Hospital Internship: Eight hours a week I travel to Catawba Valley Medical Center where I shadow nurses in the oncology unit. Thus far in my internship I have been given a first hand look into the various jobs that make up the oncology department‚ how medications are administered and what their purposes are‚ patient care techniques‚ etc. This internship has not only allowed me to explore my intense interest for the study of oncology but radiology as well seeing as how I am able to rotate between
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Case Study: Neurological Instrument Contamination at Baptist Medical Center Decontamination Principles: Dr. Sarmiento‚ a renowned neurosurgeon at Baptist Medical Center‚ is known for his expertise in complex neurological cases. Recently‚ his private scrub technician discovered dirty neurological instruments in the OR. This incident has been recurring for several months‚ prompting the technician to consult with the patient care manager of surgical services. Issues and Possible Causes: The main issue
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Introduction West Florida Regional Medical center (WFRMC) is located on the north side of Pensacola‚ Florida. It is associated with Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)‚ and “the West Florida Healthcare campus includes the all private room acute care hospital‚ the area’s only comprehensive physical rehabilitation hospital‚ and a mental health facility” (West Florida Hospital‚ 2010). When looking at the decision to invest heavily into total quality management (TQM)‚ you must look at its history
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Martin Luther King/Drew Medical Center Accreditation Status The accreditation status of Martin Luther King-Drew Medical Center was threatened by the commission in charge on the assessment on the quality and safety of care at hospitals (Herrera‚ 2004). This was due to the number of times that the said hospital failed to comply with the rules by the commission to improve health care many times after numerous inspections. This status has affected most of the hospital ’s operation and resulted to
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Robotics Within the Medical Field Healthcare has come a long way during the past 10 years in the sense that people can be helped more accurately and precisely. Robotics has stormed the medical scene and is now starting to be implemented in a vast amount cases and studies. While they are not common they are certainly being tested more now in the attempts to better serve every single patient. They have robotics that allow for the doctor to use a surrogate around the hospital‚ robots that
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Quality Management Assessment Summary Brookhaven Memorial Hospital and Medical Center is a health care organization that has adapted to an increasingly global environment with an open approach to quality management planning. The main focus of this summary is to describe Brookhaven Hospital’s objective to develop a quality management program specifically admissions by primary care physicians that include factors (medical admissions for cancer care) that defines the relationship between risk management
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The history of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers are intertwined from the very beginning of their entrance into the league. Both the Penguins and the Flyers became part of the next wave of teams to enter the NHL in 1967‚ and both teams are celebrating their fiftieth anniversary this year. On February 8th‚ 1966‚ the Penguins paid today’s equivalent of $18.7 million to become part of the NHL‚ and on April 4th‚ 1966 the Flyers held a contest to determine a team name after a complicated
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time consuming and a routine for CKD patients every week. The patient has to report to a dialysis center and if not lucky has to wait till his turn comes even after taking a prior appointment. The relatives have to accompany every thrice a week during an appointment in case of aged and seriously ill patients. This is very inconvenient and inefficient for the patient and relatives. The dialysis centers are usually large hospitals that create a negative and a depressing vibe even after being expensive
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Wea`am Mohammad Al-jarie Dr. mokhleed zaza physics Medical applications of x-ray Introduction: X-radiation (composed of X-rays) is a form of electromagnetic radiation. X-rays have a wavelength in the range of 0.01 to 10 nanometers‚ corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 petahertz to 30 exahertz (3×1016 Hz to 3×1019 Hz) X-rays up to about 10 keV (10 to 0.10 nm wavelength) are classified as "soft" X-rays‚ and from about 10 to 120 keV (0.10 to 0.01 nm wavelength) as "hard" X-rays‚ due
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addiction treatment‚ the next step is to find the right program. There are many detox centers available‚ so finding the right one is not always easy. Each detox center offers a unique environment and a variety of therapies. There are a few traits that these centers have in common. Finding the Right Detox Centers One of the first things to look for at detox centers is a proven track record. Patients should find a center that uses a methodology that helps patients remain clean. In addition‚ many patients
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