Utilizing Peer Cohort Networks to Disseminate Information and to Prevent and Mitigate COVID-19 in Nursing Homes

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted residents, families, and staff of nursing homes and senior care communities. Even with federally mandated emergency planning, the pandemic highlighted the lack of preparation to meet the daily challenges faced in senior care. In response, the federal CARES Act including funding for a nationwide network of nursing home cohorts led by academic health centers to disseminate clinical guidance in infection control and pandemic mitigation strategies. We present a case study of a successful diffusion model as implemented in Minnesota with seven cohorts comprised of 242 nursing homes and 544 employees. Experts in geriatric care, long term care regulatory management, and public health led ninety-minute sessions held over the span of sixteen weeks. The session format included foundational evidence-based practices in pandemic management (including infection control, social isolation, leadership, and other topics), individual case studies, peer to peer knowledge diffusion, and expert guidance.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL SUPPORT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF INTEGRATED ECONOMIC STRUCTURES IN A GLOBALIZED BUSINESS PROCESSES

The subject of the study are organizational and economic relations arising in the process of administrative and legal support of management of integrated economic structures in a globalized business processes. Methodology. Instrumental and methodological apparatus of the study consists of the applied methods of organizational economic analysis, statistical methods, sample observation, economic and mathematical modeling method, grouping, generalization, expert evaluations, methods of economic theory, marketing, etc. The aim of the article is to study the basics of administrative and legal support of integrated economic structures management in the globalization of business processes. The results of the study consist in the development of specific provisions and recommendations aimed at improving the management of the formation and integrated economic structures functioning in the context of business processes globalization. The proposed recommendations will improve the level of administrative and legal support of corporate governance and efficiency of companies' groups. Conclusion. The following conditions of effective management of integrated economic structures in the context of business processes globalization are highlighted: compliance with the target unity in the activities of integrated economic entities; orientation of participants to achieve a synergetic effect of integration interaction; creation and maintenance of economic motivation for joint activities; orientation to reduce corporate risks of integration interaction; compatibility of resource potentials of the main interacting organizations; ensuring the controllability of integration interaction processes in the interests of the owner. Organization of rational economic relations within them and with external structures is of great importance to improve the efficiency of economic activities of integrated economic structures. These are relations with public authorities (GR-management), suppliers and customers, banks, insurance organizations, employees of enterprises, owners. The effectiveness of the group of companies largely depends on the availability and level of system development of internal regulatory management of consolidated finances. The purpose of internal regulations system is to fill gaps in the norms of existing administrative and legal legislation in the regulation of economic, managerial and financial activities of integrated economic structures.

Using technology to support financial services regulatory compliance: current applications and future prospects of regtech

Purpose The conflict between the burden from regulations and the desire to introduce new offerings to the market is a concern for both researchers and business managers alike. Over the last 10 years significant increases in resources required to comply with regulations have been observed. The use of technology solutions to manage complex regulations (a.k.a. “Regtech”) is emerging as a potential solution to the compliance demand. This paper poses the question, “Which support do current Regtech solutions offer?”. Design/methodology/approach This study analyzed a global set of 550 providers to understand what support Regtech solutions provide. Findings The analysis shows how regulatory compliance work is supported as well as specific examples of firms providing support and which regulations are covered. Results highlight that the main focus in the current Regtech industry is on supporting internal and operations tasks rather than external and analytical activities. Practical implications Recommendations to business managers are to combine regulatory support with a clear strategic vision, carefully plan integration scenarios, and to look for the support of broader regulatory management rather than individual functions or specific regulations. Social implications If RegTech providers, financial services firms, regulators, and researchers look towards a future where the balance of proactive regulatory management and efficient compliance is achieved, there are substantial benefits for customers of the industry. The result will be increased transparency and quality in all industries. Originality/value The result from this study is one of the first specific illustrations of the nature of “RegTech,” which can serve as a basis for further research into aspects of technology and capabilities.

Floodplain inundation spectrum across the United States

Floodplain inundation poses both risks and benefits to society. In this study, we characterize floodplain inundation across the United States using 5800 stream gages. We find that between 4% and 12.6% of a river’s annual flow moves through its floodplains. Flood duration and magnitude is greater in large rivers, whereas the frequency of events is greater in small streams. However, the relative exchange of floodwater between the channel and floodplain is similar across small streams and large rivers, with the exception of the water-limited arid river basins. When summed up across the entire river network, 90% of that exchange occurs in small streams on an annual basis. Our detailed characterization of inundation hydrology provides a unique perspective that the regulatory, management, and research communities can use to help balance both the risks and benefits associated with flooding.