Department Of Health And Human Services: A Case Study

The Department of Human Service (DHS) is a national or sub national umbrella agency that was set into place to provide public assistance in different cities and regions across America (U.S. Department of Human Services, [DHS], 2011). According to Dr. Raquel Hatter, Commissioner of Tennessee, the DHS Mission Statement is; “To improve the well-being of Tennesseans who are economically disadvantaged, vulnerable or living with disabilities through a network of financial, employment, protective and rehabilitative services” (DHS, 2011). In this observation we are going to take a look at DHS in the state of Tennessee, as well as what DHS offers within their system. We will also take a look at how DHS relates to, and implements the empowerment

Thank you for reaching out to Dallas County Health and Human Services(DCHHS). In response to your inquiry, DCHHS is unaware of an increased incidence of Tuberculosis among Square Cottage residents. In the event as such, DCHHS would not disclose a specific location due to medical confidentiality and personal privacy reasons. Overall, DCHHS has shown that the number of annual TB cases have decreased by 37% from 1993 to 2015 in Dallas County. In regards to homelessness specifically, I can confirm the proportion of TB cases occurring in persons experiencing homelessness has increased since 2014. Please note, homeless individuals are disproportionately affected by Tuberculosis in Dallas County as well as the United States. In an effort

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) are respected and indispensable agencies that benefit and service the people of Florida. In 1996, the Florida Legislature divided the former Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) into two separate state agencies: DOH and the DCF. Their similarities begin with their mission and values. In essence, these agencies were created to protect and promote healthy families, both physically and economically, through county and community efforts across the state.

The Department of Human Services, ESWC is a sub-recipient of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE). Since October 2012, the ESWC has received approximately $7.7 million dollars of ETA grants to provide workforce investment activities for eligible Adult, Dislocated Worker, Wagner-Peyser and Youth participants and meet the workforce needs of local employers.

The State of Tennessee Department of Human Services operates as a monopoly. No other agency provide the services the department provided for its clients. If clients desire Food Stamps and Families First they must apply for those services through Human Services. Like most government agencies the Department of Human Services structure is bureaucratic. The vertical structure is full of policies and procedures. When there is an issue that needs clarification there are manuals and bulletins to examine for a solution. Decisions are centralized to upper management positions. Lower level employees are not able to make decisions regarding the department without consent. Request must be sent up the chain of command before final decisions, such as procedures

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is the government body in charge of managing Medicare and Medicaid programs. CMS likewise runs the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which is mutually financed by the Federal and State governments and managed by individual States. ACA created major change in CMS's implementation responsibilities.

This was the first federal agency to work only to improve the lives of children and families. Since its establishment, the Children’s Bureau has tackled many social welfare issues. Focusing primarily on children and families, the Children’s Bureau deals with a variety of issues including, “Infant and maternal death, child labor, family economic security, and foster care” (Children’s Bureau, 2017). The children’s Bureau is fundamental in many child welfare laws. For example, they helped instigate the special juvenile delinquency project in the 1950s and in 1963 they helped the Senate enact child abuse report laws. Because of their intertwined work with children, they have managed to shape a lot of social welfare programs.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission oversees the operations of the health and human services system: Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), and Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). It provides administrative oversight of Texas health and human services programs: Medicaid, Children 's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Texas Women’s Health Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, SNAP Food Benefits and Nutritional Programs, Family Violence Services, Refugee Services, and Disaster Assistance. The organizations goal is to

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the government’s primary federal level administration, in the Executive Branch, that administrates the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) (U.S. Department of health and Human Services, 2016). The Tennessee Department of Health is the state level of government that manages the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) (Department of Health, ND). The Health Care Corporation is the Local delivery for Shelby County that guarantees suitable resources for distributing quality care and amenities (Tennessee, ND). The Employee Healthcare, Retirement and Disability Services, which is another local level of delivery, provide responsible and price effective assistance programs

The Ingham County Health Division will offer an immunization clinic for Mason and surrounding communities in the First United Methodist Church, Ash St. at Johnson on the second Wednesday of the month 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

In this case study Sam is an 85-year old who had a stroke and now requires someone else to help him with his physical and emotional needs such as dressing, eating, walking, incontinence and feeling depressed. Sam’s daughter Jean is his primary care taker along with her two grandchildren. She has hypertension and was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Jean does not currently have health insurance, but does quality for a government sponsored health insurance program, she just needs help getting enrolled.

The reporter stated Ms. Gable has history with Lee County’s DHS office and because of history with a younger child, Ms. Hickman would like Alcorn County to be aware of a potential risk for Lexi. According to the reporter, Lexi is currently in the custody of her father but has unsupervised visit with her mother. The reporter stated she spoke with Laci on 06/03/16, and Lexi was in her mother’s care at the time, but has been returned to her father. Ms. Hickman stated after research she was able to find information for the child’s paternal grandfather. The reporter discussed concerns of protection for Lexi when in her mother’s care, that there is DHS involvement with Ms. Gable at this time, and that it’s necessary to confirm that the child is a safe environment.

Community Senior Centers are gateways to the aging population and its communities to obtain information, resources and recreational needs. Senior Centers have great impact to the older adult to manage their health, finances, well-being, peer interaction and increase of their independence. Many support services are accessible to this population and can be beneficial to the Kew Gardens Senior Center.

The Department of Health Care Services is at the very top of the VCRC organizational structure. Caregiver Resource Center the Board of Director. Then it comes down to the Executive Director, Program Manager, and the staff: family consultants/ social worker, office assistant, data entry, and volunteer or students.

American people are so lucky to live in a country that cares about their well- begin. There is numerous amount of countries that don’t have social services like the continents of North America. I agree with you one hundred percent countries like Nigeria don’t really care about the welfare of their citizens. We have a lot of people who are taking the help of their country for granted. They feel like the help is going to always be their simply because they have children. Food stamps is a great program simply because women, men and children can eat a meal every day. They don’t have to worry about starving because they don’t have any food.