Food security Food security, one of the significant challenges facing the global village, has attracted the attention of several diverse players both in the public and private sectors, nationally and internationally. Economic crisis, adverse climatic changes, and poverty being the leading causes of national disasters facing Kenya, hunger, and shortage of food has always been the aftermath of these national disasters. Kenya is one of the developing countries around the globe; disasters such as food insecurity have been a major cause of derailed economic growth. The scientific and technological communities have a crucial role in; Providing tactical investments in establishing weather resilient agricultural systems, developing supply chains that easily affordable, coming up with ways of making good use of resources, and develop public knowledge for achieving and sustaining food security. Governance, societal movements and conflicts, food systems, weather changes, and inadequate market regulations have been comprehensively discussed in different scholarly articles issuing substantial remedies to food security threats in the country. In comparison, little awareness has been issued in ways that science, technology, and innovation can contribute to address and…

Can supplements help you in the fight against hypertension? Introduction Can supplements help you in the fight against hypertension? Hypertension is one of the significant health problems affecting many people around the world. Over recent years the incidence of this condition has increased significantly. But the good thing is that you can manage this easily. However, knowledge of crucial facts about this health concern is vital if you want to achieve the best results out of your fight with hypertension. Here we share with you some brief but insightful highlights disease. Most importantly, we look at the available modes of treatment and highlight the role that dietary supplements can play in your fight against hypertension. What is Hypertension? Hypertension is a different name for high blood pressure. What does this mean? The heart pumps blood to other parts of the body. These blood vessels carry blood the same way water pipes carry water from the pump to the intended destination. In the process, blood exerts some normal pressure on vessels. However, due to some reasons, as highlighted below, this pressure…

Organization Crisis – Patient/Client Exploitation within a medical facility Case Study scenario/ Crisis Overview: The health care facility management has a unique Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp group where nurses, as well as doctors, report their daily discharges and admissions. Additionally licked conversation from the groups indicated that the medical practitioners are given specific targets to meet by the management each day. The manager can be seen evaluating the progress and becomes frustrated when a large percentage of people are discharged. Therefore the hospital managers have established a scheme to defraud and exploit patients through inflating drug prices, delayed discharges and unnecessary admissions. Patients have no option but to do what they are instructed, and then pay for what they are asked irrespective of how bad and costly the service may be. There’s no way that they can assess whether anyone else could be cheaper or better. Decision-making models or approaches were used by the company when managing this crisis Approaches used In managing the crisis, the hospitals’ management boards had to bring onboard highly visible organization leaders who were required…

Public Relations in the Crisis of Coronavirus COVID-19, a highly contagious disease that spreads from one person to another, has rapidly spread across the globe. Various companies in the United States of America have joined in the fight against coronavirus epidemic through their public relations branding patterns. Coca-Cola Company is one of the companies in the top list of best brandings against coronavirus. ‘Staying Apart is the Way to Stay United’ is the Coca-Cola branding against the spread of coronavirus.  Coca-Cola Company decided on the brand after realizing how contagious coronavirus is, and they concluded to create public awareness to minimize the spread of the virus. I think the Coca-Cola branding is a good idea since it discourages the public against unnecessary movements that facilitate the spread of coronavirus; the virus spreads from one person to another, and the spread is easily enabled when people keep close contacts. The government of the United States and governments of other several countries across the globe have asked their citizens to stay at home. The Coca-Cola branding, therefore, promotes a vital precautious measure…

Kraft Heinz Crisis Communication Plan Possible Crises There are three categories of potential crises that Kraft Heinz Stores could experience in different parts of the world. This are not all the possible crises that the company stores could face but they are designed such a way that they give the stores an idea of the type of situations that will require the use of a crisis plan. Kraft Heinz aims to ensure all stores are aware of the crisis that could affect any of them irrespective of their geographical location. Natural Disasters Natural disasters can include floods, wildfire, tornado, hurricane, etc. Perceived crises This could be a misinterpretation of Kraft Heinz’s position on the Second Amendment and animal right amongst other actions either intentional or unintentional that are directly related social and political issues, as well as failure to create and maintain good relationships with the community and gain their support and that of other organizations. Financial crises Financial crises can range from embezzlement by an employee, fraudulent cash, and customers returning merchandise illegitimately, profit margins reducing drastically, among many…

Human Resources and Staffing Crisis at Blumberg’s Nursing Home a) Immediate Staffing Needs at BNH As three members of the staff were terminated, BNH needs to fill these open positions, which include a Director of Nursing, a receptionist, and a dietary aide. In order of urgency, the Director of Nursing needs to be the first position to be filled because, firstly, the interim director of Nursing is not a registered nurse; hence BNH is not in compliance with the law. As a result, if they were found out, it could lead to penalties or a shutdown. Furthermore, registered nurses are trained to do various roles, which in this case, would be useful in filling in for the other two unfilled positions. For example, in a general context, registered nurses perform functions such as assessing and documenting health status, telephone triage, management of hospital transition, and staff supervision (Smolowitz et al. 2015). Hence, with experience in conducting these roles, the registered nurse can be able to fill in for a receptionist and the dietary aide as they would be able to…

Disaster Response Preparedness Name Institution Date                         Policies and Procedural Failures during Hurricane Katrina The hurricane occurred three years after the formation of DHS (Department of Homeland security). DHS’s attention to Katrina was heightened and had even come up with a response plan. But despite the fact that DHS had a National Response Plan and that it anticipated the Katrina, response to the disaster was a total failure (Moynihan, 2009). Responders and even the government failed to convert the available information into an actionable response plan. Additionally, the response to the disaster was weakened by the dispersed nature of authority in the USA. Institutional capacities for managing similar disasters were inadequate at almost all government levels. For instance, the Bush administration had weakened the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). The DHS had also not been tested, and it was not sure of how to deploy its resources and authority. Instead of perceiving Katrina as a matter of national significance, the DHS leadership responded to it like any other natural…

Summary of “COVID-19 Upends American Religious Life” by Trevor Bach Trevor Bach, in his article “COVID-19 Upends Amerian Religious Life,” published in U.S. News, explores the reaction of religious outfits around the U.S. amidst the growing concerns of coronavirus in the country. According to Trevor (2020), the Corona Virus epidemic has significantly impacted dozens of religious institutions like churches, mosques, and synagogues, which are now being shut down under the directives of relevant authorities. The few institutions that are still operational have implemented various new procedures, like the elbow greetings and elimination of food sharing, to reduce the possible risk of contracting the virus. Besides, the author also notes that some critical religious events like the upcoming Christian Easter Holiday, Jews Passover, Hindus Holi festival, and Ramadan prayers are in question whether they will be celebrated or not. Additionally, the article addresses the cultural conflict of the need for religious institutions to continue providing worship services, which religious leaders argue that is an essential source of comfort during this time of crisis. To provide comfort while keeping believers safe, religious…

HIST 103: Global History in the Modern Era Scarboro (Spring 2020) Section I: Lecture Questions   The cold war was a period between the 1947 Truman doctrine up to 1991, where there were tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies, which were the eastern and western blocs after World War II. The US and the Soviet Union were initially allies. They fought together during WWII up until the end of the war when disputes began, particularly over the soviets takeover of the East European states. The Soviet Union and the United States sought to transform Europe into their image by taking over control of Europe after the defeat of Germany. The Soviet Union and the United States fought the cold war in Europe through mutual perception ms of hostility between the military blocs and alliances, and sometimes proxy wars emanated between the allies of the two nations. The front-liners in the cold war were the allies of the USSR and the US, as the two protagonists never fought each other directly. The results were…

legalization of Marijuana and its benefits Introduction Marijuana is a psychotropic substance derived from the Cannabis plant. The active ingredient tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), binds to specific receptors in the brain to produce several results, including a mild sedative effect, lowered inhibition, decreased blood pressure, and increased appetite. The legalization of marijuana has been a controversial issue for state policy change in the past decades. The Federal government classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it has no medical value. The use, sale, and possession of marijuana is, therefore, illegal under federal law. Despite this, policies advocating for the legalization of marijuana for both recreational and medicinal purposes continue to be implemented at the state level. Over thirty states have legalized the use of medical marijuana. In legal limits, the substance is used to treat a number of different conditions, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, arthritis, glaucoma, and severe pain (Hill, 2015). Eleven states have legalized its recreational use, allowing residents to purchase the substance from licensed cannabis dispensaries. Oregon was the first state to decriminalize marijuana in 1973, while Washington and Colorado…