...happen to you. You would be looking for a comprehensive yet affordable protection plan to supplement the current plans provided by your employer. PRUtermplus advantage is offered to you exclusively at your place of employment. Through affordable premiums, you are assured of continual coverage for a period of 10 years as you progress in your career. Depending on the type of cover you choose, PRUtermplus advantage gives you the desired peace of mind through a hassle-free application. The assurance of a lump sum payout In the event of Death, Terminal Illness1 or Disability1, a lump sum payment of the sum assured will be provided to your loved ones. Accidental Death Benefit Upon Accidental Death2, rest assured that your loved ones will receive a payout of the sum assured to help them cope with the sudden loss. Accidental Hospital Care Benefits Get the care and treatment you need in the event of an accident. Our Accidental Daily Hospital Income2,3 covers up to $150 per day for hospitalisation4. If you are unable to return to work after hospitalisation4, the Post-hospitalisation Recuperation Benefit2,5 pays up to $300 for each week6 that you are certified to be unable to engage in your own occupation, business or activity. Loyalty Benefit7 As long as your PRUtermplus advantage policy remains active, you can look forward to a 10% discount on the first year premium when you purchase selected regular premium Prudential policies8 for yourself, your spouse or...
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...points out, a lot of emphasis was placed on access to health care services; such as through the enactment of the Medicaid which made it mandatory for certain individuals to be covered such as pregnant women and children as well as low income families. By making these groups eligible by law for medical care, the Medicaid legislations ensured that poor families and pregnant women and children had access to basic healthcare. With increased access to medical care improved the health of both mothers and children and hence the reduction in the deaths recorded among children aged below...
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... Tobacco smoking is really injurious to health. The smoke of tobacco contains several dangerous chemical. These chemicals are injurious to both smokers and nonsmokers. There are more than 7,000 chemicals in the tobacco smoke. Al large amount of them, around 250 chemicals, are very harmful. These harmful chemicals include carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, and ammonia. The habit of tobacco smoking is very dangerous for health. It affects almost every organ and part of the body. The ultimate impact of smoking is the diminishing of overall health (Propel, 2012). Health Consequences of Smoking There are millions of Canadian who smoking has caused lots of problems. It is also the primary cause of cancer. This cancer even leads to death. It cause causes to several parts of the body including lungs, larynx, throat, mouth, kidney, pancreas, bladder, and stomach. It also causes heart deceases and heart stroke. The habitual smokers are at higher risk that they develop airway infections and pneumonia (Schane et al, 2010). If a smoker is pregnant then there are heavy chances that she might give too early birth, and the birth weight may also be very low. A female...
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...Introduction 2 Background 2 Define the problem 3 Literature Review 4 Problem Analysis 6 Possible Solutions 10 Solutions and Implementations 12 Justification 13 References 14 Introduction Attention to medical errors escalated over five years ago with the release of a study from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), To Err is Human, which found that between 44,000 and 98,000 Americans die each year in U.S. hospitals due to preventable medical errors. Hospital errors rank between the fifth and eighth leading cause of death, killing more Americans than breast cancer, traffic accidents or AIDS. Serious medication errors occur in the cases of five to 10 percent of patients admitted to hospitals. These numbers may understate the problem because they do not include preventable deaths due to medical treatments outside of hospitals (Vantage Professional Education, 2009). Background Medical malpractice is professional negligence that can cause injury which may result in death, substantial economic damages to the patient. Most cases of medical malpractice involve inaccurate diagnosis or misdiagnosis. There has been various and unfolding problems occurring in the United States domestic healthcare for many years. The most grave problem experienced in the healthcare industry is the suborn increase of medical errors in the healthcare industry. Some of the most serious incidents observed in medical errors include:...
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...A Community Health's Perspective for Disease Control & Prevention Abstract The paper is intended to ascertain research statistics, facts, policies and analysis of topics that contributes to the health and wellbeing of a community. The effects of injury prevention and the control of infectious diseases are discussed. The rationale of controlling the cost of healthcare through behavioral and lifestyle changes is discussed. How does the exploitation of drugs, alcohol and tobacco influence the health of the community? In a community health setting, the relationship between affordable housing and violence prevention is analyzed. The impact of obesity on the community and other forms of chronic illness is discussed. An analysis of proposed solutions to disease control and prevention is presented. Mental health issues and its demeaning consequences on the community are analyzed. The need to educate the community on the ethics of healthcare is emphasized. Finally, occupational and environmental health hazards and their effects on community health is reviewed. I PERSPECTIVE ON COMMUNITY HEALTH The health of the community is a vital building block of the economic, social and political framework of any vibrant society. Because health is considered wealth, a healthy community creates a cost effective environment where all citizens has equal access to primary care physicians and sustainable quality of care. A healthy community continuously...
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...Running head: ETHICAL ISSUES AS A RADIOLOGY 1 Ethical Issues in Radiology Interview Paper Annelia Cyril Adventist University of Health Sciences 2 Abstract As a health care professionals we live through our career with sincere dedication to our patients. Ethics encompasses a variety of issues that all medical professionals, including medical imaging technologists must ultimately tackle. When considering ethics, medical imaging professionals need to take into account their responsibilities to patients, colleagues, employers, the imaging profession, and themselves. This interview will review these responsibilities with respect to medical imaging and the challenges that imaging technologists may face in approaching their work from the perspective of ethics. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) has developed a Standard of Ethics in which radiologic technologists have to abide by. With the continual invention and improvement of lifesaving medical technology also comes the burden of ethical decision making. Radiologists today face more ethical issues than meet the eye. ...
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...Radiology vs. Medical Examiner Radiologist Two different potential careers that I’m interested in are Radiologic Technologists and a Medical Examiner. I will cover the educational requirements, job responsibilities, pay scale, and the job demand for each of my potential careers. The educational requirements for a Radiologic Technologist include formal training programs in radiography that lead to a certificate, an associate’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree. Associate’s degree programs are the most common. Certificate programs typically last 6 to 12 months. Typical programs include both classroom training and clinical training. Coursework includes anatomy, pathology, patient care, radiation physics and protection, and image evaluation. The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredits educational and training programs in radiography. Completing an accredited program is required for licensure in some states. High school students who are interested in radiologic technology should take courses that focus on science and math. Suggested courses include anatomy, biology, chemistry, physiology, mathematics, and physics. Radiologic technologists must be licensed or certified in most states; requirements vary by state. To be licensed in most states, radiologic technologists must have graduated from an accredited program and must pass a certification exam from the state or from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). To keep their...
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...2.1 Key factors in case study 2.1.1 Saving factors in the case As we know, Alexander is a forty-eight year-old CEO of Graphic Design Ltd. He draws a salary of £420,000 per annum. He and his wife Janet have a 14-year-old boy, 10-year-old girl and 3-year-old girl, named Adam, Sheila and Carina respectively. Janet is already 44 and works as her husband`s personal assistant with salary of £55,000 per annum. So the annual household income of his family is £475,000 totally. Adam and Sheila studied in a local private school. The couple will have to pay £3,000 per child per annum in school fee, what was more when Carina arrived her school age, and at that time she will probably be sent into the same school. 2.1.2 Mortgage factors in the case The Flynn’s live in a bungalow which is conservatively evaluated £1.25m in firm economic condition. They have £450,000 mortgage to pay in 14 years. They decided to build an extension which cost £300,000. They have taken out the over 20 year’s mortgage on an endowment basis. A substantial shortfall leads to policy operational problems. 2.1.3 Protection factors in the case As a Company Director and Chief Executive of a software company, Alexander is already 48 and close to his middle-age. Great work pressure may easily cause health problems. Janet is 44 and works as Alexander's personal assist. So this couple needs to protect health to deal with the pressure and workload. Their three children also need to protect health to prevent accident...
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...been discovered in Africa and of course we heard about it on the news, but it didn’t really affect us here in the United States so it wasn’t our problem. Right…. When the news broke that famous actor and sex symbol Rock Hudson had AIDS everyone was shocked. How was that possible?? Rock Hudson wasn’t a junkie and he certainly wasn’t gay, so how could this happen? That was the worlds wake up call. What Is HIV? Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. Once infected, the immune system gradually decreases to the point that the infected person cannot fight off even the simple cold. Usually the person develops one of the opportunistic ailments due to the weakened immune system that ends up causing death. The good news is that science has made great stride in treating HIV. People are living longer with...
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...Community Assessment and Analysis: Hispanic Obesity in Las Vegas, Nevada Concepts in Community and Public Health Community Assessment and Analysis Part II: Hispanic Obesity in Las Vegas, Nevada In this report, the Hispanic community was assessed using Gordon’s 11 Functional Health Patterns. The Hispanic people were found to have a high rate of obesity and other health related problems. From looking the different social, cultural, behavioral, environmental, and economic aspects, obesity, and chronic diseases impact not only individuals and families but society as a whole. Their strengths and weaknesses were put into two clusters and nursing diagnoses were provided for each cluster. Next, they were prioritized by level of importance and a rationale was provided. The Hispanic community in Las Vegas, Nevada has many strong points, as well as many weaknesses regarding their health. Value/Belief Pattern: Hispanics believe that there is a path of life is set in stone for them. These beliefs deter Hispanics from getting preventative care and screened for chronic diseases or cancers. The majority of Hispanics in Las Vegas are Catholic and this accompanies strong beliefs. A chronic disease or cancer is believed to be a punishment from God (Carteret, 2011). Some illness and diseases are believed to be an imbalance of ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ and it is believed that these illnesses can be treated with consuming the opposite (Kemp, 2005). Family and higher powers of authorities in respect...
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...Training issues * Compliance issues * SWOT analysis * How HR implements SHRM * How HR applies itself * Culture (liberal or conservative) * Planning (how org. plans for staffing both current and future) * Cultural diversity (how to make use of diversity in the workplace). * What is the organization doing (future) BROWARD HEALTH * Type Nonprofit Company. * Size 5001-10,000 employees. * Website http://www.browardhealth.org * Industry Hospital & Health Care Founded 1938. Broward Health, providing service for more than 70 years, is one of the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the nation. This takes more than compassionate caregivers to keep the organization at the forefront of medicine. It takes the business-minded support of energized professionals working in human resources, administration, marketing, information systems, finance and more. Broward Health is a medical safety net for Broward County residents. Broward Health encompasses more than 30 healthcare facilities including: * Broward Health Medical Center * Broward Health North * Broward Health Imperial Point * Broward Health Coral Springs * Chris Evert Children's Hospital * Broward Health Weston * Broward Health Community Health Services * Broward Health Physician Group BROWARD HEALTH MISSION AND VALUES Mission The mission of Broward Health is to provide quality healthcare to the people they serve and support the needs of all...
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... Executive Summary Our mission is to perform extensive research and recommend the best alternatives. Our vision is to strive for excellence as being a respectful firm. Our values are integrity, responsibility, collaboration, respect and excellence. Health insurance companies should consider updating their business models to conduct business in accordance with the Affordable Care Act. Healthcare reform allows for consumers to have more control over their medical care and coverage. United Health Group has the majority of Medicare and Medicaid enrollees. The Affordable Care Act allows for no discrimination against consumers with pre-existing conditions. United Health Group has multicultural websites that allow for consumers to understand what effects their specific culture. Healthcare and knowledge of the field can be given. Consumers are not given the proper tools that they need to understand their healthcare. Insurance brokerage firms are disappearing despite the helpful role that they play. Illnesses need to be curved from management to prevention. Healthcare companies need to remove themselves from negative behavior. A vast amount of money is used in the fast food business from health insurance companies. Innovation is key for United Health Group to continue with development. Government is not evolving with the times. United Health Group is in relatively good shape that needs some minor adjustments. The first recommendation is that there should be focus on...
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...E P I DE M IC: R E SP ON DI NG T O A M ER ICA’ S PR E S CR I P T ION DRUG A BUSE CR I SI S 2 011 Background Prescription drug abuse is the Nation’s fastest-growing drug problem. While there has been a marked decrease in the use of some illegal drugs like cocaine, data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) show that nearly one-third of people aged 12 and over who used drugs for the first time in 2009 began by using a prescription drug non-medically.1 The same survey found that over 70 percent of people who abused prescription pain relievers got them from friends or relatives, while approximately 5 percent got them from a drug dealer or from the Internet.2 Additionally, the latest Monitoring the Future study—the Nation’s largest survey of drug use among young people—showed that prescription drugs are the second most-abused category of drugs after marijuana.3 In our military, illicit drug use increased from 5 percent to 12 percent among active duty service members over a three-year period from 2005 to 2008, primarily attributed to prescription drug abuse.4 Although a number of classes of prescription drugs are currently being abused, this action plan primarily focuses on the growing and often deadly problem of prescription opioid abuse. The number of prescrip tions filled for opioid pain relievers—some of the most powerful medications available—has increased dramatically in recent years. From 1997 to 2007, the milligram per person use of prescription...
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...industry with a 12% market share. Over the last several years, the entire industry has experienced significant declines in sales due to poor macroeconomic conditions. However, Herman Miller has managed to outperform most of its competitors in terms of profitability, illustrated through strong operating margins and return on sales. Herman Miller has a strong reputation for high quality, innovative products, strong customer service, high customization, and reliability. This strong brand equity enables the company to leverage its brand strength across different market segments, leading to extended customer reach I have analyzed the company and the industry, and have chosen the best strategy to expand customer reach, and increase sales revenue. My analysis chosen will consist of a three-year implementation plan that will bolster sales revenue and expand the company’s customer base. Herman Miller Inc. internal environment brings to light the following strengths and weaknesses, threats, and opportunities. Strengths The $1.3 billion manufacturer of office furniture is known for its distinctive innovation skills and management methods. The following list of strengths elaborates on the company’s distinguishing capabilities. Innovative products and processes – Herman Miller has led the industry with many ground-breaking developments, such as the first open-plan modular office system, the first seating configuration scientifically based on ergonomic principles, and cradle-to-cradle...
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...Public Relations Review 34 (2008) 399–402 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Public Relations Review Short communication Issues management and inoculation: Tylenol’s responsible dosing advertising Shari R. Veil ∗ , Michael L. Kent 1 Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Oklahoma, 395 West Lindsey, Norman, OK 73019, United States a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t Issues management developed as a long-term process interested in the continued health and success of organizations. This essay presents a contemporary issues management case that uses inoculation and a priori solutions as issues management tactics. The case study involving Johnson & Johnson’s responsible dosing campaign demonstrates that organizations perceived to have a high standard of corporate social responsibility are not above using deceptive tactics to protect their brand. © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Article history: Received 29 April 2008 Received in revised form 11 July 2008 Accepted 28 August 2008 Keywords: Issues management Corporate social responsibility Inoculation Crisis communication Public relations practitioners increasingly need to serve as ethical counselors to the dominant coalition (Health, 1994) and as the ethical conscience of the organization (Ryan & Martinson, 1983; Wright, 1996). Despite the role of issues management in guiding ethical decision making (Bowen, 2005), some communication campaigns have suspended...
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