...grounds would have beautiful gardens so the patients can have a place besides the chapel to pray. Night time in the hospital would be a time for true rest; not a time that patients would be awakened through the night to run a blood test. Patient Education would be provided when it’s convenient for not only the patient but for the family as well. The hospital chaplain minister would be willingly available anytime day or night when needed. Nurses would not only be available for providing medical care but also available for emotional support at those times when the patient just needs someone to talk to. These are just a few of the characteristics that one would anticipate to experience at a Healing Hospital. The Healing Hospital is awarded its accreditation through the Healing Baptist Trust. To acquire this designation, a hospital must embody three components: an environment that promotes healing, the latest and most advanced technology and work design, and a philosophy of radical loving care. The environment of a healing hospital must be quiet, serene and cosmetically attractive. The use of noisy cleaning machines and overhead hospital paging should be avoided during the night while patients are sleeping. “Patients’ bodies perform the most...
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... Women in Prison Approximately 7 in 10 women under correctional sanction have minor children, more than 1,300.000 children (Leonard A. Sipes, 2012). Imprisonment rate are skyrocketing for females in today’s world. There has been nearly a 600% increase in female offenders in the past 30 years. Black females had an imprisonment rate nearly three times that of white females (Leonard A, 2012).With this in thought many women obtain sub-standard care while pregnant in prison. According to a 2006 report by the Department of Justice, only 44% percent of pregnant women received a medical examination upon arrival and, of those women, only 35% received any type of pregnancy care including child care, prenatal exercise instructions, special diets, medications or special testing. Many women are also forced to give birth while wearing shackles, due to them being a flight risk. With women being the primary caretaker of their child/children, according to Austin & Irwin, children are left without a parent and coordinated system of care (Irwin, 2012). That leaves the popular question, who is responsible for the children left behind when mothers go to prison? One can just imagine the degree of disruption in these children's lives upon the arrest of their mothers, which depends in large part on where they go and...
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...All children in early childhood classrooms need fostering and motivating environments for learning, but for disabled children, many typical experiences need to be modified to promote their development (Turnbull, A., Turnbull, R., & Wehmeyer, M. ,2010). These modifications can, at times, seem overwhelming to the busy classroom teacher who must consider whether to modify the surrounding, the equipment in the classroom, the supplies, the activities, or the opportunity that the child has in the classroom. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Behavioral Issues encompass children with a variety of biological or environmental behavioral issues. “Until the child is five to six years old, most physicians will not diagnose them” (Reif, S.,1993). We do see children exhibit these characteristics as early as preschool and kindergarten. Three- or four year old children are less likely to be diagnosed due to their active life style and being easily distracted through play. “The degree to which this behavior is manifested and interferes with skill acquisition is what separates a typical high activity level from one that is dysfunctional. These children are often in constant motion and may not have had adequate practice in basic developmental skill” (Novick, 1991) Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and Behavioral Disorders encompass characteristics such as: * Cannot attend to any activity for more than a couple of minutes. * Body is in Constant motion * Acts...
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...Health and Wellness in Native North America It is true that many of the old ways have been lost. But just as the rains restore the earth after a drought, so the power of the Great Mystery will restore the way and give it new life. We ask that this happen not just for the Red People, but for all people, that they all might live. Black Elk, Oglala, Sioux Contemporary health status of American Indians can be best viewed through the lens of various federal policies enacted over the past 500 years. These policies were developed largely in response to dramatic population losses among the indigenous peoples of America, resulting from genocidal actions of military campaigns, the lack of immunity to the diseases that accompanied European colonizers, and the assimilation efforts that destroyed tribal structures and wellness practices. Medical services were first coordinated through army physicians in the Department of War in an effort to control the spread of diseases from early reservation sites placed on or near military forts. By the twentieth century, the rapid decline of the Indigenous population, documented by the “Meriam Report” of 19281 prompted new assimilation efforts to save the first Americans. Healthcare services were re-coordinated within the Bureau of Indian Affairs and then into the Public Health Service, finally resting within the Federal Indian Health Service (IHS). Assimilation policies, however, proved to be highly destructive resulting in the...
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...Philosophy of Classroom Engagement and Management Cheryl Lindsey Grand Canyon University: EDU-536: Classroom Engagement and Management Dr. Strickland September 23, 2015 Philosophy of Classroom Engagement and Management This paper uses annotated bibliographies to discuss key topics of this author’s philosophy of classroom engagement and management. We will look at both, teacher’s role and student’s role. A closer look at the classroom atmosphere and appearance will help us understand how they can make a difference in the learning environment and student’s success. The discussion will end with a look into the relationship of student achievement and classroom engagement and management. Teacher’s role as facilitator Clapper, T. C. (2009, July). Moving away from teaching and becoming a facilitator of learning. Professional Against Improperly Labeling Active Learners: PAILAL Newsletter, 2(2), pp. 1-6. Retrieved from Academia: http://www.academia.edu/1180001/Moving_away_from_teaching_and_becoming_a_facilitator_of_learning Gone are the days of lecturing and teaching by the book. Today’s classrooms are built on helping students learn by engaging and motivating them. Teacher’s need to be flexible enough to stop in the middle of a teaching plan and change gear if they see the plan not keeping the student’s attention. The learning needs to be collaboration between students and teacher. As a facilitator, we guide the students to learning and beyond. It is the teacher’s job to...
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...Case Zappos Developing a Supply Chain to Deliver WOW! Core Competencies Zappos is a prime example of a company’s end products (the goods sold) not corresponding to their core product (the delivery service). While in theory being a retailer, Zappos sees itself as a service provider. Their core competencies lie in their customer service system (i.e. free calls), their straightforward and useful web interface, their excellent supply chain structure and the extensive return policy. In the following I would like to further explain two of them. Customer Service Zappos prioritises customer service in their business model. A lot of effort is put into finding, hiring and training the right people for their free call centres. These employees then help create an emotional impact with their customers. In order to be able to cultivate the reputation of the brand Zappos they are equipped with a great amount of freedom and a wide array of measures to help their costumers resolve problems. The revolutionary aspect of Zappos call centre? Efficiency does not matter. The focus lies on creating an extraordinary, memorable experience by engaging with people. This powerful marketing tool drives sales and makes customers return. Warehouse System When Zappos started acquiring inventory and managing their own warehouse they were faced with additional costs and challenges. They overcame these by introducing an unconventional warehouse system. A robotic system with movable shelves was put into place...
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...aggressive and gregarious individuals are generally referred to as extraverts or out-going type, while introverts or reserved type tend to prefer solitude and worry less about being social. By no means are introverts lonely people, they simply prefer to socialize and work in smaller groups. Extraverts live to meet new people and constantly expand their circle of friends, and they often do this quite actively. The important thing to notice in the description above is that being an introvert has nothing to do with being afraid or anxious about socialization. Introversion is a choice, or at least a preference. Out-going type or so called an extroverted personality. It's a person who is confident, has good manners and when they come into a room they are a breath of fresh air. Their manners are impeccable and they make each and every person feel important. They can have a good sense of humor without being anxious or loud, ask how the other person is doing or congratulate someone who has had some good luck. People such as this are so confident they can look at another woman and honestly say you think she looks great. They don't care if the person is wealthy, middle-class or poor and treat all the people in their lives with the same respect and caring. Generally extroverted people fit into any type of function and are not afraid to go to a party if they don't know anyone. They...
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...ALL MODULE 1 ASSIGNMENTS DUE: SUNDAY, APRIL 3 BY MIDNIGHT Introduction In this module we will be researching leadership theories in general, as well as reflecting on our own leadership styles and traits. Later, in the second half of the course we will research and understand leadership as it relates to organizational leadership. In the first half of the course, the focus is on the individual leader. There are various theories about the importance of the inner life to your work. My take on it is that you teach (or whatever you do) out of who you are as a human being. Parker Palmer (1998) stated in The Courage to Teach, Teaching, like any truly human activity, emerges from one's inwardness, for better or worse. As I teach, I project the condition of my soul onto my students, my subject, and our way of being together. The entanglements I experience in the classroom are often no more or less than the convolutions of my inner life. Viewed from this angle, teaching holds a mirror to the soul. If I am willing to look in that mirror and not run from what I see, I have a chance to gain self-knowledge--and knowing myself is as crucial to good teaching as knowing my students and my subject [emphasis mine] (Palmer, p. 2). In this course, make a commitment to reflect on who you are—your strengths, your corresponding weaknesses, your passions--with the goal of knowing yourself, knowing your students/clients/colleagues, and knowing your job roles. DISCUSSION BOARD #1: SELF...
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...Assignment 2: Diversification Strategies “The Secret of Southwest Airlines’ Success” BUS 508, Contemporary Business Determine how Southwest Airlines’ corporate culture differs from other airlines: From the time Herb Kelleher co-founded Southwest Airlines in 1971 his goal was to establish a company that cared about its employees, who would in turn care about and service the needs of their customers with pride. Southwest has created a fun-loving work environment that rewards and appreciates unique personalities and how they can enhance the customer service experience of their patrons. This is refreshing in today’s market and the main difference between Southwest and other airlines. The mission of Southwest Airlines is to ensure satisfaction of their internal as well as their external customers. The external, of course, being the traveler and the employee is viewed as an internal customer. Externally, Southwest focuses on customer service, delivered with “a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and company spirit.” Customer service is number one (#1) for this airline. It is displayed in their every movement. The airline’s president, Collen Barrett is quoted as saying, “Southwest likes to think of itself as a customer service organization that happens to fly airplanes.”(Smith, 2004) The airline is dedicated to their customers. When other airlines felt the economy crunch and decided to start charging customers to check bags, Southwest refused to add...
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...but she does it to make people laugh. Through her celebrity fame, it has allowed her to bring notice to many organizations that desperately need help. Some of these charities include American Humane Association, Elton John's Aids Foundation, The Los Angeles Police Foundation and Paws. Her love of animals is her main concern, but she does send her love to the St Jude's Children Hospital and The Screen Actors Guild. Betty has been a supporter for a large variety of causes. Besides animal welfare, which she is most famous for, she supports LGBT rights, Fostering, Adoption, and Foster care. She is also involved in organizations for HIV and Aids research, the Creative Arts, Civil rights and Ending Hunger. She supports smaller groups like Everyone Matters, PAWS, and St. Francis Food Pantries and shelters. She does not discriminate in who she wants to help. She runs the gamut and tries to include everyone in her circle of giving. In the early 1970's she was hosting and producing a show called The Pet Set, which was about celebrities and their pets. This is where she found her love for animals and became involved in animal welfare organizations. She started working with the Morris Animal Foundation where she still serves as Emerita. She has been a board member since 1971. She also became involved in The African Wildlife Foundation, and the Los Angeles Zoo Commission. She is still involved in these charities to date. Betty white serves on a few boards of directors for...
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...Professional Presence and Influence Assessment A. Professional Presence 1. Throughout the years there have been various theories and models regarding nursing and healthcare. Doctor Larry Dossey (1982) identified three “Eras” of healthcare as the structure for healthcare in the Western world. Two of which are the Mechanical Model also known as Era I, and the Body/Mind Model known as Era II. Era I began in the 1860’s, the model reflected the view that disease was purely physical in nature and that physical interventions such as medications, surgical procedures, or bloodletting were required to promote healing. Consciousness, thoughts, and beliefs were not considered to be factors in healing but merely side effects of the facets of the brain (Koerner, 2011.) This medical model continued until the 1950’s, shortly after World War II ended Era II began. While Era II continued to focus on the physical aspects of illness and disease, healthcare changed its focus to how the mind effects the body rather than the mind being an effect of the body. Patient’s views, passions, and thoughts were understood to have physical effects on the body. Stress for example was understood to contribute to other problems such as hypertension. (Dossey, 1999.) 2. Personally I believe Era II is on the right track, but in my opinion a more holistic approach is needed for true heath. To be healthy is not just to be free of disease. While the model described in Era II recognizes that the brain does...
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...long lasting effect on Native Americans psychologically, physically, economically, and socially across generations (Garrett et al. 477). Native Americans deal with the governmental exploitation of their land which causes both economic and health issues. The United States government has been mining and extracting natural resources from Native communities, and leaving toxic pollutants in their drinking water, which effects their food chain, and exposes the air to toxic chemicals, which in turn causes health problems like cardiovascular diseases, higher chances of getting cancer due to radiation exposure, and congenital defects. Many don’t seek any help for these health issues due to lack of access to treatment, medical services, and health care. They are also at risk for misdiagnosis because many clinicians are unfamiliar with their culture (Garrett et al. p 481). Also, many seek treatment through their spiritual beliefs. They believe that having harmony and balance will make them healthy (Garrett et al.) The exploitation of the Native Americans’ natural resources left many without jobs. For example, those who were employed in the fishing industry were left without jobs due to the contamination of the body of waters that they used to fish (Lynch & Stretesky). To gain access to these resources, the federal government modified the treaties to retake control of the land, reorganized American Indian forms of governance, and entered into coercive contract arrangements. Doing so left...
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...Unit 19: Developing Teams in Business Unit code: T/502/5450 QCF Level 3: BTEC National Credit value: 10 Guided learning hours: 60 Aim and purpose The aim of this unit is for learners to understand the importance of effective team working to an organisation’s success, and to develop skills and knowledge for working in team situations both as a team leader and a team member. Unit introduction People working together in teams, this can benefit organisations greatly and help them to achieve their goals. A motivated workforce is more likely to be efficient and can contribute to the long-term profitability of the business. If team members cooperate, they can inspire each other. This helps the team to solve problems and identifies the individual skills within the team. The work can be allocated within the team so that the complementary skills of team members can be used to best effect. A team is a group of people working together to achieve common objectives, willing to commit to ensuring that the team objectives are achieved. In this unit learners will explore the benefits of team development and teamworking. They will examine the skills required by different team members and how an effective team leader can motivate and develop individuals within teams. Sometimes when people work in teams, they have their own types of communication, which can affect others...
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...Organizational structure refers to the way that an organization arranges people and jobs so that its work can be performed and its goals can be met. When a work group is very small, and face-to-face communication is frequent, formal structure may be unnecessary, but in a larger organization decisions have to be made about the delegation of various tasks. Thus, procedures are established that assign responsibilities for various functions. It is these decisions that determine the organizational structure. In an organization of any size or complexity, employees' responsibilities typically are defined by what they do, who they report to, and for managers, who reports to them. Over time these definitions are assigned to positions in the organization rather than to specific individuals. The relationships among these positions are illustrated graphically in an organizational chart. The best organizational structure for any organization depends on many factors including the work it does; its size in terms of employees, revenue, and the geographic dispersion of its facilities; and the range of its businesses (the degree to which it is diversified across markets). DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRADITIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Understanding the historical context from which some of today's dominant organizational structures have developed helps to explain why some structures are the way they are. For instance, why are the old, but still operational steel mills such as U.S. Steel and Bethlehem...
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...Organizational structure refers to the way that an organization arranges people and jobs so that its work can be performed and its goals can be met. When a work group is very small and face-to-face communication is frequent, formal structure may be unnecessary, but in a larger organization decisions have to be made about the delegation of various tasks. Thus, procedures are established that assign responsibilities for various functions. It is these decisions that determine the organizational structure. In an organization of any size or complexity, employees' responsibilities typically are defined by what they do, who they report to, and for managers, who reports to them. Over time these definitions are assigned to positions in the organization rather than to specific individuals. The relationships among these positions are illustrated graphically in an organizational chart (see Figures 1a and 1b). The best organizational structure for any organization depends on many factors including the work it does; its size in terms of employees, revenue, and the geographic dispersion of its facilities; and the range of its businesses (the degree to which it is diversified across markets). There are multiple structural variations that organizations can take on, but there are a few basic principles that apply and a small number of common patterns. The following sections explain these patterns and provide the historical context from which some of them arose. The first section addresses organizational...
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