Essays on Facility

Executive Summary

Project management is the intricate process of planning, controlling and implementing a project. The study is a quite wide and transcends various fields of study. To narrow the field of project management, scholars have subdivided it into smaller sub topics. This research is focused on project management in facility design and location. The paper identifies what an operational facility is and its importance to the project. Research to understand design and location factors was carried out and reported as well. In conclusion, the paper analyses the importance of location and design of the facility to the entire project success.

Facility Design and Location

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Introduction

The University Art Museum has gone through a unique and compelling series of revolutions. The various managers and individuals who have laid hands on the Museum can be credited for the transformation, development and growth of the facility. Having a stable grounded foundation that can be traced back in the 1920s the museum holds a unique and source of enrichment to the students and the societies in general. This stipulates the essence of developing strategic approaches that will enhance effective and efficient run on the facility as various founders had wished to. The essential analogy that needs to be Continue reading...

GENERAL ORIENTATION TO SAFETY MANAGEMENT

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Safety management within sports and health facilities are a crucial part of properly administering any area used for physical activity. The area in this case refers to the geographical zone, the facilities used and any person engaging in activity within the said locality. This paper analyses the 34 forms that are provided in Appendix B of the ACM’s Health and Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines. Wave Health and Fitness Boston was chosen as the fitness entity on which the applicability of the 34 forms would be tested.

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Introduction

Since ancient time, communities devised various mechanisms to sanction member of the community who travelled against societal norms, values, customs, and traditions. Some communities sanctioned law violators through beating, hanging, stoning, and lynching, but the type punishment imposed on the victims depended on the gravity of the offense committed. However, most communities appointed a council of elders to prosecute and punish individuals who contravened societal norms, values, and traditions with the intention to enhance cohesion, integration, and unity among the members. In essence, the council of elders acted as a local criminal justice system that had the mandate and Continue reading...

Alabama Department of Corrections

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), which is headed by Commissioner Kim T. Thomas, has a total of fifteen major correctional facilities located in the different places within the State. Along with these major facilities, the ADOC also has thirteen Work Centers and Two Private Facilities. ADOC’s mission is to provide programs that will rehabilitate convicted felons in a humane and secure environment with the help of professionals in managing the facilities and they prepare the offender for their social re-entry (state.al.us).
The Department’s correctional programs are usually engage with offenders who able to work, attend programs Continue reading...

Advantages of a retirement home for Mrs. Willis

Introduction
For many years, retirement homes have helped families in caring for their loved ones once they grow old. Today, many people work and spend limited time at home. The absence from home makes it difficult to take care of their old relatives once they become unable to provide for themselves. It creates an additional burden to those responsible. Retirement homes seem to offer a solution to the problem; they offer a conducive and safe environment where senior citizens can spend their last years well. It exposes them to other senior citizens they can interact with; such homes provide Continue reading...

Omega house being a hospice which had been closed for some time as a hospice dealing with patients suffering from deadly diseases and timely death, has suffered various managerial problems all related to the ineffective operations and programs in place. The omega hospice is a place designed to effectively take care of the individuals suffering from serious infections who are at the brink of their deaths. This place had been shut down for some time due to lack of funds to run their day to day activities. It was later reopened in the year 1990 by the SAC which Continue reading...

The American Correctional Association is one of the biggest correctional associations in the world. It draws its membership from within and without America (Tewksbury & DeMichele, 2005). Though the name came into being in 1954, its precursor associations had been in existence since 1870 (Mc Shane & Williams, 1996). Its primary function is to develop and realize better correctional processes and operational values or standards (Tewksbury & DeMichele, 2005).
One way it carries out its mandate is through accreditation of correctional facilities, which is mainly done through evaluation. Evaluation and accreditation is done by the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections (CAC) (Travisono & Continue reading...

Security Concerns: Libraries

Personnel thefts, crimes against property are some of the major issues that are besetting building and facility administrators at present. Entities invest significant amounts in developing and acquiring technologies with the goal of enhancing security levels, safeguarding personnel, and resolving security problems. These technologies include burglar alerts, fire defense alarms, video monitoring systems, and illegal entry devices and systems. Operated by technically-proficient personnel, will be able to aid in decreasing property risks, reduce resource losses, and enhance personnel as well as visitor security (Schneider, 2006, p. 1).
The fundamental objective of competent layouts and space management for libraries is Continue reading...

The Hanford nuclear waste facility is an important US environmental cleanup project which has made many steps towards its ultimate goal. However, leakage of the billions of liquid waste, which leak out of the tanks into the surrounding soil and water, pose serious environmental, social and health risks to the people and the environment, with the greatest concern being the wastes reaching the Columbia River, which could have an array of serious consequences. This write-up explores the facility, with regard to the environmental in/justice problems it poses, as well as the social and environmental risks associated with the nuclear Continue reading...

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The population of the United States has reached the point where the Baby Boomers are becoming elderly. With advanced age comes the problem of maintenance. At the end of World War II in 1945 there was an explosion of births leading to the Baby Boomers. As the population of the United States ages the number of individuals who will be considered elderly will increase tremendously from this initial wave of the Baby Boomers. The documentary presented by Frontline titled “Life and Death in Assisted Living Facilities” addresses the problems faced by this expanding population group. In a series of Continue reading...

Introduction

In this paper, the application of knowledge management (KM) techniques in solving problems in an organization is explored. In the problem at hand, the efficiency and effectiveness of the long-term care (LCT) facility has been compromised. First, patients’ information is entered into the wrong charts. Secondly, there is a new policy whereby Medicare will not cater for hospital acquired infections. Thirdly, patient (resident) satisfaction levels in the LCT facility have dropped significantly from 90% to 60%. As such, this paper will employ knowledge management in improving patient satisfaction levels. To be specific, three factors of knowledge management will be Continue reading...

Following The American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

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Most personnel in organizations often recoil at the thought of training because they fear they are not efficient with their occupation. However, training programs can be observed as a positive methodology in order for personnel to improve their occupational statuses and shall feel fortunate that their employers are encouraging training programs. Despite major organizations with the highest reputations, very few personnel wish to participate in the training usually for reasons of time constraints and lack of interest. CapraTek, one of the leading designers and manufacturers of computer server components for industrial solutions, is planning to merge into wireless Continue reading...

Introduction

Kencrest is an organization that offers health care services to persons with disabilities. It is a community agency that has served the locals for a long time. Over its history, it has been able to retain a high level; of discipline and ethical standards in how it handles its clients and this has established its brand as an effective health care provider. Today, the organization boasts a wide range of services with great professionalism within its workplace. This paper focuses on Kencrest Services in relation to information gathered after its visitation.

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Description the physical features of the agency facility
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Abstract

The number of worldwide issues concerning environmental safety and corporate social responsibility has been on an ever-increasing rate. This is why we can also see a significant growth in the demand for environment-friendly and self-sustaining buildings. The number of domestic and international organizations that monitor and facilitate the standardization by means of a tiered certification of such buildings has also been on an ever-increasing rate. The LEED certification program is one of the most prominent ones in the U.S. and the UC Davis Brewery, Winery, and Food buildings have received platinum grade certification under such program. The objective of Continue reading...

Business Plan Summary

Business Plan Summary

Executive Summary 3

Management Team 4
Competitive Analysis 5
The Marketing Plan 6
Operational Plan 6
Development Plan 7
Risk and Mitigation Factors 7
Financial Plan 7
Projected Income Statement 7
Projected Balance Sheet 8
Projected Cash Flow 9
Sensitivity Analysis and Mitigation Measures 9

References 11

The Children World Business Plan Summary
Executive Summary
Playing is a very important aspect of the general development of children because it helps them develop some of their talents that could not have been identified earlier. Playing also helps children develop their motor skills, social skills as well as cognitive thinking. Although there are Continue reading...

Introduction

The proposed Do-It-Yourself Dog wash facility will be located within the Central Business District and residential areas of the Kansas City. The city has been chosen as the most appropriate location of the business after conducting a thorough market feasibility study. The facility focuses on providing dog and pets wash and grooming services (Enilich, 2008). The targeted market includes employed adults who would like day-care services for their dogs while at work and college students who own pet dogs.
Through the market analysis I have identified that the nearest dog wash facility is 150 Miles away. It is not Continue reading...

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This paper explores the threats posed to the Lockheed Martin Technical Services Company located in Gaithersburg Maryland 20879-3328. Lockheed Martin Technical Services deals with research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. This research examines the critical infrastructure and makes threat assessments that are natural or manmade, experienced internally or externally within the facility headquarter. Overall, this article explores areas of vulnerability of sensitive security installation of the nature of Lockheed Martin Technical Services Inc. This research proposes and describes areas of vulnerability within the building complex and the company facility.
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This document is the risk analysis plan of American Military University Arena located in Charleston, West Virginia. The arena can accommodate 65000 people and is utilized as a multipurpose facility to host events in college and professional basketball, football and hockey matches. The objective of this document is to analyze various possibilities of risk which may occur and cause hindrances in arena usage, threat to audiences and players or performers, result in any serious damages, etc. In this document, the information provided will include: services provided, clients served, person responsible for risk management, roles and responsibilities, stakeholders of facility, Continue reading...

In the education and training process, learning needs assessment has a fundamental role to play. It generates change in the various practices and, most governments have made it a policy in continuing professional development. Since learning needs assessment occurs for a variety of educational purposes, its role should be clearly defined and, the methods used to make the findings well determined. The over reliance on formal needs assessment in education has become redundant due to the integration of learning needs assessment which provides a creative and professional educational instrument. Additionally, although the idea of educational needs assessment is preserved Continue reading...

The Westmount Retirement Residence is a care center for the elderly located in Ontario. Since its inception in 1997, the facility has offered various services to its clients at a profit. In the recent days however, the company has had reduced profitability. This has caught the attention of the administrator, prompting her to come up with a way of increasing profits.

Despite offering high quality services, competition has increased and this has negatively affected the company. The pricing policy has been found to be flawed and ineffective. For this reason, a new pricing model which will ensure profitability is being sought.
This paper examines various aspects of the company. Some of them include the situation analysis, the SWOT, competition and financial analysis among others. Continue reading...

The vision of possible partnership in this elephant sanctuary and wellness resort is an opportunity that any spa director cannot surpass. The fact that the resort will integrate different lifestyles, they also incorporate luxury accommodation for the guests, a spa program and an elephant sanctuary and a full operation museum.
The prospect of managing such a wide based sanctuary and resort facility is a dream that every director of a spa plans to achieve. I like the idea that possibly will increase the profits of the resort by a wide margin compared to any other spa. I believe in Continue reading...

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Good morning, today we will talk about Custom Snow Boards Inc. a company that intends to expand its reach to Europe, after having successfully set up operations in the US. Custom Snowboards or CSI operates warehouses and distribution in Europe and Canada but the company feels that the time for further business involvement in Europe is now. This business involvement means putting up a production facility in Europe.

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The company is registered in Delaware and is owned by Jim Swartz, its founder and current majority shareholder.
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Racial Diversity Issue in the Prison Facility

Race and ethnicity have always been a controversial issue in many places around the world. The ignorance of racial diversity among people not only in the society, but also in many organizations raise concern with equality and discriminatory judgement. A prison facility for example, particularly in the United States faces the same dilemma when it comes to racial differences that impact the administrative and operational management. A facility consists of inmates from various cultural backgrounds and ethnicity together with the same mix of racial diversity among staff is most likely to create a collision at any given time. Continue reading...

In correctional facilities, inmate custody and control is of the utmost importance, as this function is about the secure housing of inmates, the maintenance of a controlled and safe institutional facility and the safety of the facility for both inmates and staff. A variety of different methods are used in different combinations by different correctional institutions in an attempt to maintain inmate custody and control.
Maintenance of inmate custody and control often begins with the design of a correctional facility. While using the build environment for control is relatively inflexible in existing structures, new facilities can be designed with Continue reading...

Abstract

Pollution prevention is a concern to many companies and everybody right now, especially after a massive global warming alarm in the 20th century, many facilities and institutions are trying to implement on issues which will bring an end or halter on matters concerning pollution.
This has enabled many plants, facilities, companies and institution to try and implement the new changes in their organizations programs to enable minimization of pollution, minimization of waste production and the introduction of purchasing of recyclable materials.

Setting a pollution prevention goal for the company

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Introduction

The growing healthcare needs in various societies cannot be overemphasized in the modern dispensation. Huge populations are constantly and persistently seeking better care as a consequence of dealing with the challenging medical conditions. Most institutions have embarked on the processes of building new medical centers to equip them with modern equipment and also design appropriately based on the conditions of the patients. This text seeks to outline the some of the major components and essentials that propagate the establishment of a new medical facility. It puts into perspective the rationale behind the new facility.

Rational For Selecting the Facility

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Executive summary

With the fast adoption of information systems in many organizations, there is a need to have healthcare information systems integrated in hospitals. This will improve the working of the hospital staff and will enhance the quality of services that will be offered by the staff in the hospitals. The process of integrating information systems to organizations requires a thorough understanding of what the information systems will solve. There is a need to understand the requirements of the organization and how the information system will bring efficiency. There is a need to understand the aligning of the business needs and Continue reading...

Business Plan

- Introduction
A prime land for development is located on Manse Road in Kinross, Milnathort in Scotland in the United Kingdom. This land is approximately 12.90. Prime land in this location is hard to find. This is because the locality is serene and away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, hence an attraction for wealthy people. As such, the property rates are always high. Nonetheless, the availability of this land for development presents a very good opportunity for commercial ventures. This business plan details the visualization of the business idea to be executed on this prime piece Continue reading...

Abstract

The Piper Alpha disaster is well known for it resulted in the highest number of casualties who lost their lives in the history of off shore oil and gas rigging. This paper reviews literature on the Piper Alpha disaster presenting an overview of the circumstances that led to the occurrence of the tragedy. Further, it examines the role that different parties played with regard to their contributions to the situation. Subsequently, an analysis of the course of action taken with regard to the management of the disaster as it happened and in its aftermath is as well evaluated. The Continue reading...

Introduction

The Krona Community Hospital, founded in 1977, is a 60-bed, acute care facility, which is situated in Banconota County. The facility presently offers a full range of care services and maintains a staff of around 400 workers, 100 physicians and specialists and several volunteers. Nouveau Health, which is a private, non-profit health care chain, has acquired the management of the Krona Hospital. The new facility will have 74 acute beds, which are entirely private, four observation rooms, a 24-hour emergency center, four surgical operating rooms, intensive care unit, and maternity department that will have one C-section room. In addition, Continue reading...

While many believe it is a non-essential part of aging, facilities that provide continuing care through retirement are crucial the comfort and healthy lifestyle of many older individuals. Piedmont Triad Regional Council, located in Kernersville, North Carolina strives for these things. The Area Agency on Aging, the home that I visited, is part of a larger network of homes all governed by the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, who are concerned with the long-term and short-term assisted living needs of the elderly. They and their other homes, make sure the staff is able to assist residents recovering from stroke, heart Continue reading...

Business

On my latest return flight from London, I read an article discussing the off-campus housing needs for university students. The article, coupled with the research you have been conducting on student housing, caught my attention.
The survey you conducted of CWU students should help you answer the overall question: Should Anderson and Associates build a complex of private hotel-like rooms (sleeping and sitting area and private bath but no kitchen; private one-room efficiency apartments; one-bedroom, two-person apartments; or four-bedroom, four-person apartments? Remember that because of cost issues, Anderson and Associates can only chose ONE configuration type for the apartment Continue reading...

Lesson 1: The Roles of the Various Disciplines within the Nursing Facility

Lesson 2: The Various Clinical Conditions, Including Alzheimer’s disease, of LTC Residents
Lesson 3: Resident Admission, Assessment and Medical Terminology
Lesson 1: The Roles of the Various Disciplines within the Nursing Facility
- Discuss the relationships among the Administrator,

The Medical Director, and the Director of Nursing in a nursing home

Nursing homes are not acute care facilities. However, responsibility regarding efficient patient care and safety is just as essential as acute care facilities because health care law enforcement do make nursing homes liable for negligence or malpractice. Consequently, a strong administrative structure is mandatory. Modern nursing homes administration consists of an administrator, medical director and director of nursing. Their Continue reading...

Outcome management in mental health

Part A
In order to understand the application of outcome management in mental health and how it is applied, it is necessary to start to start by understanding mental health, and its applicability, as well as the roles that it seeks to achieve in corporations and organizations. Outcome management is an approach that involves a well-developed strategy, and that seeks to make sure that every initiative that has been developed and around an administrational, departmental or even organizational outcome with the intent of achievement is actualized and achieved (Carroll, 2008). Outcome management is, therefore, a guiding milestone that assists Continue reading...

Introduction

Global warming and climate change remains a major challenge facing the world. Natural and human factors have contributed in global warming and climate change issue, but human activities remain the main contributor. Burning carbon fuels, emission of greenhouse gases, and discharge of industrial effluents are some of the human activities that account for a considerable share of harmful gas emitted annually (Yudelson, 2009). Different states have enacted policies and laws that focus on conserving the environment and curbing global warming and climate change. In order to realize this goal, governments have organized forums, seminars, and educational campaigns to sensitize Continue reading...

The long-term care system in the United States is becoming an increasingly importunate policy issue. With the increasing number of the elderly people in the U.S., there is need for policy makers to incorporate policies to take care of their needs. Despite the fact that long-term care receives little attention than health care, long-term is also of equal importance in the U.S. There are challenges in implementing the long-term care system in the U.S. because of many unmet demands and the chronic illnesses of the elderly. The state and the federal government differ on who should finance the long-term care system. The finding for long-term care mainly comes from Medicare, insurance, Medicaid and cash in hand. With an aging population, measures are in place to improve the services of long-term care.

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INTRODUCTION

The events of 9/11 dramatically changed foreign policy and the treatment of national security in America. Given the organized and terror-based nature of the attacks, it was decided that a unique facility had to be created, isolated from the rest of the world, that would detain people of interest and enemy combatants. That place became the facility at Guantanamo Bay, where the United States maintains territorial control and has complete jurisdiction, despite the territory not being part of the United States.

Since its creation and occupation by enemy combatants, questions have been raised as to Continue reading...

- The dilemma involves fidelity to a client who is unable to communicate. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been married for sixty years. Now in his mid-eighties, Mr. Smith has suffered several strokes that have rendered him semicomatose. Mrs. Smith is legally blind, walking with the aid of a cane. She remains perceptive, however, and makes all of the financial decisions for the couple. She also oversees all of Mr. Smith’s medical decisions. Mr. Smith was recently admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and bedsores, but Mrs. Smith has elected, even in her current state, to take him Continue reading...

There are 40.4 million elderly (+65 years) living in the American society in 2010 (Administration on Aging, 2011). They live all life in a house they might have purchased in their prime, pay off the house loans and wish to move out of it. There are varied reasons for moving out of the family home. For some it is health reasons, for others it is family reasons. The option to live away from families stems out of the fact the family home does not provide the care or environment for an aging person. There are a number of seniors Continue reading...