, the company is constantly seeking creative ways to reach its goals. The organization’s vision is to be the number one hospitability company in the world. Their core values include: putting people first, dedication for customer satisfaction, how to do business and serve the world (www.investor.com, 2014) For global organizations like Marriott, compensation can be challenging. In this paper...
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...Introduction to Hospitality – Tourism is not just about the facilities and attractions provided for visitors. It is about people and especially about the relationship between the customer and the individual providing service. Everybody employed in tourism needs to have the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide the standard of product and service that customers expect. Knowing about the tourism industry, its component parts and especially where you fit in is an important starting point to a successful career in tourism. Tourism may be described as the activities of tourists and those who cater for them. It is a highly diversified business with many component parts ranging from airlines to hotels. Hospitality is the act of kindness in welcoming and looking after the basic needs of guests or strangers, mainly in relation to food, drink and accommodation. A contemporary explanation of Hospitality refers to the relationship process between a guest and a host. When we talk about the “Hospitality Industry”, we are referring to the companies or organisations which provide food and/or drink and/or accommodation to people who are away from home. However, this definition of the “Hospitality Industry” only satisfies most situations. Online Hospitality – Information systems form a fascinating and rapidly expanding field of study. Hospitality traditionally lags other sectors in adopting information technology but this has changed in recent years and research into its application...
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...Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine how the health care managers make things better by taking ethics seriously in a global business environment that helps future growth of a business. The paper describes the importance of ethics in any business and how implementing the solution derived from it will prevent the worst to happen in any organization. We must recognize that business ethics is a must and foremost about any business and following ethics in healthcare management will surely deteriorate the problems that we might face in the present and the future. Ethics in Healthcare Management Introduction Ethics is the way of referring ourselves to the perspective of what is right and what is wrong? Ethics is a moral principle that guides or governs our behavior and it helps us to make a better decision or to make better choices. It is a guideline that support our thinking and beliefs along with some rules and regulations that has to be followed to sustain in any business. Ethical issue arises when judging what is right or wrong, when you are provided with many options, when you are judging the impact of your decision, when you are faced with a dilemma, etc. It is a moral value as we learn about ethics from our parents when we are young depending on the culture, tradition, etc. speaking the truth was an ethics taught by my father when I was a kid. I do remember it till today because my moral values that I learned from my father is still with me and it...
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...Part 1 - Sample Preparation The key to a successful identification is to start with a "good" sample. Many pathogenic bacteria do not grow well on solid culture medium, making identification by traditional means difficult. (Why?) Even poorly growing bacterial cultures, however, can be identified with the methods used in this lab. In this lab, you will act as a pathologist or perhaps a pathology lab technician at a well-equipped research hospital. Your task is to identify a bacterial sample received from a clinician. Assuming that you have managed to grow bacterial colonies on a solid medium culture dish, the first step is to pick up a single colony and drop it into a microcentrifuge tube. The process of extracting bacterial DNA consists of dissolving the cell wall with a digestive buffer (in the white-capped bottle) available as a commercial kit. The buffer contains proteolytic enzymes that "eat" the cell wall. This step may take several hours. Since we will be using other enzymes in the next step, we need to get rid of the proteolytic enzymes before we can proceed. The enzymes are denatured by heating the sample in a water bath at 100°C. Next, the cellular debris is spun down in the centrifuge and appears as a solid deposit (pellet) at the bottom of the tube. The DNA is contained in the supernatant (the liquid), which is then transferred to the PCR tube. Why / Back to Part 1Note: Limitations of the traditional methods of identification Over the years...
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...HOW TO DEVELOP A MEASUREMENT FRAMEWORK THAT DELIVERS BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE A SIMPLE STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO BUILDING REPORTS THAT ACTUALLY ALLOW BUSINESSES TO MAKE ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION HOW OFTEN HAVE YOU LOOKED FOR REPORTING AND ANALYTICS TO GET BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND HAVE END UP WITH MOUNDS OF DATA ON EXCEL SPREADSHEETS? MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, YOU FIND YOURSELF WITH AN ENDLESS SUPPLY OF REPORTS BUT ARE STILL UNABLE TO GET ANSWERS TO YOUR MOST CRITICAL BUSINESS QUESTIONS? DON’T WORRY – YOU’RE NOT ALONE. Many companies are faced with the same exact issues that you are. It’s very likely these companies have one or more of the following foundational problems: ›› They don’t tie business results back to business objectives or measure against a set of key goals THE 6 STEPS FOR BETTER REPORTING Instead of diving right in and building another report, I’m going to recommend that you take a step back to outline a measurement framework using the following steps: ›› They lack a cohesive strategy to measure 01 IDENTIFY BUSINESS OBJECTIVES ›› They tend to build reports from the 02 DETERMINE KPIs 03 DEFINE KPI GOALS 04 IDENTIFY SUPPORTING METRICS 05 DETERMINE REPORTING DIMENSIONALITY 06 ORGANIZE INTO A FRAMEWORK their efforts across the entire business ground up and overload their end-users with pages of data and metrics with few next steps or optimization suggestions DO YOU...
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