Personal care and service occupations

Documentation requirements for JCAH The Joint Commission established in 1975 accredits more than 80% hospitals in the United States through a deemed status agreement with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) the commission specifically addresses the requirements for maintenance, testing and inspection of fire safety equipment and building features. It requires concise documentation for the Name of the activity, date of the event, required the frequency of the activity, name and…

com). However, in order for an occupation to be considered a profession, it must meet several criteria. First, for an occupation to be considered a profession it must have a distinct, body of specialized knowledge. Along with this characteristic, a scientific method has to be used to enlarge the body of knowledge. An occupation must also have control of professional policy an activity to fit the criteria. The most important characteristic to be considered an occupation includes having a code of…

Professions and Human Services. This is where I was first introduced to the medical environment and experienced the excitement of it all while engaged in a ten-week high school program at Weill Cornell Medical School. I reveled in this opportunity and gained vital knowledge about the different areas and specialties that exists in the medical field. This was the first time I learned about the career of a Physician Assistant. It was intriguing. Until then I 've only heard about occupations such as…

Reading 41: Why, despite the emphasis on standardization and uniformity, might McDonald’s avoid making their entire service automatic? Yes, because they take advantage of the human capacity to respond to circumstances flexible. McDonald’s does want to provide at least a simulacrum of the Human attribute to warmth, friendliness, and recognition. For that reason, not only workers movement but also their words, demeanor, and attitudes are subject to managerial control. McDonald also wants to…

Social Work is a profession that aims to assist people in overcoming serious difficulties in their lives by offering care, protection and counseling. They focus on improving the quality of human life by alleviating distress and promoting personal well-being. It is one of the most popular occupations when it comes to helping people because social workers empower people with problem solving and coping skills necessary to make changes in their lives. Social workers are employed in various…

Home Health Care is form of health care administration that help people who needs day to day nurse care while at home. Some people who are on home health care are not able to do things on their own such as the following: make sure they complete their proper hygiene {bath, brush their teeth, and put their clothes on}, make sure their house is clean; make sure they take their proper medicine at the right time, and more. Home health care workers can play an important role in a person life. They are…

The Army life is one of service, not to one’s self, but to a nation and to their brothers and sisters in arms.It couldn’t be more perfectly stated, “Professional Soldiers are volunteers…bonded with comrades in a shared identity and culture of sacrifice and service” (pg. 4). This brings us right into the topic of the HR sergeant and their roles in the Army as a profession of arms. When…

Occupational therapists help patients across the lifespan perform everyday occupations of life, regardless of age, ability, or disability. They help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working by increasing independence and participation by the patient in the patient’s own life. This is my calling. Occupational Therapists deal with the whole person; because of this I understand that our profession can be difficult and messy at times. Patients will…

people there is a very good chance that they will utilize the services of a Physical therapist. Physical Therapy is a wide ranging occupation where injuries and conditions of all kinds are treated. The job of a physical therapist can cover a wide variety of anatomy in the human body. This paired with the great potential for a wide range of physical ailments, deficiencies, and injuries, the educational requirements for the job occupation are considered academically rigorous. Academically there…

Physical Therapist Assistants Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are health care providers who work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the supervision of licensed therapists. They assist individuals of all ages from young to old who have medical problems that deter them from performing their daily chores. They also teach patients how to exercise in order to enhance their strength and coordination. By use of treatment techniques, they examine individuals to relieve…