With the growing reliance on medication as the primary intervention for most illnesses‚ patients receiving medication interventions may gain high benefits‚ at the cost of increased exposer to potential harm. This discussion post will focus on reviewing; concepts of safe medication administration‚ The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals related to safe medication administration and finally describe how the interdisciplinary teams can participate in safe medication administration. Common
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Attachment Theory Bowlby’s description for attachment theory as a means for significant affectionate attachment bonds‚ created between people‚ where many types of emotional distress and personal diagnoses can be formed when this bond is lacking and/or separation is present or loss occurs (Berry & Danquah‚ 2015; Bowlby‚ 1977). This significance is developed from infancy between infants and their primary caregivers. This time period and proper attachment is pivotal in the development of a person’s
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According to a recent study‚ using a thermostatic mixer valve to reduce the maximum temperature of hot water dispensed from home water pipes should significantly reduce the risk of scalding especially for young children‚ the elderly‚ and people with disabilities. Each year in the United States about 112‚000 people are treated for scald burns in hospital emergency rooms; about 80% of tap water burns occur among young children‚ the elderly‚ and people with disabilities. The American Academy of Pediatrics
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Furthermore‚ the specific single-system design that I used to evaluate my practice with my client is ABAB. According to Grinnell‚ Williams & Unrau (2014)‚ ABAB single system design is used to monitor the effectiveness of intervention in an individual client and group of individuals such as school. In ABAB single design‚ a phase is a baseline; the client range of depression level before applying treatment. B is the first intervention administered to the client; which is the first yoga exercise attended
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‘There is nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse’ (unknown). Whoever this quote may be related to‚ he or she knew about the strong relationships that can be created between humans and horses. Documents referring to the use of this extraordinary relationship in recovery processes date back until the old Greco-Roman times (Bachi‚ Terkel‚ Teichman‚ 2011). The assumption that human-animal bonds can have positive psychological effects for the person investing into
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In the 1920s and 1930s women’s clothing became more freely flowing as opposed to more traditional constricting clothing styles until the late 1930s. The 1920s brought forth more comfortable clothing such as shorter skirts‚ lowered waistlines‚ and closer-fitted dresses to “emphasize youthful elegance” (History of 20th Century Women’s Clothing). This was deemed the “Flapper Era” and reigned from the early 1920s to the early 1930s before the Great Depression struck. During the Depression‚ clothing became
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Jean Piaget a psychologist and epistemology known for his pioneering work in child development. Piaget theory of cognitive development and epistemological view are together called “genetic epistemology”. Piaget method is based on different developmental stages in a child’s life. Depending on their age‚ they react‚ give‚ and receive in different ways. In this essay‚ we will observe‚ look at a suggestion‚ a study‚ and visual on memory‚ as well as the information process. There are four stage methods
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A child with a disability is a child with a mental or physical health condition and that must be provided with services and equal opportunities in order for them to be a successful human being and live a fulfilling life. An intellectual disability has limitations in two different areas: Intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviors. Intellectual function is also know as your IQ. This shows a person’s ability to learn‚ reason‚ make decisions‚ and solve problems. Adaptive behaviors are necessary
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The 1920s are considered to be roaring because of the many social‚ political‚ cultural and economic changes that occurred. Some social changes occurred with the creation of the automobile and the radio. Millions of people had the freedom to travel easily to new places and the radio brought entertainment‚ new ideas and experiences to their homes. Other changes emerged when women took jobs during and after the war. New machines were created to assist in household chores like washing clothes and preparing
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Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)‚ a major‚ yet preventable threat to patient safety‚ impose significant economic consequences on the nation’s healthcare system. An estimated 93‚000 urinary tract infections and 71‚000 bloodstream infections were identified from acute care hospitals (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]‚ 2014). The student’s purpose is to differentiate two high priority outcome measure and the rationale for these outcomes. In addition‚ the student will hypothesize
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