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Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a system used by primary caregivers to track a patient’s hospital history. On the other hand, workarounds are unapproved temporary healthcare practices that do not conform to workflow regulation standards. Practically, EHR is integral in promoting quality healthcare through informed decision making. Despite EHR playing a significant role in providing safe and quality services to patients, clinicians still use workarounds leading to undesired healthcare outcomes. In most hospital environments, clinicians handle different duties at a time, which makes them prone to losing or distorting vital information about their patients. Therefore, adopting an EHR is important because it helps them record all essential information needed for correct diagnosis and dosage. According to Melton (2017), EHR is pivotal in decision support and medication documentation. This implies that primary caregivers benefit from EHR through proper communication, consistent policy implementation, and sustaining a given cultural practice, which helps achieve patient safety. One of the workaround that most colleagues use is getting medication to patients who need emergency attention. In most scenarios, healthcare providers use workaround when their work is interrupted by the set EHR policies that endanger a patient’s life. This could explain why most colleagues prefer bypassing EHR protocols. However, there is evidence that workarounds are mainly adopted by clinicians who are not conversant with the set EHR regulations (Blijleven et al., 2017). Some of the expected outcomes of workarounds are giving wrong dosage and misdiagnosis. According to Blijleven et al. (2017), though workarounds can help caregivers in emergencies such as getting medication quickly during an emergency, it harms the efficiency, effectiveness, and patient’s safety. In all, EHR plays an integral role in achieving standardization and safety in the healthcare industry. Through electronic capture of every detail of a patient, it can be easy to make sustainable medical decisions. However, following EHR protocols is impossible in some situations, which forces primary caregivers to bypass it. Though in some scenarios it helps, it has predominantly produced undesired outcomes.
Summary The sustainability of many businesses depends on their ability to ensure effective distribution of their goods to sales outlets and clients. In turn, warehouses and transfer centers play a critical role in the movement of goods across the supply chain. Overall, they can be regarded as critical points in the logistics network. They are critical for the temporary storage of goods (Glessner & Moller, 2011, p. 65). More importantly, they are important for the flow and timely delivery of products (Glessner & Moller, 2011, p. 65). This is one of the issues that should be taken into account. Nevertheless, the management of these facilities is often accompanied by several important difficulties such as the slow picking of goods and stock discrepancies that can make the distribution of goods much more expensive and time-consuming. This problem necessitates the transformation of many practices used by businesses. In particular, supply chain managers are supposed to optimize the use of existing resources. These are the main details that should be discussed in greater detail. Problem It should be mentioned that in many cases, manufacturers and distributing companies have to spend an excessive amount of time on the location of products that has to be picked. Additionally, workers can occasionally pick the wrong items. This issue is particularly relevant to those situations when the picking order includes a great number of items. This problem occurs provided that the space of a warehouse or a transfer center is poorly organized (Seiler, 2012). Moreover, this difficulty can be attributed to the lack of an effective tracking system that can identify the place in which a particular item is stored. The short-term consequences of this problem include increased labor costs and significant delays. As a rule, the operational expenses of companies increase significantly. Thus, it is important to examine various implications of this issue. Significance of the problem In order to understand the significance of this problem, one should mention that the price of a product partly reflects the cost of distribution, while warehouses and distribution centers can be viewed as the central components of the distribution system. In turn, the issues that have been identified can eventually make many products less affordable and undermine the ability of a company to withstand price competition and retain its clients (Thompkins & Smith, 1998). This increase in prices can be explained by the growing labor costs. Moreover, delays and increased labor costs can also threaten the economic performance of many businesses. The effects of this problem can manifest themselves in the long term (Glessner & Moller, 2011). As it has been noted before, a company may lose its competitive position. Furthermore, this issue can be relevant to various stakeholders such as buyers, employees, and stockholders. Thus, it is possible to say that poor management of warehouses and transfer centers can profoundly affect the distribution system. This is why one should not overlook the danger
Managers make resolutions, which influence daily operations and long-term productivity of their firms. The decisions usually comprise of choices aimed at accomplishing anticipated results. The features that influence decision-making consist of competitive environment, financial circumstances, and organizational culture (Ferrell and Michael 23). Every manager should bear in mind these factors before making particular decisions. There are specific questions that managers should answer before coming up with crucial managerial resolutions. Firstly, the executives should identify the economic condition in a particular market. For instance, before Wal-Mart launches a specific product or a service they must analyze the financial situations in their target market (Gopalakrishna and Ram 263). The analysis will offer information regarding market structure, supply and demand, and technology. During such decision-making processes, Wal-Mart’s managers should also query if the firm should be in business. Through this, the company will be able to identify the prices they will offer for their goods and services. The initiative will also enable the company to identify their output and analyze their competitive advantages in the market. The corporation should also investigate further economic conditions in their target market. The company should conduct a PESTLE analysis to understand their business environment. The tool will be used by the executives in evaluating the market and assessment of external factors that have an impact on the profitability of the company (Hill and Melissa 45). Its objective is to identify the threats and weaknesses, which aids in the SWOT analysis (Thompson and Frank 98). A PESTLE analysis on Wal-Mart indicates that the company enjoys some positive macro-environmental factors, which includes proper US government policies, favorable legal policies, low-interest rates, and minimal inflation levels (Gopalakrishna and Ram 263). The rights of ownership and other legal framework ensure that company’s patents are protected. The presence of a stable government motivates and attracts both local and international investors. The other questions that should be investigated by Wal-Mart’s managers involve the strategy to be used to maintain their competitive advantage. In the past, the company has depended on its low-priced goods and services to gain a competitive edge over its rivals. Wal-Mart also employs product differentiation to increase the demand for its merchandise and services. Their goods are designed with unique and attractive features. Through these queries, the firm can further identify other strategies that will enable them to increase their
North Korea Hydrogen Bomb The current issue interfering with the American national security is the North Korea nuclear program. The US is not currently able to estimate the actual danger of the program. In the last five years, several sanctions have been placed by the US and they seem not to work (Kim and Cohen 34). Specifically, the current threat is the North Korea’s supposed successful testing of a Hydrogen bomb. Competing Solutions to the Problem The two main remedies to safeguard the US national security through denuclearization of North Korea would be direct military intervention and diplomatic negotiations (Kim and Cohen 34). In the last few years, North Korea has issued threats to the United States of a nuclear attack at the slightest provocation (Kim 22). Specifically, the Kim Jong-Un’s administration has made it clear that they are capable of causing maximum damage to any enemy with their modernized hydrogen bombs. Should North Korea execute this threat, it is likely to destroy the US power grid and eventually compromise the national security (Kim and Cohen 28). In addition, it may weaken the current defense mechanisms in place to fight external terror. Preferable Solution The preferred solution is diplomatic negotiation since it would avoid direct confrontation, which may be very costly to either of the parties (Kim and Cohen 45). In the recent past, the North Korean administration has displayed a good will to meet with the current US administration in May. Effective involvement of diplomats during this upcoming meeting would guarantee a middle ground deal that could denuclearize North Korea (Kim and Cohen 48). Responsibilities of Each Level of Government (Federal, State, and Local) As part of the federal government, the congress can make relevant laws on foreign policy to deal with the North Korean problem. The legislative arm should ascent to these laws and be proactive in its approach to optimize the outcome of the May meeting with the North Korean administration. The judicial arm should then endorse these laws as part of the goodwill (Wilson et al. 33). The states in
Introduction It has always been stated that art is subject to personal interpretation, this holds true for various works of art especially those whose themes and design are part of the abstract category of art. An initial examination of both works to be analyzed reveals that each is part of two distinct categories of art with the first emphasizing expressionism and the second being part of minimalist impressionism. Each has its own distinct themes and methods of interpretation and as such this will be explored in order to address each work’s formal elements in order to give readers both a visual and interpretative analysis of the two works of art chosen for this paper. Determining the Inherent themes and style in the work When first examining art one must take into account each art’s inherent theme and message in order to understand the stylistic justifications that went into the usage of color, shapes, contours, and lines in the art itself. Image 1. Tom Wesselmann – Bedroom Face with Orange Wallpaper. For example, in the first painting by Wesselmann it can be seen that the style of the abstract painting follows modern-day expressionism identified through its use of a subjective perspective in trying to incite an emotional response from viewers. While the painting itself is far from the quality of the old masters of abstract art it does bring out a certain emotional response as it can be interpreted that the woman in the painting is actually dying. This is identified through the apparent halo surrounding the woman, the imagery of using white poppy flowers in the lower right corner of the painting, and the apparent “final gasp” of air that she is attempting to have before death claims her. Image 2. Ellison Robertson – “Nilleig Ruiridh Eoin a Phlan”. The second painting, “Nilleig Ruiridh Eoin a Phlan”, made by Ellison Robertson is more akin to impressionist styles as it can be seen through the use of relatively thin lines, its slightly open composition in terms of the scarcity within the work, and its emphasis on the accurate usage of lighting in the piece itself. Further evidence that this particular work follows the impressionist style is the use of a common subject matter as the primary basis of the painting namely the use of an old man as the subject to be depicted. In this particular painting, it can be seen that the theme is apparently connected to the concept of introspection wherein the subject in the painting is apparently thinking deeply as evidenced by the furrowed expression and the classical “hand on chin” motif that has been used time and time again in various artwork to depict a subject deep in thought. It is based on the identification of themes and styles used in the works to be examined that a better and more detailed examination can now be done. Visual Description and Analysis of the Paintings Based on the expressionist style of distortion to invoke an emotional response the 1st painting seemingly
Introduction The world has become very sophisticated to the point that people are able to raise children without necessarily being their real biological parents. This happens due to the death of the real parents, inability to conceive, neglecting to take care of children, and terminal illness that makes parents unable to take care and provide basic needs for their children. This process that involves other people taking care of a child that they did not give birth to is referred to as adoption. Even though it is a good gesture by human beings, adoption has different emotional issues that are associated with rejection, losses, and identity crisis. Rejection Rejection is one of the greatest issues that hinder the emotional satisfaction of the adopted child to the new parents’ home and way of life. It is very obvious that regardless of the age of a child adopted, it is very common for them to notice the difference in attitudes from other family members, and this keeps bothering them all the days of their lives. Many families that have adopted a child usually become very attentive to any clue that may expose some of their aspects of rejection in order to keep off from any bad view perceived earlier by the adopted child (Grey 2002). The society, through the various forms of mass media, has instilled a negative perception regarding adoption through highlighting its bad side and neglecting the positive sides. Many educational institutions have propagated the negative side of adoption, and this has led to the further rejection of the adopted children by fellow students as they are perceived to be very different from the rest of the society (Perry 2011). However, learning institutions can play a very major role in ensuring that the value and importance of adoption are highlighted. It is very difficult to sweep under the carpet the pain of rejection since almost all members of the society contribute to rejecting the adopted children, and this makes them feel very bitter and painful. Many people are left wondering and wishing they should never have been separated from their parents due to the pain and suffering they go through (Thomas 2005). Guiding and counseling usually play a very important role in the adopted children after they are separated from their parents, especially their mothers. When they are taken through a proper counseling session, the emotional pain that is usually associated with adoption and rejection fades away within a short time. Losses Coping with the fact that one has lost a loved one is one of the painful experiences associated with many cases of adoption. Many people break down and become emotionally stressed due to the fact that they will never see or talk to their loved ones. In addition, many people have ignored the fact that the adopted children require a lot of support due to the psychological trauma they experience as a result of the death of one or both parents and their siblings (Keck 2009). Apart from the basic needs they are provided with, there should be a provision for counseling and emotional support to the abandoned children. In addition, the suffering associated with adoption has multiple losse
Spiritual Disciplines Particularly Useful to a Minister Practicing spirituality is a crucial process for a minister since the use of spiritual disciplines allows for rapid growth. Therefore, to ensure that their development is consistent and that higher planes of spirituality are pursued, a minister should consider practicing a wide range of disciplines. Although the choice of spiritual practices hinges significantly on the specifics of one’s characteristics, needs, and unique path of spiritual development, there are several universal disciplines that a minister should find very helpful due to their profound and lasting impact. These include fasting, a close reading of the Scripture, and prayer. The choice of fasting-related practices, the Scripture reading, and praying as the crucial disciplines that a minister should practice are necessitated by several factors. First and most obvious, a minister has to focus on the unceasing spiritual growth, which self-exploration in connection to Christianity encouraged by the selected disciplines will spur. Reading the Scripture as the source of inspiration, wisdom, joy, and truth will allow one to explore the Christian philosophy, including its values and how they have changed over decades (Scazzero, 2006). Therefore, the use of the specified discipline is indispensable for a minister who is eager to learn and lead others. Moreover, the chosen disciplines will help a minister to address important issues of formation, namely, avoiding temptations, which represent another stumbling block on the way of spiritual self-actualization. By finding humility in fasting and combining it with worship, study, retreat, and daily office, one can analyze one’s urges and desires and examine them closely, thus dissecting the nature of temptation and its causes (Mulholland & Barton, 2016). The revelation that will occur after profound analysis of one’s desires and needs will lead to the ways of overcoming temptations, restoring one’s spiritual balance, and returning to the path of virtue. In addition, a combination of fasting and praying as the means of self-cognition may lead to insights into human nature, in general, thus allowing a minister to understand the challenges experienced by the members of their parish and their students. As a result, a minister will lead the target audience to the means of leading a virtuous life (Scazzero, 2006). Finally, the inclusion of the described disciplines into the spiritual practices of a minister will allow the latter to build a well-coordinated lead
Introduction Crime prevention is the least a state can do for its citizens; it is a logical and legitimately justified process, which calls for considerable resources committed to risk assessment and management, as well as for a unified societal effort. Victimization prevention, on the other hand, is largely in the hands of every individual. When the situation turns into hazard, no governmental efforts are capable of protecting an individual person’s property, health, or life. The purpose of this brochure, therefore, is to provide the reader with some information on how they can protect themselves. This brochure will outline some basic notions of risk management and assessment and crime and victimization prevention; additionally, it will provide the reader with some basic strategies of daily risk management and include sources for making individual research. The role of risk management and risk reduction strategies in everyday life A
Introduction The case study will focus on AMP Limited which is a financial services organization based in various countries around the world. The company has an employee base of about 14,500 employees in the AMP International organization of the company. The case study will focus on the service division of AMP which provides a variety of services to the company’s affiliate in Australia. These services include human resource services, administration services, procurement management, and maintenance of the company’s facilities. The use of the US EPA classification of environmental costs is useful for this case study because it helps to explain how and why different types of costs need to be considered for decision making within the management accounting system (KPMG 2002) The use of the classification system was able to highlight the environmental costs that are utilized by the various divisions of Services AMP. The company’s environmental costs are mostly related to the energy and water consumption needs of the organization as well as waste disposal activities identified in the first question of this analysis. By classifying the various costs of the company based on the EPA classification system, the company will be able to develop a new environmental management system that takes into account a new structure of costs that can be managed properly under the new system. Definition of Environmental Management Accounting Environmental management accounting is defined as a process that deals with the identification, collection, and analysis of data that is related to an organization’s environmental costs as well as its environmental performance. This information is usually beneficial to the company’s managers when it comes to decision-making activities. Environmental costs according to this study are defined as the costs that are related to the environmental aspects of a business and they have to be paid directly so that goods and services are produced for customers. These costs do not however cover waste management and disposal of the materials that have been used by the organization or business to produce goods and services. Environmental costs do not also cover the corporate responsibility activities within the surrounding environment where the organization operates (Langfield-Smith 2009). AMP accounted for the environmental impacts of its offices by conducting a high-level analysis into the way the company used various resources to conduct its business operations. The analysis was able to reveal electricity, water, wastewater disposal, and management are activities that have the most impact on the company’s environment. The management accounting system used by the organization has accounted for costs by vendors, costs for building services paid for by Services @ AMP, and costs that arise from waste collection and disposal activities (KPMG 2002). The reason why AMP took part in the case study was so that it could be able to change its environmental management accounting systems to reduce the impact of the c