...Health and Wellness in the Workplace Health Care costs are on the rise and present a threat to many Americans, and business corporations in the United States. Many Americans between the ages of 18 and 65 spend most of their days in the workplace. Health and wellness in the workplace is something that all businesses and major corporations should promote in the workplace to help educate employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are many factors to consider although many business owners and major corporations feel that wellness programs are pricey and may or may not be beneficial for the employees. The researcher will prove that having a worksite wellness program will be beneficial in the long run and will promote a healthier work environment. Some factors that will benefit employers by having wellness programs are lower chronic illness rate, increased productivity in employees, increase moral rate and lower health care premiums. A health and wellness program is an employer’s approach to help improve employees’ health by providing wellness programs to include activities such as company sponsored exercise and weight loss programs. Many business owners and corporations will benefits by having health and wellness programs in the workplace. Having such programs will help employees prevent workplace illnesses, injuries, reduce obesity rate, as well as the use of tobacco, and lower the absenteeism. Health care cost presents a substantial threat to the U.S. economy...
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...Associates Degree vs Bachelorette Degree D’ann J. Farr Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V Professional Dynamics February 9, 2014 Associate Degree vs Bachelorette Degree In the beginning nursing was regarded as women’s work and no formal training was required. In the 1800’s, Florence Nightingale began the first educational program for nurses (Wood, 2011). Throughout the years came new diseases, illness, and an ever growing need for better nursing. These changes provoked changes in nursing education and the way they were to be educated. We are at a crossroads again. Medicine is ever changing and we are again faced with the need for better education to care for the population. The Bachelorette Degree involves all the information and education that an Associate Degree has, but with the expansion of knowledge to prepare for all health care settings and a four year degree. The bachelorette level incorporates the roles of assessing, critical thinking, communicating, providing care, teaching, and leading. The education is designed to provide, direct, and evaluate client-centered care while focusing on the person as an integrated whole (GCU, 2011). Having a bachelorette degree does not mean a person is smarter, but does allow for them to be better prepared for an ever changing and complicated medical environment. Having a bachelorette degree also opens doors to grow within nursing. BSN nurses are able to advance into positions of administration which can also lay the...
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...Differences in Competencies between nurses at ADN vs BSN level in nursing Nurses comprise the largest profession in the health care industry. There are more than 3 million registered nurses in the United States. According to surveys, 50% of the RN workforce has a baccalaureate degree, 36.1% of nurses hold an associate degree, and 13.9% have a diploma in nursing (AACN fact sheet). The associate degree of nursing (ADN) actually began due to a shortage of nursing in the 1950’s. The ADN programs also allowed for more diverse groups of people to become nurses. Students who may not have been able to choose nursing were able to do so, people including men, married women that had children, and older undergraduates. Whether a nurse holds an associate degree of nursing (ADN) or a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) their scope of practice is still the same. The difference can be found in their skills of delivering quality patient care. A baccalaureate nurse possess a higher level of skills in leadership, critical thinking, and in overall health promotion. A BSN prepares the nurse for a role not only at the bedside, but in all health care settings. They are taught to have a higher understanding of patient care both with the inpatient and outpatient settings. That is why most management positions require a BSN. Opportunities in advancement come with advanced education. A BSN is also a prerequisite in obtaining a master’s degree or even becoming a nurse practitioner. A BSN...
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...requirements for an appropriate market definition include: a) should be narrowly defined; b) should include at least 90% of the company’s sales and c) a “real” market as defined by customers and competitors (Kulzick, 2007). Market definitions to be complete should include four different factors: 1. Company’s product or service ( Natural – organic personal care products that include: (Lip balm, oral care, hair care, body care, face cleansing and care and outdoor – sun care). 2. Customer ( Someone who pays the money for the service and/or product. According to the Natural Marketing Institute (2007), the Natural-Organic Personal Care Products Market targets consumers classified as LOHAS consumers. LOHAS is the acronym for Lifestyles Of Health And Sustainability. This refers to an integrated consumer group, which has a meaningful sense of environmental and social responsibility and incorporates those values into purchasing decisions. LOHAS is a critical target for companies marketing natural and organic personal care products because these consumers opinions are very influential and help push healthy environmentally- friendly products into the mainstream market. 3. Level in chain ( Develop, manufacture and distribution (Hoovers, 2009). Product develop: to improve an existing product or developing new kinds of products; manufacture: to make or process (a raw material) into a finished product, especially by means of a large-scale industrial operation and distribution:...
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...FITBIT 2ND QUARTER EARNINGS CALL SESONAL MOTHERS DAY AND FATHERS DAY FOR SECOND Q “FITBIT MISSION IS FOR PEOPLE TO LIVE HEALTHY MORE ACTIVE MORE LIVES. BY EMPOWERING THEM WITH DATA INSPIRATION AND GUIDENCE TO REACH THEIR GOAL.” PARKER CEO GROW 6 TIMES 2014-2019 28 BILLION DOLLAR OPPTUNITY ACCORDING TO IDC PRODICTED BY IDC126 MILLION SHIPPMENTS BY 2019 OVERALL SOLD FIRST HEALTH AND FITNESS DEVICE IN SEPT 2009 SINCE THEN FITBIT HAS SOLD 25 MILLION HEALTH AND FITNESS DEVICES DOMINATE SHARE IN CONNECTED HEALTH AND FITNESS DEVICE MARKET KEY GROWTH INITIATIVES DRIVERS SINCE IPO START DEVELOP INIVATING PRODS AND ADDING SOFTWARE FEATHURES AND SEVICES AND EXPANDING BRAND AWARNESS, GROWING GLOBAL FOOTPRINT, FURTHER PENTRATION IN COPERATE WELLNESS MARKET SINCE THEN…PROGRESS MADE OFFER BROAD RANGE OF CONNECTED HEALTH AND FITNESS DEVICES OFFER IN MUTIPLE STYLES AND PRICE POINTS. SOFTWARE AND SOFTWARE INVESMENTS NEW SOFTWARE TO SURGE WITH UPATE GPS BIKE TRACKING MUTIPLE DEVICES WITH ONE ACCOUNT- IF THEY USE MUITPLE ITEM LIKE SURGE DURING DAY AND CHARGE FOR SLEEPING. MERGES ALL DATA TO ONE ACCOUNT FACEBOOK IS NOW INTEGRATED TO FIND FRIENDS GLOBALY FOOD TRACKING FOR AUSTRIALL FRANCE ITALLY MEXICO AND SPAINE AND UNITED KINDOM GERMANY CHINA- 10 NEW COUNTIES INVESTING IN FITSTAR PERSONAL TRAINER IS ADDED TO INCREASE BRAND AWARENESS -GLOBAL MEIDA CAMPAIGN AND KEY PARTNERSHIP ADVERTISEMENT INCREASE DOLLARS-SPORT CENTER A SPOT COMMERCIAL DURING JUNE...
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...Introduction In the text the manager’s bookshelf: A Mosaic of Contemporary views provides just what the title states, a “mosaic” of different management theories summarized from a select few best-selling management books. Before the text goes into the detail of the theories it explains how the authors determine a “best seller”. A best seller is based on “market acceptance, provocativeness, distinctiveness, representativeness and the authors reputation” (Jon L. Pierce; John W. Newstrom, 2010,p.9). Since we understand what determines the best seller the next question that arises is why the popularity? This is due to Americas thirst for success, management competition, optimistic messages and increased commitment to organizational change (Jon L. Pierce; John W. Newstrom, 2010). Along with the reasons for popularity the authors emphasize that people should follow a guideline for critiquing these management books, the guideline consists of authors credentials, rationale, face validity, target audience, readability/interest, internal validity, reliability/consistency, distinctiveness, objectivity, external validity and practicality (Jon L. Pierce; John W. Newstrom, 2010,p.8-9). The body of the text summarizes management theories from popular authors such as Chris Argyris (Flawed Advice and the Management Trap), Peter Drucker (The Practice of Management), Edwards Deming (Out of the Crisis), and Douglas McGregor (The Human Side of Enterprise and Abraham Maslow (Maslow on Management) ...
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...Obesity has been affecting individuals for a long time however not until the 1980s did obesity become considered an epidemic with public health. The concern about the increase of obesity also affects the young children’s and adolescent’s health and effects their overall health and their future health as it relates to the complications of long term obesity. It has been reported that the obesity rates have double and childhood obesity have tripled [Young and Nicholas, 2011.] The most serious complications that can occur with the youth developing obesity related illness and disorders including cardiovascular complications. With the knowledge that obesity is affecting the youth and society as a whole, doctors and university studies are complying a better understanding of reasons behind this increase of obesity affecting children. Along with this some court system is getting involved in child and adolescent cases. As stated in a recent article in the Judicial Decision Extending neglect statutes of obesity, courts in California, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Michigan, and in New York are ruling against parents whose children were morbidly obese may have state involvement in such situations. A new law, titled the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), contains a number of provisions to address the public health system and obesity. The first part of this law, the consumers have already seen posting in fast food industries and on any labeled food...
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...Robin Smith Advanced Composition for the English Major Karen Lawler 03/14/2016 Holistic Medicine Vs Conventional Medicine In this day in time, an increasing number of people are turning to a holism lifestyle. People are acknowledging the successfulness of holistic medicines. Holism combines experience and science, mind and body, and cross-cultural and traditional methods to diagnosis and treat patients. People are now opening their eyes to the many limitations that conventional medicines narrow view of the body. Conventional medicine focuses on dividing and sectioning the body and prescribing man-made chemicals to address the symptoms. These are the differences of conventional medicines and holistic medicines. "No single method or model of healthcare is capable of meeting the entire range of human needs at the time of illness and disease." (Sewell, 2008). Holism creates motivation by educating patients to take personal responsibility to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Holism instructs patients to learn effective ways to treat spiritual, physical, and mental conditions. Helping them to experience more joy and energy in being alive. "However, if care is approached through practices that are committed to holistic care there is a greater chance to influence healing and of people feeling better about themselves—both practitioner and patient." (Sewell, 2008). Conventional medicine focuses on the infectious origin of a disease and not the upkeep and construction of physiological...
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...Health Care Spending Analysis Y Grand Canyon University: HCA-530 November 19, 2014 Health Care Spending Analysis Health care spending in the United States has been on a steady rise with no signs of slowing down. It is also the highest among developed countries in the world. Although Americans spend the most on health care, this does not translate into the best care available. Many developed countries outrank the U.S. in quality and access of care. Before the Affordable Care Act came along, many individuals and families would forgo purchasing insurance premiums due to the high costs and only utilize emergency rooms when in need of care. Health care reform ideally will address the millions who are without health insurance and provide a higher standard quality of care. The reform of the health insurance system aims to reduce national spending by making changes to the law to incentivize health care providers and organizations to reduce unnecessary spending and focus on increasing access to meet the new demand of the newly insured. Profit vs. Non-Profit Consider for a moment that the majority of health services spending is done by non-profits. These same non-profit organizations are now held to a higher standard, specifically, what exactly they are doing to serve the underserved in their local markets. Recent healthcare reform is a mixed blessing for non-profit and for profit hospitals. Over 30 million Americans previously uninsured Americans will now have the ability...
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...area: 1942 1,884.0 188,929 Total licensed beds: Inpatient days: Emergency room visits: 341 74,218 50,725 KEY LEADERSHIP AT KFH-OAKLAND Nathaniel L. Oubré, Jr. Belia Marshall, RN, MPA Dennis Morris John Loftus, MD Shirley Steinback Julie Hadnot Glenda Monterroza Senior Vice President and Area Manager Chief Operating Officer Area Finance Director Physician in Chief Medical Group Administrator Public Affairs Director Interim Community Benefit/Community Health Manager 227 Consolidated Community Benefit Plan 2012 Kaiser Foundation Hospital – Oakland Northern California Region THE 2010 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY AND FINDINGS 2010 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) SUMMARY The 2010 CHNA for KFH-Oakland is based on secondary data analyzed and reported by the Alameda County Department of Public Health (DPH) and primary data collected through a series of community focus groups. The East Bay Area contracted with the county DPH as part of a collaborative that included Eden Medical Center and Sutter Health and was managed through the East Bay Section of the Hospital Council...
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...Running Head: Application of Community Health APPLICATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH & POPULATION-FOCUSED NURSING Ann Coddington Western Governors University Abstract This paper focuses on the health status of Yakima Valley in Washington State from numerous published data and interviews. A. Identification of Community/Windshield Survey This paper focuses on the health status of the Yakima Valley in Washington state. Yakima Valley is located in Washington state 150 miles southeast of Seattle. Yakima is the largest city in the county. The 2010 census places the city as the ninth largest city in Washington. The city's total population is 91000 and with a metropolitan population of 243,231. The Yakima county is divided into upper and lower valleys. The city of Yakima is in the upper valley which is more urbanized. The lower valley is less populated and has more agriculture. Yakima Valley is an agricultural community noted for wine, apple and hop production. This area produces 77% of all the hops grown in the United States. ( Yakima County, 2012) The Yakima River is the primary water source for irrigation. The river runs from its source at Lake Keechelus to the Columbia River. Yakima Valley has a steppe or semi-arid climate. Because of the semi-arid climate, vegetation is dominated by grasses or shrubs. Precipitations are low year round with only...
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...PERCEPTION – is the process through which people receive,organize,and interpret information from environment. * Psychological Contracts -is the set of individual expectations about the employment relationship. * Perception and Attribution Attrubution -is the process of explaining events. Attribution error -overestimates internal factors and underestimates external factors as influences on someone’s behavior. Self serving bias-explains personal success by internal causes and personal failures by external causes. * Perceptual tendencies and distortions * Stereotypes -occurs when attributes commonly associated with group are assigned to an individual. * Halo effects -occurs when one attribute is used to develop an overall impression of a person or situation. * Selective Perception -is the tendency to define problems from one’s own point of view. * Projection -is the assignment of personal attributes to other individuals. The lists of job preferences often attributed to Millennials include: * Meaningful work * Positive organizational culture * Socially responsible employers * Learning opportunities * Supportive managers * Clear goals * Personal attention * Sought after opinions * Flexible schedules * Positive feedback * Lots of rewards * Tech savvy setting * Impression Management -is the systematic attempt to influence how others perceive us. ...
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...By obesity being on the rise and becoming an increasing epidemic, it has been a concern in many communities like my own. Many organizations within communities have been finding ways to better combat obesity. The risk of being obese can lead to other chronic diseases which, if treated, can increase health cost to prolong life or increase the mortality rate. With an interest, my proposed program will be to implement a preventive obesity initiative in Somerset County, New Jersey that targets children, adults, and those below the poverty level to inhere to a healthy lifestyle that consists of eating healthier foods and increasing physical activity. The preventive obesity initiative pilot program will be in Somerset County, New Jersey, and...
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...Mid Term By Asmita Neupane University Of the Potomac HLTH110: Online Introduction to Health Services Administration Prof. Dr. Charm Times 03/29/2024 1. Describe the four phases of clinical testing in humans. The Four Phases of Clinical Testing in Humans Clinical testing in humans normally involves four separate phases, each with a unique goal in determining the safety and efficacy of a novel medical intervention. These steps are intended to guarantee that potential therapies are thoroughly evaluated before being released to the general public. Phase 1: Safety The primary goal of phase 1 studies is to evaluate the safety of the experimental treatment on a small sample of healthy volunteers, typically ranging from 20 to 100. Researchers want to know the maximum...
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...Case Study Abstract The purpose of this assignment was to perform a case study of a healthy child. Developmental considerations and data analysis were used to formulate and prioritize three nursing diagnoses. A complete health history interview was performed on a 17-year-old female. A genogram was developed to help determine potential genetic predispositions. J.K.M. is a 17-year-old female born on May 9, 1994. The first part of the interview was done with her mother present. Her mother was then asked to leave to continue to interview. As a child she had normal childhood illnesses without complications. All of her immunizations are up to date. She had no injuries or illnesses requiring hospitalization. She started menstruating at the age of 12. She is still menstruating and has normal 3-5 day periods while on Nuva-ring and her cycle is every 28 days. She has started dating and has been sexually active off and on since the age of 16. Both her parents and one sister are alive. There is a history of alcoholism and depression on both sides of her parent’s family. Her parents are divorced. She lives with her mother and sister and states they all get along very well except for the occasional disagreement. She does not see or communicate with her father. She denies any drug or alcohol use. She states that she is usually happy but she is concerned about the depression and alcoholism that runs in her family. She has no suicidal ideation and has never been physically...
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