Discharge Plan for Patient who underwent Total Hip Replacement (THR) 05/05/2012 GNT1 Task2 Abstract This paper focuses on the discharge plan for patient who underwent the Total Hip Replacement (THR). The nurse‚ as a case manager‚ works with the multidisciplinary team to determine the appropriate discharge plan for the patient. The roles and responsibilities of each member are elaborated. The healthcare issues‚ the safety assessment are discussed. In this case study the
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Executive Summary: Compliance Status Infection Control for Nightingale Community Hospital Nightingale Community Hospital is currently not up to standards on its infection control standards. As a top community hospital it is crucial to be providing a safe environment for patients and staff. The National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) 7: Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections number 2: Hand Hygiene is the standard that we need to bring up to par for the Joint Commission. From the safety
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Causes and Spread of Infection 1.1/1.2 | Features | Illnesses Caused | Bacteria | Can be helpful‚ can be an aid in digestion‚ able to break down sewage‚ can be used in food (yoghurt)‚ affects odour‚ taste and texture. Needs nutrients‚ pH‚ time‚ temperature‚ +/- Oxygen and water activity to grow. | Lyme disease‚ Tuberculosis | Viruses | Exist only to replicate‚ need a host‚ infect all types of cells‚ found in soil‚ water and air. | Hepatitis A‚ Norovirus‚ Measles‚ Mumps | Parasites | Need
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outings or holidays • if an individual’s behaviour may put them or others at risk • for individuals who are prone to falling • for those who prefer to self-medicate • when dealing with hazardous substances (COSHH) • for infection control • when moving and handling activities need to be undertaken • to identify if an individual is at risk from developing pressure sores • if any form of restraint is to be used‚ for example bed rails. |
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nurses in America ’s hospitals is putting patient lives in danger and requires immediate attention. "The current nursing shortage threatens to heavily impact our citizens ’ health and our nations ’ security preparedness". (Person‚ 2003) The nursing shortage that is sweeping across the United States has been upgraded from a health crisis to a national security concern. A recent study in Pennsylvania found that surgical patients in hospitals with high patient-to-nurse ratios experience higher rates of
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Impetigo is a common type of skin infection and is highly contagious. Most of the time it can appear on the hands‚ neck and face in children‚ Impetigo occurs rarely in adults but it is a sign of a more severe skin condition. There are many types of Impetigo: Impetigo Contagiosa‚ Bullous Impetigo‚ and Ecythma but out of all of these Ecythma is the most serious because it damages the second layer of the skin. People with Ecythma will have painful blisters that may turn into ulcers‚ scars and swollen
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parasite is a plant or animal which lives on or in another plant or animal as a host. Below is an image of a parasite with labels to identify its structure: 1.2 Identify common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites Below is a table of common illnesses and infections caused by either‚ bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites‚ each illness is displayed in the causing micro-organism: Bacteria: Tuberculosis (two organisms called Mycobacterium tuberculosis)MRSA
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action to prevent the spread of infection round the home‚ to report to a higher member of staff so they can do a risk assessment for everyone to follow the procedures to make sure no one will spread the infection to a more vulnerable client. 1.2 The employers responsibilities are to make sure of the assessing of the risk‚ making sure the procedures are in place and over see that everyone is following them correctly. The employer should make sure there is infection control training and that the home
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seems to be an accurate match considering the symptoms related with a Salmonella typhimurium infection. Salmonella causes gastroenteritis with symptoms of diarrhea‚ vomiting‚ fever‚ and abdominal pain with elderly people‚ children and pregnant women being at greatest risk of developing infection. This is consistent with the family
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healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) were commonly transmitted by the hands of healthcare workers and hand washing was an important component in breaking the chain of infection (Weston‚ 2008 and World Health Organization (WHO)‚ 2009). Hand washing helps to control infection rates (Weston‚ 2008) and is the simplest and most effective way to break the chain of infection and prevent HCAIs (Pittet & Boye‚ 2001). This assignment will examine the chain of infection‚ how infection is spread and the subsequent
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