This is a reflective assignment that will reflect upon a scenario that took place during the clinical placement of a student nurse in theatres. The assignment will focus on MRSA protocols in theatres‚ why it is important and how the use of reflection assists in the continuous professional development of a student nurse. Throughout the assignment the author will use the Rolfe reflective framework (2001‚ cited in Jasper‚ 2003) to explore what happened through out the scenario using the three stages
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INFECTION CONTROL Pathogen- Infectious agent Colonization- If microorganism is present or invades host‚ grows and/or multiplies but does not cause infection. Communicable disease- if infectious disease can be transmitted from one person to another. -Symptomatic-if pathogens multiply and cause clinical signs/symptoms. -Asymptomatic- if no s/s are present *CHAIN OF INFECTION: 1. An infectious agent or pathogen 2. A reservoir or source for pathogen growth 3. A portal of exit from the
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Rafael Ramos May 14‚ 2011 Gun Control The issue of gun control and restrictions is an ongoing debate in America that just cannot be settled. It is a pressing issue because it deals with the Second Amendment of the United States Bill of Rights. Do we abide by what our founding fathers’ laws? Or do we adapt our Bill of Rights to fit how society works today? It is such an issue because we say that our country was founded on the constitution‚ yet we cannot decide whether or not to live by it
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Record Controls • What conclusions can you draw about similarities and differences in circulation‚ tracking and security measures for records handling and storage within small‚ medium‚ and large facilities? Discuss reasons for these differences. • Consider how these differences affect other aspects of records management‚ and postulate consequences of staff not following those procedures properly. In the interview threads most of the small and large facilities kept their records in one
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gun control Imagine if you had a tool that allowed you to snap a picture‚ record a video or share what you’re seeing with others... hands-free. You’d basically have superpowers. This idea does not seem so far-fetched anymore. In fact it is very realistic. Today our society is extremely dependent on technology and people are always innovating the latest and greatest inventions. It is undeniable that technology makes everybody’s life a lot easier. Imagine if you had a tool that allowed you to snap
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these circumstances is termite season. These bugs have been bringing on issues and inconveniences for a considerable length of time and it doesn’t appear like they will back off at any point in the near future. The uplifting news is there are termite control administrations accessible to keep these critters from wreaking devastation on individuals. A standout amongst the most irritating things about these vermin is the way that they can really consume the establishment of a home. This is particularly
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accident. If this unfortunate probability can be decreased‚ how can we stand around as the leader of the free world and let nothing be done? In the American political system‚ gun control has been a debate for many years; however‚ recent shootings have forced it into a large spotlight. The problem that splits gun control proponents from their opposition is the language of the second amendment of the constitution. The founding fathers of this nation believed that‚ “A well-regulated militia being necessary
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Charles Jones | GE217 – ITT Technical Institute | | Gun Control Did you know that guns prevent an estimated 2.5 million crimes a year? There are many dangers in the world other than criminals. The United States Constitution was signed to defend the rights of the people. Gun control laws are too constraining because guns are used to prevent violent crimes‚ guns are used for self-defense and it is every American’s right to keep and bear arms. Dr. Kleck‚ Ph.D.‚ has been conducting
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Gun Control Issues The issue of gun control seems to be an ongoing issue that has now become a major topic in news media once again due to the tragic incident that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School just a few months ago. With dust now being blown off the topic‚ debates continue to ensue both politically and socially in regards to what exactly is the best for our country. Are the stricter laws now being overlooked really the best for our country‚ or are armed civilians going to be
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| | | |Kleck‚ G.‚ & Patterson‚ E. (1993). The impact of gun control and | | |gun ownership levels on violence rates. Journal Of Quantitative | | |Criminology‚ 9(3)‚ 249-287.
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