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Baby Boomers, 2005.
This paper discusses the health care problems of the Baby Boomer generation, born between 1946 and 1964, who in 2030 will be at least 65 years old.
4,955 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 125.95
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This paper explains that the Baby Boomer generation creates a medical problem, especially in the Medicare system, because of its size, potential of living so long, altered traditional family structures and a large segment, almost 20 percent, at the low end of the income scale; in addition, the generation after them is small. The author points out that seniors have no alternative but Medicare, which should be restructured to more closely resemble the rest of the nation's health care system especially PPOs (Preferred Provider Organizations). The paper recommends that, if institutions focused on decreasing the cost of each medical procedure and ceasing to carry out senseless, wasteful procedures; funds would be available for senior care plus wellness education and preventive care.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Baby Boom Health Care Issues
Who are the Baby Boomers?
Dependency ratio
Baby Boomer Expectancy
The Political Realities
Health Gestapo for Retiring Baby Boomers
Medical Services Delivery Problems
Recommendations
From the Paper
"There are several diametrically opposed factors involved in the future of health care for Baby Boomers, not least of which is the fact that the senior-oriented health care delivery systems were "geared for a time when people died early." In addition, Baby Boomers constituted the largest generation ever, to be subsidized-as have all generations been-by the ones behind them; the ones behind them are very small. They are expected to live longer than previous generations, partially because of the advances in medicine; however, there are already signs that the problem with the advances in medicine lies in the ability to find enough qualified people to run the machinery of medicine, the CAT scanners and whatever other advances appear. These two dichotomies would be problematical enough without the other troublesome possibility on the horizon, that of having to decided upon a practical and ethical way to deliver health care when there are not enough personnel to go around, nor enough funds to pay for equal treatment options for everyone."
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Educational and Administrative Leadership, 2005.
A personal philosophy on educational and administrative leadership.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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Ensuring that all children receive an optimal education has emerged in recent years as a crisis warranting significant concern among parents, citizens, policy-makers and government officials. The responsibility of superintendent has undergone dramatic changes over the past years, reflecting the changes in our culture today. As contemporary society becomes increasingly diverse and complex, so does the process of preparing children for life as independent thinkers, productive citizens, and future leaders. This paper analyzes and explains some of the methods and personal philosophies that could be used to successfully lead a school district today. It also provides some insight on prior research studies that will assist as a guideline for implementing these personal philosophies.
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"The role of the school superintendent is to assist all children in school readiness. The traditional idea of school readiness has thus been expanded and today calls for open discussion, mutual adaptation, and respectful understanding among the key adults in children's lives (Ramey & Ramey, 2003). The school district superintendent is one of these key adults, as readiness for school is not simply the responsibility of children and their families, but of all the adults, institutions, and agencies that serve them. Across all socioeconomic groups, parents face major challenges when it comes to providing optimal care and education for their children. For families in poverty, these challenges can be formidable, and when basic necessities are lacking, parents must place top priority on housing, food, clothing, and health care (Ramey & Ramey, 2003)."
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Fire Fighting, 2005.
A history of fire fighting in the United States.
4,596 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper presents a history of fire fighting in the United States beginning with colonial times and ending in the present age. The paper explains how news of a devastating fire in London in the year 1666 reached the New World and prompted leaders there to better prepare their towns for the possibility of similar disasters. The paper also explains that the New World's approach to the safety of its citizens was more advanced than that of Britain's and describes some of the fire laws that were put in place in the U.S. as a result. The paper also explains that by the 19th century, fire regulations and fire departments were firmly established. The paper concludes by taking a look at the most pressing fire fighting issues of today.
Moving Southward
Modern Times
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"Even in colonial times, it was recognized that if the nascent cities and towns were to survive, the life and limb of the citizens had to be protected. While there was little that could be done about the New World's harsh weather, especially the winters along the New England coast where the first colonies clung to the edge of the continent, those winters brought with them opportunities for secondary disasters in the form of fires."
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Public Participation, 2004.
A critical analysis of public participation and the constitution of 'publics'.
1,184 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper presents an exploratory, observational analysis of the notion of being part of a public and the influence public participation has on the development of the constitution of publics. More specifically the paper assesses the following: (1) What the nature of shared conditions, interests and purposes are within society, (2) How these commonalities create an awareness of forming a public action and (3) The extent to which public participation influences society as a whole. The paper also examines how technology has influenced public participation in recent years and changed the constitution of publics.
Outline
Introduction
Significance of Study
Preliminary Literature Review
Methodology
References
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"The nature of public participation with regard to publics has been analyzed by many in recent years. Warner comments that as citizens all people are the subjects of publicity, regardless of their culture, race, gender or class, and by participating in any public discourse bring with them an interpretation of events as they relate to oneself; people will adapt themselves to conform to a certain constitution even if they are themselves rather abstract and separate from them (Warner, 2002; Cowell, 2003)."
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Crisis Response Teams, 2004.
An extensive analysis of the necessity of collaborative efforts among law enforcement and critical incident management agencies for crisis response team training.
19,585 words (approx. 78.3 pages), 34 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper examines the history and progress of collaborative efforts among law enforcement and critical incident management agencies over the years with a focus on providing a 'best practices' approach and template for future critical incidents. The study presents a particular focus on mitigating a terrorist attack via collaboration, but the information gathered and analyzed may be extrapolated to be helpful with any event defined as a crisis. The paper also focuses on cross-training efforts as the cornerstone of any collaborative effort or opportunity.
Table of Contents
Abstract
Chapter 1: Introduction
General Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Chapter 2: Review of Literature
Examples of Cooperation and Cross-Training: Case of Colorado
Cross-Training: New Jersey
Cooperation in Risk Management: A British Example
Incident Command System: Standardization
ICS in Use: The Arizona Example
ICS: A Military Critique
Coordination in Highway Emergencies
Terrorism: Collaboration in the Greatest Risk
Chapter 3: Methodology
Section A: Approach
Section B: Data Gathering Method
Section C: Database of the Study
Section D: Validity of Data
Section E: Originality and Limitations of Data
Section F: Summary of Chapter 3
Chapter 4: Data Analysis
Chapter 5: Summary, Recommendations and Conclusions
Bibliography
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"The events of September 11, 2001 truly did change every aspect of our lives as Americans, and as citizens of the globe. Although several purely positive changes have come as a result of the terrorist attacks - larger blood bank donations, greater respect and recognition for firefighters and rescue workers, safer flight patterns for commercial jets - many of the reaction measures have had more than just an up-side. For instance, Attorney General John Ashcroft led a series of legislative reforms that directly impacted law enforcement and the rules surrounding how law enforcement and the federal government in general can combat terrorism. Most of these changes were collapsed into the Patriot Act, a piece of legislation that has been the lightning rod for heated debate over whether the Bush administration has gone too far in its attempts to save us from another 9/11-caliber event."
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Public versus Private Personnel Administration, 2004.
An analysis of the differences between public and private personnel administration.
2,734 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper discusses and compares the theories of public personnel administration and private personnel administration. The paper contends that the theorists of the past such as Ogburn, Machiavelli and Marx have offered many great contributions to our current understanding of public and private administration. These theorists' ideas are examined in the paper. The paper concludes with the belief that there is a clear indication that public administration is directly dependent on the social system as well as the system of production prevalent in society.
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"The practice of public personnel administration has evolved in a continuum from the Classical Management theory, through shifting emphasis on Behaviouralism, Systems theory and Contingency theory (Haque & Ahmed, 1992). Past research and theorists have suggested that the development of modern management thought and practice can be traced by examining the evolution of societies as they have passed from pre-industrial economic structure. This development applies to public personnel administration as well, as there appears to be a correlation between a complicated system of production and the progress of the techniques of administration (Haque & Ahmed, 1992). "
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How HIPAA Affects Nursing Care, 2005.
An examination of how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) has impacted nursing trends in America.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was originally created to ensure the privacy of individuals and hold accountable all of those individuals and businesses that might acquire sensitive information in regards to medical and insurance records. This paper explains that since its creation, it has been determined that some changes needed to be made because there were loopholes in the HIPAA guidelines that could allow divulging of information that others were not privy to know. These issues are discussed in the paper.
Outline:
A. Introduction
1. What is HIPAA?
2. What is the Significance for Nursing
B. Review of Literature
1. How Did HIPAA Come About?
2. The Pros of HIPAA
3. The Cons of HIPAA
C. Conclusion
1. Literature Review Summary
2. Support for the Importance for Nursing
D. Recommendations
1. Thoughts Regarding HIPAA
2. Why it is Important for a Practice
3. What it Means for the Future of Patient Privacy
From the Paper
"However, there are also some gray areas where a nurse is often not sure whether the information that is being handed out is acceptable, or whether the person that is asking for that information is authorized to have it. When these kinds of situations take place, confusion can arise and it can make it difficult for nurses to do their jobs properly without fear of retaliation either because they gave out too much information of because they did not give out enough information. HIPAA helps to avoid this problem by ensuring that everyone knows the guidelines for what is acceptable and not acceptable when it comes to handing out information, and therefore nurses must deal with the HIPAA rules and guidelines quite frequently when they perform their day-to-day duties."
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Three Gorges Dam, 2005.
A discussion of the bureaucracy which lay behind the stoppage of work on the Three Gorges Dam Project.
1,258 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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In the middle of January, 2005, the State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) ordered 30 large-scale projects being done for the dam to be stopped because of a lack of mandatory environmental impact assessments. This paper looks at the impact of such a stoppage and what bureaucracy and legislation lay behind this call.
From the Paper
"It is interesting how bureaucracy can occur anywhere in the world, despite wide cultural and political differences. The United States, Europe, China-it makes no difference. The Three Gorges Dam offers a prime example. Over the many years of this project, the Chinese government, displaced residents, special interest groups such as environmentalists and anthropologists, and contractors have become so mired in on-again-off-again decisions, regulations and continuous controversies that the original ideas for this massive undertaking are completely lost. It seems logical that the entire venture should be delayed and then analyzed for future goals."
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American Pit Bull Terrier, 2005.
An overview of the rules and regulations concerning ownership of American pit bull terriers.
6,167 words (approx. 24.7 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 145.95
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This paper looks at the origins and history of American pit bull terriers and why an individual cannot hope to own this dog within city limits without fear of being arrested or being faced with the euthanasia of the dog, for daring to own this dog that is certified as a 'vicious dog' under the city ordinance laws. It contends that current regulations are grossly unfair on the dog owner as well as on the dog, and how somewhere there must be justice for the poor dumb creature that has been trained to be as mean as it is by certain unscrupulous elements of society who had their own reasons for doing it.
From the Paper
"The American Kennel Club in fact eschewed the breed known as the 'Pit Bull' until the year 1936, and it was after this that the American Pit Bull Terrier came to be recognized as the 'Strafford shire Terrier', actually named after the Stafford shire miners who had had a hand in creating the breed for the purpose of fighting in the pits where they worked. In the year 1972, this name was changed to the American Stafford shire terrier', and this was for the purpose of differentiating this breed from the Stafforsdhire Bull Terrier of England, the actual ancestor of the American breed of dog, which was later recognized by the American Kennel Club in the year 1974. In the United Kingdom, the dog is about 14 to 16 inches tall, and weighs about up to 45 pounds, while the breed found in America is about 18 to 19 inches tall, and weighs about up to 80 pounds."
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Illegal Immigration, 2005.
This paper discusses the problems of illegal immigration into the U.S. and explores various solutions.
4,195 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 112.95
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This paper explains that, although the laws regarding who may and may not legally enter the United States are clear, many illegal immigrants not only enter the United States but also find themselves welcome in some industries such as agriculture, construction and the service industries. The paper points out that, although President Bush has proposed giving legal status to illegal immigrants who can find a steady job, many critics feel that this solves no problems because most jobs held by illegal immigrants, such as in agriculture, are not permanent jobs. The paper recommends a policy, based on sound economic and security reasons not emotion, which encourages illegal workers to begin creating a paper trail regarding who they are and where they live; however, whatever policies are set, they should be carefully analyzed to make sure they don't encourage people to avoid compliance and don't create a new black-market industry for yet another set of forged documents.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Scope of the Problem
Current Public Policy
Possible Solutions
Federal
State
Proposed Changes
Homeland Security
What does the Public Want?
What Should be Done?
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"Another option is the "Real ID Act". This law attempts to maintain the country's willingness to welcome people from other countries while watching out for the nation's security. The law would use driver's licenses, asylum laws, a border fence south of San Diego and increased deportation. This law's supporters believe that the combination of open borders and failure to enforce immigration laws make it far too easy for terrorists to enter the country and then disappear. The law would require substantial evidence of both identity and immigration status before issuing either driver's licenses or state identity cards. The cards themselves would be made harder to forge."
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The Social Security System, 2005.
This paper discusses the elderly social security portion of the Social Security System (SSA) in the United States from 1985 to present.
4,435 words (approx. 17.7 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 116.95
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This paper demonstrates that the various programs administered by the Social Security Administration have played a vital role in helping the nation's economic well-being since their inception in 1935. The author points out that the fiscal problems being experienced by the Social Security Administration have become more serious because of a growing demand for benefits by a substantially larger proportion of Social Security recipients, who have paid taxes for this compensation, compared to the proportion of the economically active population. The paper stresses that these trends will be exacerbated as the existing "baby boomer" segment of the population begins retiring in the next few years. Many illustrations and tables.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Characteristics of Social Security Recipients - 1985 - Present (and Beyond)
Number of Recipients Who Receive Social Security as Their Primary (> 90 percent) Means of Income - 1985 to Present (and Beyond)
Distinct Characteristics of Recipients Who Receive Social Security as Primary Source of Income - 1985 - Present
Importance of Demographic Factors in Shaping Social Security Program Administration
Conclusion
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"In 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed a committee to provide recommendations on an old-age pension systems and in 1935, Congress passed the Social Security Act that provided old-age benefits to be financed by a payroll tax on employers and employees (employees of railroads were already covered separately under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1934). Since that time, the Social Security Act has been periodically amended, expanding the types of coverage, bringing increasing numbers of workers into the system, and adjusting both taxes and benefits in an attempt to maintain pace with inflation rates. Today, Social Security policy directly affects more than 96 percent of the U.S. work force and their employers every pay period and more than twice as many workers are covered by Social Security as the number of individuals in the United States who own shares in mutual funds."
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