...Bioterrorism After events such as 9/11, terrorism still instills fear into America's population. Why? Simply because it is the one danger the American people cannot control. Biological terrorism is not always feared or worried about, but it is a genuine possibility and a lethal surprise that causes devastation. If not prepared, these deadly pathogens could easily kill a large number of people. With tensions on the rise, what will the government or citizens do to defend themselves? If something happens, how will Americans have the capabilities to care for themselves and families? Bioterrorism is a serious threat that Americans must eradicate to gain biosecurity and to ensure the safety America’s citizens. Biological terrorism, or bioterrorism,...
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... In today’s society there are many things this nation is up against and one of the main things is the war on terrorism. Terrorism is a high priority in the US for this is why we have so many agencies to track and prevent an attack. Unfortunately not all acts of terrorism is known, however what this paper will do is look at bioterrorism and examine what can make it better or worst in the efforts to combat it. Many believe that society may not be ready for a bioterrorism attack for this is why we have make some changes therefore making society feel like their nation is prepared in the event of a bioterrorist attack. One of the targets that would be on the front line in the event of an attack are the medical and health departments mainly emergency rooms, this is because with bioterrorism it is a chemical attack were antibiotics and medical attention would be needed immediately. This is what is purposed; first set a facility in place along with fully equipped doctors and medical emergency staff to handle any type of case in the event of a sudden attack. There also would be sets of individuals who will do research, put in time and effort to come up with several kinds of antibiotic in the event of an incident that there is no cure for. What this does is help supply a treatment until our teams of researchers can come up with a cure. We also would have separated isolation department in the event if an unfortunate circumstance were life will...
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...Acknowledgements (if any) and References. All the tables/figures/histograms/ photographs should be consecutively numbered with a brief caption below and should be in separate files or on separate pages. The illustrations should be of good quality and will be published in black and white. However, coloured illustrations can be published on request on extra payment. All references cited in the text should be listed at the end of the manuscript alphabetically in the following style: For paper Tyagi, V.K., Subramaniyan,S., Kazmi, A. A. and Chopra, A.K. (2008). Microbial community in conventional and extended aeration activated sludge plants in India. Ecological Indicators, 8: 550-554. For book Chopra,A.K., Khanna,D.R., Prasad,G., Malik, D.S. and Bhutiani, R. (2007). Medicinal Plants:Conservation, cultivation and utilization. Daya Publishing House, Delhi. For book chapter Vinod Kumar and Chopra, A.K. (2008). Bioterrorism: A new threat to humanity and life supporting system. In: A.L.Bhatia (Ed.), Bioterrorism and Biological warfare (pp 329-337), Jaipur:Pointer Publisher. For online documentation:...
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...and quality improvement. Select 8-10 historical regulatory and nonregulatory events and activities over the 20th century that contributed to the theoretical foundations of risk management. The matrix must identify the name, year, and founder of the development; the nature of the development; and its importance in the development of risk management and quality improvement. Use this table as a graphic organizer to summarize the theoretical underpinnings and historical development of risk management and quality improvement. Historical Development (Name, Year) Founder of Event Nature of Development Importance to Development of Risk Management and Quality Improvement 1. The National Health care Quality Report, 2011 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality The nature of the development is to monitor and control nationally the quality of care in the United States. These reports measure trends in effectiveness of care, patient safety, timeliness of care, patient centeredness, and efficiency of care. In the 20th century new chapters on care coordination, health system infrastructures are put into place. The reports present, in chart form, the latest available findings on quality of and access to health care. According to Priority areas for national action: Transforming health care quality (2003), the committee decided a framework would be useful in helping to identify potential candidates for the priority areas.The framework encompasses four domains of care, they are the following;...
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...Code of Ethics HCS 335 July 29, 2013 Holly Martinez de Andino Code of Ethics Ethics forces healthcare professionals to utilize reason and logic when making decisions about life and death for their patients. Sometimes those ethical decisions are not easy to make and further guidance is necessary. Agencies, like the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), work closely with healthcare providers in order to report accurate statistics about illnesses, births, and deaths. This paper is going to discuss what the mission and goals are for the Centers for Disease Control as well as what the relationship is between this organization’s culture and ethical-decision making. The Center for Disease Control (CDC), mission states the “CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. ("About CDC: Mission, Role and Pledge", 2013). The Center for Disease Control also protects the U.S. whenever health threats occur that could be expensive and also dangerous to the health of the world. In order for the CDC to accomplish such a monumental task, the CDC is continuously conducting scientific studies and providing the necessary health information to protect the entire nation. They even educate to the communities about these potential environmental health...
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...Public Health Comparison Paper University Of Phoenix NUR/408 1 July 2012 Abstract This paper will provide information on county, state, and national public health resources and will describe the history of public health with related dates of pertinence. The differences between public and community health will also be discussed including influential individuals and significant historical events that have shaped the agencies and policies by which public health is directed. For purposes of comparison the public health departments relating specifically to disease prevention and control will be highlighted on a county, state and national level. Definitions The main objectives of public health resources “are the political and practical application of lessons learned from past successes and failures in disease control and the promotion of preventive measures to combat existing, evolving and re-emerging health threats and risks. Public health professionals address present and anticipated health problems in a complex world with great inequalities with specific targets which would help to achieve higher standards of health and a more just and socially responsible distribution of resources” (Tulchinsky & Varavikova, 2010). Public health encompasses a broad scope of health issues including the mental, physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental aspects of health. Public health professionals are trained to occupy multiple roles within a complex framework. Public...
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...Epidemic Outbreaks A. 1500 B.C. -- Fifth Egyptian plague B. 1600s -- "Black Bane" C. 1770 -- Haiti D. 1978-80 Human anthrax epidemic in Zimbabwe VII. Modern Causes of the Disease VIII. Current Treatments A. Historical Development of Modern Treatment Methods 1. 1877 Robert Koch 2. 1881 Louis Pasteur 3. 1937 Max Sterne 4. 1944 First use of penicillin to treat anthrax 5. 1979 Modern vaccine developed B. Treatment of Today IX. Anthrax as a Biomedical Weapon A. Modern threat B. 1916-1918 Mesopotamia and Russia. C. 1942 Anthrax Island D. 1979 Russian Town of Sverdlovsk E. 2001 Anthrax Letters Introduction Bacillus anthracis a deadly disease that kills man and beast. This paper will explore the disease from its ancient origins, ancient treatments, social effects, modern outbreaks, modern causes of the disease, and current treatments. Definitions and Symptoms...
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...Strategies for focusing a broad research topic Are you overwhelmed with how much information you are finding? Try the suggestions below: * Develop a tentative focus List what you already know and questions you have about the topic and focus on those you find most interesting. * Find background information on your topic Check our Electronic Reference Collection for an article in an online encyclopedia you can trust. * Look for magazine articles Magazine articles tend to be shorter and can provide a general idea of key issues or controversies related to your topic. Try: * Academic Search Complete * Academic OneFile * Search CQ Researcher This is a great source for finding background information and overviews of a wide array of topics. * Choose a particular perspective on the issue How do scholars from different subject fields approach your topic? Finding different points of view can provide you with a better sense of direction. Look through our subject-specific databases listed on the Find Articlespage like: * Education Full Text (EBSCO) * Worldwide Political Science Abstracts (ProQuest) * PubMed (National Library of Medicine) * Limit your search to a specific time period Look for date limit options when searching a database. * Need more help? Ask a Librarian for assistance. Finding research topic ideas You'll be spending a bit of time on your research paper, so be sure to choose a topic...
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...The purpose of this paper is to discuss the U.S. financial markets, the role of investment banker and other sources of capital that is available to corporations. The paper will also discuss how a corporation raises short term and long term capital through this the U.S. financial system. When considering finance, it is understood that it can be used in a number of ways, whether it is used by individuals for personal finance, by the government in terms of public finance or for business in regards to corporate financing. The role of the U.S. financial system plays an important part in corporations raising capital in that the financial system provides several avenues for a firm to gather both short term and long term capital. Monetary institutions have a distinct purpose in the U.S. economy because they provide the resource for corporations to access financial support to raise capital for investment prospects. There are different varieties of financial institutions that supply financial assistance in the United States which range from banks that lend money commercially to companies that are responsible for securities, and then there are the companies that are involved in finance. Such institutions support certain markets and fortify the economic health of the U.S. by transitioning funds among providers of capital and those in need of said capital. A corporation can choose to be private or public, private corporations are generally owned by the CEO meaning the CEO owns 100% of the...
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...Executive Summary Global bio-security threats such as the spread of emerging infectious diseases (i.e.,avian influenza, SARS, Hendra, Nipah, etc.) and bioterrorism have generated significant interest in recent years. There is considerable effort directed towards understanding and negating the proliferation of infectious diseases. Biosensors are an attractive tool which has the potential to detect the outbreak of a virus and/or disease. Although there is a host of technologies available, either commercially or in the scientific literature, the development of biosensors for the detection of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) is still in its infancy. There is no doubt that the glucose biosensor, the gene chip, the protein chip, etc. have all played and are still playing a significant role in monitoring various bio-molecules. Can biosensors play an important role for the detection of emerging infectious diseases? What does the future hold and which biosensor technology platform is suitable for the real-time detection of infectious diseases? These and many other questions will be addressed in this review. The purpose of this review is to present an overview of biosensors particularly in relation to EIDs. It provides a synopsis of the various types of biosensor technologies that have been used to detect EIDs, and describes some of the technologies behind them in terms of transduction and bio-receptor principles. Introduction There is great deal of interest in monitoring and controlling...
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...Comparison Paper Jaime Prado February 4, 2016 Comparison Paper In the United States, we are all very fortunate to have resources for families, communities, state and nationally. These resources are available to all individuals regardless of religion, race or sexual preference. Here in Ventura County, we have the Ventura County public health department, and their mission is healthy people, healthy families, and healthy communities. Ventura County Health Care Agency 2015). The state of California has the California Department of public health; their vision is Healthy individuals and families in healthy communities. The California Department of Public Health is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people in California. (California Department of Public Health 2015). Nationally we have the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and their mission is to enhance and protect the health and well-being of all Americans. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2015). The Ventura County public health offers many services; some of them are free of cost and others to offer financial assistance to individuals who do not have insurance. Some of the frequently requested services from the public health are emergency medical services, health promotion, and education, communicable disease reporting forms and these are used by family practice and hospitals, and HIV and Aids Center. More over then providing services to the community, the public health department...
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...Running head: COMPARISON PAPER Comparison Paper Epidemiology: Global and Public Health NUR408 October 11, 2009 Comparison Paper Public and community health nursing are specialty areas that have been and will continue to be practiced and each having a specific area of focus. Research has indicated that many individuals tend to see each entity as one and have a misconception that public and community nursing is one in the same (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2008). The misconception is just that, a misconception. In the reading to follow, each area will discussed and one will be able to see the similarities and differences, the history and development and the role that is expected from each area of expertise. Although each specialty works within its main area of focus, the two also work closely together for the good of the individuals within the public and community sectors. Community and public health nurses strive to improve the health status of individuals, families, and populations. History and Development Public health and community health nursing has been in circulation for more than 120 years. Lillian Wald is known for being the established leader in this specialty. The goal of public health nursing has been to develop strategies to respond to prevailing public health problems. One of the earliest traditions of public health in America was similar to the British law known as the, Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601 (Stanhope & Lancaster). This law guaranteed...
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...These days, The United States is a world leader in the healthcare services and an extraordinary trend-setter in medications and the diagnostics. US hospitals, clinics, health centers and research centers have given an extremely decently prepared innovative environment for the healthcare. The United States has the biggest healthcare services on the planet which speaks to an extraordinary allotment of the US economy. In the year of 2010, the healthcare industries utilized more than 14 million individuals or the nine percent of the aggregate US work industries. In 2010, healthcare industries represented around $1.75 trillion in incomes. The overview of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics assesses that between 2008 and 2018, the healthcare industries...
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...At the Intersection of Health, Health Care and Policy Cite this article as: Henry G. Grabowski, Joseph A. DiMasi and Genia Long The Roles Of Patents And Research And Development Incentives In Biopharmaceutical Innovation Health Affairs, 34, no.2 (2015):302-310 doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2014.1047 The online version of this article, along with updated information and services, is available at: http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/34/2/302.full.html For Reprints, Links & Permissions: http://healthaffairs.org/1340_reprints.php E-mail Alerts : http://content.healthaffairs.org/subscriptions/etoc.dtl To Subscribe: http://content.healthaffairs.org/subscriptions/online.shtml Health Affairs is published monthly by Project HOPE at 7500 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20814-6133. Copyright © 2015 by Project HOPE - The People-to-People Health Foundation. As provided by United States copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code), no part of Health Affairs may be reproduced, displayed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or by information storage or retrieval systems, without prior written permission from the Publisher. All rights reserved. Not for commercial use or unauthorized distribution Downloaded from content.healthaffairs.org by Health Affairs on February 29, 2016 at UNIV OF CALIFORNIA Intellectual Property & Innovation By Henry G. Grabowski, Joseph A. DiMasi, and Genia Long 10.1377/hlthaff...
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...Global Social Issues and Change Paper Vincent Valenzuela, Chuck Pennington, Steven Stoney SOC/100 July 19, 2011 John Gomez Global Social Issues and Change Paper Global social issues are present in all areas of the world affecting world economies, its environment, our capabilities as humans, and our processes for making decisions regarding cooperation at the global level. These issues affect a large number of people around the world, directly or indirectly. It is estimated that some 1.1 billion people are affected currently by violent conflict or at extremely high risk of being affected in the future. The persistence of conflict has ripple effect far and wide. These issues have prompted world leaders to initiate new measures, spearheaded by the U.S. under the Bush Administration after the attack on September 11, 2001. Today, one complex issue that has been around for a long time is terrorism. Modern terrorism has become a global issue that has hit our own country here in the United States. Terrorism defined as, is the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes or the state of fear and submission produced by terrorism or terrorization. (Dictionary.com) Also, there could be sub categories that terrorism can fall under; political psychological coercive dynamic and deliberate. There are many types of terrorism that are seen throughout the world today. These examples are, but are not exclusive to the following; state terrorism...
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