Essays on Mitchell

Ethics & Corporate Responsibility at the workplace and the World

All companies big or small have a responsibility towards its stakeholders for ethical execution of its operations so as not to hurt their interests or trust in the company. These responsibilities exceed beyond the workplace and must focus on improving the working and living conditions of its workers and other stakeholders. This paper is an attempt towards addressing the issues in Ethics and CSR with reference to a pharmaceutical company, PharmaCare with its Head Office at New Jersey. It is reputed to produce life saving and life improving drugs and is ethically inclined towards poorer sections of society to ...

Abstract

Stress is one of the most prevalent psychological conditions in the contemporary world, yet also one of the most misunderstood. Millions of people suffer from some form of stress in their lives, but few understand that not only is it an abnormality but it can also be successfully managed to lead quality lives. The most common catalyst for stress is work, where people are subjected to high-pressure situations that, if poorly handled can trigger the onset of short-term or long-term susceptibility to stress. For emergency response personnel, stress is a part of routine operations, and research has shown that ...

Abstract

This brief essay studied the uninsured and the health care disparities they face. Essential Affordable Care Act provisions and their effects were studied. Critical factors affecting the health care of the uninsured were identified; these included race, ethnicity, income, socioeconomic status, culture, language and income. Several research studies concluded that while access to health care has improved, the quality of this care has not improved for the uninsured. Although the number of uninsured has been reduced dramatically since 2010, insurance costs continue to increase significantly. Failure of states to expand Medicaid benefits has limited uninsured patients’ health care options. ...

1. Exercising regularly is good for health. However, one should not be erratic about it i.e. one should have a plan and stick to it. Fitness also includes the food intake. One should have a balanced diet that gives all nutrients in the correct proportion. Exercise and food together lead to a healthy body. At times an overweight person will not be prepared to expose himself to others in a fitness centre. However, one should realise that it is to change this very situation that one need to keep oneself fit. As a result, one becomes more confident about ...

Introduction

When working as a master’s prepared nurse, it is important to understand some of the key aspects that would define one’s capability or capacity to work as a nurse, as masters programs offer high-level training to nurses. The high-level training programs offered through masters programs allow them to prepare for any eventualities or challenges arising within the nursing practice. In addition, masters programs also provide nurses with information that they would require in their bid to engaging in progressive change. The key element of focus for this report is to address a key health care delivery situation ...

In this week’s reading we examined the subject of the medicalization of deviance. While it might sound complex, the idea behind the medicalization of deviance is quite simple. In essence, it refers to the recatholicization of an uncommon behavior from being labelled or understood as deviant to being thought of as an illness. Accordingly, rather than classifying a person who is afflicted with the uncommon behavior as deviant, which can produce a wide range of negative reactions and actions from people not so afflicted; the person is deemed to be ill. Accordingly, as an illness is widely seen ...

Dementia is a package of signs and symptoms which include personality change, impaired intellectual functions, and memory loss which come as a result of trauma to the brain or disease (Godbolt et al. S247). Unfortunately, these changes severely affect independence, relationships, and daily living. However, they do not count as part and parcel of normal aging. There are numerous forms of dementia which include vascular and mixed dementia but Alzheimer’s disease happens to be the most common type (Mitchell 443). A person affected by dementia portrays a noticeable decline in remembering, learning, communication and problem-solving. Often, these changes ...

Post-Stroke Depression

Stroke is amongst the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide (Mitchell, 2016). In the United States (US) alone, an estimated 750 000 individuals are affected by new or recurrent stroke annually. Survivors of stroke frequently experience some neurological-linked disability like hemiparesis and aphasia that lead to a loss of function. An estimated 50% of stroke survivors additionally experience long-term disability like partial paralysis while 25-50% of stroke patients require help in performing activities of daily living (Byun, 2012). Post-stroke disability is linked to additional symptoms such as depression, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. These symptoms have been correlated with ...

Change Agents

Change agents are important parts of any working organization since they assist in the development of a better working environment. Ideally, a majority of the organizations need such agents to act as catalysts to the changing environment, an attribute that allows success to be part of the company’s growth. In maintaining such notions, the idea is to ensure the process involved works to improve the way an institution handles its demands. In keeping with the struggles that come with the changing environments, it becomes clear that the common purpose of each structural consideration has to emanate from the ...

Application of elasticity in Starbucks Corporation

Introduction The concept of elasticity has great application in the decision-making process of a firm. Both production and pricing strategies must consider the level of elasticity of demand for various products. The market behavior of various products can be predicted by determining their elasticity with respect to price and income (Dobson & Palfreman, 1999). The price elasticity of demand helps in the measurement of the extent to which the quantity demanded responds to price changes while the income elasticity indicates how the quantity demanded varies households’ incomes (Opeyemi, 2013). Therefore, price elasticity helps in the pricing decisions while income elasticity ...

The Pacific Brands has four main stakeholders which include the employees, customers (community), suppliers and shareholders. The corporation has a talented team of employees working in various regions where it has business units. The employees are motivated thus enhancing efficiency in service delivery. The corporation has ensured motivation of the employees through creating a conducive working environment. Additionally, the company is unique in its production something that has been encouraged by outsourcing some of its services. This has led to the attraction of many customers for its products. Pacific Brands has also taken measures to reduce environmental pollution through ...

Living in London which is a cosmopolitan city, one gets to know people from all over the world. People, who are not all coming from different parts of the world, which also means from different cultures, but also from various walks of lives and realities. London is one of the hubs of Europe which has received people from all over the world, who were escaping from a painful reality. Beginning with the World Wars, Communism threatening eastern Europe countries, African struggles, and not necessarily war or conflict areas but also running away from poverty and seeking new opportunities. We ...

The Epistle to Hebrews is one of the most beautiful parts of the New Testament. While there is no common opinion on its authorship, it is usually attributed to Paul the Apostle The speaker in Hebrews 10 acts as a teacher addressing his message to Jewish Christians who suffered from severe persecution (MacArthur, n.d.). He outlines the benefits of the New Testament in contrast to the old sacrifices (ultimate vs. temporary forgiveness) and urges Hebrews to shore up their faith. According to Mitchell (2007), the message is presented in the form of exposition (10:1-18), suggesting Christ’s superiority to ...

Origin and Evolution

Buddhism emerged from the religious beliefs of Iron Age India during the 6th-4th centuries BCE. This was time of socio-cultural change, when the Upanishads contributed to the change in the historical Vedic faith and led to the appearance of Sramanic traditions (Eraly 538). Later, Buddhism spread through the territory of Asia, and after that it faced a slight decline in India in the middle age period.

The Symbol of Faith

Officially, the two symbols were adopted by the World Fellowship of Buddhists. These are the eight-spoked Dharma wheel and the five-colored flag (Freiberger).

Buddhist Canon and its Basic Teachings

The research of basic canons and teachings of Buddhism has ...

Introduction

Health policy can be defined as a plan or decision combined with actions to achieve specific healthcare goals by implementing key strategies within the society (WHO, 2016). As per the World Health Organization (WHO), an explicit health policy is known to be associated with several success factors such as development of a vision for the future and establishment of key targets for the short and long-term. Health policies enable organizations, institutes, societies, and groups to define outline, propose new goals, and inculcate different roles across various healthcare sectors (Záliš, et al. 2016). Healthcare policies are known to unite ...

Vice president’s comments on cost and schedule variance

The concerns of Spokane’s vice president were valid because the cost and schedule variances had gone up between the second and the third month. The total cost variances for all the work packages in the second month were $14,000, a figure that went up $25,000 in the third month, reflecting a -78% surge in the total cost variances. Also, the scheduled variances indicated by the vice president were correct, as it showed that the period between the second and the third month experienced a 45% slippage on schedules. However, the information on the table is not ...

Organizational problem: Lack of team cohesion

Introduction In an organization, team members share a common objective with the aim of completing a certain standard task for corporate benefit. Human beings need a sense of belonging and identity. Team cohesion refers to the extent in which the members of a team are willing to be involved in the continuity of group task in an organization. According to Robbins et al., (2014, p. 226), teams have been identified to differ in the level of their cohesiveness. Cohesion is the unifying factor of deputies to remain in a team and brings cooperation and efficiency in tackling the task ...

Introduction

Watergate was a controversial scandal that rocked the USA in the 1970s, following a burglary attempt at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters located in Watergate Office Complex in Washington D.C. and the alleged involvement of the then US president Richard Nixon in the cover-up. The Watergate scandal marked a historic significance in the US politics as it showed how politicians abused their power to get what they desired. The Watergate scandal brought to the surface an array of secret and illegal activities conducted by the members of the Nixon administration. These activities involved the adoption of unethical means ...

(Student’s Full Name) The name of the film that is being reviewed is Goodfellas (1990), which was directed by Martin Scorsese. The movie’s symbolic value lies in the fact that the movie is about the main character’s desire to pursue the “mythos of glamour, power, and money” regardless of the means that are required (Friedman, Desser, Kozloff, Nochismon & Prince, 2014, p. 420). In Goodfellas (1990) is a “late-twentieth-century” gangster film, which subverts elements of other gangster film genre conventions that preceded it (Friedman, Desser, Kozloff, Nochismon & Prince, 2014, p. 420). Firstly, it sought to subvert the ...

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The Gangster Movie: Questions and Answers

1. VIDEO CLIP 1: Identify two classical conventions of gangster genre (e.g. theme, plot device, character type, and/or stylistic device) present in this image and briefly explain the significance of each one. (2 points) The two classical conventions of Gangster Genre present in the first video are theme and character type. The theme that is being explored in the video clip is the immigrant criminal, who has been left to die in humiliation and as a comic, as required by the Production Code Administration (PCA). The character type is the gangster, who has dark, ethnic ...

Discussion

The results of the study support the hypothesis presented at the beginning of the research. According to the outcome of the analysis performed on the collected data, it is apparent that the hypothesis is supported by the study. It was noted that there is a positive correlation between the use of music for positive mood management and spiritual well-being of an individual. There is a direct correction between the use of music for positive mood management and spiritual well-being of an individual. According to the results and analysis of the data collected during the research, it can be deduced ...

Several individuals throughout history have been using different methods to prevent and control certain diseases. Additionally, these mechanisms were applied in the prevention of illness. Societies have become larger, complex, as well as culturally diverse. The growth of cultures has necessitated the development of therapeutic options that have resulted in healthcare pluralism. In most countries, formal healthcare and sub-cultural practices exist. The subcultures have different cultural as well as social aspects (Mitchell & Haroun, 2012). The health care sub-cultures that are considered indigenous to a given society are regarded as traditional medicine (TM). The development of the communities has led ...

Chapter 1: Introduction 3

Chapter 2: Financial Performance and Position of TESCO 6 Chapter 3 Financial Management Policy 14 Chapter 4 Investment Strategy 18 Chapter 5 Valuation of TESCO 22 Chapter 6 Conclusion 26 Abstract The present report provides critical analysis of financial positioning of Tesco Plc. For this, the financial data has been gathered for past five years as well as its competitors to critically assess financial positioning of Tesco in the retail industry. The reports highlight the recent issues of Bretix which has significantly impacted economic conditions of the United Kingdom leading to declining the consumer confidence because of triggering inflation. ...

Introduction

The two directors, the director of research and development and the director of sales may be conflicting. However, it does not definitively imply that both or any of them is ideologically or strategically wrong. Therefore, after close evaluation of the management plans tabled by the two heads regarding an approach to the employee management, I have selected two proposals from one of them for an in-depth review. The aspects of consideration are strengths of the proposals, why the projects stand out regarding the project management phases and what are the key points that one can learn from the suggestions.

The general strengths that are attributable to the project management life cycle theory.

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Investing in Saudi Arabia Market: Oil and Gas Services

Dissertation Proposal Rationale of the Study The rationale of the study is stipulated by the necessity to extend the analysis of the investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia market, the greatest oil, and gas supplier on the Arab Peninsula. The role of Saudi Arabia in the global economy is determined by the significant amounts of raw hydrocarbon deposits – the explored volumes of oil and gas equal to 40,3% and 22,7% of the world deposit accordingly. The experts estimate the financial assets of public and private Saudi Arabian structures in around $4 trillion. Economic and political processes taking place ...

Introduction

In order to struggle spam, companies exploit spam traps for finding out and blocking spammers. A spam trap is a destination, which is used to lure spammer attacks. One example of spam traps is an email address, which is not used, but incoming traffic to this address is monitored. A lot of spam traps exist in the Internet expanses; they are generally managed by big anti-spam organizations (SURBL, Spamhaud), security companies (McAfee, TrendMicro), Internet Service Providers and corporate email server. The possible types of spam traps are typos (mistyped email addresses), expired addresses (not used for long time), purchased ( ...

Patients with hypertension, coronary heart disease, and congestive heart failure have a high risk of developing impaired tissue perfusion and deep vein thrombosis. In this case, Mr. X, 71 years of age has a history of lower leg cellulitis and venous stasis ulcers in both extremities. Based on clinical and nursing diagnosis, Mr. X was known to have impaired tissue perfusion and the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis. Nursing diagnosis also revealed an altered body image due to psychosocial reasons and current health status (Mitchell C. 2016). Abnormal flow or maldistribution of blood circulation associated with selective vasoconstriction, ...

Relationship between inflation and interest rates

Introduction Predominantly, most economic agents base their decisions on the current and expected changes in the economic conditions. Variations in interest rates have been used as a major variable by most researchers and policy analysts. Additionally, the behavior of interest rates in the economy has been studied since the interest rate is a significant macroeconomic factor to help in the understanding of how it is related to other macroeconomic variables and its impact on the economy. Primarily, interest rates entail the percentage of the loan that lending institutions charge as interest to borrowers, and it is mostly expressed as ...

Introduction

Child prostitution is considered a curse that affects every continent globally with the situation increasing every year all over the world. There are over three million children who become victims of child prostitution each year globally. Factors such as gender discrimination and inequality, poverty, child trafficking and immigration and child labor contribute to the high level of child prostitution as a form of juvenile delinquency. Gender discrimination has contributed to over 98% of child prostitution being girls and in every 6 out of 10 victims must have been due to trafficking. The vice of child prostitution violates the rights ...

Inductive and Deductive Profiling

Inductive profiling goes by the assumption that known and unknown criminals of a categorical offending host certain similar features in spite of different crime scenes. As such, the law enforcement agencies apply the traits of known offenders and past crimes to the identify suspects, who are the unknown subjects. Although this form of profiling is ideal for rapid generation of leads to potential culprits, it may be challenging given that different individuals may engage in similar behavior for different reasons (Yonge, & Jacquin, 2013). Hence, inductive profiling relies on group data in the identification of suspects. The classification systems of ...

1. As a responsible leader, Yvon Chouinard made sure that he sets a good example to other people. He was an elite rock climber who started his career during the 1950s, but he did not only do it for the sake of the sport. He made sure that he was able to impart for the betterment of the environment. He was a leader who leads with passion, for example, his love for rock climbing made him establish the Patagonia Company that sell climbing shirts and apparels. He was not only a good leader to rock climbing enthusiast, but also ...

The craft beer industry has turned out to be a highly lucrative industry. According to Kell (2016), the smallest breweries continue fueling a flavorful revolution in liquor stores as well as bars across the United States. Without a doubt, everyone would wish to invest in this highly profitable industry. It is true that one ought to be ready to deal with legal and high capital raising issues when starting a microbrewery. Mitchell & Koopman (2014) maintains that brewers face numerous regulators and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels of government. In essence, the various regulations and regulators present ...

The Brady Health Center is a neighborhood medical facility that serves a large population of African Americans and Latino Americans. The Diabetic Clinic center serves 2679 patients of which 80% are Blacks. The Hospital Management has noted a low adherence rate to diabetes self-care recommendations among the African American population. As a result, I, the nurse manager, the hospital administration and staff members are planning to implement a Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association that aims at improving patient knowledge and self-care skills.

Change Theory

As the modification manager, I intend to utilize Lippitt’s ...

These authors primarily talk about gender, race, and class discrimination in the United States of America. For instance, Margret& Patricia titled their work, "why Race, Class, and Gender still matter." The discussion is based on how different people in the United States are affected by different types of discrimination based on where they live, their color and gender. Although America seems like one of the less discriminative countries in the world, there are still central areas and situations where it is practiced. Through electing, the first black president, Barrack Obama, the war on discrimination of color seems to be ...

Part A - For the Organization

Stakeholder Analysis Stakeholder analysis refers to the method uses qualitative data to know the interests and effects of different groups on the company. Internal stakeholders are the individuals within an organization, who are directly affected by the company’s activities. External stakeholders are the individuals outside the organization, but are indirectly affected by the performance of the company (Holland 126). The internal and external stakeholders of Cancer Council NSW are identified in table 1.

Scope of Risk Management

SWOT Analysis Political: The government of NSW has taken various initiatives in relation to cancer prevention that indirectly also affect the Cancer Council NSW. For ...

Position Paper

Position Paper - Media and Society Introduction Video games industry is a well-recognized and growing sector, and there is a huge excitement surrounding the introduction of the every novel game. These games have a huge impact on the behaviors of the user regardless of the age. Now these games are being used most frequently in the educational world, and it is perceived that these video games enhance the specific skills of children such as emotional skills and intellectual skills that help students in achieving academic goals (Loo, 2014). Here, the major aim of the paper is “to find out ...

There are many affective, cognitive, and social functions of music that have been identified and covered in many types of research conducted in different countries. The increasing concentration and attention are the cognitive reasons of music being crucial and bond, and group cohesion is one of the social reasons (Krumhansl, 2002). The level of a person’s well-being varies among individuals, and his/her links with music are due to reason that could be different from others. The music is vital and a must component to achieve effective wellbeing. The music generates positive outcomes in almost every individual (MacDonald, Kreutz, & ...

Introduction

In order to struggle spam, companies exploit spam traps for finding out and blocking spammers. A spam trap is a destination, which is used to lure spammer attacks. One example of spam traps is an email address, which is not used, but incoming traffic to this address is monitored. A lot of spam traps exist in the Internet expanses; they are generally managed by big anti-spam organizations (SURBL, Spamhaud), security companies (McAfee, TrendMicro), Internet Service Providers and corporate email server. The possible types of spam traps are typos (mistyped email addresses), expired addresses (not used for long time), purchased ( ...

Virgin Mobile: Pricing for the First Time

Young people are critical to many markets including mobile, fashion, technology, and entertainment. Other than forming a key component of the current market, young consumers are potential markets for the future. A business that captures their interest and commitment today has high possibilities of securing a lifetime relationship with them (Mitchell, 2012). However, marketers have not clearly identified the exact tastes and preferences of the young people as a unique market segment. The recent developments in information technology and the use of social media have complicated the marketing equation for this group. The requirement for transparency, relevance, and communication ...

Many people agree that the most severe crimes deserve the most severe punishment. A great deal of people views the death penalty as a just and the most appropriate measure in this case. But do you know how many executions were carried out since 1978? Only thirteen. And these thirteen deaths cost about $4 billion taken from the pocket of California taxpayers (Alarcon and Mitchell 541). Impressive numbers, aren’t they? These figures speak for themselves. The death penalty system turned out to be ineffective and has to be replaced with more productive measures. The Proposition 34 is a ...

Change is a process that is characterized by fallbacks and overheads that may at times delay the ultimate desired goal. Within the work environment, implementing change involves affecting the roles and authority of many people. There will be beneficiaries and losers when change is occurring. In this essence, the resistance is inevitable as the affected stakeholders try to protect their power and authority in as much as they recognize that such change would improve the output or outcomes. Within this context, the change process has to be planned out well to ensure that the predictable issues and overheads that ...

Question 1

The spirometer as well as the peak flow meter are among the key equipment needed in adequate assessment of asthma (Apter, 2014). As such, the spirometer measures the FEV (Force Expiratory volume) and the FVC (Force Vital Capacity) while the peak flow meter measures the efficiency in the flow of air from the lungs.

Question 2

Among the key symptoms and signs associated with asthma include; -Chest tightness -Shortness of breath -Wheezing -Fatigue -Coughing -Sleeping difficulties

Question 3

Asthma is usually associated with various precipitating factors that increase an individual’s likelihood of developing the disease. Among the key precipitating factors include; -Family ...

Planned change in Hospital Center Unit

Healthcare facilities are some of the important industries in society. It is worth noting that healthcare facilities play a key role in the lives of human beings. For many years, shortage of staff has been a major problem that affects health care facilities. Shortage of nurses in health care facilities lead to increase in mortality rates, poor working environment, increases stress among nurses, increase in infections, and poor patient outcome. MedStar Washington Hospital Center is one of the facilities that focus on exceptional patient heath care. The Hospital Center is faced with a critical problem at the intensive surgical ...

Is Password Security Becoming Obsolete?

Is Password Security Becoming Obsolete? The use of passwords as entrance to secure sites is quickly becoming a thing of the past, as well it should, for a number of reasons. Passwords are generated by software programs and people to guard access to personal computers, websites, mobile telephones, and other types of technology. However, the users of technology are becoming more uncomfortable with the lack of security provided by passwords and with remembering all the passwords needed for such data as credit card numbers, health information, and bank accounts (Luukkonen, 2015). Advancing technology has provided users with the ability ...

Many scholars and theorists have been critical about the social concepts and elements of postmodernism. Some individuals such as Noam Chomsky say that postmodernism does not add analytical knowledge; hence, it is meaningless (Mansfield, 44). Timothy Bewes, on the other hand, calls the approach a cynical reaction (Lee, 16). To develop a better understanding of the criticism of modernity, this essay will sieve through different articles and publications. Through this, the paper will develop two sides to the argument, that is, the artists, architects, and thinkers who support the theory and those who do not, to assist in the ...

Abstract

Kurt Lewin, the father of social psychology, developed the change theory of nursing which is a three stage change model that necessitates the rejection and replacement of all prior learning. The stages in the model consist of unfreezing, change and refreezing. The change theory consists of three concepts which include driving and restraining forces and equilibrium. The driving forces ideally push a patient towards a particular direction hence facilitating change. The restraining force, on the other hand, tries to hinder the desired change by pushing the patient away from the driving forces in the opposite direction. The restraining forces' ...

This paper is divided into three different sections; 1) relevant subjects in 1990, discussed in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology in volume 59, issue 6, 2) methodology used within the article, “Chronic Parenting Stress: Moderating Versus Mediating Effects of Social Support, and 3) a comparison between two articles, the first being a professional article and the second being a newspaper article. Other outside sources will be included within the text to verify information used in the study. The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology covers many topics, but in 1990 there were several topical trends. One trend ...

Introduction

The outcome of the treatment process in health facilities is dependent on several factors among which is the safety of the facility. There is a need to ensure that all the systems and facilities in the health facilities are safe to enhance the treatment procedures, services delivered and the quality of care. The principles behind the accreditation process are very influential to achieving the status described above. The purpose of the accreditation process is to ensure that the health facilities can not only identify but also formulate resolutions for the problems identified. The accreditation process also aims to inspire ...

Harding Davis paints a vivid picture of inequality that exists in the society. The author uses imagery to make the reader aware of the injustices that occur without their attention. The story feels real due to the author's use of imagery while at the same time invoking a need for reform in the mind of the reader. For instance, Mitchell and Kirby call the mill “a den.” People usually associate a den with entrapping as well as the negative events. Most of the time, people who visit alcohol and drug dens suffer from ill health. There is the likelihood ...

Chang, N.-Y., & Liou, T.-Y. (2009). A study of Latino parenting culture and practices: listening to the voices of Latino parents. Hsiuping Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 12, 1-36. Retrieved from http://ir.hust.edu.tw/bitstream/310993100/1599/1/12-01.pdf The article studies culture and practices of childrearing in Latino families. As the authors write, “Traditional Latino parents, in general, may have more rigid parenting values compared to their Caucasian counterparts” (Chang & Liou, 2009, p. 1). The conducted study is based on the qualitative research. First, the authors provide a complete literature review regarding the main values of Latin culture and historical background of their living in ...

China’s Economic Trends

China is an emerging economy with a GDP of $13.98 trillion and a per capita income of $10,165 (2016). The Chinese economy the biggest after U.S.’s by GDP and the largest by purchasing power parity. China is considered a tiger economy because of its rapid economic growth during the past three decades and has recorded an average growth rate of 9.91% between 1979 and 2010. Currently, the economy is growing at an average annual rate of 6.7% (Wildau and Mitchell). In the past few years, China’s market for wine has expanded dramatically. Wine consumption is a ...

Bariatric Facility Background

A Bariatric facility is a certified center of excellence given to insurance carriers, clinics, and hospitals after accreditation. The centers usually cater for bariatric surgery, which involves medical procedures to help people lose weight. Accredited medical entities operating as bariatric facilities have often undergone rigorous vetting, inspection, and bariatric reporting processes. It is after such inspection that a hospital or medical center becomes a Center of Excellence (COE) hospital. Certain types of medical equipment and facility technology also have to be specially made for bariatric patients. Also, minimum bariatric patient cases have to be maintained in annual tallies (Mitchell & ...

The critical care units of hospitals treat frequently treat patients by administering oxygen via the insertion of tubes into tracheostomies, the nose, or the mouth; nosocomial infections may result, leading to ventilator-associated pneumonia, or VAP (CDC.gov, 2015). The infection is not generally associated with non-sterile techniques during insertion, but rather from tube contamination. The nosocomial infection is most often diagnosed in intensive care departments and research has been directed toward identifying methods of oral care as a means of prevention. Comparisons of the effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate swabs with that of chlorhexidine swabs have been made and the hospital ...

I have always worshiped Margaret Mitchell and her masterpiece “Gone With the Wind” has been my favorite book for years. Therefore I have decided to visit Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta. On 11 June 2016 I with my best friend, who is also Margaret Mitchell’s fan, attended the house, where great writer wrote her Pulitzer-Prize winning novel. We approached the museum in 12 a.m., bought tickets and started our tour with the first exhibition, Crescent Avenue apartment. In 1925, she settled in this house where the famous novel was written, together with her second husband. Their family occupied ...

Introduction

The academic sector is increasingly being scrutinised because to its statues and significance in a world that is progressively becoming competitive and dependent on performance. Academic achievement can only be conceptualized in the context of its contribution to the realization of varied objectives in diverse economic sectors around the world. This paper examines the scope and extent of academic endeavours and the efforts that are currently being implemented to support academic achievement in institutions of learning. The reader should be able to reflect on issues and challenges that influence education and related activities in different environments. The information contained ...

Part 1

Out-of-home (OOH) and outdoor advertising are focused mostly to market to consumers when they are in public places or in transit. This industry dates back in the 1800s in the USA and nowadays it has grown tremendously. Today, OOH and outdoor agencies range from small family-owned businesses, to multinational media corporations. Over the years, the industry has remained relevant as it has constantly adapted new formats, new markets, new opportunities as well as new technology. The innovation put in place has helped the advertisers take their message even further and be more effective. OOH and outdoor advertising still remains ...

Everyone desires to understand the significance of life, to unveil the importance of human beings and reconcile that importance to the surroundings. Many philosophers, alive and dead, from Descartes to Eve Cole, have indulged in the question of the significance of a human life, and the relationships that people form. In real life situations, many leaders; religious, political and academic, push forwards thoughts about life. Professional counselors and psychologists make a lot of money by telling people how they can achieve their full potential. In the literal works; Doll House by Ibsen, The Plague by Albert Camus, Ikiru by ...

In the current paper, the healthcare system of the United States and Japan will be enlightened and compared in accordance with their access to the population, medication coverage, referral requirements and financial implications. The U.S healthcare system is incorporated by many organizations, mainly comprising of Medicare, Veteran’s Health Administration, Children’s Health Insurance Program and Medicaid. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides easy access of healthcare services to the children at low-cost (Andersen & Newman, 2004). Medicaid provides healthcare services to underprivileged families, which eventually provides healthcare services to children who belong from underprivileged families. This program ...

The EBP process is accomplished to the fullest when the recommendations and the evidence are utilized to cause a change within the organization. The EBP process is the interplay between research, education and practice and therefore forms a core for the implementation and adoption of change within an organization. It is the process that offers a viable plan to accomplish a change in respect to a particular research question or problem that has been identified within the setting (Dearholt & Dang, 2012). EBP is concerned about the specific interventions to a specific situation based on tangible evidence and data as ...

Nowadays the problem of animal slaughtering is becoming more and more pressing. More and more people around the world make a choice to become vegan and not to be a consumer of the industry that promotes cruelty. However, the demand for meat and products of animal origin is still very high. The rights of animals are not preserved to the extent they should be. People forget that animals are living beings and that they can feel pain and suffering just as humans do. If people do not want to give up food they should reduce their consumption of any ...