...National Quality Standards: Residential Services for People with Disabilities Health Information and Quality Authority National Quality Standards: Residential Services for People with Disabilities About the Health Information and Quality Authority The Health Information and Quality Authority is the independent Authority which has been established to drive continuous improvement in Ireland’s health and social care services. The Authority was established as part of the Government’s Health Service Reform Programme. The Authority’s mandate extends across the quality and safety of the public, private (within its social care function) and voluntary sectors. Reporting directly to the Minister for Health and Children, the Health Information and Quality Authority has statutory responsibility for: Setting Standards for Health and Social Services — Developing personcentred standards, based on evidence and best international practice, for health and social care services in Ireland (except mental health services) Social Services Inspectorate — Registration and inspection of residential homes for children, older people and people with disabilities. Monitoring dayand pre-school facilities and children’s detention centres; inspecting foster care services Monitoring Healthcare Quality — Monitoring standards of quality and safety in our health services and implementing continuous quality assurance programmes to promote improvements in quality and safety standards in health. As deemed necessary...
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...Interdisciplinary Practice Paper Population I am in my advanced year of internship at River Community residential treatment facility in Azusa Canyon. River Community is part of the Social Model Recovery Systems. River community is a coed facility, that houses up to 38 residents. Social Model Recovery Systems is a non-profit 501(c) 3 that provides direct treatment services (at 12 locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties) for those whose lives have become unmanageable due to alcohol and other drug use and/or whose mental health issues are interfering with leading productive lives. River Community itself is a unique residential treatment program providing recovery services to individuals with concurrent mental health and chemical dependency problems. The current director of River Community is a LCSW and ACSW. Social Model Recovery Systems ascribes to the principles and practices of social rehabilitation. The social rehabilitation approach is one in which addiction is viewed as being centered in the reciprocal relationship between...
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...following essay is on Alternative care, Alternative care is known as both residential care and foster care. The discussion will be based on the residential care system in Ireland. Therefore, this essay will firstly begin by outlining the residential care system. It will then go on by discussing the needs of the child within residential care (Share and McElwee, 2005). The analysis continues by identifying and discussing the aspects of working in the residential care system. Finally, it will look at the importance of the social care practitioner within the residential care system and how the practitioner addresses the needs of the children within the care system. The discussion will then be concluded. The needs of young people in Residential Care Throughout society, it is a widely known certainty that young kids pass through the Residential Care system for many troublesome causes. Everyone in society is different to one another, different children have different needs which result from the poor care experience undergone by each child. The setting of Residential Care should, therefore, as much as possible, offer a home atmosphere to these children, that is, a welcoming and warm environment. Article 42.5 distinctly commits the Irish state to allocate care to a child under the age of 18, for whatever the cause, cannot be protected by their guardian/ parents at this time. “The main purpose of residential care is to provide and safe environment for children and young people who cannot...
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...that are employed or students, provides legal advocates to assist with obtaining protective orders, and when necessary provide state to state relocation and protective services in conjunction with law enforcement agencies. Catherine’s House is dedicated to Mrs. Catherine Sudderth-Tucker (1933-2013) who was an educator, human rights advocate, and strongly believed in equality of all persons, regardless of race, religious beliefs, gender, physical challenges, or sexual orientation. This organization is dedicated to keeping her legacy alive through the advocacy of social justice, community relations, and education. The mission statement of Catherine’s House is “FROM VICTIMS TO VICTORS”. The mission statement supports the organization’s intended goal is, it sends a message of resilience and hope to the community and its members. The value statement of Catherine’s House is as follows: Catherine’s House is dedicated to, and values each individual that is currently or has been the victim of intimate partner violence, regardless of religious beliefs, physical challenges, race, gender, or sexual orientation. Catherine’s House promotes individual safety, empowerment, and a positive re-entry back into their community. In...
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...Case Study 1 5/10/2012 Top Quality Architects, LP My company, Top Quality Architects has just recently won a bid to construct a high rise residential apartment building. Before we get started there are a few considerations to take a look at during the beginning of this new project. The location that the construction will take place borders a high crime urban area. When we construct this building we want our residents to feel safe while living here whether they are parking their vehicle or just exiting or entering the apartment building. Our design will not include ground floor apartments simply because we feel that there is no security and public to private entrance will only increase the possibility of a crime to happen. In order to do this we would have to apply the crime prevention through environmental design concept. Crime prevention through environmental design or CPTED reduces the opportunity of crime occurring. We know that it is impossible to mitigate crime permanently so we take every precaution we can to reduce it by a large percentage. To be effective and truly implement the CPTED principles, the design factors must be blended with the social (human) factors of the environment. This blend requires the involvement of trained and dedicated individuals, (a mix of government, neighborhood, and business representatives) from its design through it use, individuals from very diverse disciplines coming together to design an environment for people...
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...Orland Park, IL is an independently owned and operated real estate organization with over 200 sales agents and associate brokers, as well as a 6-person administrative staff. Operating and servicing the real estate needs of South Suburban Chicago, Illinois since 1990, they have the largest amount of real estate agents in the area; and currently service approximately 35% of the market share. Their philosophy is to be loyal to their clients, cooperate ethically with their competitors, and be truthful in their statements and advertisements and to not interfere with the exclusive contracted relationships that other agents have with their clients. In addition, FCR makes a conscious effort to attract and retain the very best of agents by offering the maximum commission plans available in the area; and sharing in company operating fees and overhead costs; all while offering the freedom to agents to operate their business independently with advanced support services. FCR stresses personal development among its agents; training is offered often and strongly encouraged so that everyone can be their best rather in a sales, management or support role. In addition; several discounts and services are available for agents to promote themselves individually as well. Initially, First Class Realty worked only the residential-side of the business, offering real estate listing and sales assistance - marketing single-family and town-homes, condos and four-unit or smaller multi-level buildings-...
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...OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY RESIDENTIAL LIFE GUIDE Fall 2011Revision Oakwood University Huntsville, AL 35896 Education, Excellence, Eternity 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT........................................................................ 4 MISSION AND VISION FOR RESIDENTIAL LIFE............................................................. 5 OUR MISSION......................................................................................................................... 5 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 6 ORGANIZATION CHART - STUDENT SERVICES DIVISON ........................................... 7 NON-TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL HOUSING ............................................................... 8 STUDENT SERVICES STAFF ............................................................................................... 8 RESIDENCE HALL ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................. 9 BUILDING AND OPERATIONS STAFF............................................................................... 9 CHECKING-IN (Traditional Residence Halls & Annexes) .................................................... 9 RESIDENCE HALL WORSHIPS.......................................................................................... 10 RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES..........................................................
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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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...Residential Group Homes Failing Reimbursement Rates: An Analysis of North Los Angeles County Regional Center’s Failing Residential Providers August 30, 2015 Introduction In California individuals with developmental disabilities receive hands-on training provided by over 45,000 vendors, who are contracted by 21 separate non-profits called regional centers (Information About RC, 2015). Each regional center has an annual performance contract with California’s Department of Developmental Service. The performance contract measures how each regional center delivers services to the individuals they support in their catchment area. In addition, the performance contract is supposed to assure the proper funding for each regional center, and it serves as a monitoring mechanism to help verify that each regional center is using the funds appropriately (RC Performance Contracts, 2015). All of this was made possible by ground breaking legislation passed in 1977 known as the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act (Lanterman, 2015). The Lanterman Act declares that individuals with developmental disabilities have the same legal rights and responsibilities guaranteed to all other persons by federal and state constitutions and laws, and charges the regional center with advocacy and protection of these rights. A developmental disability is a severe incapacity which attributes to a mental or physical impairment for the individual before the age of eighteen. These disabilities...
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...Contents 1. Introduction 2. Project background 3. Problem statement 4. Project idea and justification 5. Project process 6. Timeline 7. Expect outcome and improvement 8. Team structure and role 9. Technology issues 10. Conclusion Introduction Being a student of System Analysis and Design course, we have been required to come up with a concept whereby understanding an organization business function and purpose is set as the baseline. We are also required to propose an idea of a potential project to overcome the existing problem or to improve the business value. Keeping that in mind, we opted on treating Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) itself as our organization business. What is the problem in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS that we are going study and analyse? Currently, the Hostel Registration process is done manually and there is no system available for students to register their hostels. There are setbacks in the manual hostel registration systems which complicates the whole process and makes the life’s of the students much more difficult. So, we are taking up this context as our problem and proposing an idea to overcome it which is to introduce an online hostel registration portal. The team consisting of Vijay Nair, Siva Kumaaran and Kugarubaan worked on a project in order to analyse and the possible opportunities to add value to the system and to cater better registration process for the students...
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...Table of Contents Introduction Section I Forward .. ………………………………………………………………………………….….4 Welcome……………………………………………….…………………………………….....5 Mission & Vision Statements …………………………………………………………………6 Goals and Objectives ………………………………………………………………………....7 The Department of Housing and Residence Life Section II Organizational Flowchart………………………………………………………………….…..9 Residence Life Staff ………………………………………………………………………....10 RAMS Commons Organizational Flowchart ………………………………………..….….12 RAMS Commons Management Team ……………………………………………………..13 Leadership Opportunities ……………………………………………………………..…..…15 Information About Residential Facilities Section III Residential Facilities …………………………………………………………………..……..17 Office/Reception Desk …………………………………………………………………….…18 What is Expected from Your Housing Application/Lease Contract ..…………………....19 Residence Halls Policies & Procedures ………………………………….………….….…26 More Information for You Section V Helpful Hints for Your Safety and Security ..….…………………………………………...45 Your Rights, Freedoms, & Responsibilities ………….………….…………………….…..47 More on Roommates & Apartment Mates ……………….……………………..…………48 Student Services & Centers ………………………………….…..…………………………50 Emergency Information (Evacuation Policies & Suggestions)....………………………..52 Frequently Requested Phone Numbers ..……………………………..…………………...55 ...
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...individual has a special does not mean that they cannot do what everyone else can. Advocacy would come in at this point because they are there to be on that individuals’ side and help them. The Special Education Advocacy is located in New England. They state on their web page "I implore you to see with a child's eyes, to hear with a child's ears, and to listen with a child's heart" (Special Education Advocacy, 2009). This is a very powerful statement and draws individuals in because they want that personal experience that they are offering. For the mediation services that they offer it is stated that they have “unbiased mediation for families experiencing conflict due to family special needs responsibilities, resolution of guardianship agreements, mediate differences regarding trusts ,and wills for special needs beneficiaries” (Special Education Advocacy, 2009). Additionally they “settle custody, visitation & parental responsibilities for special needs children of divorce, and help create a unified plan for residential placement...
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...volunteers whose target population are homeless youth ranging in age between twelve and eighteen; with the exception of some clients which continue in the program until the age of twenty-one. The exception is made either when particular clients require further mentoring to provide them with the skills required by law to live independently and also for the aging out of foster care population. The services Royalty House provides to the homeless youth population are 24 hour emergency shelter, transitional housing, residential substance abuse treatment for clients and their families, parenting classes, shelter for teen parents and their children, anger management classes, educational programs to obtain a GED, workshops to learn a trade, classes to earn a degree, basic behavioral health services, and referral services for assistance not provided by this organization. Services and referrals are extended to those in the community who call in for help. Royalty House Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life of homeless teens and their families by providing services, community education and involvement, advocating the needs and rights of the homeless teen population and coalescing with other advocating...
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...essay should also address how this theoretical approach can be used to analyse the effectiveness of the organisation and achieving its goals? The author of this assignment firstly will give a definition of management in order for the reader to understand the key element of this assignment. This assignment will give a brief outline of the history of management theory while also giving a detailed explanation of these management theories. The assignment will then describe the organisation briefly and its main function using the organisations mission statement to do so. The assignment will then show which management theory is used in the organisation and will give examples of when these theories are applied. This will give the reader a better understanding of how the organisation functions whilst relating theory to practice. “Management is concerned with planning, organising, coordinating, commanding or controlling the activities of staff” McKimm & Phillips, (2010). According to Cole (1996), developments in management originated with practising managers as well as social scientists. In recent times it has been academics or management consultants that have influenced the development of management. The classical theories came from the two greatest classical theorists, Henri Fayol (1841 – 1925) and F.W Taylor (1856 – 1951). They were both practising managers and started off developing their theories separately. Ultimately these two theorists laid the foundations of ideas of the...
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...development, and implementation of policies and procedures developed by the DIDD Central Office; which are designed to ensure that there is consistent application of services and supports across the State of Tennessee. Monitor of Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/MR), Supportive Living, and Residential and Day Services Facilities throughout the state. Monitor of Evaluations and Surveying. Supervision of assigned staff. WORK ENVIROMENT: Work is performed in an office setting with frequent interruptions. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to provide effective supervision of assigned staff. Ability to make sound judgments. Occasional travel required across the region. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Oversees the implementation of services and supports provided by DIDD. 2. Monitor of surveys, guidelines and assessments throughout facilities in the state. 3. Participates in the development of department goals, objectives, and programs. 4. Monitor of state funded programs that offer Community Based, Residential, ICF, and Day Services and Supports to Tennesseans with Intellectual Disabilities. 5. Responds to program conflict, surveying, and court monitoring disputes. 6. Manage performance of assigned staff in achieving goals,...
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