...Case management nurses are registered nurses who coordinate all aspects of the care of different patients. Case managers deliver assistance within, between, and outside of facilities. Case managers need to be knowledgeable, well organized, and creative. The article reviewed exhibited a study carried out with community nurses to help cultivate case management within their scope of practice. The nurses involved in the study suggested for further entrenching case management as a means of helping patients with complex care necessities in their place of residence. The elements that can affect the community nurse’s capability to implement case management are demonstrated in the outcomes of the study. One of the elements mentioned include accessibility of resources (Smith, MacKay, and McCulloch, 2013). And as case managers we are experts at attaining resources but sometimes it is difficult finding some of these resources. I encounter this as a case manager every so often the state may not have sufficient funds and there is a long waiting list too. The option left is getting the support of a family member or the community where the patient reside or even the church. Another point mentioned is case managers getting family and the individual patient involved in care. “They considered it important that patients and caregivers are informed about the goals of care and are supported to take control over aspects of that care” (Smith et al., 2013). Case management nurses work with patients...
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...A’level Business - Scenario Case Study You are employed as a travel agent. Your customer the Smith Family has come to see you with regards to a holiday they are planning in the summer of 2015. The Smiths are a husband and Wife team with two children, John aged 7 and Arthur aged 17.The Smiths have a number of objectives they want you to consider when making a recommendation as to holiday choices. Their Objectives include: £2,500 budget for the entire trip They want evening entertainment for the whole family Kids clubs Easy access to the beach Sun, sea Your task is to write a report to the Smiths analysing three holiday destination i.e. Turkey, Disneyland, Florida and Majorca. You will need to structure your essay as follows: 1. a short introduction 2. Analyse destinations, look at the advantages and disadvantages of each destination and the impact it might have on the family and their objectives 3. Make a justified recommendation. Why is the option you selected better than the other options. Points to consider: Flight time, weather, activities, entertainment, distance to the beach, budget etc Year 13 HW Mr Ismail Within this report I will be assessing the suitability of three holiday destination for the Smith Family. In order to do this it is critical to understand the objectives of the family; evidence within the case study clearly shows that the family have a budget to work too i.e. £2500 and a number of resort requirements like sun, sea, sand, children’s clubs...
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...Case Study: Absence of Parents and its Effect on Families Eric Anderson New Mexico State University This case will shed light on the challenges of substance abuse and family that is affected while a head family member is dealing with the corrections system. This case also shows the challenges faced by such a family as they struggle to keep their well-being when the provider is away, and the important role resiliency plays in the families ability to survive, and the why the family is affected just as much, if not more, by the absence of the provider. On January 24, 2014, I was able to interview the Smiths family for the purpose of including the results in a case study needed for my CJ 300 class. Andrew Smith is the father that has been taken away from his family for over a year because of a DWI that he received in 2013. Left outside of the system is his wife Angela Smith, Tyler Smith, 12, and his brother Paul Smith, 14. Last year Andrew was caught for a DWI and incarcerated as it was his 5th DWI offense. He has been in and out of jail for DWI and this has caused much financial strain on the family as DWI’s are hard on a low income family. Alcoholism has run in Andrew’s side of the family and his father even died from complications of being a long time alcoholic. The two boys are enrolled in school and Angela is working two minimum wage jobs to keep the family going financially. The boy’s friend’s parents must take the boys to and from school and they are left at home unsupervised...
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...Case Study 1: Mr. Nathan Question 1: In my opinion, the most suitable breed (from the list provided) for Mr. Nathan’s needs would the Giant Schnauzer. Mr. Nathan is looking for a dog that can protect him and his auto repair shop, where he lives and conducts business. The Giant Schnauzer is an extremely intelligent dog, who loves his owners and feels great responsibility to protect them and enjoys having a job to do. Due to the breed’s size and looks a GS would be very intimidating to someone who might be considering to harm or steal from Mr. Nathan. Giant Schnauzers are able to easily distinguish between friend or foe, which is an important necessity due to the fact that customers and vendors will be coming and going throughout the day during business hours. Mr. Nathan’s property is also fenced in so that when the business is closed, he will be able to provide an adequate place for his dog to be exercised. He is also financially able to provide for a dog that will need a fair amount of grooming as well all other needs. Question 2: In my opinion, the least appropriate breed (from the list provide) for Mr. Nathan would be the Golden Retriever. Although, they are an intelligent, friendly and devoted breed, which would be an asset for Mr. Nathan and his customers and vendors coming and going during the day. Goldens do not necessarily ‘strike fear’ into someone with the intention to do harm. Case Study 2: Mrs. Smith Question 1: In my opinion, the most suitable...
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...Applied Conceptual Influences Jennie Golden-Wear Aspen University Concepts and Theories in Nursing June 04, 2012 Applied Conceptual Influences Nursing theorist have over time provided incredible structure by conceptual influence in developing theory utilized in nursing education and practice. This paper will explore a variety of nursing theories including that of Florence Nightingale, Virginia Henderson, and Lydia Hall. Developing care plans and referencing case studies, the theories of Hiligard Peplau, Joyce Travelbee, and Ida Jean Orlando will also be observed. This exploration is meant to enlighten the reader of theories structuring nursing as a practice. Case study #1 The following case study is based on community healthcare visitation to a home for a post-partum follow-up involving a young woman, Isabel. Isabel was a mother of two children, Jerry her two-year old son and Pearl her three-week old daughter. The scene of Isabel’s unclean, ill maintained, single room and so-called home now, was a challenging observation for the visiting nurse. Despite the horrendous site of an overflowing box of dirty cat litter, the dirty diapers, dried food, and spoiled bottles of formula; the nurse was drawn to the values of Florence nightingale. This approach allowed a great deal of compassion for the depressed, frustrated, and exhausted young mother. Fostering receptivity would be a priority in creating a plan of care. First, the nurse knew she must gain Isabel’s confidence...
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...Business Studies LB160: Professional Communication Skills for Business Studies 2nd Semester 2011 TMA Branch: Saudi Arbia -Damamm | Part (I): STUDENT INFORMATION (to be completed by student) | 1. Name: | 2. Registration No: | 3. Section No:4 | 4. Tel. : | 5. E-mail: | I confirm that the work presented here is my own and is not copied from any source. Student's signature: | | Part (II): TUTOR'S REMARKS (to be completed by tutor) | Tutor name: | Signature: | Date TMA received: | Date returned: | TUTOR'S REMARKS: | Marks Allocatedto TMA | STUDENT MARK | 20 | For content : a maximum of 20 marks | Marks deducted for lang. & communication errors: a maximum of 4 marks | Earned Mark | | | | | LB 160 TMA * This TMA01 contains 2 parts. You should answer both parts. * The value of TMA is 20 points. * The mark assigned to each part is 10 points. __________________________________________________________________________________ PART 1 (10 points) Q. Write a SWOT analysis for the case study provided below in about 300 – 400 words. Analyze and propose solutions to the problem. The Sweet Dreams Motel – Far North Queensland The Sweet Dreams Motel is a 40-unit, no-frills operation in the less scenic part of a major Queensland resort town. The owner, Mr Smith, firmly believes that there is a need for his style of low-cost family accommodation amid the luxury and beauty of the area. His rooms are large, family-style...
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...Faculty of Business BUMGT5921 Organizations: Behaviour, Structure, Processes Pre-sighted examination questions and notes on the examination Semester 3, 2013 QUESTIONS Section A Question A1 will be offered in the exam without any change and you will have to answer this question. As a guide, approximately three pages long relevant answers should be sufficient for this question. It is worth 20% of the total grade for this course. Question: A1 Analyze and evaluate your syndicate’s development and functioning as a group or team according to relevant theories and models you encountered in class or in your reading. Discuss your own roles in the syndicate and consider leadership issues. What would you do differently, given your experience and this analysis, to enhance the performance of the group and the satisfaction of its members? Section B A total of Five questions are given below. At examination, Three of these questions (any three) will be offered. You will have to select Two questions to answer. As a guide, approximately two pages long relevant answers should be sufficient for each of these questions. Each of the two questions answered will be worth 15% of the total grade for this course for a total of 30%. Question: B1 How would you describe the work of strategic leaders? How do strategic leaders effectively manage their firm’s resource portfolio such that its core competencies are exploited, and the human capital and social capital are leveraged to achieve...
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...of these concepts. The key findings are then analysed and discussed in correlation to social work practice. From the literature analysed it would seem that direct contact has a positive impact on the challenges facing adopted children. These include, identity development,attachment development and reduced feelings of loss. Recommendation for future practice and research; although there is much to be learnt from research that has been carried out to date, simple formulas and rules cannot be applied; decisions made around contact require case by case assessment of the risks and benefits. Furthermore, long term, large scale research needs to be carried out to examine the effects of direct post adoption contact on children’s lives as they continue to develop and their needs change. 2) Introduction Children in families formed by adoption have challenges, or ‘additional tasks’ (Neil,2002) to negotiate that do not concern families formed by birth (Brodzinsky, 1990; Triseliotis et...
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...thing at a time. In this case they should focus on changing international adoption for the better by creating better costs, focus on pre adoption living conditions, safety during adoption, and post...
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...there is a case to be made that it stems from social policies that were implement in past generations that has perpetuated the cycle of health disparities (Smith, 2003). Through the extraverted practices discussed in the documentary there was obvious discrimination when it came to purchasing a home in the 1930’s and 1940’s during the start of the housing boom where more individuals were owning homes than ever (Smith, 2003). The there has been a trickle down effect from this lack of home ownership, due to the aforementioned discrimination, by minorities in America that has led to lack of accessible public facilities for physical activity and recreation (Gordon, Nelson, Page, & Popkin, 2006)....
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...Studies have shown parents want their firstborns to have high status jobs such as lawyers and doctors but they relax on the choices for other siblings. The coaching we get concerning job, affects our achievement and self-esteem. The position of first born is very much geared towards high achievers. 21 out the 23 first astronauts in space were first born children. In a study looking at the birth place order of CEO’s it was found that 43 percent of them were firstborn children, 33 percent were middle born and 23 percent were the youngest children in their family. On the other hand, the youngest sibling in the family may be the one to engage in more reckless behavior such has dangerous sports including sky diving, motor cycle racing, sky jumping, and even football. According to a survey taken in a high school, the younger siblings said they were more sentimental and were less judgmental than their older siblings. The same survey reinforced the studies on firstborns who were geared towards being high achievers as this survey indicated these students rated themselves as being perfectionists. However, studies show that younger children get better grades. This is because they are mentored by the older siblings; they have watched how their older siblings overcome challenges and learn from them. Strangely, the very first studies on birth order never included females. Nevertheless, Montrealers need to know that these studies, especially the earliest ones did not account for the...
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...Deciding to withdraw care on a patient is difficult for all involved, however in some cases it is a necessary, humane, decision. Two very different examples are the case study in our reading, Mr. Smith, and of Terri Schiavo. Mr. Smith was an elderly man who had lived with Multiple Sclerosis for over 20 years. He was admitted to the hospital with urosepsis and his sons wanted everything done for their father. Mr. Smith did not have a living will. While initially Mr. Smith’s condition was treatable, he soon deteriorated to the point that he was in critical condition, his body shutting down, needing the aide of a ventilator, dialysis, and multiple medications to keep him alive. His grown sons agreed to change his code status but still wanted to continue treatment. In this instance, I believe medical care should have been withdrawn. Initially, I agree with the treatment plan, including his surgery, but when Mr. Smith made it out of surgery and his condition deteriorated was when his condition was a case of medical futility. While it is difficult to make a decision regarding the treatment of a parent, to me, it is extremely selfish to continue a life by artificial means. Today’s advances in healthcare make it possible to keep patients alive longer through various medications and treatments. Mr. Smith had lived with a crippling disease for over 20 years. Per the information given in the case study, it seems to me the sons were more interested in continuing to receive the special...
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...Marketing Case Study : Sweet Dreams Motel in Far North Queensland ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1.INTRODUCTION Mr Smith is the owner of Sweet Dreams Motel in Far North Queensland. He owns the property since four years ago and he is not happy with the occupancy in the motel which only 50% year round while the other property can reach to 68% occupancy rate. Mr Smith believe his property have some strengths especially if we look at locations, large grounds, cheap rate, and room size. But he also aware of some weaknesses issue in the property such as: no television units in the bedroom, less attractive grounds, very little promoting activities and no restaurant services in the premises. In order to increase the occupancy rate , there is still some positive external factor to consider of such as : the needs to install the entertainment unit in the rooms, opportunity to construct the landscape to become more attractive, and a options to increasing the room rate. This case study will try to provides an overview to Sweet Dream motel current status in the market, a summary of products, competition and distribution analysis in challenging market opportunities. It will be a brief summary of internal strengths and weaknesses compare to external threats and opportunities for Sweet Dreams motel. 2. Situational Analysis 2.1 Background This case study is driven by a need understanding of how to make a better of improvements for...
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...Sexual Activity With Women Screened in Family Planning Clinics in the Pacific Northwest ,1997 to 2005” Devika Singh ,David Fine, and Jeanne Marrazzo Introduction In 1907 Chlamydia trachomatis was discovered by scientists, chylamydia is a bacterial infection that has been said to have plagued the world for hundreds of years prior to its discovery according to The University of Oregon. Chylamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States, surpassing gonorrhea infection with an estimated 4 million to 5 million reported cases annually to the CDC. The purpose of this study was to describe the prevelance of and risk associated with Chlamydia infection among women aged 15 to 24 . Specifically those who reported engaging in same sex behavior and attended family planning clinics in the Pacific Northwest from 1997 to 2005. This study is of great significance because “according to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth ,11% of US women aged to 44 years reported same-sex behavior in their lifetime”( Singh et al. 2011).[1] In the Perspective On Sexual and Reproductive Health Journal there was an article published “Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Infection among Women Visiting Family Planning Clinics: Racial Variation in Prevalence and Predictors” that examined the disproportional infection rate of black women vs. that of white women and its effects on women’s health. The results of this study was that the prevalence and predictors...
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...Case Study Introduction The Smith Family (TSF) is a national charity which supports disadvantaged children and families in Australia. It devotes to creating a better future for disadvantaged young Australians through providing education opportunity for them (TSF 2012). This case study aims to assess TSF’s strategic position using SWOT analysis. The analysis reveals that TSF holds strengths of comprehensive sources of funding and being able to provide transparent information. The popularization of social network and the future education reform plan may give an opportunity to TSF. On the other hand, TSF is weak in utilizing the funds efficiently and effectively. A cut in universities funding may be considered as a threat. The finding is that the strategic position of TSF is to offer long-term holistic support in education for children in need and what TSF is doing is in line with its strategic position. The second part of the case study will present detailed SWOT analysis and the last part is the conclusion. Analysis Strength TSF builds a strong partnership with corporation, foundations and universities and has comprehensive sources of fundraising. The annual report of TSF (2012) shows that TSF has more than 200 business partners, over 120,000 individual supporters, and is supported by government. TSF also runs an own Recycling Operation which can produce 2 million dollars annually. The extensive sources of fundraising give TSF a solid financial base with which they could easily...
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