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Social Responsibility Paper
According to "Cambridge Dictionaries Online" (2013), social responsibility is the practice of producing goods and services in a way that is not harmful to society or the environment.” [If the previous statement is a direct quote, be sure to indicate the entire quoted statement in quotation marks and include either the page or paragraph number from the source.] Two examples of social responsibility efforts or actions that will be the topics of discussion are the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare), and the Goodwill Ambassadors of Miami Dade. The ObamaCare act permits flexibility and stability to Americans so that they receive the best health care available. Goodwill Ambassadors provide a vital service to communities throughout Miami Dade County. Good preview of the main points.
The ObamaCare act will guarantee that all Americans have access to quality health care that is affordable. Patients with pre-existing conditions will receive assistance with this legislation. This act will also increase innovation in the health care workforce that will require more health care workers and extensive training for staff to ensure that the best medical treatment is provided. Ensuring Medicare sustainability is another important factor within the ObamaCare act. An advisory board composed of 15 people is in place to submit proposals to Congress to reduce costs for beneficiaries after family members no longer receive care from hospice centers, nursing homes, hospitals.
The Goodwill ambassadors of Miami Dade are known for their socially responsible actions throughout South Florida. This group formed as a way to help local law enforcement agencies deal with the challenges of large crowds. The group consists of approximately 200 volunteers who are all employees of various departments of Miami Dade County. Training on how to handle large crowds, customer service, and crisis
References: Cambridge dictionaries online. (2013). Retrieved from http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/ dictionary/business-english/social-responsibility Democratic policy committee. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.dpc.senate.gov/healthreformbill /healthbill04.pdf Miami dade: office of community advocacy. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.miamidade.gov/ advocacy/goodwill-ambassadors.asp Check reference page formatting requirements. You must double-space throughout the reference page as well.