Essays on Health Administration

It is clear all of the contracted workers associated with the case study all completed their orientation training. At the same time, these new employees were tasked with the job of isolating the acid feed steam for the Claus unit, which they failed to do. This paper will discuss the hazards present, the steps the incident command must conduct, explain changes to plan if polymerization occurs, and explains changes to plan based on the result of the post incident critique. First of all, it is clear continuous training is essential to the refreshment of knowledge in order to avoid ...

An acid is a solution that loses hydrogen ions. Common household acids include vinegar and citrus fruit juice. In contrast, a base is a solution that gains hydrogen ions. Acidic substances often taste sour whereas bases taste bitter and feel slippery. Since the tasting or touching of acids and bases can be harmful to human health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA, 2013) recommends the use of indicators to test for the acidity or alkalinity of substances. Typically, indicators such as litmus paper change color when exposed to acids or bases (Stanley et al., 2015). As such, the present ...

Introduction

An organization is defined as a social entity, which has a purpose or a mission, designed, structured and organized deliberately and has a close connection with its macro environment (Clarity, 2010). An organization has shared elements, which include employees, mission, hierarchy or organization, coordinated efforts and the external environment. The paper reviews the definition of the organizations to identify the five common elements. It will then use the five common elements to analyze the Graceland Memorial Hospital, which is a community-based nonprofit hospital situated in an urban area in Midwest. From the basic definition of the term organization, it ...

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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Properties and Uses 4

Sources of CO Emission and Toxicokinetics 4

Exposure Limits for CO, Sampling and Analysis 6 Protocols for Industrial CO Sampling and Analysis 6 Carbon Monoxide in Substance Priority List (SPL) 7 CO Contaminated Superfund Site 8 Carbon Monoxide Explosion Case Study with Recommendations 8 References 10 Abstract Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas, which results from incomplete combustion of carbon containing fuels, and has several applications such as effective reducing agent and manufacture of various hydrocarbons. CO is a major indoor air pollutant, and is released when combustion is carried out in confined spaces such as mines ...

Approximately 8 million healthcare workers in the U.S. are working in environments that place them at risk of exposure to hazardous drugs (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). The risk to healthcare workers increases yearly as new non-antineoplastic pharmaceuticals are added to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s alert list of hazardous drugs (Connor, MacKenzie, DeBord, Trout & O’Callaghan, 2014). The addition of new hazardous drugs requires continually updating of procedures to prevent an increasing diverse range of potential exposures (Connor, et al., 2014). The purpose of this paper is to examine the study of ...

For an organization to perform as envisioned, it should ensure that quality management is practiced all through from management, to the staff, and even the subordinates. In doing so, it should focus on several key areas as discussed in this paper. Quality management is a broad scope, ranging from its purpose, how different stakeholders define quality, accrediting bodies, and information resources. This paper looks keenly into quality improvement, focusing on the health care sector. Furthermore, it highlights the role it plays, gives details on various accrediting bodies involved in quality improvement and various peripheral resources that deliver quality information. ...

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Health Science Department; Master of Science in Health Administration and Leadership    

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Acknowledgements

This project paper demonstrates the integration of the knowledge I acquired from the courses in Master of Health Administration and Leadership Program and the collaborative application with this project’s community partner, MidMichigan Health to improve the community health in Gratiot County, Michigan. I am thankful for getting this valuable opportunity to work with a large healthcare organization. First and foremost, I would like to thank my parents who worked really hard to financially and emotionally support me in pursuing further education overseas. They comfort me every ...

Working in any healthcare organization and knowing how the agendas and legislation of the healthcare organization are vital for any personnel, especially you as the CEO of the healthcare organization. Having the knowledge of how the legislative process is undertaken is important as well as having an impact on the entire legislative process. For you to be able to have a more practical and active role in the shaping of the policy, you need to know the relationship that exists between the legislation and agenda setting in the healthcare organization as well as various ways you can influence the ...

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the extent to which the silica levels are above the safety levels outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in areas proximal to the natural gas development sites. Background: While studies have shown that the silica levels in the hydraulic fracturing sites are very high, there is paucity of information as to how far away from the sites the silica levels in the air are dangerously high. Methods: The study will employ a longitudinal design with the data being collected over a ten-year period. The samples will be collected in a linear direction. The samples ...

Part 1

A: Imagine you are working as an aged care support worker for an individual who receives support in their home. You spend a lot of time at the house and have developed a great rapport with the whole family; they treat you like part of the family.

On one occasion, the family tries to give you a gift.

B: There are many other potential ethical issues that may arise from working closely with a family or an individual. Identity one (1) other potential ethical issue or dilemma that may arise. Complete the table:

C: Imagine that the family asks you to do some extra weekend cleaning or other support work for cash:

1. What is the potential conflict of interest?

The situation leads to personal and professional conflicts of interest.

2. What action should you take? (50-100 words) According ...

Introduction

H2S or hydrogen sulfide is a gas that naturally occurs in hot springs, crude petroleum, and even natural gas. Hydrogen sulfide is also known as sewer gas, swamp gas, manure gas, or stink damp. This gas is usually produced by the breakdown of organic materials commonly found in wastes of human and animals by bacteria. Some of the activities that commonly result to the production of hydrogen sulfide gas include treatment of wastewater, drilling and even refining of petroleum or natural gas, and kraft paper mills (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Aside from being a gas in form, hydrogen ...

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Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behaviour that occurs at the work site. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide (Occupational Safety & Health Administration, 2002). Developing a violence prevention program by an organization is extremely important to maintain a healthy atmosphere at the workplace and ensure both physical and psychological safety for the employees. An organization can take several prevention measures before the violence actually happens. Firstly, the prevention and reparation policy against violence at the workplace should be developed. Every employee should ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates all employers to provide a safe, healthy and accident free workplace. The objective of OSHA is to ensure healthy workplaces by setting up standards for employers, which they accomplish by training the employers, education and assistance. The mission of the OSHA is to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America’s workers, and as a part of the Department of Labor, OSHA promotes worker safety and health in every workplace in the United States . OSHA requires employers to act in accordance with the General Duty Clause of the ...

Discussion Questions

Question 1 In the control of contamination, focus should be put on the source control. As an indication by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, there is need for observing proper hierarchy of controls as enforcement and policy matter. Several source contaminant methods involve personal protective equipment, administrative, training, special, education, engineering and surveillance in health. Engineering controls are done at design stage. It involves a layout that is systematic to physical building, whereby systems comply with OSH such as contemplating moisture to reduce microbial growth likelihood. The system should have desirable as well as purposeful features. There are ...

Introduction

Employment laws are set to protect human rights and ensure fair treatment of employees by their employers. Companies are required to adhere to federal and state employment laws (Guerin & DelPo, 2013). To improve working conditions and morale of the employees, organizations are encouraged to follow employment laws, governing codes, and set expectations of conduct within the workplace (Twomey, 2010). Since DPG is a manufacturing organization, it is required to adhere to all provisions of the constitutions (federal and state) Source: (Goldman, Corrada & Goldman 2011). Critical laws to be followed are detailed below. Overall, it is in DPG interest to ...

Capstone Project: Healthcare Administration

Introduction

Capstone project also called culminating project, the capstone experience, senior exhibition, and the likes. It refers to a multifaceted assignment serving as the culminating intellectual and academic experience for students during the final year of the academic course being pursued. It resembles a very great extent a college thesis, but capstone project has a wide variety of forms. The most common feature is the handling of long-term investigative projects culminating in a final presentation, product, or performance. Usually, students are to choose a topic, a social problem or profession of their interests. They conduct researches on subjects selected, maintain a portfolio of the results or ...

Before employing new employees in the company, it is advisable to follow all the set rules and regulations for compliance purposes. The employees selected are ensured to be up to the tasks to be assigned to them where the skills they possess should match the tasks given. The health facility must be in compliance with several rules and regulations for it to be certified and recognized by the relevant authorities. I will discuss local and state regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and financial risk.

The health facility and the health service providers must comply with the ...

Veterans today are the heroes of yesterday. They stood up for us, risked their lives just to protect us, and sacrificed their personal needs and wants for our country. We should look up to them, we should be thankful to them. They are our heroes without special powers; heroes who are just the normal people like us. Despite the heroic deeds that they used to do, it is saddening that they do not get that much compensation for their actions. I am not saying that we should always give them praises but simple acts of gratitude like good benefits ...

My professional goal

My professional goal is to work as health services manager in a governmental healthcare institution. I have basic experience in this field. I have worked as QA supervisor for Angie’s List, and wish to build on this my line of career. Managers of healthcare services, take charge of the administrative and managerial functions of running a clinic or a hospital. According to AGCAS (2011), the role of healthcare managers “is to take responsibility for providing and to the task to commission local healthcare via management of hospitals, general practitioner and/or community health services”. It is expected that strategic planning and ...

1. Why is data standardization so important in healthcare? Provide an example of a problem that may occur when this is ignored. Data standardization involves ensuring that the data recorded in health care facilities is uniform. Data standardization in healthcare is vital for a number of reasons. Firstly, it enables data to be exchanged electronically across entities internally or externally. Internal data exchange involves exchange of information within the same organization. This can be witnessed when different departments exchange information concerning a patient. External data exchange entails exchange of information between two healthcare facilities. Proper data management is only possible if all ...

Riverside Electric

Safety and Health Written Policy: Riverside Electric

1. Goals and Objectives 1.1 The goals of the Safety and Health Written Policy of Riverside Electric is to orient employees on the pertinent standards and procedures governing fall hazards in the work setting; 1.2 The written policy aims to provide information on crucial personnel who would be responsible for the training and for ensuring that these procedures are clearly understood, communicated, and appropriately adhered to by all employees; 1.3 The objective of the written policy is to ensure that Riverside Electric conforms with the standards proposed and recommended ...

Describe the business? What do they do?

Riverside Electric, Inc. is reportedly a full service electric contractor that allegedly provides professional lighting solutions to diverse types of business organizations . According to its official website, the list of services include: lighting management programs; on-call services; Green Technology; Photometric Study; generator sales, installation and services; and electrical services . Being a full service electrical contractor, the organization boast of offering diverse electrical services from installation, maintenance, to repair. Likewise, their pricing strategy was disclosed to be competitive and could fit the budget of those who aimed to avail any of the needed services. Specifically, the organization itemized the following service options: ...

1. The sentinel is a new information and case management file developed to integrate the components of commercial (Hite, 2007).

The Sentinel was intended to provide an electronic management, management of the work flow, management of the evidence, repotting capabilities, search and the sharing of information with other law enforcers and the intelligence at the community level by the FBI (Hite, 2007).

This is primarily intended to improve the FBI capabilities by adopting the use of electronic system in information sharing rather than the paper-based system of reporting. The sentinel therefore provides support to the FBI priorities with the key ...

Introduction

The U.S health care system is one of the main industries that contribute largely to the economy of the country. The industry has developed massively due to a population that is aging swiftly and the increased impact of chronic diseases on the general population. It is one of the fastest growing industries in recent times posting $21.8 billion for the economy in the year 2013. This has attracted huge investments into the sector, and it is likely to continue this upward trend. A section of the health care system is public, and it forms up to 20 percent of government-owned ...

Introduction

One major problem many organizations face is the occurrence of accidents involving trips, falls, and slips of employees. A rise in the injury rates is due to the lack of relevant and essential safety measures to ensure safety in the workplace. The study seeks to determine the presence and effectiveness of safety measures in reducing accidents at the nursing home workplace. It focuses on the occurrence of accidents among employees at one nursing home. The study examines the causes of slips, trips and falls (STF) accidents, the effectiveness of existing safety measures, and improvements that can occur.

Literary Review

Many medical ...

Introduction

Quality care is one of the most important aspects in the healthcare industry. The United States government has its most important responsibility to care for the veterans of the nation including their families. During the inaugural speech of Abraham Lincoln, the former President of the United States, he commemorated that the obligation of the nation is to care for the veterans especially those who sacrificed their lives, bereaved families, and children. However, the world of the veterans in terms of their benefits and healthcare is intense and complicated. Currently, there are trends and changes in the processing system regarding ...

Regulations are laws, principles or rules that govern people’s conduct. The government uses regulation to influence the interaction and behavior of people and at the same time shape incentives. Regulations fall under various categories including; codes of practice, accreditation programs, principal acts, agreements and policy guidelines. In the field of health care, regulations can be imposed on the practice itself, health insurance firms, health care providers, health insurance bodies and health care professionals (Novak, Berg and Wilson, 2010).

Role of governmental regulatory agencies and its effect on the health care industry.

The role of governmental regulatory agencies in healthcare is to oversee the monitoring of both institutions and practitioners within the ...

American Employment Related Laws and Regulations

The Human Resource Department deals with several legal and safety laws as well as requirements that an organization must abide by in order to prevent law suits. This is also because the legal, safety and regulatory frameworks have serious implications on the human resource department. The laws and regulations ensure that all local and international employees have equal and fair treatment in the course of their employment. The rights of employees and employers are adequately covered by several distinct entities or institutions such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and National Labor Relations, among others. ...

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Introduction

As human kind progress and improve their way of living, the use of chemicals has been a great factor of that progress. But alongside the benefits of these chemicals, there is a great threat or effect to people and the environment. With this, the countries around the world have developed a way of protecting the lives of the people through laws or regulations that require information to be prepared to those using chemicals, through labels or safety data sheets (United Nations, UN, 2011). In the past, different countries have their own way of classifying and labeling of chemicals but the ...

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Tricyclic antidepressants vs Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) in treatment of Depression

In recent decades, SSRIs have become the first-choice treatment for depression. The efficacy and acceptability, as well as cost-efficiency of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) versus the older tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are studied by many researchers. Most of scholars agree that the both classes of antidepressants are almost equally efficient (Marton, 2003.) According to Marton (2003), a small trend towards greater efficacy of TCAs was found when the outcome was measured in terms of depression scales, and towards SSRIs – in terms of global impression scores. But Faravelli and colleagues (2003) argue that in most studied cases, ...

1. John Smith sustained a reportable injury. According to OSHA (2014a), the basic requirements in recording injuries or illnesses are work-related incidents that result in death, loss of consciousness, restricted work, transfer, days off from work, and receipt of medical treatment apart from first aid (OSHA, 2014a). In John’s situation, he sprained his ankle within his working environment. Moreover, his sprain caused him work restriction as he could not step through his foot and would have to come to work on crutches the following day. 2. The case of William Kane is not a reportable injury. Although his ...

Visual acuity is a bulky topic in the sphere of pediatric ophthalmology. Visual acuity is clearness of eyesight. It is interrelated with neural and optical aspects (functioning of the retina, the sharpness of its concentration, and the sensitivity of the particular part of the brain). A formation of vision is associated with the total formation of the body. The ability to see objects often wondered scholars. In the threshold of 19th century, exploration of the sight was made with the help of microscope. The ability to perceive colors clearly is in accordance with the formation of the visual cortex, coordination ...

1. What is the happy side of the movement to get physicians to upgrade to HIT using EHRs? In a world where technology constitutes a critical part of our everyday lives, Electronic Health Records EHRs are no exception. Using EHRs provide advantages over paper-based medical records. Some of these advantages include the availability of patient information from any authorized location at any given time (Health Administration Press, 2013). For physicians, access to this information reduces time when waiting for laboratory or radiology results, presents information in a organized manner, ensures the accuracy of information (e.g. about patient’s allergies), and provides ...

Introduction

Modernization and advancement in technology have enabled the world’s health care organizations to provide better quality services. Many health care service providers have risen in the process, with majority being profit oriented. However, there are several non-profit health care organizations that are committed to serving human health care needs without incurring any profit in the process. This essay will explore the operations of “Banner Health”, a national healthcare system found in more than twenty states in the US. The focus is to provide an analysis of the organization’s strategies and readiness in providing better health services for citizens ...

Introduction

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be described in the generality as the development of persistent and characteristics symptoms which leads to difficulties in normal functioning. This is usually due to an exposure to a life-threatening event or experience or an event that can be perceived by the individual as a life-threatening or causing serious injury (Alexander, 2012). These cases are widespread, and the range of events that exposes an individual to this disorder cannot be streamlined to any particular aspect of life. The behavioral responses to the events and the perceptions of the individual about the event have a significant impact on ...

Its history

The US Veterans Administration Healthcare System is the largest healthcare system in the world, which traces its roots back to the year 1636, the time when the Pequot Indians and the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony were at a war (Al-Assaf, & Schmele, 1993). Then in 1776, the Continental Congress has provided pensions to the disabled soldiers. In the year 1811, first medical and domiciliary facility for the veterans was, however, authorized. The veteran assistance program was extended in the 19th century for including the benefits for veterans, dependents and widows. In 1917, Congress introduced new system of the veterans, and in ...

AN EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS OF SENATE BILL 863

Requirements for the Masters in Public Policy and Administration Degree The thesis of is approved by __________________________________

Chairperson

ABSTRACT California’s (CA) legislature has passed a series of Workers Compensation (WC) reforms during the past 15 years; the most recent, Senate Bill (SB) 863 passed on August 21, 2012. SB 863 was introduced and presented to the California public as a reform bill that would ensure better coverage and easier medical access for workers injured on the job. SB 899 passed during the early 2000s was shown to be better for California’s workers, than SB863. ...

An Exploratory Analysis of Senate Bill 863

Finished Chapters 1, 2, 3 ABSTRACT TOC TABLES FOR FIGURES AND TABLES ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS AB Assembly Bill CA California CCHSWC California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation DIR Department of Industrial Relations DIV Division of Workers’ Compensation

DWC Division of Workers’ Compensation

ER Emergency Room FEHA Fair Employment and Housing Act MMI Maximum Medical Improvement

MPN Medical Provider Networks

PD Permanent Disabilities PPD Permanent Partial Disability SB Senate Bill SB 899 Senate Bill 899 on workers’ compensation passed by the California legislature in 2004 SB 683 Senate Bill 683 for ...

Background information

Workplace violence in nursing refers to violent acts towards persons who are on duty. The violence occurs when the practitioners face threatening situations from patients, colleagues and relations of the sick through verbal abuse, threats and physical assault that occur in a setting inside or outside a work setup (Chappell, 2009). Workplace violence affects many professions and it occurs in areas that occurs were the employees deal with the public directly and includes exchanging money, transportation of passengers, service and goods delivery. The groups that are prone to this kind of violence are social workers, health care professionals, community employees in ...

IntroductionHuman factors and ergonomics is a wide field that deals with designing systems that complement the cognitive abilities of the human body. The term ‘human factor’ and ‘ergonomics’ are, in most cases, used interchangeable because they deal with more or less the same thing (Cohen & Woodson, 2005). However, it is essential to note that even though human factors and ergonomics mean the same thing, one term may be favored more than the other in different countries may or industries may. Ergonomics essentially deals with designing for the people especially when they interact with systems, processes or products. The application of ...

Report on Vinyl Chloride

Report on Vinyl Chloride The case involves a man who went into a polymerization tanks measuring 8 feet in high and 5 feet wide. The man went into the tank alone at night, and there was no light in the pit. After 20 minutes, the man did not return, and somebody went to check him. The man was found lying in the pit. The person who was looking for the man climbed in order to get the man out, but the person was overwhelmed by the gas. The person immediately shut the open valve feeling dizzy. The person dragged himself ...

The role of using personal protective equipment (PPE) for fire-fighters to reduce injuries during confrontation incidents in Saudi Civil Defense

Introduction The invention of fire by man was one of the greatest inventions that have stood the test of time. Fire has been used by man from time in memorial in his daily activities that included cooking his food, warming his body during the cold season and more in scaring wild animals during the Stone Age era. As time went by man learnt to use fire to clear bushes for farming and then the Iron Age started and he used fire to melt metals and make tools out of it. Today fire continues to be a major player in ...

Abstract

The principle purpose of this paper is to study about the correlation between musculoskeletal disorders and the related ergonomic risk factors. MSD (musculoskeletal disorders) being one of the most predominant causes of disability at work, it is essential to be aware of their work-related causes, risk factors and their possible preventions or controls. This has been highlighted in the paper, along with a background study of Ergonomics. A thorough knowledge of ergonomics is also applied to the understanding of MSD. The paper also throws light on the various work-related hazards, whose thorough knowledge can be of help for preventive measures. ...

Introduction

This document illustrates in detail an analysis of veterans health administration strategic planning and the evaluation of the organization. This will incorporate issues related to overview and assessment of services, demographic served financial and operational outcomes and identification of stakeholders. Additionally, it will also involve a competitive marketing analysis, current and future direction of the organization of choice and competencies and resources being used. Inclusion of a conclusion will entail what has been analyzed, and hence giver the reader the outcome of the paper (Schwartz and Kenneth, 2009). Additionally, the analysis is meant to show how the veterans’ health administration ...

` Literature Review Will the implementation of strict count process and other means lower the retention of surgical items (foreign bodies) in patients and during surgery and how does it help to increase patient safety? Ali, A., Omar, B., Okacha, N., Abderrahmane, A., & Mohamed, B. (2012). Paraspinal Textiloma. After Posterior Lumbar Surgery: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. World Neurosurgery, 77(2)375-380. doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2011.07.017 Paraspinal Textiloma is a complication that is common after posterior lumbar surgery. This study aims to inform spinal surgeons and radiologists on the experience of Paraspinal Textiloma so as to minimize unnecessary death that is ...

Occupational risk factors for shoulder pain: a systematic review by Daniëlle A. W. M. van der Windt, Elaine Thomas, Daniel P. Pope, Andrea F de Winter, Gary J. Macfarlane, Lex M. Bouter, Alan J. Silman

Summary of the Article

The article entitled “Occupational risk factors for shoulder pain: a systematic review” written by van der Windt, Thomas, Pope, de Winter, Macfarlane, Bouter, and Silman presented results of a study with reportedly aimed to determine risk factors within the work setting that are potentially associated with shoulder pain. The authors initially presented a brief overview of the common incidence for shoulder pain in the occupational setting; where ...

Introduction

OSHA was established in the 1971 and it became effective immediately by development of quiet a remarkable number of health and safety related programs, offering of training and required assistance compliance. In 1972, grant making program was set in place to both the public and the private health sector by the developed training institutions. This program facilitated the employer and employee workplace conditions through elimination of the hazards. It majored its operations corning the workplace health, and regulations on safety. Occupational safety and health administration is referred to as a process that assures there is full and guarantee safety and a ...

Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC is a company that manufactures fluid sealing products used in the processing industry. The company employs more than1900 people, with 12 manufacturing facilities around the world (Garlock, 2013a). In the past, sealing gaskets for use with pipes moving steam or other heated materials were manufactured using asbestos to provide heat resistance to the seal. Workers exposed to asbestos in the workplace have a highly increased risk for mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer (Mayo Clinic, 2012). Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC has been involved in product liability suits related to the use of asbestos in their seals for 35 ...

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Introduction 3 Needs Analysis Based on a Health Risk Assessment 7 Lead and Lag Indicators 11 Abbreviations and Meanings 12 Conclusion 12 Recommendations 12

References 14

Abstract Managing occupational health is an essential part of managing a workforce, and on a larger scale, an entire organization. A healthy workforce may well lead to a productive one and hence a more profitable venture. An unhealthy workforce on the other hand would most likely lead to an unproductive and thus an unprofitable one. Occupational Health Surveillance is one of the direct interventions in keeping a healthy and productive workforce. The objective of this ...

The main lessons learned from the development of an integrated public health information system for Missouri includes “the importance of executive sponsorship, tension between efficiency and program accountability, importance of confidentiality, and difficulties of funding an integrated system” (Land, Stokes, Hoffman et al., 1995, p. 48). First, it should be realized that for an information system to successfully be implemented, it isn’t enough to just implement the technical and technology aspects of a project; rather, it will also require a change in organizational culture and this is where executive support is necessary. More particularly, the successful implementation of an ...

Since I began my studies in higher education, in order to study at the best institutions I can find, I have kept in mind those two important maxims, achieving first an intermediate university degree in Health Sciences in the Field of Nursing, followed later by a Bachelor of Nursing. I think that in the beginning the idea of making a career in health care was not a conscious aspiration, but it did soon become an ambition and a passion that has grown stronger and stronger as time has passed. In addition to those guidelines for life that my parents blessed me with, I ...

Abstract

In the modern business environment, the employee has taken a central role in both management, production, sales, among other phases in the workplace. In addition, with information and a growing level of consciousness within society, it has become essential for employers to take note of the necessary employment laws, regulations and safety requirements. In the spirit of undertaking a fulfilment of the same, this paper proposes a number of laws that this organisation needs to adopt and observe through a clearly set and pre-determined mode. It is also in the recognition of the need to follow the employment law regime not only in the ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established regulations concerning the Means of Egress in Part 1910, Subpart E of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards. These standards require employers to provide a safe working environment for their employees (OSHA, 2002). The key elements to a fire program are covered under this Standard. These essential elements include: fire hazard inspections, emergency services, recordkeeping, communications, fire prevention and hazard control programs, guidance on the placement, and use of fire suppression equipment (alarms, sprinklers and extinguishers), and training and education programs. Standards Number 1910.33 – 1910.35 cover the table of contents, coverage, ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established regulations concerning the Means of Egress in Part 1910, Subpart E of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards. These standards require employers to provide a safe working environment for their employees (OSHA, 2002). In Standard Number 1910.38, employers are required to have a written emergency action plan in companies with more than ten employees and this plan must be kept available for review in the workplace. In companies with ten or less employees, an employer can have an oral emergency action plan. There are several requirements for the emergency action plan. ...

Introduction

Running a research laboratory is a tremendous challenge. In all the hustle of mixing, pipetting, loading the auto-sampler and pouring chemicals for the research experiment, one’s health and safety can be easily forgotten leading to dire consequences. The laboratory is a hazardous environment to operate. Many workers are not conversant with the potential hazards in the laboratory environment, thus, making them very vulnerable to suffering from these hazards. Therefore, it is much required to understand the occupational safety and health administration programs and recognize hazards associated with operating a research laboratory. This plays an important role in identifying and minimizing these hazards. ...

1-NFPA-National Fire Protection Association

2- Its role in fire safety is to publish consensus codes and standards for building, processing, design, service and installation not only in the US but worldwide. 3-Internet web address: www.nfpa.org. 1- USFA- U.S. Fire Administration 2- The main purpose of the USFA is “to provide national leadership to foster a solid foundation for our fire and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness, and response”. 3-Internet web address: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/.

1- NIOSH- National Institute of Occupational Health

2- Aim is “to generate new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice for the betterment of workers”. ...

1.NEPA 2. Brief statement Is a disaster management organization. The organization is charged with the responsibility for developing the documents which relates to the disaster preparedness, response to and the recovery from disaster which may have resulted from natural human or the technological events. The organization also has the responsibility of setting up codes and the standards to be followed for instance, in building in order to improve safety and avoid possible occurrence of disaster. 3. Web address: http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/pdf/nfpa1600.pdf. 1.USFA 2. Brief statement Is a division of the Federal emergency management agency that is managed ...

Question 1

Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) online resources on safety compliance provide employees with the necessary information to comply with OSHA requirements. The online resources also help workers understand OSHA requirements and cooperative programs. Creating healthy and safe workplaces is a fundamental objective of OSHA online resources (Occupational Health and Safety, n.d.).

In addition OSHA online resources provide Industry-Specific Resources which are tailored for specific industries such as

- Agriculture and forestry - Energy - Construction - Health Care - Maritime - Manufacturing - Services - Retail and wholesale Business - Transportation and Warehousing According to American Industrial Hygiene Association (2012), there is a need for OSHA. OSHA remains ...

Introduction

Over the past five decades, there has been a systematic gradual change in the health centers section. Theses dynamics have necessitated for large health companies to form a quality management plan aimed at increasing patient safety through the provision of transformations governed by high performance, answerability, and discipline. The National Center for Patient Safety has not been left behind in this movement directed towards the improvement of patient safety through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Veterans Health Administration is a component of the United States National Center for Patient Safety helping over 5.8 million patients in more than 1,400 health ...

Management in a health organization

Health care organizations are similar to other business enterprises formed with an aim to reduce costs and achieve profitability in its operations. A quality management plan in a given healthcare setting encompasses the monetary escalation and validation of the health care organization. The health care diligence achieves success through an effective management plan that ensures full utilization of resources, accomplishment of objectives, and counteracting competition from similar organization. The effective management plan can be measured for the amount of profit accrued annually and to the most basic concept of lives saved and the number of deaths witnessed in the organization. ...