Running head: VILLIAGE MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT Community Assessment of Village Meadows Elementary School Grand Canyon University Community Health October 18, 2010 Community Boundaries This community is comprised of school-aged children ranging from kindergarten and lasting up until sixth grade. The phenomological community is represented in the fact that the community members are all considered to be in elementary school. The community is made
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Health and Safety Executive Working alone Health and safety guidance on the risks of lone working Introduction This leaflet provides guidance on how to keep lone workers healthy and safe. It is aimed at anyone who employs or engages lone workers, and also at self-employed people who work alone. Following the guidance in the leaflet is not compulsory, but it should help employers understand what they need to do to comply with their legal duties towards lone workers under: ■ ■ the Health
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#3 Human Sexuality In class we discussed the term Sexual Health. I was struck by the notion that I had no real working idea of what this term means. At first, I thought of course it refers to healthy sex. Truly, what I was feeling was I had know real concept of what it means when one refers to the term sexual health. So I decided to research the topic and shed light on my narrow view. Sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. It requires a
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for infectious diseases, pregnancy, pain and mental illnesses such as mood disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder. Rick factors for becoming a victim in sex trafficking include untreated conditions, lack of education and extreme poverty. In order for a smooth transition for survivors to enter back into society, they need to be able to receive holistic and individualized services. The research question, does the presence of absence of mental health care services affect a survivor’s ability to
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Presenteeism and absenteeism are both directly related to the health of an employee both through the employee’s physical condition and mental state (De Lorenzo-Romanella 2011). This essay aims to provide an insight into how both presenteeism and absenteeism due to poor health can affect Australian businesses productivity. As there is limited Australian studies relating to this topic, overseas studies have been reviewed. This comprised of mainly American studies due to the cultural similarities. A
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Mr. Stone is a 23 year old male who presented to the ED with suicidal thoughts with multiple plans. Mr. Stone denies homicidal ideations and symptoms of psychosis. Mr. Stone reports he has been having suicidal thoughts for a while and recently his depressed mood has become overwhelming. Mr. Stone reports depressive symptoms as: worthlessness, hopelessness, sadness, insomnia, and isolation. Mr. Stone dos not appear to be responding to any internal stimuli. During the time of the assessment Mr. Stone
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importance of refining current regulations in order to avoid harm towards those who choose to participate in gambling activities. The act of gambling is an act of free will, and liberty of the individual should be just as important to the government as the safety of its citizens. Since all actions have consequences, the government should claim responsibility for creating a public policy that ensures the least possible harm for the actions of its citizens. In the United States and Canada, 1.6 percent of adults
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meeting basic needs and ensuring inclusion and participation. CBR was initiated in the mid-1980s but has evolved to become a multi-sectoral strategy that empowers persons with disabilities to access and benefit from education, employment/vocational, health and other social services. CBR is implemented through the combined efforts of people with disabilities, their families, relevant government and non-government organizations and communities. CBR is "a strategy within community development for the
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physical health stressors, including being diagnosed with a heart condition, being diagnosed with a chronic condition, and being hospitalized. It is important to note that psychological health stressors (e.g., depression, anxiety) were not significantly associated with absenteeism. Rather, employees seeking mental health treatment for psychological health stressors were more likely to show up for work even when a sickness absence was justified. In other words, employees seeking mental health treatment
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Health Law and Regulations Federal regulations play a major role in the health care industry. Federal laws and regulations protect the American public from a number of health risks and administer programs for public welfare. Federal regulations also regulate the health insurance industry by implementing cost-containment measures. Through various regulatory bodies, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) protects and regulates public health at every level. HHS is the United States principal
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