Describes a survey that is to be administered to the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, the lowest-ranked facility within the VA organizational health care system hierarchy.
Abstract This paper describes a survey that will be administered to the staff at a single Vet Center, with the focus being on improving the delivery of health care services to the Center's veteran patients and to improve the administration of the human resources function. The paper includes an example of the actual survey that was administered.
Introduction
Data Collection
Analysis and Reporting
From the Paper "Every type of organization has, or should have, as a major goal, the need to optimize the productivity of its human resources (Farr, Schuler & Smith, 1993). One organization that has recently assumed critical importance in the U.S. is the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Today, the VA is responsible for administering an enormous healthcare and benefits network for its active duty and retired service members and their families at U.S. taxpayer expense."
A study on the process of administering the law in the twenty-first century by comparing the concepts of Joachim Friedrich, Herman Finer and Max Weber.
Abstract This paper compares the concepts of Joachim Friedrich, Herman Finer and Max Weber on the process of administering the law. The author states a country that is well administrated by quality administrators will have a deep morality instilled in these workers to understand, evaluate and properly execute the laws. It argues that the secret to 21st century administrative responsibility is a true sense of morality that is instituted alongside the very laws of the land.
From the Paper "However, policies are meaningless without proper administration of those policies. That is why, in the eyes of Joachim Friedrich, Herman Finer and Max Weber, the process of administering the law is actually more crucial than the process of creating it: Implementation is more important than legislation. Indeed, legislation's primary and initial focus should be to create proper administrative bodies and give them the tools to bring the goals of policy legislation to fruition."
Abstract This paper shows that administrative programs are planned and developed for the health care services industry based on a number of deciding factors. It discusses how, when looking at health care services and planning administrative programs, the following are taken into consideration: Composition and social organization of society at large; Utilization by the population of health care services including acute care treatment facilities and chronic illness vs. long term care; Government involvement in public health and funding; Politics. The paper shows that all of these factors play a key role in determining how our health care services are structured. The paper examines how the America health care system presently serves a large and diverse population through an assorted number of programs including private/group care facilities, ambulatory services, hospitals and long term care facilities. Each of these programs in turn is administered in different ways. The paper also looks at overall trends in health care services in the United States today.
From the Paper "One important idea to consider when discussing the administration of health care services is the perceived need by the public for such services. The concept that the availability of health care services creates a demand for health care and need is important to consider. New technological advances have perhaps implanted in the minds of physicians and patients the need to treat disease that may have otherwise been ignored. One important factor to consider in planning health program administration is evaluation of utilization of health care services. The function of health planners is to identify areas of greatest need or highest potential demand in communities for health care delivery organizations. Patient care plans can only be decided upon once social, psychological and physiological factors are accounted for. Many models exist that explain the public's access to health care services and resulting trends in usage of such facilities and programs."
Abstract Discusses the general nature of the self-report, self-administered test. Purpose of measuring of attitudes and wide range of symptoms of depression. Method of scoring. Applicability. Theoretical foundation in cognitive theoty. Technical description. Components of the revised BDI. Critique of the test regarding reliability and validity. Usefulness as a diagnostic indicator.
From the Paper "CRITIQUE OF THE BECK DEPRESSION INVENTORY
Identifying Information
The original version of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was introduced by Beck, Ward, Mendelson, Mock & Erbaugh in 1961. The BDI was revised in 1971 and made copyright in 1978 following additional pilot testing (Groth-Marnat, 1996). Both the original and revised versions of the instrument have been found to be highly correlated with the average correlation coefficient set at .84 (Groth-Marnat, 1996). An amended version of the Beck Depression Inventory was published in 1993 (BDI-IA; Beck & Steer, 1993).
General Nature of the Test
The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a self-report, self-administered instrument consisting of 21 items designed to measure ..."
Abstract This paper examines the future of Kashmir. Specifically, it presents the best moral arguments for and against an Indian administered plebiscite to determine the future of Kashmir. It begins by presenting deontological arguments in favor of a plebiscite. It also considers grounds for morally opposing a plebiscite.
A field research project aimed at gathering data by administering a moral preference indicator test on professional members of the Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Abstract This report represents a field research report which consists of details and data gathered from the administering of the moral preference indicator on members of the healthcare system. The United States healthcare system is a compilation of health plans, physicians, hospitals, clinics, consumers and public health programs. This research focused in on one such professional organization called the Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, Inc.
From the Paper "The clientele of our American healthcare system consists of two basic groups: those who can afford to pay for their healthcare and those who cannot. This separation creates a moral dilemma that medical professional must face day in and day out. The profession is based on a code of conduct that suggests that all people should be helped when in distress or need. The profession is also based on a foundation of any other revenue generating business entity, that is, the healthcare system creates bills that need to be paid."
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to identify and define the main features of human resource management (HRM) and to then discuss how these contribute to sound corporate governance. Human resource management can be defined as the planning, administering and reviewing of activities with staff selection, training and development, conditions of employment and other human resource issues within organisations.
From the Paper "A poorly designed and worded job advertisement will attract unsuitable candidates and may also get the organisation into legal problems for discrimination. A well-worded job advertisement will attract suitably skilled applicants with the best personal attributes and skills for the position. Should the candidates research the organisation and find it to be sound in terms of corporate governance, they are more likely to accept the position than if the corporate governance was not sound. Therefore sound corporate governance can help an organisation to secure the most suitable staff. "
Abstract This policy paper analyzes the capital murder statute in Texas and discusses the existence of particular problems concerning two aspects of the manner in which capital punishment is administered: the definition of capital murder and the ways in which capital murder cases are administered. With respect to the multi-part series of articles published in the Houston Chronicle regarding the use of capital punishment in Harris County, this paper briefly touches on several examples of significant problems surrounding the way capital punishment is administered there.
From the Paper "Capital punishment is a highly contentious issue in the realm of law enforcement. In any discussion of the death penalty, the state of Texas tends to be a primary focus due to the fact that Texas carries out far more executions than any other American state. "
Abstract This paper is a detailed examination of play therapy and its purpose. The writer provides an understanding of what play therapy is and how it is administered. The author describes how it is mainly used with young children who are too young to participate in an adult-like therapy setting. The paper details the process involved in the administering of this type of therapy, including the setting, the duration of the sessions, the method of evaluation and in what situations this therapy is used most successfully. The paper then discusses the different types of therapy and when to apply them.
From the Paper "Research has determined that this type of therapy is most effective for children between the ages of 2 and 10. The therapy is effective in this age range because it is the age range in which children communicate best through play and do not communicate as effectively through their verbal skills. The children are encouraged to choose any toy they want from the hundreds of choices presented in the therapist office. They are also encouraged to play in a sand box in the office because sand has been shown to be relaxing for the patient."
This paper discusses a growing body of research that indicates adolescent drug and alcohol abuse screeners are available to health care professionals to assist in identification of Adolescent Alcohol and Other Drug (AAOD) use .
Abstract This paper explains that, over the last decade, mental health researchers from many different disciplines have attempted to explain many of the constructs related to AAOD use, but uniformity and a theorem, which brings the constructs together into one concise framework that explains AAOD use, abuse, and dependency, is lacking. The author points out that many health care professionals lack expertise and training to assess for AAOD; subsequently, they ignore the problem or, worse, fail to recognize the problem. The paper lists some of the requirements of a good screening instrument; it takes no more than 45 minutes to administer, can be self-administered, and can be understood at a 5th-grade reading comprehension level. Listing of instruments.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Review of the Literature
Use in historical perspective
Overview of the problem
Introduction to Theory
Early Adolescent Substance Use
Gateway Theory
Early Adolescent Substance Use Theories
Developmental Trajectories
Epidemiology
Etiology
Co-occurrence with Psychiatric Disorders
Risk Factors
Laws and Norms Influencing Use
Social Influences
Economic Influences
Genetics
Familial Influences
Peer Influences
Psychological Influences
Diagnostic Considerations
Testing Instruments: Historical Development
Inclusion Criteria for the Current Research
Testing Instruments: Types
On the Matter of Reliability and Validity
The Instruments
Critique of the Literature
Critique of the Instruments
Findings
Discussion
Conclusions
Suggestions for Future Research
From the Paper "Parents on the other hand may often be the last to know there is a problem. As such, they are reactive. This includes, blame (self and others), disbelief and even denial that the problem exists. Rather than support their adolescent, they are often angry, aggressive, accusatory or worse judgmental. Parents can also be very disruptive and hinder the assessment and therapeutic process. They can present as passive and helpless. They may, in spite of psychosocial evidence to the contrary, deny that AOD is their adolescent's problem. Needless to say these families are often in need of a good many resources, are frequently depleted psychologically by the time they seek treatment, and usually require a good deal of professional redirection and education."
Tags: assessment, therapeutic, administration, comprehension, theory
Abstract This is a case study concerning the effects of educational system policies and punishment practices on minority students at-risk for becoming delinquent. It has been shown that discipline too severely administered such as that of suspension and expulsion may lead to delinquency in some students. According to surveys, the No Child Left Behind Act reports that poor response to minority students comprise the experience by those minority students and once suspended they have no where to turn except to life in the streets. The consequences of the schools inability to effectively administer discipline to minority students either through intervention or disciplinary procedures are the focus of the case study. Due to time limitations the method of research is limited to research of available literature.
Abstract
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Methodology
Purpose of the Study
Theoretical Base
Operational Definitions of the Study
Literature Review
Case Study Research
Data Collection in Canadian Case Study
Evaluating Case Study Research
Economic Systems
Conclusion
From the Paper "According to surveys administered in relation to minority students and the effectiveness of discipline, there is much to be lacked in this area. Poor methods of administering discipline is resulting in minority students who are expelled being left in the streets and turning to the lifestyle of the streets in order to attempt survival. There is some specific element or bit of vital knowledge that is lacking and which is crucial in gaining knowledge of in relation to the methods that is being used by schools in the meting out of punishment and discipline to minority students. In the majority of studies recently performed in relation to poor academics and poor behavior the concentration has been on standardized test scores instead of the real issue of excessive punishment being administered. The fact that these students have difficulty comprehending and functioning in the classroom is clear enough evidence that something more than draconian discipline methods need to be considered. Delinquency is more prevalent among minorities. Bowman (2001) Casella (2003) found that the escalation of delinquency occurs when school experiences are of a negative nature particularly during the junior high school and high school years."
This paper discusses the impact Health Information Portability Accounting Act (HIPPA) has had on employers and on the confidentiality of health information.
Abstract This paper explains that the Health Information Portability Accounting Act (HIPAA) creates federally mandated requirements regarding protected health information (PHI) that can impact any employer, regardless of its size, location or industry. The author points out that employers who sponsor group health plans are affected depending on whether the employer (1) is fully insured or self-insured and (2) creates or receives Protected Health Information, defined to include all individually identifiable health information held or transmitted by a covered entity or business associate electronically or in other forms with the exceptions (a) that the Privacy Rules do not apply to employment records, including medical information employers use to comply with various disability laws, such as American Disabilities Act (ADA), and workers' compensation, or to administer workplace disability policies or substance abuse rules and (b) health information useful to the employer in administering their health plan. The paper relates that the act allows adolescents access to confidential care for contraception and sexually transmitted diseases and other services.
Table of Contents
Introduction
HIPPA Privacy Rules
HIPPA Compliance and Employers
HIPPA and Consumers
From the Paper "In connection with implementing a compliance program, group health plans are exempt from these requirements if they provide health benefits solely through an insurance contract with a health insurance issuer or an HMO and they do not create or receive PHI except for summary health information, or information regarding the status of an individual's enrollment, or disenrollment from the HMO or health insurance issuer. It is important to note that employers must consider their activities not only in the context of use and disclosure of PHI between the group health plan and the plan sponsor, but also in the context of any disclosures of PHI to a third party. A disclosure from the group health plan to a third party administrator would require adequate assurances of confidentiality, and would require a business associate agreement under the Privacy Rule before PHI could be disclosed."
Abstract This paper explains that physician assisted suicide is legal in Oregon, which is currently the only state that allows assisted suicide through their "Death with Dignity" Act that allows terminally ill patients to die with dignity, choosing not to suffer needless pain and anguish in situations where there is no hope they will recover. The author points out that euthanasia occurs when the physician themselves administers a lethal dose of a drug to cause death; however, physician assisted suicide occurs when the physician aids the patient in preparing a lethal dose and the patient administers it to themselves. The paper stresses that the most compelling argument for physician assisted suicide comes from terminally ill patients themselves, who are suffering and have no hope of ending the suffering until they die.
From the Paper "However, the only bill to gain approval for physician assisted suicide is the bill in Oregon. Another expert notes, "Since 1992, bills have been introduced to legalize assisted suicide or euthanasia in [16] various state legislatures, including Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, [...] and Washington. All have failed -- so far." So, while many Americans believe they should have the right to die with dignity, fewer will vote for measures in their own states. The issue is especially heated in many religious communities, and some religions, such as Catholicism, have strict bans on suicide of any kind, and so they frown on any kind of right to die or assisted suicide measure in any form."
This paper is a complete research project to test the effectiveness of community/ collaborative-based learning approaches on urban English language learners (ELL).
Abstract This paper supports the hypothesis, based on preliminary literature research, that English language acquisition among urban students would be better facilitated through a community/collaborative based learning methodology, which is more likely to incorporate participative instruction, encourage collaboration in the classroom and include the use of technology, as opposed to traditional, linear methods. The paper points out that the subjects for this study were students from a South Bronx community school district, which is charachterized by lower incomes and is predominately Hispanic but also includes individuals with diverse ethnic heritages such as American Indian, Asian, African American and Caucasian. The paper relates that the design of this research study was (1) a random assignment of subjects, (2) within a two group pretest-posttest design and (3) with an untreated control group.
Table of Contents:
Statement of the Problem
Literature Review
Hypothesis
Method
Subjects
Instruments
Design
Assignment Summary
Procedure
Results
Discussion
Appendix 1: Directions for Administering the SOLOM
Appendix 2: Post Study Survey and Directions for Administering Appendix 3: Table of Results
From the Paper "There was also a limitation in regard to the instructor's observations of the students in an effort to complete the SOLOM matrix. The halo effect, or the individual biases of the instructor, may have biased their reporting of the language skills of students in either the pretest or the posttest. Additionally, the halo effect can bias observers from one category to the next. In other words, if an instructor rated a student particularly highly in reading comprehension, that instructor may also rate the student highly in other areas, even if the student is undeserving."
Abstract This paper explains that, in the early years, until the use of certified specialty nurse anesthetists, many patients died or had severe complications during and after surgery because the person administering the anesthesia had little training and the physician had to divide his attention between the anesthesia and the actual surgery. The author points out that Agatha Hodgins did much more than teach nurses how to administer anesthesia under combat conditions because she also looked to the future of the profession and where it could go. The paper relates that, in 1939, Agatha Hodgins established the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, which lead to the first national certification exam in 1945 and continues today as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), professional licensed nurses who have extensive training in nurse anesthesia required after obtaining a Registered Nurse (RN) degree.
From the Paper "During World War I, Agatha Hodgins served in France from 1914 to 1915. It was during this time that she helped train physicians and nurses from France and England in the administration of anesthesia. At this time the United States had not yet entered the war. Thank to the efforts of Agatha Hodgins and those she trained, nurse anesthetists have been the primary anesthesia administrators in combat areas. This has been the case in every war the United States has fought since World War I."
