Propose how would you minimise the occurrence of hospital acquired infection and monitor degree of success of these measures. INTRODUCTION The occurrence and undesirable complications from hospital acquired infections (HAIs) have been well recognized for the last several decades. The occurrence of HAIs continues to escalate at an alarming rate. HAIs originally referred to those infections associated with admission in an acute-care hospital (formerly called a nosocomial infection). These unanticipated
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FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY INSTITUE OF NURSING GRADUATE STUDIES Community Acquired Pneumonia Concept Mapping Prepared by: Miguel‚ Stefani Gil M. Case RP is a 72 year-old male who was admitted to the hospital from his long-term care facility after 1 week of dyspnea and cough. He was seen by a staff physician at the longterm care facility and was diagnosed with a COPD(Asthma) exacerbation. He has been suffering of Osteoarthritis since he was at the age of 56. Consequently‚ He is now taking steroid drugs
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marketing and fines in the billions for tobacco companies. Wigand’s controversial decision has been questioned by many people‚ focusing on the ethical elements that resulted in him blowing the whistle. Regardless
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of tree topology. Page 4: Hardware and software required. Communications mediums and protocols. Page 5: Advantages and disadvantages for staff. Page6: Advantages and disadvantages for learners. Social and ethical implications. Page7: Security of network. Bibliography. Diagram of a Tree topology layout: About a Tree topology: Tree Topology Tree topologies integrate multiple star topologies together
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It should further consider ethical consultation‚ a valid second or third opinion‚ and best-for-the-patient policy. He has to evaluate and examine the potential and probable best future for the patient. Brock (1991) stated that this condition relies upon ethical judgments and moral values. As the patient is unable to decide for himself‚ it is the substitute decision maker’s duty to determine what’s
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Ethical Implications of Results-Only Work Environment Ethical Dilemma With technological advances and the rising popularity of the flexible work environment labeled Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE)‚ the ability to work anywhere and everywhere poses the issue that sensitive company data could be compromised in a telecommuter environment. With an employee’s remote access to company documents‚ email‚ systems and proprietary information‚ there is an elevated risk of equipment theft and security
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decisions. The ethical dilemma presented requires deep reflection and analysis of my ability to honor my mother’s dying wishes while navigating through family disputes and grief. As the “chosen” decision maker of the family‚ am I equipped to select the most appropriate course of action? Should I have convinced my mother to undergo treatment in hopes of living longer? Application of four ethical frames related to the ethical dilemma is provided. Ethical Frames Approaching ethical decisions through
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Your ethical responsibility to Mrs. Jones as her employer would be to reserve her job position as she has stated she plans to continue teaching and would be back after summer break. Since Mrs. Jones has informed you of her plans they should be respected. Mrs. Jones’ ethical responsibilities to the school are to first‚ to be straightforward with her employer. Although she stated that summer break would be enough time for her to adjust to motherhood‚ if she started to even have the smallest doubt
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Pediatric Community – Acquired Pneumonia (PCAP) Group 1 Rivera‚ Geraldine U. Rodicol‚ Arsenio A. Serrano‚ Marian Joyce E. Tumamao‚ Jayson G. Vidad‚ Angelica B. I. INTRODUCTION * Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of several diseases in which individuals who have not recently been hospitalized develop an infection of the lungs (pneumonia). CAP is a common illness and can affect people of all ages. CAP often causes problems like difficulty in breathing‚ fever‚ chest pains
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H26 An Ethical Question Involving Standard Costs C 1. Taylor Industries‚ Inc.‚ develops standard costs for all its direct materials‚ direct labor‚ and overhead costs. It uses these costs to price products‚ cost inventories‚ and evaluate the performance of purchasing and production managers. It updates the standard costs whenever costs‚ prices‚ or rates change by 3 percent or more. It also reviews and updates all standard costs each December; this practice provides current standards that are
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