Journal of health and human services administration
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J Health Hum Serv Adm · Jan 2008
Advance directives for health care among older community residents.
Advance directives (ADs) for healthcare are useful planning tools for older people. In addition, the utilization of ADs is important for health and human services planners, administrators, and policy makers to understand because whether or not people have an AD, and what types of ADs they have can dramatically influence the treatment trajectories and the well-being of older people who can longer make decisions for themselves. ⋯ More than half of those interviewed had a living will, two-fifths had a durable power of attorney for healthcare, and one-third had both ADs. Older age and higher levels of education were consistently associated with having ADs.
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J Health Hum Serv Adm · Jan 2007
Is fun for everyone? Personality differences in healthcare providers' attitudes toward fun.
This study examines the role of personality (the Big Five dimensions) in attitudes towards fun and levels of experienced fun in the healthcare environment. Our results show that extraversion and agreeableness were positively related to attitudes toward fun. ⋯ Additionally, those who reported experiencing greater levels of workplace fun had significantly lower emotional exhaustion and emotional dissonance, as well as higher job satisfaction. Implications for healthcare institutions are discussed.
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J Health Hum Serv Adm · Jan 2006
Comparative StudyFaith-based versus secular providers of social services--differences in what, how, and where.
Recent public policies have promoted an increased role for faith-based organizations in the delivery of publicly supported services. Yet, there is little information on how service delivery by faith-based and secular providers might differ. This study seeks a better understanding of role differences by analyzing the broad context of social service delivery patterns in Los Angeles County. ⋯ However, they play an important role through their emphasis on transitional assistance, their multi-service orientation, and their reliance on interventions that utilize their unique strengths. Secular nonprofit and public providers, in contrast, offer a much more comprehensive set of services. The results suggest that faith-based organizations have a modest and focused role in social service delivery, but one that is complementary to the efforts of secular providers.
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J Health Hum Serv Adm · Jan 2005
Sexual harassment in the workplace: guidelines for educating healthcare managers.
Actionable sexual harassment is defined as a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In recent years, there have been a number of significant developments in sexual harassment case law and litigation including: (1) nationwide legal recognition for same-sex sexual harassment; (2) increased standards on employer liability for sexual harassment perpetrated by supervisory and managerial personnel; and (3) guidelines for mitigating damages when employers are found liable. ⋯ Moreover, because management and supervisory relationships in healthcare are often cloudy, harassment by "supervisors" in healthcare settings can be an issue of special concern. In this article, we review relevant issues related to sexual harassment and provide guidance in dealing with the issue in the workplace.
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J Health Hum Serv Adm · Jan 2005
Assessing communications effectiveness in meeting corporate goals of public health organizations.
Much evaluation of health communications in public health is considered from a program perspective of smoking cessation, weight reduction, education on sexually transmitted diseases, etc. These studies have advanced the knowledge base of communications theory and evaluation and have contributed to program effectiveness. ⋯ It develops a conceptual model for evaluating elements of communications such as its importance in defining mission and goals within the community, managing strategic constituencies, and enlisting individuals and groups as customers and co-producers of health. It gives a broader perspective on how communications in public heath organizations are managed and a basis for assessing whether they are being managed effectively.