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Executive Summary Tactical Rabbit is a new business venture that plans to offer home health care and community-based services for elderly people aged 65 years and above in Pennsylvania. The market research conducted by the firm’s agent shows that although there are other healthcare facilities in this state offering similar services, an opportunity exists that can be tapped by this new entity. The population of senior citizens in the state is growing rapidly, and the majority of them prefer home health services to nursing homes. Tactical Rabbit is planning to have a joint business venture with M&Y CARE, LLC Home Health Services to ensure that they offer premium healthcare services to the targeted clients in this market. Business Plan for Home Health Agency Background Life expectancy in the United States has increased significantly over the past few decades because of improved healthcare services and economic growth. It means that the population of the elderly is increasing. According to Howe et al., recent statistics show that the country’s population of senior citizens aged 65 years and above is 46 million
Introduction Man’s pursuit for happiness often comes with distraction from achieving the core purpose of living. The prevailing social, economic and political world systems have corrupted man’s understanding of the meaning of life. A good number of people have lived through tough times and overcome this misunderstanding. Suffering has added meaning to their lives. Dr. Viktor Frankl is one such person, who while living in dehumanizing conditions of a Nazi concentration camp, found the true meaning of his life through suffering (Frankl 94). It is better to have a tough life that is meaningful than to lead an easy, happy life. Meaning is Treasurable and Fulfilling While happiness is a popularized and volatile mental state, finding meaningfulness in life is a rare treasure. The value of having meaningfulness in one’s life lasts for as long as one lives but happiness is fragile. The fragility of happiness emanates from its dependency on factors beyond its own control. Sometimes such factors are also beyond the control of the person. It is because of the enduring nature of meaning, that one would be better off pursuing it than being just happy. People who lead an easy and happy life often have a stronger connection to the present than to the future. The connection is mainly made up of one’s strong link to the material world and self-appraisal. The stability of this mental state lies in one’s capability to maintain a descent self, to hold to the material things or both. Suffering Brings About Meaning Humiliation and calamities are examples of occurrences, which can demote one from a state of happiness, to one that he or she does not understand. Leading a meaningful life, on the other hand, connects one’s past to his or her future through the present (Smith 1). The constructive nature of meaning does not allow omission of one’s past or future from the purposefulness that it renders to life. People who are compelled by anything to find such meaning are often saddened by realities of nature. This saddening is perfectly normal but it is often patched up in pursuit for happiness. The need to patch things up is an evasive approach to reality, and this is how most happiness states are achieved. The approach disconnects man from his intended position in nature, which is to be an intelligent solution provider to issues. We often find ourselves trading this responsibility for self-satisfaction. Happiness is Superficial Happiness in its act
Discussion on the ways in which Alice Eckardt, Emil Fackenheim, and Irving Greenberg expresses their sentiments on religious truth One can no longer consider affirmation on the whole truth because whatever was considered sacred and impossible was made possible. Difficulty arose in determining the actual cause of the holocaust, since it occurred in a nation which was considered to be highly civilized and advanced whereby majority were Christians (Eckardt 1987, 28). This is a clear indication on the fact that the religious point of view which could have been used to divert holocaust from the Germany church experience, was never implemented. The Shoah experience indicated loss of practical Christianity revealed through the actions of the faith community where the congregation is no longer reminded a bout religious standard of living. There is representation of complete loss of knowledge concerning the past which compels individuals towards performing strange actions. Few individuals took the initiative of going contrary to the beliefs of their superiors, hence giving necessary support to those in need. This revealed that despite the belief that those in authority are more knowledgeable concerning the truth, acting on pressing situations becomes a mystery. Those outside authority pursued the course of helping their threatened neighbors amidst threats from their superiors irrespective of differences in race and beliefs (Eckardt 1987, 33). Apart from the Gospel and their belief system, the Jews managed to reinforce and defend their sovereignty through military power instead of religious belief. Realization dawned that it is through political influence and state not only religion that future occurrences of holocaust could be prevented. The teaching on contemptuous issues was ignored amongst Christians and Jews. This could be depicted from the hostile nature of the Jewish clergy which presented them as corrupting force amongst Christians in Germany. According to German society the Jews became major force contributing towards destruction of biblical truth like the rock of Peter i.e. the Catholic Church; they were seen as sole causes of the evils of capitalism as well as communism. The church claimed to posses the only way through which people could be forgiven, the only sure grace and salvation. However, such claims are not considerate of humility in regard to the plan of God towards mankind. This has since led to the emergence of both true and false believers leading to denial of basic human principles, hence leading to vices such as racism and anti-Semitism. There is widespread denial of equality within human circles (Eckardt 1987, 32). It is not in order to grasp the whole issue on holocaust from social science perspective. Holocaust crisis could not only be understood in the western perspective, but also calls for
Introduction Change is an integral part of an effective nursing organization. To make a transition to the desired point and improve the performance of a department or a unit, it is essential to consider the organizational change options. This paper will present several steps to identify, evaluate, and implement change in the rehabilitation unit. Identification of a Problem A range of problems marks the rehabilitation unit of the given organization. First, the process of rolling out Meditech and computerized physician order entries (CPOE) causes many difficulties in the work of the staff primarily because of the lack of engagement and awareness of new technology. Among other issues, there are staff grid issues, high fall protocol on every patient, etc. Since the first problem seems to be the most critical in the given situation, this paper will propose a change regarding Meditech and CPOE. Addressing the Issue Meditech and CPOE allow entering medical data and orders via computers, making treatment more transparent and organized. To ensure patient safety and satisfaction, it is important to design a clear decision-making mechanism and engage physicians (Radley et al., 2013 ; Simon et al., 2013). In other words, comprehensible and achievable goals regarding the work with the mentioned innovative methods are established. This realistic approach based on leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration is likely to result in setting clear guidelines and regulations as well as staff awareness. Aligning the Change to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Organization, and Relevant Professional Standards The mission statement of the given organization is to serve humanity to honor God by providing cost-effective and outstanding health care available to all. To support this balance between cost and quality, it is essential to adhere to continuous quality improvement. Therefore, the suggested change aligns well with this mission. Khanna and Yen (2014) state that CPOE aims at setting standardized order sets and clinical alerts in terms of quality and safety. The above statement corresponds to the organization’s vision that is formulated as follows: to provide world-class care. The goals accepted by the organization – strengthening community health and promoting health awareness – are also in line with the assumed solution. Professional standards that align with the potential change, patient-oriented care, knowledge-based practice, and professional responsibility should be noted. Change Model or Strategy Transformation is always a multi-faceted process, as various aspects are
Hex Nut Screwdriver. Introduction The Screwdriver Hex Nut is a simple tool that consists of a handle and a long metal piece, i.e., a wheel and an axle, with a hexagonal edge, and is used for tightening or loosening nuts (Anderson par. 1). A typical hex nut screwdriver consists of a handle, a shank, a blade and a hexagonal tip. A sample picture of the hex nut screwdriver is shown in Figure 1 above. Handle The handle of a screwdriver is an ergonomic grip, which allows one to hold the tool and serves as a lever. The length of the handle depends on the size of the screwdriver, which usually is around 7 inches, is 3 7 / 8 ’’ (“Screwdrivers” Fig. 2 ). As a rule, the handle can be made of plastic, wood or a similar material. The handle is connected to the fulcrum shank of the screwdriver. Fulcrum Shank The fulcrum shank of a hex nut screwdriver is a metallic rod that is attached to the handle of the screwdriver and ends with a blade. Made of chrome vanadium in most cases, the shank has a cylindrical shape of a rod and may reach nearly 7 inches in its length. The length of the shank, however, varies depending on the type and purpose of the screwdriver. As far as the width of the shank is concerned, similar principles are applied to defining its value. As a rule, the length of the shank starts at 4 ¼ ‘’ and may reach the size of 6 9 / 16 ’’ (“Screwdriver Shanks” Table 1 ). In a range of cases, fulcrum shanks are detachable and can be replaced with a shank of a different size. Blade The blade is defined as a metal wedge that connects the hexagonal tip and the shank. Traditionally, the width of the blade ranges from 3 / 32 ’’ to ¼’’ for the screwdrivers numbered from 1 to 9. For the screwdrivers that are numbered from 10 to 24, the width of the blade ranges from 5 / 18 ’’ to ½’’ (“Screwdrivers” Fig. 2). Traditionally, the blasé is made of chrome vanadium, though the material may differ depending on the technology and the production values. The blade ends with a hexagonal tip, which has an opening in the middle. Hexagonal Tip The hexagonal tip is the part of a hex nut screwdriver that serves as the tool for either planting a nut into the designated area or taking it out of a specific surface. The size of the opening in the tip may range depending on the type of nut that the hex nut screwdriver was designed for. The hexagon head ranges from 3/32’’ to 3/8’’ in size (“Screw Drive Systems” Table 1). The width of the slot, in its turn, may range from 0.005’’ to 0.149’’ (“Screw Drive Systems” Table 2). The depth of the hole in the hexagon opening also varies depending on the size of the screwdriver and the function that it is supposed to fulfill. However, traditionally, the size of the specified part of the s
The Buddhist culture places special attention on mental health. To understand the traditional healing in Buddhist culture in mental health, it is important to start by understanding the origin of Buddhism as a religion. According to Calabrese and Dorji (2014), most of the currently existing religions originated from the fear of danger. Issues such as lightning, thunder, floods, and earthquakes cause fear among people. In those early days, it was not easy for them to understand the source of such destructive forces. As a way of finding comfort in the world full of life-threatening forces, many religions were found. God was believed to be the source of these forces and that He would use them to punish people because of their sins. Buddhism, on the other hand, was founded because of the fear of suffering. The religion emphasizes the need for its followers to lead a life free from any form of suffering. Mental suffering is one of the bad forces that this religion is keen on eliminating. As Deane (2014) notes, mental suffering is just as undesirable as any other form of physical pain. In Buddhism, one is expected to give mental health priority because the mind controls all the activities and the decisions that one makes. Whenever one has a mental health problem, he or she can make a wrong decision that may prove dangerous to oneself and others. In this paper, the researcher will focus on traditional healing in Buddhist culture in mental health. This topic is very important, especially in modern society, where many people work in a highly stressful environment. Mental health has not been given a lot of emphasis on the general population. Whenever one develops stress, it is easy to assume mental suffering hoping that once the stressors are eliminated, the pain will disappear. However, there are cases where such incidences lead to depression and cause numerous other medical conditions that may not be easy to treat. Medical experts have come up with medicines that should be used under such conditions, besides counseling. However, some people have complained that such medication only works for a while. Others have stated that such medication becomes addictive as one continues to take them, forcing him or her to rely on it always. The Buddhist culture comes up with a solution to the problem that does not involve taking any medicine. It means that this topic focuses on providing an alternative means of addressing mental health that is increasingly becoming common in modern society. In this paper, the researcher will cover how the Buddhists perceive mental health and determine whether they use medication as a cure and what they consider as mental health. The paper will also look at how they do the assessment for abnormal behavior and how they treat it using traditi
The global economic crisis of 1929-1933 has hit the U.S. with a particular force. It has sharply reduced the volume of production, which led to the breakdown of finances, caused widespread destruction and bankruptcy of industrial, commercial, and financial firms, not to mention mass unemployment. The total output of American industry in 1932, was only about 54%, compared to the pre-crisis, in 1929. The years of the crisis-affected one-fifth of all U.S. banks, every third worker was denied employment. Hundreds of thousands of farms were forcibly sold for non-payment of debts and taxes. America was in a pre-revolutionary situation and required radical change of the old way of life (Means 2013). Roosevelt, the newly elected president, made a promise to the people to change the world. It was a statement that defined his presidency. With the close support of his advisers, who were nicknamed “The Brain Trust”, he conducted a thorough preparation of a positive social program, which included the actions of reforming the administrative and judicial authorities, issues of economic planning and legislative regulation of the economy. The set of anti-crisis measures for state regulation for the American economy during Roosevelt’s administration was called the “New Deal”. The main reforms have been carried out during the first “hundred days” of the presidency. Congress passed a large number of laws covering all aspects of social, economic and political life, which became crucial to society. The meaning of the policy of “New Deal” was described by Roosevelt in a speech to the voters, as elements of economic planning for a “more equitable distribution of wealth and goods and supplies, the essential elements of economic organization to the needs of the people” (Means 2013). To combat the main problem—unemployment, as well as to improve the material conditions of the population, the New Deal has taken the following measures: direct aid to the unemployed, the introduction of unemployment insurance and public works. Since May 12, 1933, about 0.5 billion, was spent towards unemployment, provision of jobs and change of policies. Most of the unemployed receiving benefits, preferred public works. Based on recommendations of the NIRA, Public Works Administration (PWA) was established. The total amount of work performed by its projects was supported by 3.3 billion dollars. For political reasons, the Government paid special attention to the increase in employment among young peopl
Introduction This paper is aimed at presenting the timeline that can throw light on the history of gender discrimination in America. In particular, it is important to focus on such issues as occupational segregation, gender pay gap, education, and political representation because they determine the status of a person in the society. To a great extent, these examples can demonstrate how this problem evolved with time passing. Timeline 1619 The proposal to provide men and women with equal portions of land is not supported the Virginia House of Burgesses (Miller, 1966). They were allowed to have only 50 acres of land (Miller, 1966, p. 201). This event is not closely discussed by historians; however, it could have profound implications for the status of males and females in the United States. The main problem is that this decision contributed to the economic inequalities between men and women, and the legacies were noticeable for a long time. Overall, the restriction prevented many women from acquiring the positions of great authority in the new settlements. 1692 This year is marked by the beginning of the Salem witch trials. They resulted in the execution of many people who were mostly women. This event highlighted the extent to which women were vulnerable to the prejudices of the society. Admittedly, this catastrophe cannot be explained only by gender discrimination because it also takes origins in the religious beliefs of people who instigated these trials. However, one should keep in mind that the accusations of witchcraft could stem from the deep prejudice against women, especially those ones who were not married. Therefore, this event can also be viewed as a form of gender discrimination. 1769 The colonies adopt laws according to which women are not allowed to possess their own property. This privilege was given only to their husbands. These laws should not be disregarded because they virtually deprived women of their self-sufficiency. The policy of the government contributed to the formation of a patriarchal society in which women could not express their views on any significant issue such as political life of the society or its economic development. Therefore, the importance of this event cannot be underestimated. 1772 Salem College is established. It should be noted that it was the first college established for females. It should be noted that for a long time, this college was the only educational institution that served the needs of women. One should keep in mind that the first co-educational college was founded only in 1833. This lack of attention to the education of women deprived them of many employment opportunities. 1787 The delegates present at the Constitutional Convention decide that voting qualifications should be determ
Maria Montessori transformed early childhood education through her theories of early childhood education. Scholars consider Montessori to be among the earliest and accomplished educators. Currently, educators are using Montessori’s ideas and methods in teaching from early childhood to the university level. Montessori was an Italian native of Chiaravelle origin. Theory of Learning Montessori viewed learning as a process that emanated from controlling the environment and acquiring knowledge through the use of senses. Montessori believed that every child had Absorbent Mind (Montessori, 1967). The Absorbent Mind enables the child to take the environment as it is and then analyze it. The stages of analysis enabled the child to recall, understand and think. Teachers encouraged children to undertake their own projects and discover their own knowledge. In this processes, children made mistakes. According to Montessori, mistakes enabled children to critically analyze their problems and solve them on their own without any assistance. Feedback from the project itself was useful in acquiring new knowledge. Consequently, teachers avoided identification of mistakes to enable children to do their own self-evaluation. At the same time, teachers gave children the freedom to choose their own materials for their projects. In short, Montessori insisted that knowledge acquisition occurred only through socialization, proper environment, and through practice and mistakes. According to Montessori, the Absorbent Mind forms the basis of how children acquire knowledge. For instance, teachers create encouraging and relaxed environments to provide children with the opportunities to learn on their own through interactions, and in groups. These processes enable children to acquire knowledge from the environment. Therefore, learning must occur in reality, practical and organized environment. Theory of opportunity Montessori’s theory of opportunity stresses that any child in the society can learn regardless of disability and become a contributing member of the society. Montessori developed this theory when she was working with children with special needs. During that time, society did not provide any education to children with special needs. Montessori proved that these children could learn like other normal children (Morrison, 2009). This theory is necessary in teaching children of different races, abilities, classes, and gender. Montessori viewed education as a lifelong process. She observed that children who never acquired education did not make any progress in the society. Teachers use this theory to accommodate all learners in their classrooms. These learners include low achievers and high achievers, slow and fast learners. Opportunity is necessary because education is a matter of individua
Introduction The Canary Islands are amongst the few known volcanic islands in the world. The Canary archipelago is made up of seven major islands and other small islets forming a chain stretching for approximately 500 kilometers through the eastern Atlantic. It is located between the latitudes of 27⁰ North and 30⁰ North, with its eastern side just 100 km shy of the North West of Africa coastline. The islands are further grouped into two: the first group consists of the following Islands, La Palma, Tenerife, Ferro, La Gomera, and Gran Canaria make up the western group; they are characterized by numerous mountains that rise directly from a deep ocean floor. The second group consists of Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, and six other islets surmounting a sole underwater plateau. These islands greatly differ from other islands formed through volcanic action, as indicated by the presence of stratovolcanoes, compression features, and absence of subsidence. To understand the geology of the Canary Islands, this paper focuses on their formation and physical characteristics. Origin and Formation The islands have the longest history of volcanic eruptions ever recorded in human history. According to Schiminke (68), volcanic activities of the canary island date back as far as 70 million years ago. The Spanish National Geographical Institute dates the earl