Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination Look Different for Men and Women in Army, but Experiences Similar Across Locations
Sexual harassment and discrimination in the active-duty U.S. Army look different and occur more often for women than men, but the settings where harassment occurs and characteristics of perpetrators are similar. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - August 2, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
Labor Regulations Attached to Proposition HHH Lowered Los Angeles Housing Production Through Increased Costs, Developer Avoidance
A project labor agreement requiring that a primarily union workforce be used for housing projects for the homeless in Los Angeles appears to be one reason that the city ' s $1.2 billion Proposition HHH ballot initiative is falling short of its goal. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - August 2, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
RAND Artist in Residence Giorgia Lupi Portrays Opportunities, Risks from'Internet Of Bodies '
The latest visualization from the RAND Art + Data artist residency focuses on the Internet of Bodies. The artwork is inspired by RAND research and explores the benefits and risks of human body-centric and internet-connected technologies. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - July 29, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
Sexual Assault, Harassment Likely to Persist in U.S. Military Without Bold Action
Sexual assault and harassment may continue to undermine the U.S. military unless the Department of Defense takes bold steps such as hiring dedicated, well-trained prevention staff and revisiting the chain of command for reporting incidents. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - July 19, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
Statement About Donald Rumsfeld
The RAND Corporation notes with profound regret the death of Donald H. Rumsfeld, the former secretary of defense and accomplished corporate leader who brought his deep government and business experience to RAND as a trustee for more than two decades. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - June 30, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
Guide to Help Prison Officials Create College-Level Educational Programs Created by RAND Corporation
A guide to help prison officials create high-quality college educational programs for inmates has been created by the nonprofit RAND Corporation. The toolkit—available online for free—is intended as a starting point for corrections officials who are considering whether to have a college program within their prison system or who may seek additional information to ensure the success of an existing program. The guide is relevant for both two-year and four-year college programs. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - June 29, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
RAND Launches Art + Data Residency Program with Guest Curator Debbie Millman
The RAND Corporation is launching the RAND Art + Data Residency, its newest artist-in-residency program focused on merging the worlds of art and data to help us better understand public policy issues. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - June 24, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
Nearly a Third of Americans Use Gray Market When Hiring Caregivers for the Elderly and Those With Dementia
Nearly a third of Americans who arranged for paid care for an older person or someone with dementia employed workers who were not hired through a regulated agency. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - June 21, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
Risk of Sexual Assault in Army Varies Widely Across Bases, Units, and Occupational Specialties
Risk of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. Army varies widely—particularly for female soldiers—across different Army bases, commands, and career fields. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - June 18, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
Job-Related Stress Threatens the Teacher Supply
Nearly one in four teachers may leave their job by the end of the current (2020–21) school year, compared with one in six who were likely to leave prior to the pandemic. Teachers who identified as Black or African American were particularly likely to consider leaving. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - June 15, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
Janet Napolitano, Former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Governor of Arizona, and University of California President, Named to RAND Board of Trustees
Janet Napolitano, former U.S. secretary of Homeland Security, governor of Arizona, and president of the University of California system, was elected to the RAND Corporation Board of Trustees. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - June 14, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
Most Prescriptions for Opioid Addiction Medication Buprenorphine Are Written by a Small Number of Providers
Most prescriptions for the drug buprenorphine, used to treat opioid use disorder, are written by a small number of the health care providers. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - June 1, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
Evaluation of Safety Studies Affirms That Vaccines Are Safe for Children and Adults
A new study looking across a large body of research finds further evidence for the safety of vaccines that are Food and Drug Administration–approved and routinely recommended for children, adults, and pregnant women. The study updates a vaccine safety review that was released in 2014. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - May 26, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
Rural School Districts Swifter to Return to In-Person Instruction Than Urban Districts
About 42% of rural school districts in the United States offered fully in-person instruction as of February, compared with only 17% for urban districts. The opposite pattern held for fully remote learning: 29% of urban districts offered fully remote instruction compared with 10% of rural districts and 18% of suburban districts. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - May 11, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
U.S. Service Members in Generally Good Health, but Risky Behaviors Persist
U.S. military service members are mostly healthy but the level of risky behaviors such as binge drinking, tobacco use, and unprotected sex is cause for concern. (Source: RAND)
Source: RAND - April 28, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: news
