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Dr. Kimberly Lee
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

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Published: 24 September 2020 in Healthcare
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Previous literature has shown how associate engagement has positively impacted on productivity, job satisfaction, safety, retention, consumer sentiment, and financial performance in hospitals and healthcare systems. However, a lack of research showing the relationship between associate engagement and job satisfaction within the long-term care environment has existed. Our objective was to investigate characteristics within the long-term care environment that promote and detract from associate job satisfaction and extrapolate the best practices in maintaining job satisfaction and engagement. This systematic review queried CINAHL, PubMed (MEDLINE), and Academic Search Ultimate databases for peer-reviewed publications for facilitators and barriers commensurate with employee job satisfaction in long-term care facilities using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) and the Kruse Protocols. The authors identified 11 facilitators for job satisfaction and 18 barriers to job satisfaction in the 60 selected articles. The top four facilitators were Supportive Leadership, Capable and Motivated Employees, Positive Organizational Values, and Social Support Mechanisms. The top four barriers were condescending management style, high job demands, lack of self-care, and lack of training with medically complex patients. The systematic review revealed the importance of maintaining satisfied employees in the long-term care workplace through am emphasis leadership and on the facilitators identified to best serve their associates and improve care for residents.

ACS Style

Kimberly Lee; Michael Mileski; Joanna Fohn; Leah Frye; Lisa Brooks. Facilitators and Barriers Surrounding the Role of Administration in Employee Job Satisfaction in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Systematic Review. Healthcare 2020, 8, 360 .

AMA Style

Kimberly Lee, Michael Mileski, Joanna Fohn, Leah Frye, Lisa Brooks. Facilitators and Barriers Surrounding the Role of Administration in Employee Job Satisfaction in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Systematic Review. Healthcare. 2020; 8 (4):360.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Kimberly Lee; Michael Mileski; Joanna Fohn; Leah Frye; Lisa Brooks. 2020. "Facilitators and Barriers Surrounding the Role of Administration in Employee Job Satisfaction in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Systematic Review." Healthcare 8, no. 4: 360.

Journal article
Published: 15 May 2020 in Land
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Intelligent use of rural residential land and sustainable construction is inexorably linked to cost; however, options exist that are eco-friendly and have a positive return on investment. In 2011, a research residence was built to evaluate various land-use and sustainable components. This Texas house has subsequently been used for both residential and research purposes. The purpose of this case study was to evaluate break-even construction considerations, to assess environmental impacts, and to evaluate qualitatively efficacy of sustainable options incorporated in the research residence. Some of the specific components discussed are home site placement (directional positioning); materiel acquisition (transportation); wood product minimization; rainwater harvesting; wastewater management; grid-tied solar array power; electric car charging via a solar array; geothermal heating and cooling; insulation selection; windows, fixtures, and appliance selection; and on-demand electric water heaters for guest areas. This study seeks to identify the impact of proper land use and sustainable techniques on the environment and return-on-investment in rural areas. Break-even and 15-year Net Present Value (NPV) analysis at 3% and 5% cost of capital were used to evaluate traditional construction, partially sustainable construction, and fully sustainable construction options for the case study house, which was built sustainably. The additional cost of sustainable construction is estimated at $54,329. At 3%, the analysis suggests a 15-year NPV of $334,355 (traditional) versus $250,339 million (sustainable) for a difference of $84K. At 5% cost of capital, that difference falls to $63K. The total estimated annual difference in carbon emissions is 4.326 million g/CO2e for this research residence. The results indicate that good choices for quick return-on-investment in rural construction would be the use of engineered lumber, Icynene foam, and Energy Star windows and doors. Medium-term options include photovoltaic systems (PVS) capable of powering the home and an electric car. Sustainable construction options should positively affect the environment and the pocketbook. Regulations and code should require adoption of short-range, break-even sustainable solutions in residential construction.

ACS Style

Lawrence Fulton; Bradley Beauvais; Matthew Brooks; Scott Kruse; Kimberly Lee. Sustainable Residential Building Considerations for Rural Areas: A Case Study. Land 2020, 9, 152 .

AMA Style

Lawrence Fulton, Bradley Beauvais, Matthew Brooks, Scott Kruse, Kimberly Lee. Sustainable Residential Building Considerations for Rural Areas: A Case Study. Land. 2020; 9 (5):152.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Lawrence Fulton; Bradley Beauvais; Matthew Brooks; Scott Kruse; Kimberly Lee. 2020. "Sustainable Residential Building Considerations for Rural Areas: A Case Study." Land 9, no. 5: 152.

Article
Published: 03 April 2020 in Sustainability
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A major consideration for consumers and the residential construction industry is the cost–benefit and break-even of various sustainable construction options. This research provides a publicly available simulation that allows users to compare baseline construction options versus sustainable options and evaluates both break-even costs as well as environmental effects. This R Shiny Monte Carlo simulation uses common pseudo-random number streams for replicability and includes options for solar, rainwater harvesting, wells, Icynene foam, engineered lumber, Energy Star windows and doors, low flow fixtures, aerobic/non-aerobic/city waste treatment, electric versus gasoline vehicles, and many other options. This is the first simulation to quantify multiple sustainable construction options, associated break-even points, and environmental considerations for public use. Using user default parameters, coupled with a 100% solar solution for a baseline 3000 square foot/279 square meter house with 2 occupants results in a break-even of 9 years. Results show that many of the sustainable options are both green for the environment and green for the pocketbook.

ACS Style

Lawrence Fulton; Bradley Beauvais; Matthew Brooks; Clemens Scott Kruse; Kimberly Lee. A Publicly Available Cost Simulation of Sustainable Construction Options for Residential Houses. Sustainability 2020, 12, 2873 .

AMA Style

Lawrence Fulton, Bradley Beauvais, Matthew Brooks, Clemens Scott Kruse, Kimberly Lee. A Publicly Available Cost Simulation of Sustainable Construction Options for Residential Houses. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (7):2873.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Lawrence Fulton; Bradley Beauvais; Matthew Brooks; Clemens Scott Kruse; Kimberly Lee. 2020. "A Publicly Available Cost Simulation of Sustainable Construction Options for Residential Houses." Sustainability 12, no. 7: 2873.

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Published: 03 February 2020
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The question of building sustainable in a geographical locality is inexorably linked to cost. In 2011, one of the authors built a sustainable house that was (at the time) the highest certified sustainable home based on the National Association of Home Builder’s standards for sustainable construction. This Texas house has been used for residential and research purposes for the past decade. In this case study, the authors evaluate components of the construction and their effectiveness as well as unseen secondary and tertiary effects. Some of the specific components discussed are home site placement; rainwater harvesting (100% of residential requirements); aerobic septic system; grid-tied solar array power; electric car charging; geothermal heating and cooling; reclaimed wood framing; spray foam installation; selection of windows, fixtures, and appliances; on-demand electric water heaters for guest areas; generator backups; and use of local items. Electric bills and water system improvements are discussed in detail, as improvements were made as part of residential and research requirements. This case study suggests that the financial outlay is worth the extra up-front costs if residents in this geographical area and climate will occupy the residence 7 years.

ACS Style

Lawrence Fulton; Bradley Beauvais; Matthew Brooks; Clemens Scott Kruse; Kimberly Lee. Green for the Environment and Green for the Pocketbook: A Decade of Living Sustainably. 2020, 1 .

AMA Style

Lawrence Fulton, Bradley Beauvais, Matthew Brooks, Clemens Scott Kruse, Kimberly Lee. Green for the Environment and Green for the Pocketbook: A Decade of Living Sustainably. . 2020; ():1.

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Lawrence Fulton; Bradley Beauvais; Matthew Brooks; Clemens Scott Kruse; Kimberly Lee. 2020. "Green for the Environment and Green for the Pocketbook: A Decade of Living Sustainably." , no. : 1.