...“Mama Might be Better off Dead: the Failure of Healthcare in Urban America,” is a novel written by Laurie Kaye Abraham that tells the story about urban healthcare by following the life of a family living at Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood for one year, known as the Banes’ family. Even though this novel focused on telling the readers about urban America’s health care system, we still can see and learn about the family values and trajectories of this Banes’ family when we were reading this book. It is because, the author illustrate this story through one’s family narrative. An analysis of this family’s experiences and trajectories can be best determined by using the life course perspective and also by using the conflict theory. Life course...
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...COUNTRY ANALYSIS REPORT: MEXICO VS U.S.A HEALTHCARE MERCK - DIABETES Group 14 – Campus Santa Fe: Angelica Hidalgo 1461526 Alejandro Meza 1464801 Cinthia Merlos 1462113 Juan José Ibarra 1465263 April 10th, 2012 INDEX 1. INTRODUCTION 2. ECONOMIC VARIABLES 3. POLITICAL VARIABLES 4. SOCIO –CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES 5. COUNTRY ATTRACTIVENESS SCORE 6. THE DECISION 7. EXHIBITS 8. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. INTRODUCTION 2. ECONOMIC VARIABLES The total economic impact of diabetes worldwide In the world the economic impact about the diabetes was 376 billion dollar in 2010, this is the 11.6% of the total healthcare budget in the world. This facts give us an idea about how is important to analyze the impact in economies of this disease and we are going to go deeper for the analysis of Mexico and United States of America. MEXICO In Mexico the economic impact due to diabetes cost more than 7 billion dollars in 2011 according to the Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica. And is expected an increase of 15% this year of 2012 this impact is really huge because 50% of this expense was made by families and the other 50% was made by government in Latin America Mexico is the country...
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...Healthcare is changing rapidly. Nurses are at the forefront of patient care. In order to deliver patient centered care, nurses should be involved in decision making. Leadership is required to make changes. They must collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers in making changes starting at the bedside ( The United States Institute of Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 2011). Striving for positions at the government levels will allow nurses voices to be heard. Many health organizations are moving from the authoritative leadership to a leadership style that allows open communication and staff involvement in decisions making. The United States Institute of Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (2011) indicate that in addition to knowledge and experiences, all nurses must develop leadership skills in order to fully collaborate with physicians and other health professionals to achieve positive outcomes. To improve patient outcome teamwork is the key word. A nurse manager can help create a positive culture by engaging all staff nurses to have a voice in...
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...HOUSE KEEPING SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF RUGER CLINIC Ruger Clinic Assignment 2 Healthcare Financial Management HSA House Keeping Service Department of Ruger Clinic Wiley (2004) defines cost volume profit (CVP) as an accounting method that is used to analyzes changes in profit as they are related to sales, volume, cost and pricing. This is an important tool for managers because the information the analysis provides is used to project various operation requirements. A cost volume profit analysis reflects: which product or service should be focused on, the volume needed to reach the maximum profit requirements, the amount of revenue required to minimize losses, how to manage fixed cost, how to budget and it can identify areas of risk (Wiley, 2004). The Coleco Adam was a word processor that was used in the work place to run reports and it was also used as a computerized gaming program toy for children (Peel, 1984). Coleco had great expectations for the Adam; it was expected to be the item that would allow Coleco to take over the children’s electronic game market for the Christmas holiday season in 1982 (Wiley, 2004). What Coleco expected and what actually happened was two different things. Coleco also manufactured a doll called the ‘Cabbage Patch’. Both the Adam and the Cabbage Patch Doll were introduced to the market during the 1982 holiday season, the Cabbage Patch Doll became the number one selling item...
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...ORGANIZATIONAL BULLYING: ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL EMAIL By Ruth Ragatz Dr. Fritz COMM 494W-75 October 12, 2013 ORGANIZATIONAL BULLYING: ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL EMAIL Introduction I. United Healthcare – The assessment A. Determine the “Good” of the Organization 1. Historical Moment A. Dwelling Place B. Community of Memory B. Multiplicity of communication ethics 1. Define Communication Ethics for United Healthcare 2. Organizational Culture 3. Power and Leadership A. High Power B. Monological arrogance C. Dialogic Ethics 1. 2. 3. 4. Attentiveness Ground of Self Ground of Other Dialogic Civility II. United Healthcare – The analysis A. Codes, Procedures, guidelines 1. Internet Ethics A. Dehumanization B. Fair and equal opportunity C. Formal code of Ethics 2. Contextual Communication Ethics A. Eye of the Beholder B. Culture, Diversity, and communication B. Democratic Communication ethics 1. The habit of search 2. The habit of justice 3. The habit of preferring public to private motivations 4. The habit for respect for dissent A. Interpersonal Responsibility B. Accountability 1. Evaluation and the Good Conclusion 2 Ruth Ragatz Dr. Fritz COMM 494W-75 October 12, 2013 ORGANIZATIONAL BULLYING: ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL EMAIL In the 21st century, organizations have benefitted from technological advances such as; the internet, mobile phones, computers, instant messaging, and even the ability for employees to work in cyberspace...
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...Comparison and Analysis of Social Justice in the United States and India Jessica M. Alstad Argosy University Author Note All correspondence pertaining to this work should be directed to: Jessica Alstad, 4305 Grayson Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46228 Abstract Social justice has multiple definitions depending on the country a person resides in. The definition of social justice in the United States differs from that definition in India. Some of these differences can be attributed to historical values that have influenced social policies. However, there are some similarities when looking at the basic ideologies involved. When analyzing social justice, it is important to look at the entire picture that is presented. Keywords: social justice, United States, India, social policy, ideology Comparison and Analysis of Social Justice in the United States and India Many different qualities make up the definition of social justice, both in the United States and India. These definitions are influenced by historical values and ideologies that have influenced social policy. While the definitions of social justice in both locations are different, there are some areas that are similar. The basic ideologies highlight those similarities. The economic structure of a country, as well as any discrimination issues, should also be considered when analyzing social justice. When analyzing social justice, it is important to look at the entire picture that is presented. Social Justice in the...
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...Nurse to Patient Ratio 1 Safe Nurse to Patient Staffing Ratios A Qualitative Summary Introduction to Nursing Research Grand Canyon University Nurse to Patient Ratio 2 Abstract The healthcare industry stands in the face of many changes, one of which is the forecasted shortages of registered nurses in acute care settings. Unless action is taken and resolutions are not put in place evidence shows that this problem will only worsen in the coming years. Left unaddressed this shortage deprives the acute care patient of quality care, overburdens current staffing and detracts from the facilities overall performance. A further complication to the already strained workforce is the predicted retirement of the “ baby boomer” generation, which is forecast to increase the patient care needs at a rate that cannot be met by the current staffing levels. According to the “United States Registered Nurse report Card” issued by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2012) this shortage is predicted to spread across the United States through 2030. Nurse to Patient Ratio 3 Summary A quantitative approach to understanding this problem is the most appropriate choice to gather information such as low morale, increasing workload, high attrition levels and difficulty hiring replacement staff. The previously mentioned problems need to be understood...
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...miles from my home. Islamic, African American, Hispanic, and Indian all live right here in West Virginia. Each culture is different in so many ways and it is very important to be able to distinguish the differences between them, especially when it comes to healthcare. A person’s culture can affect their healthcare in so many ways. Some cultures prefer no treatment for illnesses and others prefer not to have a male nurse taking care of their wife and vis versa. Every culture is unique and as a healthcare provider, it is very important to know. Literature Review Nurses are taught to respect different cultures when it comes to care and support the patient with their decisions. A nurse is who listens to the patient’s needs when it comes to physical, emotional, religious, or spiritual needs. Each person is unique with their culture and it is important for the nurse to realize that and respect it. They are taught to look at the culture from the patient’s perspective and respect it in order to give culturally competent care. Diversity has many definitions, although most are put into categories such as gender, physical, environmental, spiritual, and culture,...
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... and do what you'd rather not.” Health care is normally defined as the management or treatment of any health problem through the services that might be offered by medical, nursing, dental or any other related service. Healthcare includes all goods and services that are produced to improve health. A system of health care is one that is organized to give health services to a population or a group of people. Health care can be for an individual or for a large group of people depending on how the systems are organized. However, there are many disparities and not able to deal with demand of health. Governments have the responsibility to create or formulate policies that will favor people in this regard. Good systems of health can be erected by the top most leadership of a state. As a nation progresses, society as a whole would improves their lifestyle and seek better heath care. This is the reason why we chose to write our final project paper on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Personal Healthcare between United States and China. Any policies made by United States (world’s largest economy) and China (world’s most populous country) would be closely watched by other countries to reform their health care policies. The Importance of Health Care in United States The most significant social fact about the US is that the number of elderly people is going...
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...Analysis of the IOM’s brief: The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health Benjamin Todd Hegre Grand Canyon University NRS-430V - Professional Dynamics September 30, 2012 Abstract The Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report in 2011 on the state of the nursing profession, its workforce and the future of both. The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health was released after over two years time. The committee charged with making recommendations for meshing nursing with the future developed four key points. Theses were: Nurses should practice to the full extent of their training; nurse should seek and continue higher education; nurses should be full partners in redesigning the healthcare system; and, better data collection and infrastructure will help make this goals possible. This brief looks at an overview of the IOM’s report but focuses on the impact of its contents in the areas of nursing education, nursing practice and nursing leadership. When the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted, it offered a unique opportunity for the nursing profession to join in the rapidly evolving healthcare system. Nursing represents the largest segment of the healthcare workforce, but faces a number of historical, regulatory and policy barriers when it comes to responding effectively to the modern health care system. (IOM, “TFON:LCAH, 2011). In 2008, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) initiated a...
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...A Research Paper on The United States’ Health Care Policy Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (PPACA) I. Delineation and overview of policy under analysis a.) What is the policy to be analyzed? The policy to be analyzed is the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (PPACA) or colloquially referred to as Obamacare. The PPACA Bill was passed into law after Barack Obama signed it on March 23, 2010. However, it should be noted that specific provisions in the law is designed to be effective in staggered dates, that is, not all provisions in the law is effective the moment it was signed by Obama. Some provisions in the statute is designed to be effective beginning at the year 2020. b.) What is the nature of the problem being targeted by the policy? PPACA aims to improve the coverage of healthcare insurance. Thus, to achieve this, the policy targets people who do not have any health insurance. Unless exempted for the following reasons - religious beliefs, individuals who cannot afford the healthcare coverage, taxpayers whose income is below the income threshold, or any person deemed to belong from an Indian tribe- the statute requires individuals to avail a health care insurance plan or pay a penalty. II. Historical Analysis a.) What policies and programs were developed in the past to deal with the problem? Policies that were developed in the past to deal with the same problem of limited and reluctant healthcare coverage include the Medicare (1965)...
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...Creating a Climate for Change Michele Kratter Keiser University Professor Bush HSM692/Strategic Management of Health Services Organization 9/26/2015 Running Head: INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE: CREATING A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE 2 Dr. Michael Trujillo was appointed as a Director of the Indian Health Service. Dr. Trujillo was nominee for the position of Director of National Healthcare program. A member of the Sun Clan in the Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico. He became the President, for the national health care program, and the comprehensive healthcare for the American Indians and Alaska Natives for more than 500 federally recognized tribes. He spoke to the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs in 1994. During his confirmation hearing as Director of the Indian Health Service, he told the committee that he understood the remoteness of Neah Bay at the northwest tip of Washington on the Makah reservation, and being a resident of the Dakotas, he understood the geographic challenges for health care in the area of Eagle Butte, Rosebud and Twin Buttes.” (1) In front of the same Committee, he negotiated the fiscal year 1998 budget request for the IHS. “The changing internal environment demands increased efficiency, and the effectiveness, of the accountability...
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...Financial Analysis – Week Five Final Assignment ACC 205 Principles of Accounting I July 4, 2000 Financial Analysis As an introduction, financial analysis provides an opportunity to make informed decisions about the health and viability of the company under review. The analysis can be done in several ways, but most commonly the business activities of a particular entity are compared internally from one year to the next. Similarly, the company is compared to an external but similar company in the same industry. Alternatively, one could also compare the activity of the company under review with that of an industry average of similar companies. The various financial analysis techniques used by accountants and analysts are all designed to provide the best possible estimate of financial viability of a company on a go forward basis. The company selected for this project is a publicly held healthcare corporation based in Boca Raton, Florida and named Cross Country Healthcare. As an overview, the company is comprised of three segments: contingent nurse and allied healthcare provider staffing, physician staffing, and other human capital management services, the latter of which provides education and training programs to the healthcare industry, as well as retained search services for physicians and healthcare executives in the United States. Competitors of Cross Country Healthcare would be companies similar to Staff Care, Maxim, Delta Staffing, Onyx MD, and others...
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...Firm 1 Product Line of the Company 3 Industry History and Analysis 4 Major Competitors 4 NAICS Numbers 5 Relative Industry Sales, Returns and Maturity 5 Stock Performance 6 Financial Analysis 7 Ratio Analysis 9 Pro forma 11 Assumption 12 Growth Rate of Sales 12 Asset Acquisition 13 Financing Needs 13 Conclusion 14 Appendices 15 Income Statement 15 Balance Sheet 16 Sources and uses 17 Percentage of Sources and Uses 19 Firm Ratios 21 Industry Ratios 22 Graphs of Ratios 23 Bibliography 26 Introduction This paper contains the financial analysis of Stryker corporation and its major competitors during the past 5 years. Also a 3 year forecast is created to show were the company is heading and changes needed to be made to be more efficient. Theme Time are hard for the medical industry with the global economic crisis and with the announcement of the Affordable Care Act’s medical device excise tax. Stryker corporation has done better than the industry on average sustaining a strong financial while presenting new products in the market. Growth is becoming slow for mature firms but Stryker is making all the right moves to dominate the market. To increase growth the company has shifted its focus on acquisitions. With the acquisition of Trauson, a Chinese leading manufacturer of surgical products, the company continues to focus on sales outside the United States. Also with the growing demand increase for orthopedic products...
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...Cartoon analysis: Cuba is represented by the girl in chains and Spain was the chains that made the girl prisioner. The US broke those chains and the other girl is representing the US invitation to Cuba. The map shows the Us and all its states represented with a star and a new star over Cuba representing the invitation and Us plans for Cuba. The US Battleship Maine arrived in Havanna Harbor in January 1898 with two missions - to protect American interests and present the Spanish with a show of force. Yellow journalism is to blame. "Remember the Maine, To Hell With Spain!" was a common war cry during the Spanish-American war. William McKinley sent the USS Maine to Havana to secure the safety of Americans in the city. The Maine exploded just outside Havana's harbor. While it probably was just an internal explosion that originated in the powder magazine of the ship, two American newspaper...
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