...procedures (SOP), in compliance with the rules and regulations previously stablished by the department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This lack of on the job safety regulations, is creating a hazardous environment for all employees and definitely, questionable products due to the lack of a healthy environment, at all levels of production. This current atmosphere is also creating grounds for a possible lawsuit against the company, due to the high possibility of having preventable accidents and OSHA monetary fines, due to health and safety violations. It is empirical for Doohickeys U need to review and update the current SOP and follow an adaptable plan to train all employees according to the company’s necessities and preventions. Solution #1 It is...
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...abuse, as known as (IPV), is a problem amongst America that affects millions. The term intimate partner violence, describes physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. The abuse can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples and does not necessary include sexual intimacy (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). There are many issues associated with intimate partner abuse and changes have occurred in recent times. The criminal justice system has made changes accordingly to protect the victim and ensure safety from the abuser. Elder abuse occurs to those who are older, vulnerable, frail, and cannot help themselves. Elder abusers can be men, women, family, or caretakers with no extent of harm they cause on the elder. Abuse is a problem that is present in today’s society among all race, genders, and ethnic groups. Special populations experience different types of victimization in society as well. The problem of abuse effects all individuals and many factors play a role in the abusers intent to harm. Intimate partner abuse is defined as any intentional act or series of acts that cause injury to the partner. The acts may consist of physical, emotional, or sexual (Wallace & Robinson, 2011). Intimate partner abuse occurs among all socioeconomic, religious, and cultural groups. Intimate partner violence is just as the term “family” it is ever-changing and dynamics differ. The issues associated with intimate partner abuse is first and...
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...people can be healthy. Activities that society undertakes to prevent, identify, and counter threats to the health of the public. “ Therefore in fewer words, its mission is simply to protect its namesake, the public’s health. Many noble individuals have contributed to this pool of knowledge leaving legacies that have saved millions of lives and continue to save lives today. Included in the many facets of public health are injuries, both accidental and intentional. An article entitled “Firearm related injuries amongst children: Estimates from the nationwide emergency department sample” reports that close to 50,000 injuries result from violent acts within the US each year. A significant amount of those injuries involve the use of a firearm. Furthermore, in 2008 the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS) reported that firearm injuries accounted for 14,831 ER visits by children alone. Although firearm injuries are unfortunate and dangerous in any situation, those involving children and adolescents are extremely despairing. The effects of a firearm injury in the early stages of life can not only have lasting physical effects, but can also result in psychological issues. Of the 14,831 ER visits mentioned, 494 died in the ER and 392 died following patient admission. Another article entitled “Variation in Pediatric and Adolescent Firearm Mortality Rates in Rural and Urban US Counties” reported 23,649 deaths from firearms over an 8-year span between the years of 1999 and 2006...
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...Gun Violence: A Public Threat Question At Issue: Should the prevention of gun violence be considered a public health issue? Argument Sentence: Prevention of gun violence should be considered a public health issue because preventing gun violence will stop thousands of deaths every year. Premise: Any preventative measures that stops thousands of deaths every year should be considered a public health issue. Every year we get reminded of the gun issue whenever we hear about a horrifying new shooting and every year we seem to forget until we hear about the new one. As long as it doesn’t involve people that we know personally it is easy to get desensitized to the reports on the news. The image of a deranged psycho mass murderer makes for...
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...placing limits on the amount of damages that can be awarded in certain types of court cases (Lipthrott 2005). Although state and federal statutes define some aspects of tort law, contemporary tort law remains defined by judicial decisions. Tort can be an excellent vehicle for viewing the nature of the common law, and for observing how a given body of law evolves daily. The basic objectives of tort law are preservation of peace between individual by providing a substitute for retaliation; culpability-to find fault for wrongdoing; deterrence-to discourage the wrongdoer (tort-feasor) from committing future torts; and compensation- to indemnify the injured person of wrongdoing. There are three basic categories of tort law: negligent tort, intentional tort, and torts where strict liability is assessed regardless of fault. There are two main differences between...
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...----- -- Program's history & Start Violence against women and girls is a problem of pandemic proportions. At least one out of every three women around the world has been beaten, ooerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime with the abuser usuallv someone known to her. Violence affects all people, but can be more severe for women in the majority of cases. Physical or sexual violence is estimated to occur in the lives of one in five women(European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, 2014). This violence against women and girls can impact every part of their lives. The prevention of this addresses the specific areas that the individual needs to overcome, cope with or learn how to address in their lives. By addressing Community based programs were started to senre women who have experienced abuse at a young age, are currently experiencing abus.e, need to get out of the household. They offer oounseling, self. defense classes, shelter for them and her children, nutritional, clothing, transportation assistance or referrals. In adclition to legal advise, police reporting, restraining order, child custody legal support, it takes upon the men of the household to make sure they get treatments offering domestic volence classes to the abuser as part of a court mandated procedme, monitor progress. these needs for the individual, this kind of program can give the female confidence and the ability to overcome the emotions that come...
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...The child abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) defines child abuse and neglect as any recent act or failure to act that t resulted in eminent risk or death , or exploitation of a child by parents or care giver who is responsible for the child’s welfare.(Mosby,2009)Child abuse is one of the most significant social problems affecting children, child abuse involves physical, emotional sexual and also neglect. According to National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. The incidence of child abuse has been on the increase, Emotional abuse is the verbal acts that results in a destruction of self esteem inn a child. Can include rejection or threating to of a child. Emotional neglect is an intentional omission verbal or behavioral actions that are necessary for development of a healthy self-esteem example , social isolation.. Physical abuse is the deliberate infliction of injury on a child. It is suspected when as injury is not consistent with history or development level of the child...physical neglect is the failure to provide for the physical needs of a child ,including food, clothing,, shelter and basic cleanliness(Thompson,1995).Sexual abuse is defined as employment ,use persuation,inducement, enticement,or coercion of any child to engage or assist sexual explicit for the purpose of producing visual depiction such as conduct. The temperament of a child as well as well as parents can be a cause of child abuse. Children...
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...NHPA | Summary | Why selected (all selected for similar reasons; finical impact on health care system) | Determinants as risk factors | Health promotion Program | CardiovascularHealth | Refers to maintaining healthy functioning of the heart and blood vessels. CVD encompasses all diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels (including coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease) caused mainly by blood supply to the heart, brain and legs. | -To improve cardiovascular health by reducing CVD.-CVD is leading cause of premature death and second leading cause of burden of disease.- CVD is also largely preventable and places a large economic burden on the health care system. | 1. biological: cholesterol levels, age, sex and genetics. high blood pressure-indicates that the heart is already working harder and under pressure, which can lead to stroke and kidney disease.Body weight- excess body weight places greater strain on heart and increases hypertension and cholesterol levels.2. Behavioural: physical activity, tobacco smoking poor nutrition-diets high in saturated fat such as cholesterol can contribute to overweight and obesity. Low intake of fruit and vegetables can contribute to increased snacking on high fat and high sugar foods, increasing obesity, which heightens risk of CVD.Physical enviro: air quality (tobacco smoke) Access to recreational facilities-if lacking access, they might not exercise as much as otherwise might. Heightens risk of CVD...
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...death for persons of all ages in the United States. Many people think these are remote incidents, but they are not. Teen suicide is an epidemic that keeps on growing on daily basis. According to the estimate by the center for disease and prevention, annually, over five hundred thousand teenagers from age 15 to 24 will attempt to kill themselves and about five thousand of these teenagers succeeded (National Institute of Mental Health, 2002). Theses estimate indicated that the number of teenagers that committed suicide (five thousand) is synonymous to the number of people whom the cause of death was cancer or homicide. The number of teenagers, who committed suicide over the years, has outnumbered the number of teenagers who were killed by homicides by at least ratio three to two. That is ridiculous! To some people it sound unbelievable but as we continue to read various articles and continue to expose these occurrences on the internet and newspaper, people will be more aware of this epidemic. This paper is designed to make every person aware of the problem that everyone wants to sweep under the carpet. I want all to realize that teen suicide is indeed an epidemic. In my paper I will define suicide, discuss risk factors, warning signs, prevention measures, and as a healthcare provider, whether you are a nurse or an...
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...Elder Abuse has become a major issue in our country today. Statistics are showing a high rate of abuse among the elderly population, with even more cases unreported. Unfortunately, elderly people are abused in our country on a daily basis. They are abused by their friends, relatives, and caregivers, either in their homes or assisted living facilities. It is quite difficult for people to understand how elderly people are being abused without knowing the cause, effects and solutions to the issue. The purpose of this paper is to help one understand what causes elder abuse, the effects it has, and possible solutions to the issue. This way we may completely understand and prevent it from happening. Elder Abuse can include physical or emotional abuse by the caregiver. The elderly are also exploited financially. Abuse may range from neglect, in which the caregiver does not provide adequate care related to ADL’s, to more severe forms such as physical/sexual abuse. Understanding what elder abuse entails is important. It will help to identify the issue and prevent the person from becoming another statistic; which will also help prevent abuse of elderly people in the future. It’s inevitable that we ourselves and our family members will all grow older. In understanding this, there are many decisions to be made. Among one of the most difficult and perhaps most important decisions is where the elder person will live and how long-term care needs will be met. When the elderly person in our...
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...Introduction Violence in America's society is a major problem. This problem can be traced back as far as fetal development. Is not rocket science to realize that most angry violent acts are due to a disturbed child or individual that lacked attention, love or care? Violence is not a new problem and scientists are just finding out new facts about how it starts and how it can be prevented. Violence is a social problem that increases over the years. Violence is shown in magazines and books, on television and in the media. Violence on television is a major source for aggressive or violent behavior, but Children also pick up violence from a parent or guardian at an early age. It has been psychologically proven that males are more aggressive than females. Therefore, if a child's parents are being aggressive, their actions tend to be imitated. Children are affected very much in different ways from their families. That is why the families’ role in children's life is very important. Families are the key factor in youth violence. The early developmental stages of babies is key to starting a good lifelong learning experience. This is the certain time in which their brains and behavior patterns are significantly developing. Babies need that love and sense of closeness to obtain a healthy start. Obviously mothers who smoke, drink or do drugs while pregnant can cause serious health problems. Also, when they are young most of the time these problems persist. This...
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...Health Among American Indians and Alaskan Natives Shelley Thornton Grand Canyon University Family Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V Minerva Gonzales December 06, 2015 Health Among American Indians and Alaskan Natives When compared to the National average inequality and the persistent challenges that American Indians and Alaska Natives face are troubling. Demographics and economy along with poor health standards, drug and alcohol use and disproportionate disease burden exist due to inadequate education, high rates of unemployment, discrimination in the delivery of health care and cultural differences. In this paper we will explore Native Americans current health status and the barriers that influence health in their culture, socioeconomic and sociopolitical groups along with how race, ethnicity and education influence health and address current health status in addition to how they define health promotion and what health disparities exist. American Indians and Alaska Natives are people that have origins in the North, South and Central America that maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment. “There are 562 federally recognized tribes in the US, including 223 village groups in Alaska; about 100 other tribes are recognized by individual states. There are also tribes that have existed since this country was formed but do not have federal or state recognition” ("American Indians," p. 2). Per records from “2012 there were estimated 5.2 million people” ("Profile...
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...Andrew Rusinko Col Writing II 1320.027 Introduction of Law Hazing happens in many different facets of our lives either it being at school or at work. It is a common thing especially at the university level of education here in the United States. There have been multiple cases of hazing at the university level with in the previous decade here in the state of Texas. The Texas State Penal Code section 4.52 states that “hazing is any intentional knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of an education institution, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization whose members are students at an education institution” ("Center for Students Rights and Responsibilities"). This covers many different types of hazing whether it is consumption of liquids, like water or alcoholic beverages, electro-shocking, whipping and paddling just to name some examples. Relatively, anything that could be detrimental to the student or pledge either physically or mentally is hazing. There are also different punishments listed in the penal code for different outcomes such as not reporting or if the hazing results in death. Furthermore, the organization on the campus could be suspended indefinitely by the campus depending on the severity of the incident such as...
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...Violence in South Africa and its impact on mental health Introduction According to the World Health Organization in the World Report on Violence and Health, violence is defined as “the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened as actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment or deprivation”. (Krug E, Dahlberg L, Mercy J. et al.2002). The definition is further, divided into three categories, according to who has committed the violent act. There is self-directed violence, where one intends in harming one`s self in acts of suicide resulting in death or parasuicide where death does not occur....
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...Module 3 Discussion Options Menu: Forum Instructions: Answer the following questions in paragraph format (using your own words): What is Medical evacuation and what is its primary goal? What does the “Golden Hour” refer to? Why is it important? Lesson #3, Medical Evacuation SGT Coakley, Jose March 21, 2014 ALC Class #146-14 Medical Evacuation Medical Evacuation is extremely important for our soldiers fighting for our Country. Medical evacuation is a unit or division of the branch that transports wounded personnel to a medical facility/hospital to care for their injuries. The facility is equipped with lifesaving equipment and personnel specialized in the medical field. According to AMEED, the “Golden-Hour” refers to a time period lasting for one hour following traumatic injury being sustained by a casualty or medical emergency, during which there is the highest likelihood that prompt medical treatment will prevent death. “The golden hour is the 60 minute period after trauma, after which the chances of survival for wounded Soldiers drop significantly.” During this period of time, it is critical to have the person transported to a facility that can identify the problem and start treatment immediately. Failure to stay within this timeframe can ultimately mean the difference between life or death for personnel. https://archive.org/details/ost-military-doctrine-fm4_02x2c1, Department of the Army, Medical Evacuation, Retrieved April 21, 2014. http://medevacmatters...
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