Rainwater harvesting The accumulation and storage of rainwater to reuse at the site and not allowing to runoff is known as rainwater harvesting. It can be collected in many places like a river, roof, etc. and redirected to well, borewell, shaft, a reservoir with percolation, aquifer, etc. It is used for watering of gardens, drinking for livestock, irrigation, domestic use with proper treatment. It is one of the oldest and simplest methods of supply of self-supply of water for households. History Rainwater harvesting can be tracked to the Neolithic age, where the construction and use of waterproof receptacles to store rainwater were built on the floors of the houses and village location near the Mediterranean sea in the west, Arabian desert in the south and Mesopotamia in the east. By 4000 BC, cisterns were an essential part of managing the water requirement in the houses. There are many examples like the Greek Island of Crete, which had such large cisterns for rainwater harvesting from 2600 BC to 1100 BC. Rainwater harvesting was frequent in the Roman Empire, and it expanded…
Inadequate staffing In nations across the globe, patient experiences are being evaluated to acquire information regarding the quality and delivery of healthcare services. A patient’s experience can be described as the reflection of what happened during the care process and thus offer information regarding the performance of healthcare staff. In Europe and also the United States, assessment of patient experience is part and parcel of a systematic survey. Assessment of patient experiences regarding the quality of care does not only offer information regarding the real experiences but also brings forth the quality aspects that patients deem as most essential. When healthcare facilities evaluate the patient experiences, healthcare professionals can use the findings in the improvement of internal quality. Further, professionals utilize patient preferences and experiences to adjust their practice and also, to make their contributions to the patient outcomes visible. Since nurses spend much of their time with patients, they significantly impact patient experiences. Studies show that the nursing work environment is a critical factor. Inadequate staffing makes it hard for healthcare professionals to undertake their ethical responsibilities (Gabriele, 2011).…
Environment Friendly Kitchen For Nature Lovers Most people fear going green with the thought that eco-friendly means expensive. Again, some people feel that they will not find eco-friendly replacements for all the household products they need. That is not entirely true – there are eco-friendly alternatives for almost every household product you can see in your house. Again, green products cost the same as conventional products (sometimes even less if you have to recycle products at home). A green kitchen starts when you eat green, but that is the start. To completely turn your kitchen green, you need energy-efficient means of food preparation, eco-friendly cleaning products, and use of equipment made of eco-friendly material, among other practices. Below are a few green tips to change your kitchen. Durability Matters in a Green Kitchen Instead of buying utensils that you will end up throwing the next day, choose high quality utensils and kitchen elements. For starters, ditch Teflon as this will only end up in landfills, ditch plastic and wooden spoons and utensils given their relatively shorter lifespan.…
The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment, which causes an adverse change in the environment, is known as environmental Pollution. Environmental Pollution can take the shape of chemical substances or energy, like noise, heat, or light. Pollutants, the components of Pollution, are often either foreign substances/energies or present contaminants. Pollution is usually classed as the beginning or non-point source pollution. In 2015, Pollution killed 9 million people within the world. Significant sorts of environmental Pollution include Pollution, light pollution, littering, sound Pollution, plastic Pollution, soil contamination, radioactive contamination, Pollution, visual Pollution, Pollution. History Air pollution has always accompanied civilizations and has been the significant lead in the environmental Pollution. Pollution started from prehistoric times when man created the primary fires, “soot” was found on ceilings of ancient caves provides ample evidence of the high levels of air pollution was created due to inadequate ventilation of open fires.” The creation of metal forging has played a crucial turning point in the creation of severe air pollution levels outside the houses. Core samples…
Nature, according to Kathleen (2017) The first term I learned in the book that has a significant impact on my understanding of psychology is nature. Nature, according to Kathleen (2017), is a significant aspect of a human being’s development and refers to the traits, strengths, and weaknesses that an individual genetically inherits from their parents at the point of conception. The second term that I have earned, and that also relates to nature is nurture. Nurture, development entails the environmental factors that affect the person after conception. Nurture encompasses factors such as nutrition and socio-economic factors. According to Kathleen (2017), both nurture and nature can adversely affect the development of an individual contrary to the popular belief that it’s only one of them that influences the growth and development of an individual. The third term I have learned is epigenetics, which can be defined as the science of how environmental factors influence the expression of an individual’s genes. The fourth term I learned is differential susceptibility, and it refers to the varying sensitivity of people towards various experiences. It is…
Apology for Late Assignment Submission To: From: Subject: Apology for handing in my assignment late Hello Professor, I hope this email finds you well. I will start by sending my apologies for handing in my assignment late. This action was never intentional. I take my studies very seriously, and this mistake has led to a drop in my grades. Throughout the semester, I have made an effort to ensure that I score very highly in this class. I have maintained an A grade all through until the circumstance that led to the late hand-in of my assignment. In previous assignments, I have made sure that I handed my work in at the right time because I have always been a very organized individual. Please believe me when I say that this is the first and last time that this will happen. The reason for my late assignment is because I was involved in a particular project which took up more time than I had previously presumed would be enough for it. I am a volunteer at the Zhu Xiaodong Foundation,…
Estimating the “Acts of God” Introduction Acts of God are occurrences that are beyond the control of human beings; however, sometimes, human beings can minimize their impacts. The common “acts of God” that mainly affect business operations are hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. The conventional ways of reducing the effect of “acts of God” in business by putting in place preventive measures to minimize the effect of occurrence and taking insurance cover for business to be compensated against loss to continues with operations (Graham& Kaye,2015).Therefore, as a risk manager, it will be essential to estimate the chances for occurrences of “acts of God” in the coming year and in the next year when securing the insurance. This discussion aims to examine the sources of valid data for analysis and how the concept of conditional probability can be used in this case. Sources of Valid Data for Analysis The “acts of God” occur irregularly, and therefore, various sources of data may need to compare to come up with an accurate estimate. The sources that will be used as sources of data to…
Caring for Elderly Adults during disasters Banks, L. (2012). Caring for Elderly Adults during disasters: Improving Health Outcomes and recovery. 0038-4348/0Y2000/106-94DOI: 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e31827c5157 The article mainly addresses the challenges that the geriatrics face during natural hazards. These include a lack of training and special equipment. It also highlights the major mitigation measures that the disaster response team should put to place to assists the older residents during disasters. Training the response teams as mandated by medicare and Medicaid departments. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d). Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/features/older-adult-emergency/index.html The CDC highlights a disaster response plan that elderly persons can use that can help them through the disaster period instead of waiting for assistance from the community. The plan requires that elderly personnel packs an emergency kit with all the medical information and contact information as well as personal supply that can last the elderly persons at least three days. Choi, M., Lee, S., Hwang, S., Park, M., & Lee, H. S. (2019). Comparison of Emergency Response Abilities and Evacuation Performance Involving Vulnerable Occupants in Building…
Purchasing Portfolio Theory Conspicuously, purchasing has developed from a secretarial buying role into a premeditated commerce function that has significantly contributed to the competitive situations of numerous organizations and businesses. Notably, pragmatic evidence demonstrates that companies can indeed acquire a further aggressive benefit by ensuring that there is the efficient management of supplier relations. Perceptibly, the aspect of differentiation is appropriate in the management of supplier relations. Remarkably, all suppliers cannot be handled in similar methods. Additionally, the demand for differentiated supplier dealings needs appropriate classification. Portfolio models offer distinguished strategic events for assorted classifications of items and matters. A purchasing portfolio approach may perhaps be an attribute of a complicated, tactical purchasing function. Kraljic initiated the earliest comprehensive portfolio approach for utilization in purchasing and supply administration. Kraljic recommended managers to safeguard their businesses against catastrophic supply disruptions and to deal with the varying fiscal and technological alterations. He also emphasized that purchasing ought to develop into supply management. In regards to this context, Kraljic established an expedient portfolio approach as a resolve for a comprehensive strategy for purchase.…
Best Cages for Canary & Finch – Home for Your Small Birdy If you own a canary or finch or plan to adopt one in the future, you know the importance of choosing the best cages for your birdy. You want a moderately expansive unit that will somewhat allow your pet to move around while off-putting it from danger. With a variety of them available in the market, determining the best canary cage can prove challenging. You need to conduct a comprehensive background check on various elements so that you do not settle for trash. Owing to our vast experience and commitment to materials research, we navigated the broad market to discover the best models for your needs. We looked at dozens of canary and finch cages, but only seven proved most impressive. Our differentiating factors were the sizes, price variations, type of materials, adaptability, and so on. We’ve preferred Prevue Hendryx F040 Wrought Iron Flight Bird Cage as our best pick. It’s very reasonably priced, has various stands, easy to clean and maneuver, etc. Also, it doesn’t mind housing…