Miami Valley Hospital

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In this article, the writer notes that the Miami Valley Hospital (MVH) was founded in Dayton in 1890 as a 37-bed hospital in a private home and has since expanded to an 827-bed referral and specialty center with a reputation for personalized patient care and service. The writer points out that it offers a broad range of high-quality health services by a staff of sensitive and experienced doctors, nurses and employees. Further, the writer discusses that it has set the standard for the practice through its commitment to diversity in the workplace. The writer concludes that MVH is committed to the service and welfare of the diverse communities it serves and that the hospital takes into consideration Weber's view on social relationships wherein the organization's action is determined by the reaction or impact that action can have on its client and others in the community.

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"The Hospital consistently pursues excellence. In 2002, it received the seventh consecutive Consumer Choice Award from the National Research Corporation and the fifth consecutive Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The accreditation placed the hospital within the top 10% of all surveyed hospitals, an unmatched distinction among hospitals for receiving consecutive commendation awards. It merged with Good Samaritan Hospital to form Premier Health Partners. The partnership aims at delivering high-quality health care at the best value for the Greater Dayton."
"Miami Valley Hospital or MVH mandates each of its employees to create an inclusive environment, which respects all individuals and provides them this opportunity through many Diversity initiatives."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Economics New School. (2006). Max Weber. History of Economic Thought. http://cepa.newschool.edu/het/profiles/Weber.htm
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• Ohio Hospital Association (2006). Miami Valley Hospital.. OHA Member Hospital Profiles. http://www.ohanet.org/about_edu/hospitals/106.htm
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