1. What is the infectious agent (pathogen) that causes this infectious disease? For example the name of the bacteria‚ virus‚ or parasite. Giardia is protozoan and also flagellated. Flagellated means using appendages in a whip-like movement to propel. Giardia attaches to the host through the lining of the upper intestines. Once it attaches itself‚ it begins to feed and reproduce causing the giardiasis to commence. Giardia reproduces by dividing itself‚ which defines it as a trophozoite. This process
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Background to Competency Framework The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (2016) suggest that patients use medicines more than any other interventions to manage their medical conditions. When prescribed‚ and used effectively medicines have the potential to significantly improve the quality of lives and improve patient outcomes (Royal Pharmaceutical Society‚ 2016). Prescribers face many challenges in ensuring the correct medicine is prescribed and patients are supported in using them effectively. Evidence
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the employees in the implementation phase of every changes occur in an organization. Every organization must have own changes in order to improve the organization’s performance and increase profit. This article also tells about the role of human resource professionals on how they manage the employees to accept the changes occur. This article is divided into three parts whereas the role of human resource professional as a change agent‚ competency skills of human resource professionals must have‚
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1 Competencies for registered nurses Te whakarite i nga mahi tapuhi kia tiakina ai te haumaru a-iwi Regulating nursing practice to protect public safety December 2007 December 2007 2 Competencies for registered nurses Nursing Council of New Zealand PO Box 9644‚ Wellington 6011 www.nursingcouncil.org.nz Reprint May 2012 © Nursing Council of New Zealand 2012 ISBN 978-0-908662-22-7 3 Registered nurse scope of practice Registered nurses utilise nursing knowledge and complex nursing judgment
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CULTURAL COMPETENCY DEFINITIONS – A paper to inform development of Cultural Competency Framework for First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples of British Columbia‚ Canada Cultural Definitions in health care – what does it all mean? There are many definitions and iterations of culture in health care – all with different meanings but many with overlaps. In order to develop a Cultural competency framework‚ it will be important for stakeholders to agree on what ‘cultural competency’ means and the differences
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Pay systems Introduction Pay is a key factor affecting relationships at work. The level and distribution of pay and benefits can have a considerable effect on the efficiency of any organisation‚ and on the morale and productivity of the workforce. It is therefore vital that organisations develop pay systems that are appropriate for them‚ that provide value for money‚ and that reward workers fairly for the work they perform. Pay systems are methods of rewarding people for their contribution to
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workplace. As a new graduate nurse transitioning into the nursing practice‚ the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) six core and five Institute of Medicine (IOM) core competencies are tools and guidelines that can be used to support you in transitioning into the nursing practice. The QSEN six core competencies was developed to provide a means to meet the challenges
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to make sound decisions despite uncertainties and pressures SELF-REGULATION 1. Self-control --People with this competency: Manage their impulsive feelings and distressing emotions well Stay composed‚ positive and unflappable even in trying moments Think clearly and stay focused under pressure 2. Trustworthiness and conscientiousness --People with this competency: Trustworthiness--Act ethically and are above reproach Build trust through their reliability and authenticity Admit
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What is a competency based interview? Competency and behavioral interviews are based on the belief that past actions are a strong indicator of future performance. They focus on the specific skills required to succeed in a particular role e.g. communication‚ negotiation‚ drive etc. The interviewer is looking for a specific example that demonstrates that you possess the competency required. In order to prepare for a competency interview you must analyse the job‚ pick out the skills and traits they
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Competency in Spiritual Care One of the fundamental goals as a nurse is to provide holistic care for our patient. This means providing care that considers the‚ “totality of humans by recognizing the interconnectedness of body‚ mind‚ spirit‚ environment‚ society‚ and culture” (Costello‚ Atinaja-Faller‚ & Hedberg‚ 2012). When a nurse or nursing student cares for a patient on a deeper level‚ they provide holistic care in an effective way (Costello et al.‚ 2012). One aspect of holistic care that
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