...What You Know Can Save You Health Fair Eric Hamilton Axia College University of Phoenix HCA – 250 The Psychology of Health Instructor Robbie Johnson February 28, 2010 What You Know Can Save You Health Fair The objective of this wellness program is to develop and implement a health fair and educational seminar for the warehouse, delivery, and administrative staff at the Kraft Birmingham and Montgomery sales facilities in Alabama. All employees are between the ages of 25 to 55, with an educational range of high school through college. The combination of the greater Birmingham and Montgomery metro area and the type of work performed would place this group in the middle to upper middle-class category, with a mixture of blue and white-collar individuals. This health fair and wellness educational seminar will help in these areas of daily life, increase awareness, understanding of critical health behaviors within the workplace, homes, and communities. The “What You Know Health Fair” will tap on areas of health-related challenges including • Obesity and Diabetes • Heart Disease • Substance use and abuse • Physical, mental, and social well-being Realizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle and consciously making the decision to adopt one is a necessary first step toward improved health and well-being. Dedicating resources to empower employees to take an active role within their...
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...such as health care over to the employees. Companies have identified the need for a wellness program as an asset that can help in the alleviating some of the liabilities related to the unhealthy employee. This paper will provide an analysis of the need financial decisions (text) and areas of a wellness program that will provide the grates impact. While it is hard to motivate an unhealthy life style at any age, A company can lower the cost associated with unhealthy employees, because the cost of a wellness program can have a greater return, with lower lost time will increase productivity, and healthcare cost will lower due to the companies more healthy workforce. First, a company can lower the cost associated with unhealthy employees though the implementation of a company wellness program. A wellness program is intended to improve and promote health and fitness that is usually offered through the work place or insurance plans. The program allows employer or plan to offer employees premium discounts, cash rewards, gym memberships, and other incentives. Some examples of...
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...Assignment 01 due 15 April – 15 Multiple Choice questions In the article by Gadd and Phipps (2012), they refer to the challenges faced by psychological and, specifically, neuropsychological assessment. Their study focused on a preliminary standardisation of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (a non-verbal measure) for Setswana-speaking university students. The US normative sample is described as participants (N = 899) aged 18 to 29 years who were screened beforehand to exclude individuals with a history of neurological, learning, emotional and attention difficulties. The South African sample consisted of university students (N = 93) from both genders, between the ages of 18 and 29, who were screened in terms of hearing and visual impairments and any history of psychiatric or neurological difficulties. These students were from the University of Limpopo, Medunsa Campus. Critically evaluate the South African normative sample by answering questions 1 and 2. Question 1 There are similarities and differences between the South African and the original norm sample. Given the purpose of the test, which characteristic(s) implies/imply that the local sample is appropriate? (1) age (2) absence of hearing and visual impairments (3) absence of psychiatric and neurological difficulties (4) all of the above Question 2 Which unique characteristic would probably have the greatest effect on the performance of the local sample in comparison to the original norm sample? (1) age (2) hearing...
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...Case study Going global with health and wellbeing analytics By Gen Barron, Global Wellness Consultant - Medtronic As published in Strategic HR Review Magazine, Vol 12, No 1, January 2013, pp 5-9. Abstract Purpose Design/methodology/ approach Medtronic needed a comprehensive, integrated, measurable and global approach to employee wellness. It’s primary focus was putting the critical factors of prevention and early detection at the forefront of its employee health rewards. Medtronic’s Total Health global employee wellness brand focused on investing in health rather than the cost of treatment and improving employee health through behaviour change. Seeing that the web was critical to delivery and collection of information in this environment it sought an online health and wellbeing platform with the capability to be deployed globally. The ability to monitor and measure health and wellbeing across the organisation was also vital in giving Medtronic key insight, through analytics, into the impact that employee health had on the business. Findings Implications… Initial health assessments conducted through the online platform have provided essential baseline data to understand overall global health trends as well as territory specific differences and priorities. Medtronic has been able to establish an average employee health score. Digging deeper it has noted priority health indicators for our global employees based on the number who...
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...Personal Food Diary Guidelines Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to increase self-awareness of the student by analyzing personal nutritional intake and activity routine throughout the course. In turn, the student will be able to help others modify their diet and activity, and improve overall wellness. An examination of a personal food and activity assessment will provide the student with essential data from which to change their health and wellness behaviors. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO #1 Assess whether nutritional intake provides basic nutrients for optimal health and wellness. (PO #1, PO #2) CO #2 Describe nutritional needs for optimal health and wellness throughout the life span. (PO #1, PO #2) CO #3 Discuss the psychological, sociological, economical, and cultural implications of food on nutritional status. (PO #1, PO #2) CO #4 Describe evidence-based interventions and modifications in nutrition therapy that can positively influence the outcome of disease and illness. (PO #1, PO #8) Due Date Refer to Course Calendar for campus requirements. Online will submit by Sunday, Unit 7 11:59 pm MT. Total Points Possible: 100 Requirements 1. Create a concept map document based on the food and activity journal throughout the course using www.chooseMyPlate.gov. The discussion questions in units 1, 3, 5, & 7 will provide you with questions on what aspect of diet to focus on. You are...
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...Nutritional status is the balance between the intake of nutrients by an organism and the expenditure of these in the process of growth, reproduction, and health maintenance. Because this process in highly complex and quite individualized, nutritional status assessment can be directed at a wide variety of aspects of nurtures. These ranges from nutrient levels in the body, to the products of their metabolism, and to the functional processes they regulate. Nutritional status can be measured for individuals as well as for populations. http://www.answers.com/topic/assessment-of-nutritional-status#ixzz1zFO5MZFB/06-30-12 In children, growth charts have been developed to allow researches and clinicians to assess weight-and-height-for-age. For children, low height-for-age considered stunting, while low weight-for-height indicates wasting. Accurate measurement of individual nutritional status is required in clinical practice. Population measures are more important in research. They can be used to describe nutritional status of the group, to identify populations or population segments at risk for nutrition-related health consequences, and to evaluate interventions. The choice of nutritional status assessment method must be made mindful of the level at which one wants information, as will as of the validity and reliability of the method. All methods have error....
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...GEB 6217 Paper STATUS REPORT – IDENTIFYING THE BEST ANALYSIS FOR SAFETY PROGRAMS IN THE WORKPLACE The activities aimed at safety at work are regarded as an investment made in the field of human resources. These activities give rise to costs for the company. The advantages and disadvantages of various types of analysis of costs and benefits are determined by the expectations of the management. This status report considers three different economic analyses. A working hypothesis determines which one of the methods is the most feasible and appropriate in attempting to explain the advantages and disadvantages of a particular safety program. Finally, a conclusion reveals the steps that are yet to be taken, the final recommendation and presentation deadlines. PROBLEM STATEMENT Apart from the ethical/moral reasons, underlying the desire to protect the health and human life, and from the obligations arising from the law of rules and regulations, economics play an increasingly important role in choosing a safety plan. Safety is increasingly being considered as an investment made in human resources (Zangmeister & Nolting, 1996). It is essential to evaluate such investment in terms of return...
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...Health Promotion of the Family: The Holistic View Gordon developed the 11 functional health patterns to assist in holistic assessment of the family. (Edeleman, Kudzma, & Mandle, 2014)The functional health pattern format assists nurses in assessment of the family, which lends to development of wellness and family nursing diagnoses. An analysis of the family health assessment made through the use of the functional health pattern framework provided the writer with a holistic overview on the health status of this one particular family. The patterns assessed were: values, health perception, nutrition, sleep/rest, elimination, activity/exercise, cognitive, sensory-perception, self-perception, role relationship, sexuality and coping. Overall the assessed family strives to maintain optimal health by many proactive activities yet there are a few dysfunctional patterns that have the potential to minimize their ultimate health status. The assessed family was queried about their overall health using the aforementioned patterns. The writer deemed it important to assess their cognitive and sensory-perception patterns foremost in the assessment. The writer first assessed each family member’s level of education. The male family member reported to have a “bachelors degree” and the female family member reported to have a “masters degree.” The family was assessed as to how they preferred to gain information about health as to which they reported use of the Internet and research. The...
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...Heritage Assessment Analysis Nurses are given the responsibility of caring for a diverse population of people in the United States. A nurse who is entrusted with the care of clients and their families must recognize the value and importance of providing culturally appropriate care (Giger & Davidhizar, 2004). Variations of ethnicity, religion, values and beliefs also make it imperative for nurses to understand that the experience of human diversity is very personal. “The immutable dimensions of diversity; ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual orientation, are socially determined to be important and their role in everyday interactions is reinforced through culture” (Dreachslin, Gilbert, & Malone, 2012, p. 324). For these and many other reasons, the consideration of each patient in a holistic manner and separate from the nurse’s own belief and cultural system will greatly enhance the patient’s ability to form a relationship with the nurse and enhance healthcare delivery. This paper will attempt to compare the health traditions between Mexican, Chinese and American cultures in relation to health maintenance, health protection and health restoration. Although there are many variations within culture, awareness of the historical and social issues are essential for the nurse to be sensitive. In the Mexican culture it is important to recognize that the female generally takes the lead role in health care decisions (Eddenberger, Grassley, & Restrepo, 2006). The assessment of cultural...
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...Running head: REHABILITATION CARE IN A SPECIALIZED SETTING Rehabilitation Care in a Specialized Setting: A Multidisciplinary Concept Analysis Dorota M. Loney University of Texas at Arlington school of Nursing In partial fulfillment of the requirements of N5327 Analysis of Theories in Nursing Rhonda Mintz-Binder, RN, MN, DNP April 29, 2012 Rehabilitation Care in a Specialized Setting: A Multidisciplinary Concept Analysis First we need to understand what Rehabilitation is to be able to focus on its concept analysis. It is a part of the continuum of care as it focuses on increasing a patient’s function for self care and mobility. The need for a rehabilitation care concept in a specialized rehabilitation hospital increases as the length of stay decreases in acute hospitals after surgery or procedures due to the financial burden on insurances, Medicare, Medicaid, and the acute hospitals themselves. No longer do we see in the United States two week long acute hospital stays after major surgeries, strokes or other injuries that affect the activities of daily living (ADL). The hospitals discharge patients back home much sooner than before or transfer them to facilities for further recovery. Unfortunately some of these facilities are long term acute care hospitals or nursing homes where continuing daily therapy is very limited. The fortunate ones get admitted to a specialty hospital called a rehabilitation (rehab) hospital that this paper will focus on. Here, nurses, occupational...
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...Project Summary for Recreation and Wellness Intranet Project Date 2/22/2009 |Introduction: | | | |Manage Your Health, Inc. (MYH) recently updated its strategic plan. Some of the key goals are to reduce internal costs, increase | |cross-selling, and exploiting new Web-based technologies. The Information Technology department has developed four projects to | |help in achieving these goals. The four projects are as follows: | | | |Recreation and Wellness Intranet Project | |Heath Coverage Costs Business Model | |Cross-Selling System | |Web-Enhanced Communications System | | ...
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...HR 421 Needs Assessment February 15, 2014 Navy Medicine’s Medical Homeport Needs Assessment I. Introduction Navy Medicine prides itself on being the top practice in medicine across the Department of Defense. Its mission is to enable readiness, wellness, and healthcare to Sailors, Marines, their families, and all others entrusted to them worldwide whether it be on land or sea. Navy Medicine vision is the pinnacle of excellence-answering the call across any dynamic-from kinetic operations to global engagement. Their healthcare is patient-centered and provides best value, preserves health, and maintains readiness, agility, professionalism, and ethos of care, and the ability to deploy to any environment or sea state. Recently a new Navy directive were issue for Navy Medicine. The new policy change the way medical conducted business in regards to treating and seeing patients. Medical homeport provides primary care in a way that best meets the needs of Navy Medicine’s beneficiaries. The Medical Home Port team will ensure that care is all-inclusive and integrated with all other care provided within Navy healthcare system. This process also align Medical Home Port to civilian standards for this model of healthcare delivery. II. Organizational analysis As previous mention earlier, Navy Medicine strategy is to enable readiness, wellness and health care to Sailors, Marines, their families and all others entrusted to them worldwide...
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...Unit 07 Business Strategy Task 1 Define the context of the Business Strategy of the organisation and explain the significance of the chosen company’s stakeholder analysis. Assessment Criteria 1.1 Define the context of business strategy of Nestle Company LTD. The context of the business strategy of nestle is the low cost leadership differentiation. They have wider range of products including various brands. Nestle are most popular for their chocolate products like Nestle Kit Kat. Nestle Company is located worldwide they generate profit from 195 countries with a combination of 281,000 employees working. Nestlé’s income 110 Billion CHF turnover 116 billion CHF EBIT in 2010. They are also one of the oldest multinational businesses founded on 1866. They have 8,500 brands in total including Nescafe, Haagen-Dazs. Nestlé’s objectives. Nestlé’s strategic plan is that they are aiming to be the world leader in Nutrition, Health and Wellness, trusted by all of their stakeholders, and the upcoming future to improve the financial performance of their industry. Nestlé’s Web Quote ‘We believe that leadership is not just about size it is also about behaviour and we recognise that trust is earned only over a long period of time by consistently delivering on our promises’. Nestlé’s Competitive Advantages List of advantages 1. Unmatched product and brand use quality 2. Unmatched R&D capability 3. Unmatched geographic presence 4. People, culture...
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...The Hyppolite Family “The purpose of this paper is to apply the Family Systems Stressor-Strengths Inventory (FS3I) to a family and present an analysis of the finding.” For the purpose of this paper the family will been known as the Hyppolite Family. The family discussed in this paper is considered a traditional nuclear family living in a single family home. Included is a Father Andrew Hyppolite (AH) age 38, a mother Katharine (KH), age 36, and four children Zoë , Timothy, Sarah, and Scott, whose ages are 9, 7, 5,3. Andrew and Katherine have been married for 10 years. The mother is a stay a home mom who performs household duties and children activities. The husband Andrew works outside the home at an Accounting Firm. Both parents have a college education. The wife Katherine stopped working as a full time Registered Nurse after their second child was born to stay at home more often. She continues to works part-time at the local hospital. The father is considered the breadwinner of the family being the only one that works full-time the household. The children are 2 years apart and have a close bond due to the age difference. All the children are involved in school activities such as soccer, ballet/dance, football, and gymnastics. In general, the Hyppolite family is described as more focused as a family unit and family activities. The family eats together every night and on Sunday they have family game/movie night every week. Also they are involved in church events and attend...
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...Market Analysis & Business Case PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS AND RATIONALIZATION Table of Contents COMPANY BACKGROUND AND ISSUES COMPANY HISTORY DECISION STATEMENT PORTFOLIO RATIONALIZATION 2 6 7 SOLUTIONS MARKET STRATEGY ALTERNATIVES CRITERIA FOR SELECTION & ANALYSIS RECOMMENDATION LIBERATOR & SEXUAL WELLNESS IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES 12 16 20 21 24 BIBLIOGRAPHY 25 APPENDICES EXHIBIT 1: Liberator, Inc., Revenue Details EXHIBIT 2: LOGOS 26 27 1 HISTORY A gentleman is sitting in the waiting area of a hair salon reading a magazine while his wife gets her hair cut. The article he’s reading is about using pillows to increase satisfaction during love-making, and he thinks to himself, “Yes, but ordinary pillows go flat, and move around too much. What if there was a cushion that kept its shape and stayed in place?” Thus, the seed of an idea was planted, and after some research and a lot of testing, the Liberator Sexual Positioning cushions were developed. Men and women rejoiced all around the world, and the gentleman became their hero. Or, so the story goes….. The story is mostly true, and that gentleman was Louis Friedman, founder and CEO of the company now known as Liberator, Inc., a vertically integrated manufacturer that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes and retails products to enhance intimacy. Mr. Friedman founded the company under the name OneUp Innovations in 2000; his wife joined the company as Secretary and Treasurer, and a business partner...
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