Social work has focused on person-in-environment perspective which emphasizes the interaction between humans and the environment. This perspective can be fully explained by systems theory. Systems theory can be classified by general systems theory, social systems theory, and ecosystems theory. Many social work professions have applied social systems theory and ecosystems theory to their practice. Therefore, it is valuable for us to analyze organizations by social systems theory. In this paper, I will analyze Adult Day Care Services Center in Korean Health, Education, Information and Research (KHEIR) Center by social systems theory.
Mission Statement KHEIR Center, a non-profit service agency, was established in 1986 in response to a United Way inquiry of the healthcare needs of the Korean American community in Los Angeles. KHEIR Center supports and promotes the well-being of the Korean American population and neighboring communities in Southern California through health, human services, social services, and access to affordable housing.
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Health care systems and universal health care
Health care systemsKHEIR Center is composed of Adult Day Health Care Services Center, Health Services and Clinic Center, and Department of Social Services. Adult Day Health Care Services Center provides health maintenance and rehabilitation for frail elders and developmentally disabled adults.
Structural Characteristics Boundary, Linkage, and ?Open? and ?Closed? Systems Adult Day Health Care Services Center provides health maintenance and rehabilitation for Korean American adults over the age of 18 who need regular care and are developmentally disabled. Therefore, this system has clear boundary and is a closed system to those who are not Korean American and to Korean Americans under the age of 18. Also, this system has little connection with other systems within KHEIR Center such as Health Services and Clinic Center, and Department of Social Services. In my opinion, although the definite boundary will help to confirm its structure, more energy exchange with other systems will...