transparency and accountability, 8. evidence based practice (EBP) and clinical governance structures; and 9. the increasing cultural diversity of the community. These challenges provoke discussion of the necessity of developing services around a model of care. What do we mean by a model of care? Ambiguity exists in the literature, with the terms, model of care, nursing model, philosophy, paradigm, framework and theory often used interchangeably, despite referring to diverse, yet parallel concepts
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Describe the unique challenges of managing the human resources function for your specific organization Becoming Senior Vice-President of Human Resources for HCA Inc. presents many challenges due to the size of the healthcare organization. HCA owns and operates 164 hospitals and 106 surgery centers within 20 states including London, England. The organization and its affiliates employee approximately 183,000 people; therefore, there is a need for a large competent staff of human resource individuals
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(Belozersky, 2005). Majority of Asian Americans are foreign born and report speaking a language other than English (Searight, 2009). Multiple languages and dialects spoken by the subgroups within the Asian American population bring more linguistic diversity and disparities to the United States. Furthermore, fastest growing minority in the United States has been stereotyped and inherited the label “model minority”. This label neglects the problems faced by the poorer and less successful member of this
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Council of State Boards of Nursing, composed of member boards, provides leadership to advance regulatory excellence for public protection. Purpose and Functions The purpose of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN ) is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. ® The major functions
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following questions: 1. In your own words, explain the eight foundational principles of trauma informed care outlined in this document? The eight foundational principles of trauma-informed care in my words are 1. Safety – physical, emotional, and cultural safety for organizations, staff, and clients is the key to trauma-informed practice. 2. What is the difference between a'smart' and a'smart'? Trustworthiness and transparency – building trust is the foundation to being trauma-informed. 3. What is
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Global Business Cultural Analysis: United Arab Emirates Busi 604 International Business December 13, 2013 Abstract Over the past forty years, the United Arab Emirates has been developing their then newly formed country. They have taken advantage of the wealth that was created originally from their supply of oil and gas and have transformed themselves into a modernized society that has diversified their assets into various
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and making a difference. Accounting, Advertising, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Finance, Hospitality Administration and Management, Information Sciences, Journalism, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, and Psychology are the most popular degrees Penn State students choose to major in. Now that I have explained what Penn State offers as a whole, let’s get down to business. Are you familiar with the degree programs offered here in Penn State Lehigh
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Foundation of Mythology Short Answers University of Phoenix HUM/105 World Mythology Isabelle Rucks June 16, 2014 Foundations of Mythology Short Answers • How is the word myth used popularly? For example, what does the statement, “It’s a myth” mean? In contrast, how is the word myth used in the academic context? After considering the definition in your textbooks and course materials, write a definition
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C228-Community Health Nursing-Task 1 Western Governors University Identification of Community Along the northern-end of Utah’s Wasatch Front is a scenic region of land known as Weber County. This county ranges from the peaks of the Wasatch Mountains into a portion of the Great Salt Lake of the lower valley. The Weber and Ogden rivers and their tributaries run through its valleys (Weber County, 2015). Weber County is the second smallest county in land mass and has the fourth largest population
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