physical‚ or sociological standpoint. De Chesnay & Anderson (2012) explain the idea of an entire population being vulnerable as “a public health concept that refers to vulnerability by virtue of status: that is‚ some groups are at risk at any given point in time relative to other individuals or groups.” The chronically mentally ill and the elderly go under this definition of vulnerable populations and could be helped by two conceptual models of nursing. Because those with mental illness usually
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AC 1.1 Explain the importance of effective communication in the workplace Communication is defined as the interchange of thoughts‚ opinions‚ or information by speech‚ writing‚ or signs‚ Communication is used by everyone in the work place at all times. Employees communicate with each other to get their jobs done. Supervisors communicate with their staff to run a business proficiently. Everyone working within a business communicates with customers and consumers to make sure all of the clients’ needs
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Shut-In and Shut-Out of Society: The Vulnerable Elderly Population James Estes Excelsior College Abstract Increasing concern over the impact of health problems associated with the elderly shut-in population has fostered the attention of communities and public health professionals across the country. However‚ despite the attempts of local and state services‚ many members of this group are being overlooked and basically forgotten. The objective of this project
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Understanding Cultural Differences in the Work Place Spring Session B Professor Davis 5/6/2012 Chamberlain College Of Nursing The importance of understanding cultural‚ ethnic and gender differences by managers and professionals in a business setting is essential to make the work environment comfortable. In every culture there are basic standards of thinking‚ and acting and these cultural differences strongly influence workplace values and communication. What may
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Understanding and preventing workplace violence Workplace violence is violence or the threat of violence against workers. It can occur at or outside the workplace and can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and homicide‚ one of the leading causes of job-related deaths. However it manifests itself‚ workplace violence is a growing concern for employers and employees nationwide. Some 2 million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year
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Self-Awareness with Vulnerable Populations: Hispanic Culture NSG/440 April 29‚ 2013 Self-Awareness with Vulnerable Populations: Hispanic Culture The nursing profession requires caring for a culturally diverse group of patients. Health care professionals need to be mindful that one’s personal cultural background‚ values‚ and beliefs have a profound influence on health and how patients respond to medical care and compliance. There are many vulnerable populations that nurses care for every day
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ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET APRIL SUBMISSION Unit Number and level Assessment Title Course Title Assessment Code Unit 3- Organisations and Behaviour - Level 4 Organisations and Behaviour - Understanding the Workplace HND Business HNDBUSUnit3/January 2014/level 4 Hand Out Date 24th January 2014 Hand In Date 11th April 2014 before 12.00 midday Lecturer(s) Pamela Koller Internal Verifier Alan Jeffery Sources of information 1.Course notes Lecture slides accessible on LSST Connect 2
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Vulnerable Immigrant Population: Social‚ Economic‚ and Psychological Issues Vicky L. Minik September 17‚ 2012 Vulnerable Immigrant Population: Social‚ Economic‚ and Psychological Issues It is a difficult challenge for immigrants as they try to integrate with a new environment‚ new language‚ and a new socio-economic society. This paper will reveal the social factors that obstruct immigrants from integrating into society like; poor quality and type of education for themselves
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Importance of Understanding Culture Diversity in the Workplace Jennifer Schulz Devry University Cultural Diversity in the Professions SOCS350 William Tutol January 10‚ 2014 Importance of Understanding Culture Diversity in the Workplace In business today it is important to have a diverse group of employees in the workplace. Our textbook defines diversity as real or perceived differences among people in race‚ ethnicity‚ sex‚ age‚ physical and mental ability‚ sexual orientation‚ religion‚
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UNDERSTANDING GOOD PRACTICE IN WORKPLACE COACHING What is coaching – “The coach works with the clients to achieve a speedy‚ increased and sustainable effectiveness in their lives and careers through focused learning. The coach’s sole aim is to work with the client to achieve all of the client’s potential-as defined by the client” The Coaching Manual Starr‚ J 2008. There are fundamental personal qualities‚ coaching competencies and skills that are needed to become a good coach. These include
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