...Overview Overview Section 1877 of the Social Security Act (the Act) (42 U.S.C. 1395nn), also known as the physician self-referral law, or Stark Law, intends to prevent the misappropriation of or over utilization of healthcare that could result from incentivized diagnostic ordering protocols that may be a direct result of financial relationships that could influence healthcare decisions. The law is named for its author, United State Congressman Pete Stark, a Democrat from California, who authored and supported the creation of this piece of legislation. The law’s purpose is to prohibit a physician from referring a patient for designated health services (DHS) to any organization that the physician or a member of his/her immediate family has a financial relationship. Exceptions to the law exist and will be examined in later sections of this reflection. Originally the Stark Law (Stark I) only applied to referrals of Medicare Beneficiaries, but Section 1877 of the Social Security Act (the Act) (42 U.S.C. 1395nn), also known as the physician self-referral law, or Stark Law, intends to prevent the misappropriation of or over utilization of healthcare that could result from incentivized diagnostic ordering protocols that may be a direct result of financial relationships that could influence healthcare decisions. The law is named for its author, United State Congressman Pete Stark, a Democrat from California, who authored and supported the creation of this piece of legislation...
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...Process Evaluation DRAFT Report School Community Liaison and Security Programme Prepared for the National Committee for Families and Children (NPA M&E Sub-Committee);and Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports John D. Flowers Table of Contents Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 1.0 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.1.3 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.2 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.3 3.5 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.6 Background ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Project Description and Scope .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Purpose of the Consultancy ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Key Activities and Main Deliverables .................................................................................................................... 4 Evaluation Design and Framework .....................................................................
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...Inter-American Development Bank Social Protection and Health Division (SCL/SPH) TECHNICAL NOTE Quality Improvement of Health Care in Belize: Focusing on Results Ian Mac Arthur Jennifer Nelson Martha Woodye No. IDB-TN-661 May 2014 Quality Improvement of Health Care in Belize: Focusing on Results Ian Mac Arthur Jennifer Nelson Martha Woodye Inter-American Development Bank 2014 Cataloging-in-Publication data provided by the Inter-American Development Bank Felipe Herrera Library Mac Arthur, Ian. Quality improvement of health care in Belize: focusing on results / Ian Mac Arthur, Jennifer Nelson, Martha Woodye. p. cm. — (IDB Technical Note ; 661) Includes bibliographic references. 1. Health services administration—Belize. 2. Public health administration—Belize. I. Nelson, Jennifer. II. Woodye, Martha. III. Inter-American Development Bank. Social Protection and Health Division. IV. Title. V. Series. IDB-TN-661 http://www.iadb.org The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Inter-American Development Bank, its Board of Directors, or the countries they represent. The unauthorized commercial use of Bank documents is prohibited and may be punishable under the Bank's policies and/or applicable laws. Copyright © 2014 Inter-American Development Bank. All rights reserved; may be freely reproduced for any non-commercial purpose. Ian Mac Arthur, ianm@iadb.org Quality Improvement of Health Care in Belize:...
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...Planning for Family-Friendly Communities Briefing Paper April 2010 Child care and community development by Kristen Anderson & Ellen Dektar, Local Investment in Child Care (LINCC) The American Planning Association (APA) has long recognized in its Policy Guide on the Provision of Child Care (1997) that child care is a critical component of livable communities for many families in urban, suburban and rural areas, and that local planning policies can play an important role in ensuring adequate child care. Whether by necessity or choice, the majority of parents work and many depend upon formal, organized out‐of‐home care. Since there is no federal or state universal child care system or guidelines for child care planning, most communities have supply gaps that are especially pronounced for infant/toddler age groups and lower income families. Preschool‐age programs (mostly part‐day) are proliferating nationally due to public awareness of the value of early learning. State spending on preschool increased from $2.4 billion to $4.2 billion nationwide between 2005 and 2007 (Wat, 2007). Similarly, federal and state spending on child care subsidies has more than tripled in the last decade, but most communities still face problems with inadequate supply of quality, affordable child care (Warner 2007). The majority of child care and part‐day preschool centers are run by private or nonprofit entities (rather than school districts or cities) and supported largely by parent fees ...
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...Lesson 4 Assessment Tool: Marketing Plan Framework This Assessment Tool contains real world examples, guiding principles, practical worksheets, and information that can help you complete a 4E-based marketing plan for your business. This Tool can serve as companion activities for Lesson 4. 4.1. Executive summary: This is a summary of the marketing plan, so it is usually prepared after the plan has been completed. It should summarize: Situation analysis results Marketing goals and objectives Proposed marketing actions (strategies and tactics) to meet goals and objectives Proposed marketing budget and key resources that are necessary to implement the marketing actions Expected outcomes of the proposed marketing actions 4.2. Mission Statement: This statement summarizes the guiding principles for your business. Some example mission statements are shown below with the type of information to be included. The three examples are presented in the way that you can see one from a well-established government organization and two from small businesses like yours. Try one on your own after examining the examples. A. Federal Food and Drug Administration (http://www.fda.gov/opacom/morechoices/mission.html): “The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing the...
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...| California State University, Long Beach County Project: Plumas Brandon Gonzales ID#: 012658332 HCA 300 MW 9:30-10:45am 10/31/2014 Word Count: ~3,812 Abstract This paper will present an assessment and analysis of the health care information researched in Plumas County with addition to percentages and statistics gathered from registered sites and resources. This paper will also develop health resolutions and suggestions that are to be taken in to consideration with a resources profile and analysis. The research provided, focusing on the iron triangle made up of cost, access, and quality; will identify alarming health problems with increases and/or decreases to access and quality taken from legitimate sources and government data and surveys. The future consequences of these following problems, how Plumas County's health professionals plan to act on them, and recommendations to generate solutions will also be presented. A population research conducted in 2013, the "United States Census Bureau" estimated a total population of 18,859 residents in Plumas County making up .05% of California's total population estimated at 38,332,521. Since 2010, the county has shown a 6% decrease in total population losing more than a thousand people in the past 3 years. Plumas County contains a very small fraction of California's residents compared to larger counties in the state. A more precise breakdown of the research in population provided by the "U.S. Census Bureau"...
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...The Terms and Conditions of Employment for Employees at the New Queensland Factory Prepared for Chief Executive Officer of FreshFirst Canning Company by Ahmet Mithat Ozpinar, HR Department August, 2012 FreshFirst Canning Company Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to analysis the terms and conditions of employment for employees at the new Queensland factory. This report includes many suggestions for ways in which to selection and employment of Greenfield factory employees, as well as doing this in the Fair Work Act (2009) frame. The suggestions are: (The following is a sampling of recommendations; implementation details are contained in the full report) * Team should be structured in self managing with responsible manner. * Job rotaion schedules should be planned. * People who want to work in new Queensland factory should be prepared to be transferred to there. * Performance based payment should be considered. * Orientation training should be started as soon as possible. * Job analysis should be made. * Promotions should be concluded. * Safety at workplace issues should be finalized. FreshFirst Canning Company can not force an employee to work more than 38 hours in a week. It is a -must be- to provide a statement that contains all the information about NES, Termination of Employment and Modern Awards to all employees. If request is accepted by employee over time fees must apply. When making an agreement with a employee...
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...Public Private Partnership in Rural Health Management in India Dec -2013 Contents Lists of Contents Page No 1. List of Abbreviations 3 2. Abstract 4 3. Introduction 6 3.1 Private Sector in India 7 3.2 THE ROLE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN HEALTH CARE 8 3.3 Public/Private Partnership 8 3.4 OBJECTIVES OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS 10 3.5 Classifying PPPs 10 3.6 Challenges in Partnership 11 3.7 Characteristics of Partnership 12 3.8 Scope and types of partnership 13 3.9 The Study for Research paper 15 3.10.1 Analysis and Discussion 16 3.10.2 Overview of the Case Studies 16 3.10.3 Enabling Conditions 17 3.10.4 Equity and Accessibility 19 3.10 Private partner selection and obligations of the Partners 19 3.11 Performance Specifications 20 3.12 Resource implications 20 3.13 Autonomy 21 3.14 Technical and managerial capacity 22 3.15 Quality of services 23 3.16 Stakeholder Perspectives 23 4. Summary and Conclusion 24 5. References 26 6. Annexure 29 1. List of Abbreviations PPP Public Private Partnership HSR Health Sector Reform ADBI Asian Development Bank Institute NRHM National Rural Health Mission FRU First Referral Unit MMVs Mobile Medical Unit ...
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...Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) Guidelines for Community Health Centres Revised 2012 Directorate General of Health Services Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) Guidelines for Community Health Centres Revised 2012 Directorate General of Health Services Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India CONTENTS Message Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Executive Summary Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) for Community Health Centres v vi vii viii 1 3 Introduction�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Objectives of Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) for CHCs���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Service Delivery in CHCs�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Manpower����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Equipment��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 Drugs�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
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...Medicaid programs. Identify and describe the three main types of health insurances in the U.S. Rodts (2010) talks about the new Healthcare system in US and the challenges it brings for healthcare providers but there is always challenge when one has to select the certain type of health cover for himself. It is therefore important to understand main types of health insurance in the US. While Hall (2010) outlined the three different types of reinsurances brought about by the health reform, Health Insurance Info (2010) notes that are a number of different types of health insurance coverage designed to meet the needs and budget of a variety of individuals. In essence, health insurance is a risk management tool that ensures you and your family has access to the healthcare you need, when you need it without causing a tremendous financial burden. The cost of health insurance (the premium) may be higher for a policy that provides a great amount of coverage and flexibility while the premium may be lower for a policy that provides less coverage or less flexibility. There are two major categories of health care insurance the Indemnity and Managed Care Plans. An Indemnity Plan, sometimes called a reimbursement plan, reimburses you for medical expenses regardless...
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...operational definition of some terms used in the study. Background and Rationale of the Study The School Health Nursing Program (SHNP)is an integral part of the total school program. The philosophy of the School Health Nursing Program is consistent with the socio-economic, cultural and political philosophy of the people. Therefore, health and nutrition education are aligned with their democratic way of life. The School Health Nursing Program is a health service offered by the DepEd for elementary school children in the province of Capiz. School nurses visit schools throughout the year to provide children with the opportunity to have their health checked; provide information and advice about healthy behaviors and link children and families to community-based health and wellbeing services. This program is designed to identify children with potential health-related learning difficulties and to respond to health concerns and observations about the child's health and wellbeing. Other activities offered by the program may include formal and informal health education and health promotion to the school community. The School Health Nursing Program plays a key role in reducing negative health outcomes and risk taking behaviors among pupils. Its focus is on prevention of ill health and problem behaviors by ensuring coordination between the school and the community based health and support services (Harmon, et. al. 2005). The School Health Nursing Program supports the school community...
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...MASENO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC STUDIES INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY COURSE; RESEARCH METHODOLOGY CODE; DIR 311 RESEARCH PROPOSAL TITTLE; CAUSES OF WOMEN DEATHS DURING CHILD BIRTH IN MASENO MISSION HOSPITAL AUTHOR | ADM NO | ANYANDA SHARON AYUMA | DS/3017/2010 | AFFILLIATION; Research Proposal submitted to the School of Development and strategic studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of international relations and diplomacy of Maseno University DECLARATION This reaserch proposal is my original work and has not been presented for a degree in any other University -------------------------- ---------------------------- Signature Date This research proposal has been submitted for examination with my approval as University Supervisor -------------------------- ----------------------------Signature Date AKNOWLEDMENT This report and its findings were prepared by myself with the help of my roommate Eunice Bosibori Ondieki of the department of Communication and Media Technology at Maseno University, she took part in assisting me in interviewing individuals from Mabungo village and also the Hospital staff. I also consulted...
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...UNICEF in Ba Phnom and Mesang Districts of Prey Veng Province, Cambodia under the OPTIONS Program Combating Child Trafficking and Exploitation through Education by Richard Geeves (VIAfilm) World Education UNICEF 28 September 2007 1 CONTENTS Tables 3 Links to documentary video 4 Acronyms 5 Foreword 7 A note on the OPTIONS evaluation report and documentary video Executive Summary 8 1. General background, evaluation method and coverage 18 2. Identification of vulnerable children 25 3. Improved formal education opportunities 29 Scholarships, Life skills, Student Support Network, Improved quality of teaching and learning, improved professional support to teachers 4. Improved non-formal education opportunities 43 School re-entry, My Better Future, NFE programs for out-of-school youth 5. Tracking and follow up of vulnerable children 52 Formal education, Non-formal education, Referral children 6. Impact on children and their families 56 Impact on children, Impact on families 7. Impact on communities, society and local institutions 60 Community attitudes to girls and education, child protection, Commune Councils, CEFAC/CWCCs 8. Capacity building, Cost effectiveness, Advocacy, Accountability/feedback, Sustainability 65 9. Findings and recommendations 73 Interviews and observations conducted 81 References 83 Attachments Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment...
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...U.N. Commission on Life Saving Commodities for Women and Children: Country Case Studies May 2012 This is a working document. It has been prepared to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and to stimulate discussion. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policies or views of the United Nations Commission on Life-Saving Commodities for Women and Children or the United Nations. The text has not been edited to official publication standards, and the Commission accepts no responsibility for errors. The designations in this publication do not imply an opinion on legal status of any country or territory, or of its authorities, or the delimitation of frontiers. Contributors and Acknowledgements Sarah Blake,1 Aubrey Cody,1 Anjali Kaur,1 Nejla Liias, 1 Christopher Lindahl,2 Emily Bell,1 Julie Kragh,1 Jessica Mack,1 and Kristin Cox Mehling1 served as researchers and authors of this working paper. The authors would like to thank the following individuals for their contributions to the development and conceptualization of these case studies: Oliver Sabot Hans Hogerzeil Patricia Mechael Catherine Taylor Kanika Bahl Julia White Kabir Ahmed Mark Young Renee van de Weerdt Deborah Armbruster Jennifer Lockwood-Bergeson Michael Mbizvo Clinton Health Access Initiative Groningen University mHealth Alliance PATH Results for Development Institute UN Secretariat UNFPA UNICEF UNICEF USAID USAID WHO ...
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...Sarker Hashima-e-Nasreen For: UNIVERSITY OF HEIDELBERG UNFPA and IPPF Evaluation: Bangladesh Country Report CONTENTS Acronyms................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... ii Acknowledgements ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... iv Analytical Summary ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 1 Key Findings and Recommendations................................ ................................ ..................... 8 Introduction ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 12 Section 1: The Country Specific Context ................................ ................................ .............. 14 Section 2: The Country Programmes’ Strategic Priorities ................................ ..................... 24 Section 3: Institutional Arrangements ................................ ................................ ................... 41 Section 4: Enabling Policy Development and Reform................................ ........................... 57 Section 5: Strengthening Sexual and Reproductive Health Services................................ ....62 Section 6: SRH Information and Education...
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