SYNTHESIZING EVIDENCE PRACTICE IFEOMA DIMKPA‚ RN/BSN BRADLEY UNIVERSITY Introduction Pressure ulcer is simply a compromise to skin integrity. It is caused by immobility‚ poor nutrition‚ poor circulation and even little things like creases from the bed sheet. The issue of pressure ulcer in the elderly especially in long term facility is a growing concern because it could lead to infection‚ discomfort and even depression. This leads me to my research question: In patients admitted in a skilled
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The Tragic outcome of a Salesman’s Dream Willy Loman is an aging salesman in “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller. He is married to his wife Linda‚ with Biff and Happy being his two sons. In the play‚ Willy tries to accomplish the American dream‚ but is only concerned about his past success which make him oversee the tragic position he is in and that his life and actions are a complete failure. This leads to the three major themes within the play; denial‚ contradiction and unhappiness. In the
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self”(Boyd & Fales 1983‚ p101) and Reid (1993) defines reflection as “a process of reviewing an experience of practice in order to describe‚ analyse‚ evaluate and so inform learning about practice” (p305).Many authors recommend the use of a model for reflection ( Reid 1993‚ Schutz 2007‚ Yeok 2007); so I chose Gibb’s (1988) model described by Yeok(2007) for my reflection in my nursing practice. It emphasizes on my feelings and thinking at the time of that situation and stimulates my self awareness of
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Proposal to Introduce Value Based Management in NGOs of Bangladesh Munima Siddika[1] Abstract: Presently the rapid growth and diversification of the gigantic NGO sector of Bangladesh has given rise to questions and concerns‚ about their trade-offs between sustainability and pro-poor orientation; the impact and quality of services; corporate governance; management and accountability. The paper is based on a proposal to introduce a modern management system viz. value based management (VBM) in the NGOs
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Saad Qureshi Professor Leah Hibel February 26‚ 2014 Human Development 100A Parenting Practices Jared Diamond discusses multiple different parenting styles that are practiced across New Guinea. These practices are seen in the Western society; however‚ they are not acceptable or recommended. In his article‚ Best Practices for Raising Kids? Look to Hunter-Gatherers‚ he strongly recommends that some aspects of hunter-gatherers child-rearing styles should be considered and assimilated into our society
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(Evaluation‚ Measurement and Research) Student ID: 11110201 Date: 14.02.2012 Word Count: 3204 2 :Assignment: SECTION-A Proposal An evidence based proposal for a change to be implemented in your organisation 3 Contents Introduction 6 Aims and Objectives 7 Rationale for the Proposed Change 7 a. Pre-op. Shaving 7 b. Face Mask 8 c. Ordering of patients on operating list: Dirty vs. Clean cases 9 Critical review of literature 9 a. Pre-op
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Dear college admissions‚ Affirmative action really helps minorities and under privileged Americans. It helps them pay for college and get the right training they need for success later on in life‚ which will help the‚ later on in life to get better jobs. Hand in hand it’ll help out our economy in the long run. I can understand that some people would say that it wouldn’t be beneficial for the people that aren’t from minority backgrounds and that affirmative action is discrimination. People may say
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Value-Based Healthcare I. The metamorphosis of health care is underway with the shift from a volume-driven‚ profit-oriented environment towards a holistic‚ value-based care approach. A recent study by Managed Care shows that “Three-fourths of providers currently participate in at least one value-based payment model‚ and more than 60 percent expect them to become the dominant payment model (pg. 1).” But what really is value-based health care‚ why do we need it‚ and why is it portrayed as the
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Collaborative Practice In our ever changing health care system the need for collaboration is more needed than ever. Collaboration as defined on Wikipedia "is a process defined by the recursive interaction of knowledge and mutual learning between two or more people who are working together‚ in an intellectual endeavor‚ toward a common goal" (Wikipedia‚ 2007). Collaboration is a complex process that requires intentional knowledge sharing and joint responsibility for patient care. Sometimes it occurs
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their innovative management practices. The CEO Charles G. Koch and other executives Richard Fink and Paul Brooks have worked closely with authors Dr. Wayne Gable and Dr. Jerry Ellig to put together a booklet entitled “Introduction to Market-Based Management.” This booklet unfolds the secret to managerial success in a changing economy. As the authors believe organizational success is no longer found in a command-based management but instead with a more liberating market-based structure. Changing from
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