SPNHA Review

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Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:51:02 PDT

Creating and Leading in an Environment of Collaboration

Linda Witte — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:50:56 PDT

In an age of increasingly complex social issues, a global economy, renewed emphasis on positive outcomes, and a scarcity of resources; a culture of collaboration is becoming more prominent. hierarchical leadership is being overshadowed by a new way of leading via collaborative partnerships. This paper will seek to define collaboration and its advantages in today's society. It will identify how society encourages collaboration and various methods used to collaborate. It will explore strategies to build collaborations and what barriers are inherent within that process. Finally, the paper will take a close look at leadership within a collaborative environment. Personal characteristics of effective collaborative leaders will be identified. Effective leadership strategies to encourage collaborative environments will be explored. The paper concludes with the paradoxes inherent to collaborative leadership.

African American Philanthropy: Community Foundations’ Giving to Minority-Led Nonprofit Organizations

Vanessa Thompson — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:50:55 PDT

Community and grant making foundations can use their power by giving collectively and participating in the notion of civic and community engagement to make a significant impact on organizations focused on community-based services. However, questions have been raised about the fairness of philanthropy as it relates to giving to minority communities. There is growing pressure for foundations to be more effective in their service to these diverse communities and to be more responsive to their needs (Chao, 2008).

Financial Barriers to Organ Transplantation: A Comparative Analysis

Ashley C. Renkes — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:50:49 PDT

Organ procurement and transplantation is an expensive process. Because of economic concerns, hospitals often refuse to list otherwise qualified patients for transplant unless that patient has the financial means to pay for the transplant and related services. This prevents patients from receiving lifesaving organ transplants even when they are medically qualified. Since the financial aspect of transplant is a concern in the United States, this paper explores the origin of the barriers, and through the literature compares barriers to those in other countries performing organ transplants. It also explores ways for patients to overcome financial barriers to transplantation.

A New Model for Addressing Conflicts of Interest in Collaborative Clinical Trails

Andrea J. Poma — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:50:48 PDT

The acceleration of technological change, public policy, economic forces, and increased collaboration between research institutions and industrial sponsors has dramatically increased potential conflicts of interest (COIs) in collaborative clinical trials (CCTs). This paper includes a short history of CCTs and describes the forces affecting public policy and increased collaboration and COIs. Current methods of identifying and addressing COIs will be described, as well as the shortcomings of these methods. Finally, a new, fully-transparent model for addressing COIs will be presented which protects human research subjects, end-users of technologies, and the scientific integrity in the clinical trials process.

Developing Patient-Centered Care Evaluation in a Long-Term Geriatric Care Setting

Nathan Gras — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:50:47 PDT

This paper proposes an evaluation model that assesses quality of care from a patient-centered care (PCC) perspective by incorporating the PCC concepts of empowerment, dignity, and respect, to determine whether the standard of care meets patient expectations and to gain a sense of quality of life measures from the perspective of the patient. It begins with a review of the core concepts of PCC and develops a general model of patient-centered care evaluation. A case study of a long-term care geriatric PACE organization is utilized as a means to illustrate an assessment of an organization's PCC evaluability and evaluation efforts. This assessment is followed by the construction of a PCC evaluation framework that includes an example logic model, a set of indicators, and data collection methods and procedures that are based on PCC principles. The paper concludes with recommendations that are made to improve the organization's capacity to conduct PCC evaluations.

Director’s Message

Richard Jelier — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:50:46 PDT

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School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration Annual Report

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:02:24 PDT

Communication in Crisis: An Analysis of the Role Organizational Structures Play in the Effectiveness of Crisis Communication

Elizabeth Schrauben — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:02:23 PDT

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Pharmaceutical Marketing: Impacts and Policy Implications

Dayna M. Porter — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:02:22 PDT

Filling the Leadership Pipeline: Driving Forces and Their Effect on the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders

Kristin G. Linscott — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:02:21 PDT

Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities: Economic Impacts and Policy Solutions

Courtney Lawler — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:02:19 PDT

Just War and Preventive Force Doctrines: An Ethical Analysis of Opposites

Thomas Gilson — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:02:19 PDT

Director's Message

Mark Hoffman — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:02:17 PDT

SPNHA News and Events

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:35:30 PST

Publications

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:35:29 PST

Sustainable Mountain Tourism Development Illustrated in the Case of Switzerland

Benedikt Schorner — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:35:29 PST

The concept of sustainable mountain tourism development meets the needs of the present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for future generations (WTO, 2001). The principles of sustainable tourism development are composed of environmental, economic, and socio-cultural aspects. In order to be successful in the long-term, an equilibrium among these three dimensions must be established (Samy & El-Barmelgy, 2005). The Swiss Federal Council established a general framework for its Sustainable Development Strategy 2000, which is used in this paper to show successful policymaking in this area. Furthermore, policy priorities, recommendations, challenges, and successful strategies for sustainable mountain tourism development are discussed. This paper also attempts to answer the question of how Switzerland is able to achieve sustainable mountain tourism development.

The US Nursing Shortage and Nonprofits

Andrea Rossman — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:35:28 PST

The United States is currently experiencing a shortage of full time employed registered nurses at near crisis levels. Nonprofit health care organizations are on the front lines of healthcare in America and are experiencing the burden created by the nursing shortage first hand. This Paper begins by examining the issue of the US nursing shortage and the role of Nonprofit Healthcare organizations in solving the problem. It explores numerous factors that are contributing to the problem such as poor working conditions, low wages, insufficient numbers of nurse educators, insufficient access to nursing education, and insufficient marketing of nursing careers. It then offers possible solutions to the issue and concludes with a suggested plan of action.

Port Development in Muskegon, Michigan

Brian Mulnix — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:35:27 PST

Muskegon Lake provides one of the deepest ports on the Great Lakes. While the port is used on a regular basis for recreational and commercial activity, there may be potential for expanding these activities and providing for a self-sustaining facility that will provide the needed infrastructure to enhance port use in Muskegon. Regionally, West Michigan provides an extensive transportation network that would support such development. With the manufacturing and agricultural base in West Michigan, there is much potential for an expanded import-export market that would provide port related activity. My research provides a basic framework for looking at the port development issue, and gives rationale for further study on the topic. Benefits and feasibility are identified and discussed in the paper. Research involved data collection on a regional basis and more specifically in and around the County of Muskegon. The Michigan Port Collaborative and The Muskegon Sustainable Harbors and Marinas Initiative, and their associated partners were instrumental in providing data and research materials for this project. While the research was able to point to many positive aspects of port development for Muskegon, it is crucial to look at the issue from a comprehensive standpoint. As with any large-scale planning issue or topic, studies that are more detailed may be necessary before a final analysis and recommendation can be made. This research is a good starting point for the overall framework regarding port development in Muskegon, and can be a guide to further research if resources and partnerships can be formed among the local leaders and private parties with interest in the port.