1. In response to the request on potential liability to the sexual harassment case brought by Virginia Pollard‚ the company is vicariously liable for the conduct of its employees even though there is a sexual harassment policy in place. Virginia had become a victim of a hostile work environment supported by a supervisor with immediate authority over the employee. Pollard was working in a very stressful environment in which she (being the only female) was a minority being subjected to inappropriate
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As the new risk manager‚ I have been asked to prepare a Risk Management Plan that will help to develop a culture of safety throughout Little Falls Hospital. The purpose of the Risk Management Plan is to provide guidelines and methods to assure that the broad range of both administrative and clinical activities at the facility are monitored and coordinated in order to reduce losses associated with consumer‚ employee‚ or visitor injuries‚ property loss or damage and other sources of potential facility
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As the Chief Executive Office of Middlefield Hospital‚ it has been brought to my attention by the Chief Financial Officer that our financial performance has been deteriorating for the past six (6) months. It has also been brought to my attention that the new facility has been admitting more new patients and our admissions have been declining. The number of uninsured patients has increased over this period of time. The management team has identified some other interesting facts that are possibly
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Memorandum To: Earl Levith From: Date: 6/14/14 Re: Choices and Consequences Transcript I have been informed of a heart that has become available. There are three patients awaiting a heart transplant. Each patient has their own unique situation‚ but in order to make an ethical decision that benefits the greater number of people‚ I must consider each person’s health history‚ life expectancy after the transplant‚ and the effect on their families. “If we make decisions on principles of utility
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As the CFO of Marysville General Hospital‚ I realize we have a serious accounts receivable problem here. It has gotten out of control‚ and we are going to get it back in control. All it takes is a little effort from everyone to get us back on here. With the process improvement plan I am proposing‚ I will need the assistance and cooperation of the medical staff‚ the clinical departments‚ the business office‚ health information management‚ and all other departments. To propose my plan of improving
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You Decide Assignment As a company grows ‚ changes and new policies are created to fit the fast pace industry that we live in today. And as a part of your IT staff‚ I ’ve collected some information that can help the company‚ with implementing a new policy when it comes with computer use. From legal reasons‚ virus attacks‚ to our network systems and services‚ we all need to be aware and cautious about this as a whole. The material I ’ll be covering today will include all of the issues brought up
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For the past six months‚ Lydia‚ who is paralyzed from a car accident and can only communicate through nodding her head‚ has been receiving life sustaining support from the staff at Little Falls Hospital. It is uncertain if Lydia is able to understand any information about her current situation and is able to make any decisions for herself. Lydia prepared an advance directive before the accident‚ but the advance directive cannot be located. There are two laws that can be taken into account for
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As the Chief Financial Officer of Community Memorial Hospital‚ I realize that it is important for all individuals to get the full benefits of their insurance and to be able to get their claims processed in a timely fashion. I also realize the importance of the community patients and our employees benefiting from their health plans. The recent signing of the contract with MegaPlan Health is of great concern and worry. The cut-throat tactics‚ negotiation tactics‚ and claims processing fights of
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federal tax income? Applicable Law & Analysis: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/selfemployed/index.html Conclusion: The $300‚000 will be treated as self- employed income. Generally you are self-employed if you carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor‚ independent contractor‚ or if you are a member of a partnership. Self-employed individuals are required to file an annual return‚ and pay estimated tax quarterly. Issue b) How is the $25‚000 treated for purposes of federal
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This work MGT 401 Week 2 Discussion Question 2 Scenario contains solutions to the following tasks: "Isopropyl alcohol (I.P.A.) has a flash point of 53 degrees Fahrenheit. The outside temperature is 68 degrees Fahrenheit. While this product is being unloaded from a truck‚ several cases fall to the floor and the product spills. Several large pieces of machinery and a welding operation are running nearby. Is there a potential danger from fire in this scenario? Justify your response. Respond to at least
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