The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest healthcare system in the U.S. and strives to promote equitable, high-quality care to all veterans, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or age (USVARD, 2014). The VHA consists of 150 medical centers providing comprehensive care to more than 8.3 million U.S. veterans yearly (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2014). According to the 2013 American Community Survey, nearly 19.6 million people are veterans in the U.S., and
The event that inspired the cartoon was the Veterans Health Administration scandal that occurred in 2014. The scandal revealed that veterans were forced to endure incredibly long wait periods before receiving services at the Veteran Affairs (VA) hospitals and some veterans died because of delayed care. The neglectful treatment of the nation’s veterans was outright appalling to the nation. In turn, this caused immediate outrage and advocacy for better treatment of the nation’s heroes. The image is
to help keep America safe. Sadly when they finish their service they unknowingly enlist themselves in another war: to receive proper health care from VA. Things like long waiting times, understaffed facilities, and few care options for veterans in rural areas are just the beginning of the problems plaguing VA health care. Horrifying issues that are killing our veteran are beginning to surface such as employees falsifying records, outdated facilities spreading diseases, and patient neglect; all while
politics -- 30 points The United States Department of Veteran Affairs is a government entity in which provides health care, general benefits, services and assistance with burials and memorials to all veterans (Department of Veterans Affairs [VA], 2013). However, there are smaller divisions within the VA that cater to certain interest groups such as women, minorities, homeless and disabled. In focusing on homeless African American women veterans, we are able to examine the policies and programs that
Health care administration is a very popular degree and you can use it for many things. Health care administration is a thriving business and it is one of the biggest fields in one of the fastest growing industries around. The degree in the health care administration field is for those professionals that plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the delivery of health care. This degree and field requires leadership, management and administration for public health care systems like hospitals
Health care institutions are bound to fail without the leadership of skilled and educated Health Care Administrators, also referred to as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs). Whatever types of health intuition, whether mental health facilities, hospitals, private or practice facilities or even a dentist’s office. They all must have an educated, effective and skilled administrator who is capable of leading a fully operational staff and facility. Health care administration is a very complex career field
Malpractice, negligence, and injustice are words that hold great meaning in today’s healthcare system. More than likely, these are the words my mother wishes that she could have uttered during her time of inattentive care. My mother underwent countless rounds of chemotherapy when she was pregnant with me because of a very rare cancer called Burkett’s Lymphoma. This caused for her to birth me at only six months of gestation. The doctor told her that she would have to choose between my life and hers
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Sawmill Workers in Kombo Central on Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, 1.0 Introduction / Background Occupational injuries pose a major public health problem. In 2002 it was revealed that more than 5,500 workers died as a result of occupational injuries (Barry S. Levy, 2006). It further revealed that another 4.4million non-fatal injuries among workers were registered (Barry S. Levy, 2006). Sawmills are facilities where logs of timber are cut into boards and
When it comes to safety most people think they are safe, and they have a true understanding on how to work safe. Human nature prevents us from harming ourselves. Our instincts help protect us from harm. Yet everyday there are injuries and deaths across the world due to being unsafe. What causes people to work unsafe is one of the main challenges that face all Safety Managers across the world. Rehrig Pacific Company has been in business since 1913. Over 100 years in business, family owned and operated
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Created to help employers and employees reduce on the job injuries, illness, and death. Since OSHA was created work place deaths have decreased by 60%, injuries and illness have been decreased by 40%. It has beneficially lowered training cost due to fewer replacement workers, and overtime has also been decreased. OSHA directs national compliance in occupational Health and Safety. Workers compliance Insurance cost, medical cost, and decreased payouts to
hazards such as chemicals, physical and mechanical danger, pathogenic viruses, and more. The act created the governmental organization, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which is part of the United States Department of Labor. The Secretary of Labor and Assistance Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health will oversee OSHA. Besides enforcing workplace safety through inspection, OSHA provides training and information covering the topics in the remainder of this paper
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), often referred to as the "OSH Act," was enacted in 1970 by President Richard M. Nixon. Its purpose is to assure safe and healthful working conditions for men and women (EPA, 2006). The Act is administered and enforced at the national level by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a division of the US Department of Labor. The application of the OSH Act in the current employment climate will be discussed as it applies to a variety of industries;
stay abreast of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The paper will also take a look at the activities and the frequency of training and audits that the hospital will conduct throughout the year. This paper will address the possibility of the fines the hospital has received and what causes the fines. The OSHA is an organization that provides a safe work environment for all staff members. Occupational Safety & Health Administration The hospital has an OSHA team that addresses
protect employees from an unsafe work environment; what is the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA); and how did the labor unions affect the law? In this paper these following questions will be addressed, as well as the background and driving force of OSHA. Definition of the OSHA Law According to the OSHA website, www.osha.gov , retrieved August 27, 2004, it states “OSHA's mission is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach
As a health and safety professional with the city's Health Department, my job is to ensure workplaces are free from health and safety hazards, and that all employees are protected from these hazards at all times. Workplaces contain many types of health and safety hazards. As a result, employers are required to keep employees safe and protect them against these hazards. Investigating and identifying incidents which result from hazards is an important role of the employer, and the health and safety
Veterans Health Administration SWOT Analysis Introduction The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the Veterans Health Administration strategic planning analysis using the SWOT method. The strengths of the organization would be aspects that add value. The weaknesses of the organization would be the gaps in capabilities or service areas. The opportunities would consist of changes that are in the population profile or need. Lastly, you have threats which would consist of changes in regulations and
The VA (Veterans Affair) Health Care System is one of the largest, most advanced health care networks in the U.S. The VA Health Care System is the provider for veterans, retirees and their dependents and manages all their health care. The VA Health Care is actually one part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There is also VA Benefits Administration which has to do with compensations and pensions. Then the other part of the VA is the National Cemetery Administration which is in charge of the cemeteries
system and programs of assistance for Veterans of any nation in the world. The first domiciliary, a residential home for Veterans was authorized by the Federal Government in 1811. After the Civil War, President Lincoln made a promise to care for widows, orphans and injured soldiers; many State veterans homes were established to care for indigent and disabled veterans. When the United States entered World War I in 1917, Congress established a new system of Veterans’ benefits, including the addition of
The Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) is a public organization that is government provided. The organization funding is produce through taxes. The executive branch of the agency is located in Washington DC and is headed by Secretary of Veteran Affairs. There are Veteran Affairs Offices located in all 50 states, including American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, North Marianas Islands, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands. It ranks number two in the United States federal department with over 200
The department of veterans affairs, also called the VA, received cabinet level status on March 15, 1989. It was signed and put into law by President Ronald Reagan but did not take effect until George H. W. Bush came to office. The VA is reasonable for providing benefits and support to veterans. These benefits include but are not limited to: disability compensation, survivors’ benefits, education, health care and burial benefits. Currently the VA is run by Robert A. McDonald, a former United States