Case Name: Community Health Systems I. Mission The Health Care System of Opportunity: Community Health’s System is committed to “building a network of thriving hospitals vital to the residents and economic development of the communities served.” They go on to say that they have assisted community hospitals with problems and challenges they typically face such as a lack of capital‚ difficulty hiring physicians‚ and retaining management with a high amount of experience and expertise. In addition
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The Romans were the first civilization to introduce a public health system. They had to do this because Rome had grown in size and it was impossible to find a natural source of fresh water in the city. It was also necessary to find a way of disposing of the rubbish to prevent pollution causing health problems. Aqueducts were built to transport fresh water into the city. In AD100 there were a total of nine aqueducts that brought fresh water into the city of Rome. Public
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behavioral health service delivery system of SHMC and the Johnson Unit. Substance abuse is the most common and clinically significant comorbid disorder among adults with severe mental illness‚ (Drake‚ et al). Since the problem of dual diagnosis became clinically apparent in the early 1980’s‚ researchers have established
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Criminal justice issues among individuals with mental health and substance use conditions is a growing problem. This paper examines mental health issues as it relates to the criminal justice system and specifically how mental health and the mentally ill can play a role in the crime. Different factors can become a problem with mental health illness and the criminal justice system. Mental health illness can contribute to jail and prison overcrowding‚ high crime rates‚ drug addiction‚ and many other
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The Role of Government in the U.S. Health Care System June 05‚ 2013 The Role of Government in the U.S. Health Care System I am sure all would agree that healthcare in the United States should be a right for all that citizens. According to Kovner and Knickman 2011‚ “keeping people healthy is the business of the public health system” (p.4). However‚ healthcare continues to face challenges in organizing cost‚ quality and access to care. As such‚ Policy makers and healthcare managers are fixed
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An Unforgettable Experience Has anyone‚ being in another country? Imagine being in a different place enjoying another culture and language. Exploring a new territory is a pleasant experience. Visiting another country brings knowledge‚ inspiration‚ and entertainment. It makes people want to know more and more about another culture. Traveling is a mélange of spice notes that conjure up aromatic delights of the world street markets and history. Being in another country is an unforgettable experience
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For every American‚ there is an endless array of different factors‚ often spanning over decades and centuries‚ which have each uniquely contributed to how he or she has ended up living in America. The stories that account for how each American has ended up in America are filled with a vast diversity of different events and people‚ but nearly all of these stories involve the common aspect- the opportunity to start a new life in America. Most people’s journeys to America begin long before they are
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University of Phoenix Material Health Services and Systems Matrix Choose at least seven services or systems from the following list: Hospice care World Health Organization (WHO) Public health Rehabilitation center Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Medicare Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS Center for Disease Control (CDC) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
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Student Teaching Reflection When I first thought about student teaching‚ I went through many emotions. It started with excitement because that meant I was that much closer to graduating. I had so many questions running through my mind. What will my teachers be like? Will the faculty be supportive? With all these questions‚ I started to feel intimidated by what was soon to come. I was worried that my teachers and I would not get along. I was terrified that my students would not understand me. What
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I will be analyzing the Forensic Mental Health System (FMHS) in Ontario‚ with specific attention to Forensic Inpatient/Outpatient units whose goals are to provide rehabilitation services and facilitate successful reintegration into the community. Through this assessment‚ I want to gain a better understanding of how these FMH programs facilitate trust and address barriers of stigma and disenfranchisement that many clients under the Ontario Review Board (ORB) face. The FMHS in Ontario is comprised
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