5A - Identifying Local Opportunities

Assignment 5A – Identifying Local Opportunities

• All Children's CEO discusses troubles at the Heart Institute. HOSPITAL LEADER TALKS OF 'FAILURE'. By Kathleen McGrory; Neil Bedi, Times Staff Writers of Tampa Bay Times
• http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/16C163A0083B3D20?p=WORLDNEWS
• This article was written on May 23^rd, 2018 and discusses the issues All Children’s Hospital has faced regarding their Heart Institute. According to Dr. Jonathan Ellen, they have discontinued heart surgeries to allow appropriate time for staff to be retrained with follow up care and protocol. The hospital was under scrutiny after surgical needles were left behind inside of two patients after surgery. Dr. Ellen states employees they were under the impression that they did not have to report such incident to the state. In addition, the hospital failed to report it to the families. Furthermore, Dr. Ellen also states that there has been an increase in the mortality rates, and although they did not release the data, states it is not inline with their commitments to patient care.
•  Two of the problems presented in the article were regarding the Heart Institutes failure to report to the parents or the state that surgical needles were left behind in two patients. The second issue is the increased mortality rates within the Heart Institute.
•  The individuals facing the problems are the pediatric patients of All Children’s Hospital who have previously had a surgery within the Heart Institute or need heart surgery, as they have decreased their surgeries to six per month which is below the standard. 

•  BAYSHORE DRIVE: SO LOVELY, SO DANGEROUS. By Sue Carlton of Tampa Bay Times
• http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/16C20D05B60EAF20?p=WORLDNEWS
• This article published on May 25^th, 2018, discusses the on-going issue many residents of Bayshore Blvd have been plagued with which is that of people speeding down the roads. This time however, a woman and baby were killed after three young men were speeding and struck them as they were crossing Bayshore Blvd. Effective immediately, they have changed the speed-limit, but residents state that with only two street lights down the lengthy road many are concerned this issue will continue as this is not the first incident that has occurred on the road.
• The main issue is the illegal speeding that takes place on Bayshore Blvd. Efforts to decrease this problem has led officers to be stationed at Bayshore Blvd and issue citations to habitual offenders. The second issue is the reoccurring fatalities because of the speeding.
• The pedestrians and bicyclists on Bayshore Blvd at risk of being struck by motorists and the residents eager for change on the beautiful but dangerous road.

• The exclusion of smoking as a method of using the drug is ruled unconstitutional. FLORIDA'S BAN ON SMOKING MEDICAL MARIJUANA STRUCK DOWN By Elizabeth Koh, Times/Herald Tallahasee Bureau
• http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/16C3B4EBF16B88F8?p=WORLDNEWS
• This article published on May 26^th, 2018, discusses the pursuit of removing the Marijuana Ban in Florida. Judge Karen Gievers presented a case that poses that the ban on smoking Marijuana violates the constitutional rights of many Americans that voted in favor of in 2016. While opposing counsel argues that removing the ban on smoking marijuana will pave the way for recreational use in Florida, studies show that the best way to alleviate some of the illnesses patients experience is by inhalation. Both Giever and John Morgan expect an appeal, but they are ready to fight this battle in the names of the patients in need of this change.
• The first issue at hand, is the ban of smoking medical marijuana in Florida. The current argument is that it violates the rights of the Americans that voted for legalization of Marijuana. The second issue is how long this ban will stay in effect and the length of the case if defense decides to appeal.
• The people affected in this case are patients that have access to medical marijuana due to chronic illness, but are currently not permitted to smoke it. Also, the defense team and Governor Rick Scott that are opposing this change.                                                                              
• The School Board signs off on revised boundaries to deal with continuing growth. PASCO REZONES HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS by Jeffrey S. Solochek, Time Staff Writer with Tampa Bay Times
•  http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/16C3B4ECE5DB2980?p=WORLDNEWS
• This article written on May 30^th, 2018 discusses the issues that have risen due to school board’s decision to rezone nearly 500 Pasco students. According to the article, over population in schools such as Mitchell High and Seven Springs Middle has been an on-going issue, and a rezone is meant to mitigate that issue. However, there are many students that do not wish to leave the schools they have already become established with, and as a result, parents like Jim Stanley has sued the school board and intends pursuing each possible avenue to ensure these changes don’t affect hundreds of students. On the other hand, there are many parents that are eager to fill the empty seats of other campuses.
• The first issue of this article that is addressed are the children and families being affected by this rezone. If the school board proceeds with the rezone, there are going to be many students affected by the change. The second issue here are the parents that are taking legal action to prevent the rezoning from taking place, as it will keep the schools over-crowded.
• The students and families that may have to relocate due to the rezone.

• Chris Card returns to get Eckerd Connects back on track in Hillsborough. BACK TO HELP FOSTER KIDS by Christopher O’Donnell, Times Staff Writer of Tampa Bay Times
•  http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/16B5337A958DB340?p=WORLDNEWS
• This article published on April 16^th, 2018 focuses on the rehire of Chris Card at Eckerd Connects to fix surrounding issues with the foster care system and homeless teens. Card, who has an extensive background in community services and child welfare is motivated to make homes for teens a priority. By rejoining Eckerd Connect he will start to evaluate the issues within the foster care system and lead the administration to find solutions for the sake of the children and their communities.
• The first issue at hand is the amount of homelessness within teens in the foster care system. The second issue lies within further evaluation of the operations to expose the underlying issues within the foster care system. The article also briefly mentions the opioid epidemic that has contributed to more children being placed in the system.
• The teens without homes are currently affected, and the employees that are leading the investigations to help resolve the issue.