...FAMILY RELATED ISSUES: FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT Family Related Issues: Family Medical Leave Act The Family and Medical Leave Act was passed by congress and signed by President Clinton in 1993. The Act was established because there was no low that dismissed ill or injured workers who missed too many days at work without termination. Based on the information found on the United States Department of Labor website, the FMLA provides an entitlement of up to 12 weeks of job-related unpaid leave during any 12 month eligibility period. The FMLA covers employees, for 1) birth and care of the eligible employees child or placement of a child in foster or adoptive care 2) care of an immediate family member (spouse, child, parent etc.) who has a serious health condition or 3) to care for an employee’s own serious health condition (Solis, Updated 2010). I. Explain if it matters that a parent literally had nothing to do with a biological child in order for the child to take advantage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to care for that parent. Code § 825.122 (b) Parent. Parent means a biological, adoptive, step or foster father or mother, or any other individual who stood in loco parentis to the employee when the employee was a son or daughter as defined in paragraph (c) of this section. This term does not include parents “in law. Based on the description of a parent in the above code, Mr. Sulka had every right to take family leave to care for his elderly father when he comes...
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...III. Security and Privacy Issues of electronic medical records Although it has been around three decades, moving from paper-based to electronic medical records might still face some issues and challenges. These issues can be classified as information use and disclosure; information viruses and errors; secondary use of the information; unauthorized access; and external or internal attacks. Therefore, electronic medical record needs a high level of anonymity, and privacy and security are considered as the most essential obstacles that face this anonymity. There are different laws in the United States that care about the patient’s rights of security and privacy, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). However,...
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...-HLSC111- Chronic medical conditions are often described as an illness or a disability that are able to affect someone for a prolonged period of time. Adolescence is a stage of development and discovery and those who are diagnosed with a chronic illness during this period will often find it more challenging to cope than their healthy peers. This essay will discuss the emotional, familial, social and physical changes and difficulties for adolescents undergoing treatment of a chronic illness and will also discuss their possible future outcomes and ways of endorsing positive development. The emotional state of someone undergoing treatment of a long-term illness or disability is usually the independent factor in that person’s overall health. Somebody’s mental health will influence their attitude about themselves physically, socially and can impact their future choices and family life. In an evaluation of The Adolescent Leadership Council (TALC) by Adams et al (2013), the foundations of developing a strong positive mental state in someone who is undergoing treatment for a chronic medical condition are discussed. The foundations of the TALC programme are to link adolescents experiencing a chronic illness to talk over what is happening with others and not feel isolated in their developmental years, and to help the adolescents acquire self-confidence within themselves. It is paramount that health care professionals understand that youth living with a chronic illness are striving for...
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...Final Paper Outline and Annotated Bibliography Review the assignment instructions for your Final Paper found in Week Five of your online course or in the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide. This assignment will include a thorough outline of your Final Paper, which you will build on to complete the final assignment. Provide a thorough introductory paragraph that summarizes your topic and includes a succinct thesis statement. Outline each of the topics and subtopics and detail how they pertain to the questions noted in the instructions. Include an annotated bibliography of at least five scholarly sources. For each source, provide a complete reference, a brief description, and a rational statement that explains how it is pertinent to your paper and supports your findings. For assistance with creating your outline, see the Outline Form page on the Ashford Writing Center website. Writing the Final Paper Outline and Annotated Bibliography This assignment: Must be four to six double-spaced pages in length, (not including title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper...
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...Previous health care records were handwritten by a clinician on paper forms in a folder and stored away in file cabinets. An electronic medical record (EMR) is the electronic version of this previous medical chart, and what is popularly used in today’s time of health care. “It includes all components of the patient’s medical records and enables any member of a patient’s treatment team to access the patient’s progress notes, treatment plans, medications, and other patient information from a variety of locations” (Richards, 2009). The Institute of Medicine recommended the use of EMR’s since the year 2003. Since then, electronic medical records have been proven to provide effective treatment, reduce medical errors and improved accessibility to patient’s medical records. The implantation of electronic medical records has been an advantage to the current U.S health care industry and its people. By using this system, drug interaction warnings, prescription refill notifications and annual screening reminders are what save our population today. In order for an organization to decide whether to implement this system or not, management must review the risks and benefits that come along with this. The cost of applying EMR’s is considerably high and is categorized as being a risk for a company. Not only for the upgrade in technological machinery, but also in the training of health care professionals. Managers must set aside a budget specifically for the implementation of equipment as...
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...going to be put under the microscope, divulging into the many aspects and rules of an expert witness and the opinion they give. A In the Criminal Procedure Rule, it terms an expert witness a person who is required to give expert evidence for the purpose of criminal proceedings, including evidence that is to determine the fitness to plead or for the purpose of sentencing. For example one may call on a police officer that is experience in collision investigations may offer his expert opinion on how the accident transpired. There are also times when an expert witness is not required, where a judge or jury can form his or her own views and inferences without the help of an expert. Expert witnesses can be called to testify on a variety of issues, such as DNA analyses, engineering, architecture, handwriting, fingerprints, psychologists, pathologist, etc. “When knowledge of a technical subject matter might be helpful to a trier of fact, a person having special training or experience in that technical field, is permitted to state his or her opinion concerning those technical matters even though he or she was not present at the event.” Expert witness will give an opinion of the facts that are presented in the relevant court case. It is known as...
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...* Moral Issues In Business * Environmental Protection Why Is The Issue of Environment Crucial To Us Today? The resources of this planet are finite and limited – as also its capacity to absorb and dispose of all the waste and garbage we generate. ‘Growth’ ‘Progress’ and ‘Development’ have spelt out one thing: increased consumption of material goods. Increased consumption of material goods has led to irreversible exploitation of natural resources: wood, fossil fuels, water to mention only a few. Rapid industrialization and global trends ↓ Grave problems of ecological imbalance and environmental degradation Environmental destruction is the result of man’s interference with Nature. We all require clean air, fresh, unpolluted water and a healthy habitat. But we also want large houses, all the latest gadgets, big cars and all other material amenities. Modern industry has provided us with unprecedented material prosperity. It has also created unparalleled environmental threats to us and our future generations. Modern technology has enabled us to manipulate and control nature – e.g. quick yielding seeds, artificial rain, BT vegetables and cereals, multiple crops etc. But this has led to increased pollution and severe depletion of natural resources. - Pollutants are pumped into the air - Toxic wastes are produced and dumped into soil, water and seas Major problems facing the world in the 21st century: - Population growth - Global...
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...RULE 101. SCOPE; DEFINITIONS (a) Scope. These rules apply to proceedings in United States courts. The specific courts and proceedings to which the rules apply, along with exceptions, are set out in Rule 1101. (b) Definitions. In these rules: (1) “civil case” means a civil action or proceeding; (2) “criminal case” includes a criminal proceeding; (3) “public office” includes a public agency; (4) “record” includes a memorandum, report, or data compilation; (5) a “rule prescribed by the Supreme Court” means a rule adopted by the Supreme Court under statutory authority; and (6) a reference to any kind of written material or any other medium includes electronically stored information. RULE 102. PURPOSE These rules should be construed so as to administer every proceeding fairly, eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay, and promote the development of evidence law, to the end of ascertaining the truth and securing a just determination. RULE 103. RULINGS ON EVIDENCE (a) Preserving a Claim of Error. A party may claim error in a ruling to admit or exclude evidence only if the error affects a substantial right of the party and: (1) if the ruling admits evidence, a party, on the record: (A) timely objects or moves to strike; and (B) states the specific ground, unless it was apparent from the context; or (2) if the ruling excludes evidence, a party informs the court of its substance by an offer of proof, unless the substance was apparent from the context. (b) Not Needing...
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...PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT Psychological Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect Freddy Cabrera General Psychology 1012 4 April 2012 Florida National College Abstract Child abuse and neglect is a growing issue that threatens the health of its victims not only physically but psychologically as well. Some of these psychological effects include difficulties during infancy, poor mental and emotional health, cognitive difficulties, and social difficulties. Psychological Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect The year is 2012 and in this day in age, society is still faced with issues such as child abuse and neglect. “An estimated 905,000 children were victims of child abuse or neglect in 2006” (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2008). Child abuse and neglect is a growing dilemma not only in the United States but also worldwide. Child abuse and neglect is an issue that must be studied to see the significant effects it has on its victims. These effects can be great, the most prominent being physical, psychological, and societal consequences. The following will focus on the psychological effects, and these can be summarized with difficulties during infancy, poor mental and emotional health, cognitive difficulties, and social difficulties. When taking a look at child abuse and neglect one must start at the earliest point in which such can occur. This first point is infancy. During infancy, the child is most vulnerable due to its dependency on the mother...
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...carried out each day. It is important that every appointment be met. The schedules stay the same every day. This schedule creates regularity and accountability to the patients. Psychoeducational groups are held every day and there is no skipping them. Every minute of the day is scheduled with a purpose, it is all a part of the patient properly programming and succeeding. Staff members document who participates and who does not. There are points allotted to each patient, if they receive the required points, they have completed the program and are also given rewards throughout their stay. There are rewards to those who participate and try (Langer & Lietz, 2015). Limitations As noted by Adams, LeCroy, & Matto (2009) social work theories and the medical model have substantial limitations. There are many aspects to the programs that I feel are excellent and do not need improvement. But, I have found a few aspects that could use a little adjusting if I were in a leadership position. There is a lack of patient, therapist interaction. I would adjust the programs to ensure the patient gets one hour each day to meet with their therapist. Furthermore, in order to ensure this happens, I would assign more therapists to each unit. There are very few therapist and their caseloads are around 15 patients each. With caseloads this large, the patients' needs can be pushed to the side because the therapists are so busy documenting and meeting briefly with their large caseloads. I have had clients ask if...
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...States Court of Appeals, First Circuit Court, was argued in May 5, 1975 and decided in June 30, 1975. Dube’s appeal lasted a short 30 days, significantly shorter time than cases heard today. Defendant Dube was tried on an indictment charging him with robbery of a federally insured bank. He did not deny that he committed the robbery, but introduced the testimony of a psychiatrist and a psychologist that he was insane when he committed the offense, (OpenJurist, 1st par). In this case, according to information taken from the case files, found in OpenJurist.org, the prosecution did not present expert testimony instead relied on cross-examination and the lay witness testimony of two bank tellers, and Dube’s accomplice to rebut the case. Two medical doctors, one a psychiatrist, the other a psychologist testified that based on the expert opinion the defendant was a schizophrenic and substantially incapable of conforming to the requirements of the law at the time of crime, (OpenJurist, 3rd par). Due to the minimum time giving during their psychiatric...
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...What is a social problem? A social problem is a condition that at least some people in a community view as being undesirable. Everyone would agree about some social problems, such as murders and DWI traffic deaths. Other social problems may be viewed as such by certain groups of people. Teenagers who play loud music in a public park obviously do not view it as a problem, but some other people may consider it an undesirable social condition. Some nonsmokers view smoking as an undesirable social condition that should be banned or restricted in public buildings. Every newspaper is filled with stories about undesirable social conditions. Examples include crime, violence, drug abuse, and environmental problems. Such social problems can be found at the local, state, national and international levels. You will be focusing in the Public Policy Analyst on social problems in your own community. Specific community locations Your own community consists of… your school and your school district; your village, town or city; your county. The four examples of social problems above could possibly exist in all of these communities. For example, there could be a problem of increased stealing within your school or throughout the school district. Likewise, local police agencies—village, town, city and county—maintain statistics on crimes such as thefts within their jurisdiction. When you describe the social problem in step 1, you must specify the geographical setting. Some examples...
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...Executive summary The objective of this report was to analyse the global topic of entrepreneurship, review entrepreneur traits and social entrepreneurship trends. Studies suggest entrepreneurs post success possess common traits, suggesting traits can be acquired. With these strong traits, entrepreneurs have the potential to produce substantial change on all levels of the triple bottom line. Profitability is equally as important to both commercial and social entrepreneurs. However, it is where they funnel their profits and their driving forces that differ. With so many social issues globally, there are a myriad of social entrepreneurship trends. However, this report focuses on community-supported agriculture, youth homelessness and support for refugee women, all of which are in need of extra support from social entrepreneurship. Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Section 1: Overview of Entrepreneurship 2 2.1 Entrepreneurs 2 2.2 Social Entrepreneur 4 3.0 Section 2: Current Trends in Social Entrepreneurship 7 3.1 Community Supported Agriculture 7 3.2 Social Integration and Employment for Refugee Women 9 3.3 Youth Homelessness 10 4.0 Conclusion 11 5.0 References 12 1.0 Introduction The purpose of the report is to review entrepreneurship, identify the traits of an entrepreneur, and examine the factors that differentiate social and commercial...
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...NOTE: This is a published paper and should be cited as follows: Simmons, A.M. (2012). Class on fire: Using the Hunger Games trilogy to encourage social action. The Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 56(1), 22-34. Abstract This article explores ways to utilize students’ interest in fantasy literature to support critical literacy. Focusing on Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games series (2008, 2009, 2010), the author addresses how elements of the trilogy relate to violent acts in our world, helping student understand that violence and brutality toward children is not fiction, but very real, and that they can play a role in its abolishment, just like Katniss, through social action projects. Issues such as hunger, forced labor, child soldiers, and the sex trade that appear in both the fictional series and our world are discussed, encouraging students to assess their world and advocate for change. Examples of social action projects that utilize multiple literacies are suggested as a way to inspire students take action in the community and to stand up to injustice and brutality in hopes of creating a better world and a better human race. Using popular literature to pique student interest, this article explores how to incorporate the books in the Hunger Games series into the ELA classroom to support literacy and critical goals. Class on Fire: Using the Hunger Games Trilogy to Encourage Social Action Introduction The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, comprising...
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...1. Explain if it matters that a parent literally had nothing to do with a biological child in order for the child to take advantage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to care for that parent. It does not matter if a parent literally had nothing to do with a biological child in order for that child to take advantage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to care for their parent. According to the Act, an employee is entitled to leave “in order to care for the spouse, or a son, daughter, or parent, of the employee, if such spouse, son, daughter, or parent has a serious health condition” (Halbert, T. & Ingulli, E., 2010, p. 137). This being the case, it makes no difference if the parent had anything to do with the child requesting the leave; all that matters is that the child (employee) is entitled to the leave according to the Family and Medical Leave Act’s guidelines. Other sections of the law guarantees that an employee who returns from a leave of absence can come back to his or her position or one with equal benefits, pay, and employment conditions, and not stand the chance of being terminated as a result of the leave. It also ensured that the employee would not lose any of the benefits they had accrued prior to their leave, which includes their group health benefits as well. Employees would become eligible for at least 12 weeks of leave after they had worked a specified number of hours for the company during any 12-month period, working at...
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