Abstract The paper offers a brief introduction to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and explains the Hoshin treemodel and process' key components and the steps involved within the application of the process. The paper then applies the steps of the Hoshin process to the Cleveland VHA and includes a visual representation of a Hoshin treemodel.
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Veterans Health Administration
Hoshin TreeModel Key Concepts of Hoshin TreeModel Hoshin Process
Conclusion
From the Paper "In 2007, the VHA provided healthcare to 5.5 million eligible veterans and family members (Department Of Veteran Affairs, 2006G). The VHA's mission is to provide specialized care, primary care, and related medical and social support services to meet the needs of the America veterans (Department Of Veteran Affairs, 2007B). The VHA's goal is to restore the capability of veterans with disabilities to the greatest extent possible while improve the quality of lives of both the veterans and their families (Department Of Veteran Affairs, 2007E). The VHA's vision is to provide veterans the world-class benefits and services by adhering to the highest standards of commitment, compassion, professionalism, integrity, excellence, stewardship and accountability (Department Of Veteran Affairs, 2007B). "
Abstract This paper reviews three articles that discuss some form of financial risk modeling methodology. The articles discussed are "Model-Based Stress Test: Linking Stress Tests to VaR for Market Risk" by Carol Alexander and Elizabeth Sheedy, "Risk and Probability Measures" by Phelem Boyle, and "Realized Volatility and Correlation" by Anderson, Torben, et al.
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Abstract
Article Reviews
Alexander, Carol and Elizabeth Sheedy. "Model-Based Stress Test: Linking Stress Tests to VaR for Market Risk".
Boyle, Phelim. "Risk and Probability Measures."
Anderson, Torben, et al. "Realized Volatility and Correlation."
From the Paper "Volatility is the focus of all risk modeling in financial analysis because the greater the volatility the greater the risk of the investment or a portfolio exhibiting a high degree of volatility. Anderson et al, in "Realized Volatility and Correlation" describe how volatility has come to dominate risk modeling literature and that this literature has increasingly focused on "higher-frequency data". Thus begins these researchers' quest to attempt to match actual volatility levels with more accurate forecasting techniques."
Abstract This paper reviews the importance of modeling in policy analysis and the use of decision tree analysis. It looks at the tools available to help policy makers. The writer uses the example of Firestone tires on the Ford Explorer sports utility vehicles as an application of decision trees in decision analysis.
From the Paper "There is a large variety of tools available to help decision-makers. This paper focuses on one of these tools decision tree analysis. The consideration of the decision tree decision analysis tool begins with are view of the ..."
Abstract The maximum height of trees is determined by many factors. In this paper, several different experiments are addressed, as well as a discussion of results and reference to other authors. Includes equations.
From the Paper "Over time, it has been observed that trees grow to various different heights due to interspecies differences and competition for sunlight. This increase in height is paired with a similar increase in diameter. Tree allometry can be estimated by applying the Euler-Greenhill equation for elastic similarity. Tree diameter has been determined to predict maximum tree height, but often falls short of the expected value. The hypothesis of tree height not obtaining its maximum potential is tested in order to provide evidence of the need for an explanation of any safety factors that may affect tree growth."
Abstract This paper describes the painting, "The Orange Trees," by Impressionist artist Caillebotte. It analyzes elements and principles of design namely texture and use of space and color. It also interprets the painting and evaluates its impact.
From the Paper "The work chosen for evaluation in this essay is Gustave Caillebotte's oil on canvas painting titled "The Orange Trees" a work in which two central human figures are positioned in a formal garden in which trees are ..."
Tags: Gustave, Caillebotte, The Orange Trees , painting
Abstract This paper discusses the diversity gradient of trees in between southern and northern Europe. The paper looks at two perspectives. The first is the equilibrium hypothesis and the second is the disequilibrium hypothesis. This essay explores two researchers' arguments about the latitudinal diversity gradient of woody plants in Europe.
From the Paper "Questions about biodiversity levels in different regions have been puzzling scientists for many years. For example, one of the largest questions in biodiversity is why is species diversity higher in the tropics then in temperate zones (Silvertown, 1985, p. 519). Two broad categories of hypotheses have been used to explain the differences in tropical and temperate biodiversity. The first are generally known as equilibrium hypotheses. Equilibrium hypotheses argue that present climatic and biotic conditions determine latitudinal biodiversity (MacDonald, 2003, p. 422). Disequilibrium or historical hypotheses argue that past conditions are more important (MacDonald, 2003, p. 415). "
Abstract This paper discusses how pain is a global problem that affects all people during their life and how poorly treated pain is a major concern for the millions of Americans currently suffering with pain. It looks at how heath care strives to deliver optimal care and treat patients effectively and how the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has developed pain management quality standards that must be implemented by all health care organizations to be accredited. It shows how providers need help to integrate these standards for optimal pain management and how conceptual models developed by nursing theorists can be useful tools to guide clinical practice. In particular, it explores Orem's Self-Care Framework, Neuman's System Model, and Roy's Adaptation Model as examples of conceptual models that can be used to analyze possible approaches to solving health care problems and clinical concerns.
From the Paper "Roy's Model guides pain management with a nursing process, which includes a behavioral assessment, a stimuli assessment, nursing diagnosis, goal setting, plans for implementation, and evaluation. Each step takes into consideration the patient's perceptions and desires into account. Behavioral assessment is completed keeping in mind the four modes of adaptation. The four modes of adaptation are physiological, self-concept, role function, and interdependence. This allows for a systematic and holistic approach in recognizing the patients? right to proper pain assessment. In the physiological mode, a thorough assessment investigates the underlying disease process of the pain. Once treatment is implemented for the illness or injury causing pain, the focus moves into the actual elimination of pain."
Tags: self, care, framework, system, model, adaptation
Abstract This paper compares and contrasts Herbert Packer's two models of the justice system, the Due Process Model and the Crime Control Model. The paper argues that both are constitutional but have different goals and objectives.
Tags: Herbert Packer, Due Process Model, Crime Control Model
Abstract This paper applies the Gibbs Reflective Model to a hypothetical clinical encounter. The writer explains that the Gibbs Reflection Model is one of several procedures that allow a professional nurse to assess professional competence through the analysis of a clinical encounter. The writer discusses the attributes of the Gibbs Reflection Model, that is a six element cycle through which a professional service deliverer can identify, reflect on and assess professional competency. A clinical encounter is assessed in this paper through application of the Gibbs Reflective Model in a professional nursing scenario.
Abstract The present health care system is in urgent need of radical overhaul. This paper presents a model health care system that offers an alternative to a white male dominated biomedical model, which maintains and reinforces social inequality and social injustice. This model is comprehensive and inclusive. It is a model that evolved from one main question about what determines the health of individuals and communities in Canada.
From the Paper "As government officials and many members of the public are aware, I am an activist and advocate for Native rights. Through my collaboration with First Nations on unresolved land claims and health issues, I am firmly convinced that Native health and the health of other minority groups will not improve until the underlying conditions for these groups are changed."
Abstract This paper examines one particular economic model, the aggregate supply-aggregate demand model, both as an abstract economic model and as a way of helping to predict in a rational fashion the direction that the U.S. economy may be taking in the future.
From the Paper "Those of us who are not economists may tend to think of such terms as "aggregate supply" or even "recession" as vaguely incantatory ? words that conjure up not ways to describe rational if complex (and therefore in many ways unpredictable) process but the dark arts of sorcery. But while economics is certainly not a precise natural science like chemistry (because the phenomenon involved are both so complicated and so subject to change because of different historical influences), it is of course a rational methodology through which to explain the ways in which various resources flow through the human community."
Abstract This paper presents a detailed comparison of two system models for the advanced nurse practitioner. A personal recommendation for use of a particular model is in included at end of paper.
From the Paper "This research compares and contrasts the Hodges' Health Career Care Domain Model Jones with Neuman's Health Care System Model. The initial and major discussion following this introduction identifies compares and contrasts the two models. The paper concludes with personal reflections on the two models with respect to insights and future areas of study."
Tags: Advanced nurse practitioners, system models, Hodges'Health Care Career domain, Neuman's Health Care system model
Abstract This paper presents a detailed comparison of two system models for the advanced nurse practitioner. The paper includes a personal recommendation for use of a particular model.
Tags: Advanced nurse practitioners, system models, Hodges'Health Care Career domain, Neuman's Health Care system model
Abstract This paper integrates the nurse's role as teacher and educator with the Health Promotion Model. The paper addresses such issues as the client's need for health promotion, the professional nurse's role in teaching and learning, perceived barriers of the Health Promotion Model, and the integration of the nurse's role and the Health Promotion Model.
From the Paper "The role of the nurse is ever-evolving in today's health-care arena. Long seen as merely an assistant role, and one that did not necessitate responsibility, it has now become a role of being a teacher and educator. One of the main theories that is leading the way in health care today is that of the Health Promotion Model. This model envisions a way for those seeking health care to promote and better their own health and lifestyles. These two ideas, the nurse as teacher and the Health Promotion Model, converge."
Abstract This paper presents an analysis of the constructivism leadership model with regard to its use in education reform. It contends that in contrast to the traditional hierarchical structure of leadership, the constructivist leadership model distributes powers and responsibilities to all stakeholders in the community.
From the Paper "For this activity I selected the constructivist leadership model for further analysis. In view of the difficulties and the challenges confronted by educators with implementing educational reforms to improve the quality of education ..."
