HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a law that was passed in 1996 to protect patients‘ privacy on a national scale. As a way of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the healthcare system, the HIPAA incorporated Administrative Simplification provisions through which the HHS was expected to adopt national standards for security, unique health identifiers, and electronic health care transactions. During this time, Congress was keen enough to note that advances in electronic technology increased the possibility of health information falling into the wrong hands. As a result, incorporated provisions that necessitated the inclusion of the Federal privacy protections for health information, which could be individually identified, were incorporated into the HIPAA. In December of 2000, the HHS created a Privacy rule which aimed to protect an individual’s medical records as well as their personal health information by three types of covered entities; health care clearinghouses, health plans, and health care providers. The rule applies to all forms of health information, including written, electronic, and oral. It creates conditions that limit the use, accessibility, and disclosure…
Your Risk Behavior Surveillance -the United States, 2015 FP3 The article seeks to elaborate on the health risks that face humans hence, exposing them to the danger of mortality and morbidity among teens and adults. It further expounds on the public health interventions that can be employed towards containing the complexity. It categorizes risky behaviors in six groups; Alcohol and substance abuse, irresponsible sexual practices that propel pregnancy and transmission of sexually related infections, violent behaviors, unhealthy dietary conduct, being physically inactive, and smoking of tobacco. It further initiates in developing the methodology of the study that is based on sampling designs on the National Youth Risk Behavior Survey in schools. The article has developed findings that reveal the existence of higher tendencies of risky behavior among high school students contributing to the extreme deaths between the age range of 10-24 (MMWR, 2016). It also establishes that the promotion of healthy behaviors across the US varies according to race, sex, and grade. High school students are further developed to have a higher prevalence of risky behavior; hence, exposed to morbidity…
Was the Cold War inevitable? Were there other avenues that the leaders of the U.S and Soviet Union could have pursued to avoid an ever-escalating conflict? If the cold war was inevitable, who bears the largest burden of blame and why? The post WW2 world was largely defined by the political, economic, and military rivalry that emerged between one-time allies, the United States and the Soviet Union. This conflict, commonly referred to as the “Cold War” resulted not only in major changes in the United States global relationships, but also exerted a profound influence on U.S domestic policy and politics. One of the most intriguing and oft debated questions among historians is whether or not this conflict was inevitable or was brought on by decisions made by political and military leaders on either side of the so-called “Iron Curtain”.[unique_solution] For this assignment, in a short, 3 to 4 page essay (double spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman) I would like you to attempt to answer the question of whether or not the Cold War was inevitable. When answering this question,…
Why Is Aluminum Fencing a Good Option? Aluminium panel fences are fast becoming one of the most popular fencing solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial needs for many reasons. If you’re looking for a fence for your home, pool, yard or business, take a good, long look at this increasingly popular product. Why Is Aluminum Fencing a Good Option? Its installation is simple as the panels are usually light. It often’s shipped in assembled panels. The panels are attached to posts fixed into the ground during installation. It can be moulded in a variety of styles, notably the open picket style. One of the reasons why aluminium is a good option is that it is maintenance-free. While initial costs of acquiring it might be slightly higher than those for wood and chain link, you will save in the long run. Wood requires regular painting and replacements. So it’s understandable why most people are going for alternatives such as aluminium. Another benefit is its durability. Aluminium fencing is nearly indestructible, and because it doesn’t rust, it is an…
Applied Management Research Report IKEA is a privately owned organization that has stores in various countries across the world. The firm’s focus on innovation and customer experience has enabled it to grow gradually over the years and become the largest retailer worldwide. IKEA’s vision is “to create a better everyday life for many people” (IKEA, n.d.). Thus, implementing quality improvement strategies aligns with the organization’s vision. As discussed in this report, the scan & go system, the coupling of processes, and the online ordering system will enable IKEA to eliminate delays and reduce customer’s waiting time. Description of the Activities and the Problem IKEA has a competent management team that handles all operational procedures and engage with customers to obtain their feedback and understand their needs. According to Caldwell 2012), effective leadership builds a shared vision and culture of quality improvement. Various initiatives can be attributed to the organization’s success, such as the development of self-service checkouts for consumers and the redesigning of car parts to ensure easy navigation and collection of commodities. From the process map, it is…
what is your initial reaction to how groups work for substance abusers? After reading TIP 41 chapter 1, what is your initial reaction to how groups work for substance abusers? What challenges do you see with utilizing groups? Remember to include both material from the reading (using APA citations) and your thoughts/opinions. Discussion posts are to demonstrate your understanding on the reading materials, any videos, etc. These posts are 1-2 pages in length, double spaced, using 12 point, Times New Roman Font. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in a reduction of points. You are encouraged to use specific pieces of information (and make sure to cite according to APA style) to support your thoughts/reactions. Provide your references in your posts (this is not part of the 1-2 page length requirement). This is an integrated post, thus a mix of material from your readings and your own thoughts/ reactions. After reading TIP 41 chapter 1, what is your initial reaction to how groups work for substance abusers? What challenges do you see with utilizing groups? Remember to include both…
REFLECTION JOURNAL INTRODUCTION The most successful and prominent people on the job market were one-day leaners and with little or no experience in their areas of specialization. Hard work pays, investing in knowledge gives the best profits in one’s life. I have been working hard in the course work to ensure that my future is bright, and I meet the expectation and standards I have set for myself. This reflection will purposely review my placement activities and responsibility integrating all topics and knowledge that I have learned in class. The following information is going to analyze my personal experience and lessons acquired outlining the areas needing improvement and how I think I am prepared to enter the competitive job market. Some of the topics featured in this discussions include the professional and ethical behaviors in the workplace, the goal-setting unit, the workplace relationship, my roles I the workplace, the leadership roles and the examining goal in the workplace relationship. Having done this course, I have been empowered by the theoretical knowledge and skill that I have learned in class and…
Global Market Entry Exporting Exporting the product is one of the ways to enter the global market. Since sanitized doorknobs are an innovation that might prove valuable to many, directly exporting to potential markets will be low risk but high return venture. Agents will be employed to be the face of the product. Their duties are to source for orders from interested parties, which are directly serviced from the production company. The success of the product in one market would form the basis of marketing and supply to other direct referrals. Once the local market is saturated with the product, exporting is also a way to clear existing products that remain before venturing into more production. Direct Investment Direct investment is a way of expansion that follows high market demand. The direct investment would involve investing in a production plant, and marketing^ supplies office in an international location. Direct investment has a high initial cost but proves convenient, especially when faced with large scale orders. The company will consider having a hub per continent to start with, then expand according…
Review of the Book Fantastic Night and other Stories Introduction The book “Fantastic Night and Other Stories” was written by Stefan Zweig in 1922. He was a famous writer, novelist, and journalist who died in 1942. The title of the book is a mind capturing one as it makes the reader develop an interest in knowing the fantastic events in the night. The collection has several stories, which include “The Governess,” “Letter from an Unknown Woman,” and “The titular story.” The book describes the transformation of a young man’s life in an evening. He led a boring life, which later turned when he gets wealthy. The young man found himself and therefore giving a moral story that to survive, a man ought to begin from scratch. The essay will focus on the role that love plays in the story “A letter from an Unknown Woman and “The Governess.” Thesis Statement: Love is beautiful, and everyone craves to feel wanted. Although love is known to bring happiness, it could also have its negative side, which would bring sadness and rejection. Role…
The Ethical Landscape in the Medical Research Profession. The Ethical Landscape the Medical Research Profession The medical research profession serves the most critical part of the economy. Human health is one of the essential pillars of any administration. However, some of the interests that the profession serve may overlap and create a steady state of conflict. For starters, one of the ethical standards in this profession is to produce quality medicine for a particular medical condition or illness. The rule is set such that the drug they research on, and products meet all the requisite criteria for human use. In the medical research profession, one of the leading ethical dilemmas is gift-giving. Gift giving is the practice where pharmaceutical companies or researchers want to market their products through doctors or other health care providers. They target people with drug prescribing authority, and the sales representative of a pharmaceutical company offer certain rewards to these practitioners. In some cases, the prescribing nurses and doctors are awarded trips and holidays. The prescribing of the drug is done without offering an alternative to…