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 Nursing facility who are over 65 years (P)‚ how does
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1. While working at petsmart this past summer I had a direct supervisor in petcare as well as the manager of the store to which I reported to. The way that shifts worked out was there was only one petcare assosiate on at a time and my supervisor would have her hours spread out over the week so sometimes you may only see her once or by chance might work with her throughout the week. I was scheduled often early morning which tended to be the opposite time she would by in so she would leave notes on
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A. TITLE CHARCOAL POULTICE AND CHARCOAL DRINK AS TREATMENT TO LEG ULCERS B. VARIABLES Independent - charcoal poultice and drink Dependent - leg ulcer healing C. REVIEW OF LITERATURE The use of charcoal as a simple remedy for different health problems is an ancient way of treating many common diseases that afflict humankind dates back in the time of Hippocrates who lived from 460 to 370 B.C. In the late 1800‚ Ellen G‚ White spearheaded the use of charcoal in the treatment of different
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The speech therapist work with children who have problems with understanding‚ communicating and expressing themselves.The therapist will take into account any reasons for children difficulties and will help the children to overcome them. The educational psychologist assess any developmental or learning needs of the child ‚ and work closely with the parents and teacher in order to help the child to cope
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Teaching Strategies Plan for Decubitus Ulcer For Nursing Assistant/UAP Winward Ganu NU 2530 July 23‚ 2014 Learning Needs/ Topics Diagnosis Risk Factors Available Resources Learning Objectives Teaching Strategies Implementation/Rationale Evaluation 1. Impaired skin integrity: stage I or II pressure ulcer. Related to: physical immobility‚ mechanical factor (e.g.. friction‚ pressure‚) altered circulation‚ medication‚ moisture 2. Impaired
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Introduction In this report‚ I will be evaluating the Communication and Values which I used during my two day placement. For my placement‚ I worked with individuals with specific needs in a PMLD unit (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)-although I mainly came across service users with Cerebral Palsy. The service user’s ages ranged from eighteen to late twenties although I was informed by a carer at the unit that the services users’ mental capabilities ranged from 1-9 years old. I did some
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Task C reflective account I work in a nursing home for the dementia of the elderly and I understand that their upbringing and background was very different to how mine was‚ some of the service users have a very different view on life with their beliefs but I take into account that everyone has their own way of living and thinking for example sadly one of the services users past away last year and her close friend who also lives in the home wanted me to accompany her to her funeral in a church‚ even
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Hearing is an extraordinary phenomenon. It allows us to experience the joy of music‚ the sounds of nature and is fundamental for communication - yet is often taken for granted. Having personally witnessed the deterioration of my grandfather’s hearing‚ I have been able to appreciate how significantly impaired hearing can impact on one’s quality of life. Tasks and interactions that were once so simple became strenuous without the aid of adequate hearing. As I pondered further on the matter‚ I was
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Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 Unit 331 -Support use of medications in social care settings Learner Name: Date: (Please read the learning outcome and write a description of your practice) Learning outcome 5.1 - demonstrate how to receive supplies of medication in line with agreed ways of working All medication is collected at their allocated pick up point. Medication is checked to see if it is all correct so that if there are any errors it can be dealt with immediately. Any changes
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On the second Social Work Competency‚ purpose to appreciate diversity‚ as well‚ use it in practice by asking questions addressing biases and using the knowledge to understand better the sociocultural environment of the clients. Apply and Communicate Knowing that diversity is an essential component of every individual life. Explaining to the participants that I have to understand the fact and improve this knowledge at every level of practice. For instance‚ at the agency‚ at lunchtime‚ a participant
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