understand the contributing causes of falls‚ to minimize their occurrence and resulting injuries or deaths. Today‚ organizations have begun reaching out to each other for collaboration on the best ways to prevent falls. Based on Centers for Disease and Prevention (2012) data‚ each year one in three older Americans (65 and older) falls and about 30% of those falls require medical treatment. Falls are not only the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries but also the most common cause of hospital admission
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Papadopoulos et al (1998) highlights the aspirations of cultural competence and looks at the attitudes and skills necessary for ongoing development. Papadopoulos et al. (1998) states that cultural competence is developed as a result of people gaining awareness‚ knowledge and sensitivity in relation to diverse cultural identities (The Open University 2010‚ p.94).Cultural competence encompasses
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December 10‚ 2010 Microbiology Chain of Infection Link 1: The Organism (10 pts) Scientific name: Infectious mononucleosis Common name of disease: mono; also‚ the kissing disease Characteristics: [bacteria/virus/parasite‚ toxins‚ anaerobe/aerobe‚ etc] Mononucleosis is a lymphatic system disease‚ usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) (first cultured by Michael Epstein and Yvonne Barr). A similar condition is often caused by the
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Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Presentation objective: Increase awareness of ways to prevent Healthcare Associated Infections Leann Bibbs Sheila Gerald Fnu Harvinder Kaur Marcela Rodriguez How HAI Costs? Millions of Dollars Much Pain and Suffering Loss of Limb and Life Are the leading cause of preventable deaths •Institute of Healthcare Improvement. (2015) 100‚000 Lives campaign. Retrieved from: IHI.org Individual‚ Family and Community • “The names of the patients whose lives we save
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Ethics Awareness Inventory Analysis Cherrish Tyler GEN 480 November 10‚ 2013 Kim Clark Ethics Awareness Inventory Analysis The Ethics Awareness Inventory is a system that helps individuals self-assesses his or her personal reflections. College of Arts and Sciences on Ethics Awareness Inventory (2003) states‚ “Helps individuals understand and articulate the underlying principles associated with their ethical perspective. A firm understanding of the foundations of individual ethical thought
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tract infections (CAUTI). Many researchers compared cleaning the meatal surface around the catheter using soap and water with cleaning the meatal surface with antiseptic solutions. The research studies discuss when an indwelling urinary catheter is in place which of these two methods is most successful for preventing CAUTI and which of the two is not recommended. The end goal of this study is to determine how to properly care for patients with indwelling catheters and to aid in the prevention of hospital
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Ethics Awareness Inventory Analysis GEN480 – College of Humanities January 22‚ 2012 Ed McCullough‚ M. A. Ethics Awareness Inventory Analysis The basic theme of this paper is to interpret the results of my Ethics Awareness Inventory and apply them to my personal and professional development. In addition‚ the paper will include its statement explaining how my educational experience has affected my ethical thinking. The analysis will address my use of ethics in thinking and decision-making
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the scientific "evidence" to match their viewpoint‚ a few enlightening points were made that will affect my own sense of self-awareness and ultimately how I interact with and motivate people. Perhaps the most basic concept the movie tried to convey was the idea that human thought and emotion are actually only a self-serving perception of some "true reality." This concept that thought and emotion are only perception is actually quite useful in managing people and in the workplace in general.
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is a key concept when it comes to communicating with your particular target audience. With regards to the actual awareness campaign‚ the SHARP WELLNESS SOLUTIONS team will be using an educational and awareness video to grab the attention‚ develop an interest and desire and fulfill the actions of the intended target audience who is suffering from Post-natal depression. The following aspects will be based on how the group will communicate with the individuals via an educational and awareness video. The
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Reflective Essay Word count 1‚000 Placement ‚ Infection Control Team Dip/HE Adult Nursing 02/09 This reflective essay is based upon my experience working alongside the Infection Prevention and Control Support Nurses at the general hospital. As part of my learning experience as a 2nd year student nurse is to accompany the infection control nurses when visiting the wards The role of the IPCSN involved teaching‚ educating and advising all disciplines across
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