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This article explores the challenges of being an inclusive leader and the importance of developing the wisdom to lead a diverse workforce. It introduces the 7 Insights of Inclusive Leadership (2IL) model as a tool to help leaders understand and apply inclusive leadership principles. The article also explains the concepts of diversity, inclusion, equity, and intersectionality, emphasizing the need for a shared understanding of these terms. It highlights the significance of empathy, inclusion, and belonging in building a culture of belonging, and explores three practices of inclusive leadership: Cultural Competence, The Platinum Rule, and being a Tempered Radical. The article concludes by emphasizing that developing cultural competence is a lifelong pursuit that involves actively seeking out and experiencing different cultures. It suggests various ways to enhance cultural understanding, such as engaging with different cultures through food and joining organizations as an ally or accomplice. The article also recommends resources for learning about cultural competence, including books and online tools. It emphasizes the significance of treating people how they want to be treated, rather than imposing our own preferences on others. The concept of being a "tempered radical" is introduced, which involves making small, consistent efforts to create change and promote inclusion. The article concludes by encouraging continuous learning and personal growth in order to become effective inclusive leaders. [Extracted from the article]

The article describes how nonprofit organizations can reap the benefits of continuous improvement as in the case of the Davis Center, a volunteer-driven, community-based organization that helps men and women maintain active, independent lives in their senior years. Topics covered include how to successfully implement and reap the full benefits of continuous improvement, the need to have an improvement mindset and the employment of a standardized approach to solving problems.

The article discusses the Freedom of Information Act's (FOIA) challenges and frustrating processes for journalists in 2022. Topics covered include the issues of censorship and delayed response times, the government's suppression of information and investigations through legal means, and how people can file their own public records requests. Also noted are the high price tags linked to searching for documents.

The article focuses on the progress of scope expansion bills in optometry across various states, noting that South Dakota successfully passed a bill allowing optometrists to perform advanced procedures like lasers, and IPL therapy. Topics include the passage of South Dakota's scope expansion bill, the defeat of similar bills in four other states, and the continued pursuit of scope expansion in eight remaining states, including the use of optometric lasers and other minor surgical procedures.

Google's upcoming Pixel 9 devices may mark the end of the Google Assistant era. The Pixel phones have been known for their integration with Google Assistant, which has become a central part of the Android experience. However, recent hints and leaks suggest that Google's newer AI assistant, Gemini, will replace Google Assistant. Some are skeptical of this move, as Gemini is still limited in its capabilities and may not be as reliable or useful as Google Assistant. The true impact of this transition remains to be seen. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses that S tanding on a dead-end street in Spartanburg, S.C., Harold Mitchell can plainly see the history of injustice in his community. On one side lies the remains of his childhood home. It mentions that he distinctly recalls smells of ammonia and sulfur emanating through the neighborhood that "were so pervasive, you didn't even think about it.

The article explores how police departments and state agencies have explicit and implicit gag orders preventing employees from talking to the press, according to new research by the Brechner Center. Topics include Washington Post decried its gag order to prevent employees from talking, surfaced by a Freedom of Information Act request after a lawsuit; and the U.S. Presidemt Joe Biden's promised openness and the executive order to restore scientific transparency.

The article discusses Google's new AI technology called Gemini and its limitations. The author argues that Gemini, along with other large-language models like ChatGPT, are impressive for specific tasks but are not reliable as creative tools or for providing factual answers. The author criticizes Google and other companies for downplaying the reliability issues and pushing these systems into various applications. The article draws parallels to Google's past overreactions, such as with Google+, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the drawbacks of these AI systems. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS ON THE front lawn of a church in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a series of small signs quote Hop Hopkins, director of organizational transformation for the Sierra Club: You can't have climate change without sacrifice zones… You can't have sacrifice zones without disposable people… You can't have disposable people without racism. The last sign reads: Climate justice requires racial justice. Climate justice as a movement is gaining force, built on the fact that environmental degradation has frequently occurred in "sacrifice zones" - areas that disproportionately affect poor and minority communities. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the efforts of public and academic libraries in Alberta to help people affected by the wildfire that ravaged the city of Fort McMurray in 2016. Some 88,000 residents evacuated their homes due to the wildfire. The libraries ensured access to library services, provided library cards to evacuees and did outreach at evacuation centers.

The article reports on the grant received by Hampshire College's Harold F. Johnson Library in Amherst, Massachusetts from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. It mentions that the fund will be used to make the library as an integrated centralized content hub and services of academic support. It also notes the finance on fellowships for graduates in the region.

The article discusses the potential for Pakistan to experience an economic turnaround in 2024. It highlights several key challenges that need to be addressed, including the human capital crisis, weak education system, low tax collection, inefficient public resources management, distorted markets, and energy sector inefficiencies. The article suggests that by implementing deep and sustained reforms in these areas, Pakistan can achieve Upper-Middle Income status by 2047. It emphasizes the need for cross-sectoral coordination, behavioral change campaigns, fiscal reforms, a more dynamic and open economy, agricultural transformation, and addressing energy sector issues. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the Cannabis Clock, a countdown to federal legalization of cannabis, providing updates on the progress at both state and federal levels. It discusses various state-level developments, including California's challenges with a cannabis pathogen, Maryland's impressive sales figures and social equity commitment, Delaware's legalization without the governor's signature, Minnesota's tribal nation-owned dispensary.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB): This has been a common and now familiar word group that has pierced the fabric of many academic and corporate institutions. If that is an environment that is created, then all parties (staff, doctors, and patients) can expect to fully benefit from an inclusive practice. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the Google Chrome which has launched its new built-in ad blocker on February 15, 2018 as a response to the Coalition for Better Ads' 2017 Ad Experience Report. It states that Chrome was the most popular browser in which users are using ad blocker. It also states that the built-in ad blocker helps in improving the user experience and reduce the number of "bad ads" in the web.

This article reports that as relief efforts continue along devastated stretches of the Gulf Coast, a different kind of storm is building in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath: a full explanation of how the response to such widespread destruction could fall so tragically short on the part of government at all levels, including the military. To the list of casualties being tallied following Hurricane Katrina, at least two more will certainly be added: procedures for requesting assistance from the federal government and rules for how the military should respond to a disaster.

As local governments continue to invest their allotments of pandemic-era federal funding, building and repairing infrastructure is at the top of the priority list for mayors, according to the National League of Cities' annual State of the Cities 2023. Infrastructure is the top mayoral priority according to NLC's "State of the Cities 2023" report Victoria Woodards, mayor of Tacoma, Wash. and Eddie Sundquist, mayor of Jamestown, N.Y. joined Omeyr on the panel, which was hosted by Anthony. [Extracted from the article]

A state or local government can't prepare for every potential scenario, but they can enlist the help of trusted partners to make sure no scenario is too great a challenge. Government focus Many companies want to apply solutions designed for commercial markets to government programs. The COVID-19 pandemic changed how state and local governments work with outside partners to support government benefits programs. [Extracted from the article]

Governments debate how much they should spend on public services, as witnessed by the recent debt-ceiling standoff, and by the annual budget process that plays out in every city and county. Decentralized identity delivers advantages to government, enabling agencies to quickly and confidently verify personal information without the need to store, manage, and protect that data. [Extracted from the article]

Discusses the design of The CORE Center in Chicago, Illinois. Need to provide services for HIV/ AIDS patients in one place; Use of architectural elements to express functions; Evolution of design from comments; Space programming to give the best view for the sickest.

In 2021, Gordian and NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement conducted market research with a determination that JOC projects typically begin 25 percent faster than projects that use traditional procurement methods like design-bid-build and design-build. When budgets become tight, and unforeseen challenges or emergencies occur, government entities must re-prioritize operational needs, often deferring infrastructure projects and facility maintenance. JOC is a single-solicitation construction project delivery method, enabling project owners to complete multiple projects using one competitively awarded contract. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents questions and answers related to telemedicine maintaining its level of prominence including helping patients and providers deliver care at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, under the Public Health Service Act, Section 319, and public health emergency declaration.

The article features musician Raye and includes information about her education, songwriting training, record deal with Polydor, and signing with distribution and services company Human Re Sources.

President Joe Biden delivered "a full, complete, and unconditional pardon" to those federally charged with "simple possession of marijuana" on Thursday, restoring civil rights to thousands of Americans and taking a notable step toward decriminalization. Along with the pardon of all prior federal offenses, Biden urged governors to "do the same with regard to sate offenses. Biden delivers "unconditional pardon" covering "simple possession" marijuana charges. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers tips for creating emotionally charged messaging for fire service volunteer recruitment. Topics covered include how to select images for the messaging, the benefits of creating messages focusing on the positive and how using testimonials on Web site and social media page can promote a culture of trust. It also points out that using messaging to promote and demonstrate the fire service brotherhood can lead to interest.

El artículo discurre sobre el programa nacional de Perú asociado con los Tambos, un grupo indígena del país. El autor comenta sobre el rol del gobierno en fomentar la inclusión social de los Tambos en las regiones rurales. También se consideran el desarrollo de servicios y bienes ofrecidos a este grupo.

The article reports on a deal agreed by the Lebanon Public Library (LPL) trustees to resume their participation in the TorProject.org web searching service on September 15, 2015. It states that the Tor project, which aimed at protecting the privacy of Internet users, was the first service hosted by the public library.

Partnerships Forged, Lives Changed My friendship and partnership with Secretary Austin demonstrates the power of collaboration between the nonprofit and public sectors. Our team was most impressed by the tireless dedication and innovations of hundreds of nonprofits working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those in health and human services and the social welfare sector. When people ask me who are my heroes are, I tell them that my contemporary hero is General Lloyd J. Austin III, who before retiring from the U.S. Army was responsible for the "central area" of the globe, including 20 countries ranging from Egypt to Pakistan. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that P resident Joe Biden announced on June 20 climate change executive actions that include adding millions to federal resilient infrastructure spending, beefing up U.S. Labor Dept. workplace heat protections and expediting new offshore wind energy projects in the Gulf of Mexico and off the south Atlantic coast.

After two years of ping-pong lockdown orders, mask mandates, unprecedented vaccine drives and economic uncertainty, cities across the United States are beginning to emerge in the pandemic's aftermath, and they're prioritizing infrastructure, according to a report published Wednesday by the National League of Cities (NLC). In Easthampton, Mass., for example, Mayor Nicole LaChapelle said her city of around 16,000 people has integrated racial equity training into the framework of government and economic recovery. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) pediatric guidelines to address the rise in Active Violence Incidents (AVIs) as of October 2014. Topics covered include how the guidelines apply to emergency medical services (EMS), how the injured child should be approached, and how post-event emotional distress can be reduced. Also mentioned are several important distinctions between pediatric care guidelines and adult guidelines for the TECC phases of care.

With businesses shuttered and economic uncertainty dominating discourse over the last few years, the fiscal toll over the last year felt by everyday people has been severe - with the blow lessened by national initiatives like theAmerican Rescue Plan (ARPA), which was enacted exactly a year ago Friday. For counties, besides creating investment opportunities in infrastructure, American Rescue Plan funding has supported a comprehensive pandemic response, said Larry Johnson, president of the National Association of Counties (NACo). [Extracted from the article]

The Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) is an integrated care pathway used to manage terminally ill patients in their final days or hours of life. It was developed by the Marie Curie Palliative Care Institute Liverpool to incorporate 'gold standard' care associated with the hospice setting into mainstream healthcare. The LCP has been advocated by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence and the Department of Health for use in the care of dying patients. A literature review was undertaken to determine whether there is sufficient evidence that the LCP represents best practice in end of life care and whether patients cared for using the LCP receive better end of life care. Eight research articles were selected for inclusion in the review. The key themes of symptom management, communication and documentation were identified, and the research surrounding these themes was analysed. The analysis showed that use of the LCP promotes better care for patients in the terminal stage of illness; however, some weaknesses in the research were identified and recommendations have been made for further research and future practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Frailty has become synonymous with vulnerability and is a state caused by many factors, including disability, recurrent infection and multiple co-morbidities. The Gwent frailty service recognises the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to care, including timely recognition of frailty in patients and referral to the most appropriate services to optimise management and treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the duties and responsibilities of human service workers which is primarily to help clients become more self-sufficient as well as the types of assistance they provide in the U.S. It offers details on the population served by and the occupations found in human services. It also describes the advantages and challenges to the work and explains the needed skills and educational background to enter human service occupations.

This article provides an overview of ectopic pregnancy and describes the risk factors, diagnostic procedures and treatment options. In addition, the nurse's role in caring for and supporting women experiencing an ectopic pregnancy is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article summarises the needs of people with learning disabilities in the police station, courts and prisons. The article describes national plans to address these needs, with particular information on how needs are being addressed in the south west region of the English NHS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many people who are terminally ill would prefer to die at home. Integrated professional working is necessary to enable patients to remain in their homes for end of life care. This article describes how an integrated district nursing team in Lincolnshire provides end of life care to patients in the community. The team uses the Gold Standards Framework and the Liverpool Care Pathway to provide optimum care to patients and their families and carers at the end of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article describes the implementation of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) by part of an NHS trust that provides services for people with learning disabilities. It highlights factors that assisted and hindered the implementation of the KSF across services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

After the success of the federally funded Area Agencies on Aging, other federal agencies offered their own incentives to collaborate. These communities are further encouraged by federal agencies that increasingly call for network approaches to social concerns in education and health. From collective impact to collaborative cities, many communities urge local organizations to coordinate their programs or services. [Extracted from the article]

Aim To assess the response of health professionals working in a Kenyan hospital emergency department to patients who had experienced intimate partner violence and the obstacles they encountered.Methods In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 health professionals. Transcribed interviews were analysed using QSR© NVivo 7 software to reveal themes and sub-themes.Findings Health professionals managed victims of intimate partner violence symptomatically without following any predetermined guidelines and protocols. Participants were hindered in their attempts to screen and offer subsequent help to victims by other health professionals, victims of partner violence and the police.Conclusion Effective management by health professionals of intimate partner violence in Kenya was hindered by factors such as a lack of knowledge, training and resources. Better training is needed in assessment, screening, intervention and referral. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the process and principles of change management using the example of setting up an asthma camp for children in south Wales. It focuses on the development of an innovative method of educating and caring for children with asthma. The planning, co-ordination, implementation and monitoring of this project through change management are examined, and the importance of evaluation is shown. The article highlights how service delivery evolved through assessment of the health and wellbeing needs of children with asthma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the involvement of Rain for Rent in the emergency flood relief efforts in the U.S. The Army Corps of Engineers contacted the company for equipment that will be needed in the relief efforts. Company representatives from its office in Saint Louis, Missouri delivered 25 of its Power Prime pumps in 4-, 6- and 8-inch configurations, filtration equipment and a semi truck packed with hoses and fittings. A team is also organized by the company that has been tasked to monitor daily environmental risk factors and to report them through readiness planning meetings.

The article focuses on how fire fighters managed high-angle casualties. It has been emphasized that incident commanders must adopt strategies that will ensure the safety of the rescuers and the victims. Moreover, high angle emergencies are also challenging for first responders because they are the ones who will size up the situation, request additional resources, determine the initial tactics, among others. Several photographs depicting various high-angle incidents in the U.S. are presented.

Reports that the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is working to transform medicine in the twenty-first century in order to change the way it is being practiced. Influence of public health burdens, such as chronic disease pattern, on the initiatives of NIH; Increase in the understanding of preclinical molecular events and in the ability to detect patients at risk; Inclusion of biodefense in the priorities of NIH.

The article focuses on advancing a knowledge management (KM) initiative is launching, developing and sustaining communities of practice (CoPs). There are a distinct set of factors that are necessary for a CoP to develop, thrive and provide value. Among the most important are: relevance to today's or tomorrow's business needs and focus and agreement on shared challenges for practitioners, relationships of trust and respect and face-to-face meetings and engagement. Communities and their leaders and sponsors must learn to identity and apply tools that can ensure that these foundational aspects of a community's health are advanced. INSET: Accelerating your CoP -- the benefits of gaming.

The authors examine the situation of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK to enable health professionals to provide access to health care, effective communication and appropriate assessment and referral for this group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]