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Theory on Accreditation, 2007.
This paper examines the theory on accreditation as proposed by the Institute of Medicine.
1,122 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper describes various accreditation models used in the US in the field of health care. Different models of accreditation and the situations in which they are used are presented. The similarities and differences in models are also discussed. The length of time accreditation is valid and the accrediting body's credentials are also explored. Pertinent research studies are analyzed. The author concludes that the accreditation process, along with accreditation standards and operations must directly involve research participants.
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"In the United States accreditation efforts "followed one of two models, although a third model can also be observed". The first of these models consists in supplementing government regulation through accreditation. In this case, accreditation would be considered a mark of excellence held by organizations already regulated by the government. Only a fraction of these entities are accredited. This model was illustrated by the NCQA program (NCQA 2001a). In the United states the organizations are regulated by state insurance departments, state health departments, or DHHS. Accreditation is perceived as an indicator of performance higher than the required minimum."
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Hospital Accreditation, 2003.
An overview of the hospital accreditation process through the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the hospital accreditation process as directed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO). The paper begins with a brief review of the strengths and weaknesses of the process. Then the paper cites criteria for accreditation, including standards and code of ethics.
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Accreditation Article Review, 2002.
A discussion of the accreditation system for universities.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This piece analyzes an article on the accreditation of universities. The slant of the article is that the accreditation system is archaic, pedantic, and has no real utility. Using two supporting article, the author of this piece agrees with the primary article and argues that as college degrees become more important and colleges themselves become more numerous, having valid information on how well a particular school is doing is essential before enrolling. The author goes into detail as to why the current accreditation system is fundamentally flawed and offers some guidelines on how colleges should develop a more honest, accurate, and useful accreditation system more focused on the consumer. The end result will be that college shoppers won't have to rely on the media for such information.
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Nursing Regulatory and Accreditation Bodies, 2008.
This paper looks at nursing regulatory and accreditation bodies that ensure the quality and professionalism of the nurses' care for the patient.
1,034 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that professionalism in the field of nursing demands strict self-regulation and continuous improvement of the standard of care through evidence-based recommendations and quality research. The writer notes that professionalism also demands a multi-disciplinary approach in order to arrive at comprehensive, individualized treatment options for the patient. The nurses' roles as researcher, planner, policy-maker, educator, leader and collaborator testify to the ethical responsibilities they share towards patients, colleagues and the populations they affect through their decisions. In practice, the writer maintains that it is the nurse that plays a large part in formulating and implementing patient care plans, evaluating their outcomes and continuously enforcing and improving the quality of care. The writer concludes that accrediting and regulatory bodies are different levels of professional accountability in the nursing profession that protect consumers from unnecessary harm and employers from the legal consequences of the malpractice of individual employees.
Outline:
Introduction
Regulatory Body: Purpose and Scope
Accrediting Body: Purpose and Scope
Similarities and Differences
Conclusion
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"From the above, it can be seen that both regulation and accreditation provide different strata of professional accountability as they relate to the practice of safe, comprehensive and competent patient care. Accountability can also be seen in terms of institutional and individual accountability. Institution accreditation, while accountable for educating its graduates according to its own set of mission objectives, philosophy and goals, is no longer directly accountable for any shortcomings of the individual nurse in terms of clinical practice and continuing education. As the nurse enters individual practice, jurisdiction falls to the state nursing boards to determine individual accountability. Another difference is that (in the case of the U.S.), accreditation is done through a nationally recognized agency. This is advantageous in that accredited institutions adhere to a uniform set of accreditation prerequisites, which in effect standardizes core education competencies. Regulatory bodies, in contrast, have a more narrow authority, determined by governmental jurisdiction and specialization. This is advantageous in that individual registered nurses, irrespective of higher education, can be restricted in terms of area of practice and prosecuted according to state law if necessary. Additionally, individuals, rather than institutions, can more easily be restricted in practice and monitored."
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Licensing and Accreditation: Adventist Care Center, 2006.
A review of the Adventist Care Center in Orange County, Florida.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper examines the licensing and accreditation of a health care facility, specifically a nursing home, in the state of Florida. In particular the paper looks at Adventist Care Center in Orange County, Florida and explores which local state and federal agencies regulate it and ensure that it is upholding its solemn responsibility to provide top flight healthcare for elderly residents.
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"The reason for the choice of Adventist Care Center is that Adventist appears to have a number of nursing homes throughout Florida and therefore it is interesting to see how the state and local counties treat a large and apparently growing nursing home franchise in a part of the country that is aging rapidly and already features a high median age. In any case, the paucity of available information is startling in some respects, but every effort will be made to track down those agencies at the local level which ultimately determine which facilities are appropriate for their vital task - and which ones are not."
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Transformation of Religious Colleges into Secular Universities, 2006.
This paper looks at the value of sociological theory in understanding the transformation of religious colleges into secular universities.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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In this essay, the writer discusses that sociological theory is of great value in understanding how religious colleges are eventually transformed into fully accredited secular schools. The writer explains that sociology is the study of social behavior. The writer also notes that it examines the behaviors of individuals and organizations and their evolution through their interactions within and outside of their social systems. Further, the writer maintains that the rational choice axiom might offer some insight in the case of the transformation of a college associated with a religious denomination into an accredited secular university; however, other theories might offer additional insight as well.
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Nursing Education, 2008.
Examines issues of regulation and accreditation pertaining to nursing education.
1,165 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that nursing programs are only available through accredited colleges because it is in the public's best interest to have measured standards providing guidelines for the nursing profession. The author points out that the regulatory requirements of higher education form a foundation for accreditation. The paper outlines the five areas required for institutional accreditation. The author also presents several regulations of nursing education institutions.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Regulatory Purpose
Purpose of Accreditation
Similarities and Differences between Regulation and Accreditation
Conclusion
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"The 12-Hour Rule was originally drafted to prevent fraud by what is now as "diploma mills". Diploma mills are found mostly in correspondence programs and they usually do not operate on an academic year. An academic calendar maintains a mandatory 12 hour regularly scheduled classroom session each week allowing students to become eligible for federal financial aid. The 12-hour rule was created by the Education Department."
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"The Open Boat", 2007.
An analysis of Stephen Crane's book, "The Open Boat", based on Marxist theory.
1,798 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The paper analyzes "The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane, an American writer accredited with having had a decisive contribution to the evolution of the realistic prose in the late 18th century. The paper further analyzes how one can use Marxist theory to better understand the complexity of "The Open Boat". The paper examines how Marxist theorists argue that that the meaning of all events can be determined only by fully circumscribing them to a historical reality and placing them in the context of a wider system of evolution.
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"Therefore, the Marxist literary analysis considers tensions and conflicts arising from the interactions of the actors. The subsequent interpretation is one that must go beyond the actual literary text, as it is considered that every action is determined at one level by the influence of historical, social and economic circumstances. The perspective must take into consideration the latent tensions as well and develop on the hidden possible outbursts of violence (The Norton Anthology of American Literature, 1985). In the case of "The open boat", the tensions lay between man and nature, as he implacably realizes his lack of significance for the wider system of the world."
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Current Trends in the Environmental Testing Industry, 2002.
This paper examined the status of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) program in the US.
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 124.95
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It also discussed its structure, and procedures, relating to its accreditation program through participating states and bodies. Other areas examined include on-site lab assessment procedure, lab accreditation process, fees, and lab quality systems. It also discussed the various methods used for environmental analysis, and finally addressed the growing issue of indoor air pollution in the United States.
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Quality Initiatives in Health Care, 2003.
A look at quality initiatives in health care including the role of the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO).
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper reviews the evolution of quality initiatives in health care delivery. It also examines the role of the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) in promoting quality in health care delivery.
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"This paper reviews the evolution of quality initiatives in American health care. Within the context of the evolution of ..."
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), 2008.
A look at the guidelines provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations for CAP patients.
1,948 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines the literature concerning the hypothesis that the consolidated standards provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (CMS/JCAHO) on the subject of proper antibiotic selection for sufferers of community-acquired pneumonia are the most optimal standards available.
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"According the website for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the guidelines provided by the program demand a considerable intensification of stringency for the diagnosis of microorganism behaviors in the treatment of CAP patients as well as in the specification of antibiotic identification methods to be used with a central focus. (CMS, 1) This means that participating hospital facilities and medical association must address procedural gaps between guidelines and previous standards in order to adhere to the collective standards now considered relevant. The gaps present at the time of the initiation of these guidelines illustrate the positive transition toward greater specificity and diagnostic effort being impressed upon all facilities and agencies in question. It is clear through comparative examination that the new consolidated CMS/JCAHO guidelines are an appropriate response to the need for more accurate design in the application of favored antibiotic treatment programs. "
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Ethics and Health Organizations, 1999.
Examines ethical standards established by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 19 sources, $ 111.95
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Examines ethical standards established by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations, with a focus on patient welfare and rights, a critique of utilitarianism, bioethics and nursing practice.
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"GOOD PRACTICE IS GOOD ETHICS IS GOOD MANAGEMENT POLICY": APPLICATION OF THE JCAHO ETHICAL REQUIREMENTS
Introduction
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO) establishes standards for health organizations that cover a wide spectrum of operations and responsibilities. One area for which standards are established by the JCAHO is ethics. Ethical standards for health organizations apply to clinical practice, research, and all other aspects of the management of health organizations (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations, 1996c).
To be accredited by the JCAHO, a health organization must be rated satisfactory on an assessment of the organization conducted by the JCAHO. This assessment covers all JCAHO ..."
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University Of California At Los Angeles, 1995.
Describes the creation and development of UCLA. Examines funding, land grants, educational and student services, accreditation and quality, social and ethnic issues and health services.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 23 sources, $ 103.95
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"THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES: CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OVER TIME
Introduction
This research provides an overview of the creation and development of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). This overview covers the development of the institution over time, as well as some of the issues affecting the functioning of the university.
Creation and Early Development
The first constitution of the State of California provided for the establishment of a state university.. This provision of the constitution led to the creation of the University of California in 1853. Eventually, the university evolved into a system of branch ..."
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Marxism and Today's International Relations, 2005.
This paper critically examines the relevance of Marx for thinking about international relations today.
1,428 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the relevance of Marxism has been said to have died with the end of the Cold War. For most international relations analysts Marxism, as a theory, stands on the periphery of the discipline. The writer points out that few, in particular the realists, accredit it for any theoretical or practical relevance for the study of international affairs. The writer proposes however, that theorists need not feel threatened by Marx's attempt to wither away with their theories. On the contrary, taking Marx more serious as an international relations analyst will render decent theories for still prevalent problems of our international society. The writer concludes that with his treatment of the domestic and external environments, the inequality of distribution and the process of globalization, Marx addresses issues at the heart of contemporary international relations debate.
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"Marx's class struggle is universal and it is therefore that a differentiated form of international relations as we acknowledge it today does not exist for Marx; there are only the relations of class struggle. If we apply the definition, there are few theories any more revolutionary than this one. For contemporary international relations analysis this is an interesting view-point, in particular for the behaviouralist-school seeking to challenge realist presumptions of state-centric theory. This fundamental dichotomy of the domestic and the external, Fred Halliday echoes, is not so far-fetched when looking at our current state of affairs in the world. And yet, it remains to be acknowledged that Halliday wrote these words in 1988, when the demise of the monopoly of revolutionary internationalism - the Soviet Union - had not fully accelerated yet. The post-1989/1991 era has witnessed a lot of revisionism on such appraisals as Halliday issued them here; to some extent, one might even argue, realism has gained more momentum through the apparent evidence the collapse of the Soviet bloc provided in favour of the security dilemma and the necessity of conflict until one of the adversaries is dead. Nevertheless, with the question of just how influential the domestic is in international diplomacy, Marx's treatment of this dichotomy lies at the heart of current international relations debate."
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Emerson and Thoreau, 2001.
This essay is a brief look at the transcendentalist movement in literature accredited to Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.
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This paper discusses the works of Thoreau and Emerson and the birth of the transcendentalist movement in U.S. literature. The author looks at Emerson's essay "Self Reliance" and "The American Scholar" and Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" and "Walden".
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"Henry Thoreau and Ralph Emerson were two of the romantic American writers of the transcendentalist movement, which in essence stresses that less is more, that nature is to be studied, to be a true intellect you must read the classics and that living a life off the beaten path is more satisfying than one on the beaten path. Though Emerson began his writings first, Thoreau and Emerson are both credited with this movement. Emerson was clearly the founder of this initial movement, but Thoreau's writings were also critically acclaimed."
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