...Assignment Form Describe briefly your topic of interest (15 possible points): The area that was chosen for this assignment is alarm fatigue. Alarm fatigue has been described as the process that occurs when nurses are desensitized due to too many alarms that are sounding constantly. Often times, there is no clinical indication for alarms that are sounding. This leads nurses to make the assumption that certain alarms are not important or the alarms very simply become background noise. Alarm fatigue has become nationally recognized and is the National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) that was implemented by JCAHO for 2014. Medical alarms that are supposed to make nurses aware that something is wrong with the patient and prevent sentinel events have resulted in sentinel events. Some research has been done to show that alarms that were ignored is what led to the sentinel event occurring. I chose to research this area as I have witnessed this in the workplace over the years. I am reluctant to see what the outcomes of research on this subject will lead to and what protocol implementations will occur to meet the 2016 JCAHO deadline for this problem to be addressed. #1 Database (or collection) (30 possible points): Title of source: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Location of source (URL): http://www.aami.org/htsi/alarms/library.html Owner or publisher: Healthcare Technology Safety Institute (HTSI) Describe (in your own words) the research...
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...Study Guide a. Describe the six basic body positions: Anatomic – facing you, arms down, palms out Prone – face down Supine – face up, flat on back Fowler’s – sitting up (45 degrees), position of comfort Trendelenburg – (whole body) feet elevated 8”-12” (generally used with a backboard) Shock (or modified Trendelenburg) – (waist down) feet elevated 8”-12” Recovery – left lateral recumbent 1. Define body mechanics: Body Mechanics – the principles of effective, safe movement used in lifting and moving patients. The use of proper mechanics reduces the EMS provider’s chances of becoming injured. 2. Discuss the guidelines and safety precautions that need to be followed when lifting a patient: Use a minimum of 2 people Call for additional help if necessary Use an even number of people to maintain balance Know the weight limitations of your equipment Know your own limitations If the lifting is unsafe, don’t move the patient Keep weight as close to your body as possible 3. Describe the safe lifting of cots and stretchers: General Guidelines – know the weight to be lifted and the team’s limitations, constantly communicate to coordinate actions, don’t twist your body, keep weight as close to your body as possible, flex at your hips and bend knees, and keep back straight. Cots/Backboards – tighten your back in normal, upright position, spread your legs about 15 inches apart, bend at the knees to lower your torso, use power grip to grasp cot/backboard, adjust position...
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...Unit Credit Value | 10 | Internal Standardisation | Assignment Brief | Assessments | Author: | Maxine Halford | Assessor 1 | | Internal Verifier: | | Assessor 2 | | Date: | Sept 2014 | Internal Verifier(s): | | Assessment Resources | Document/File | Name of Document/File | VLE | Network | Assignment Brief: | Unit 27: Health and Safety in the Workplace | | | Unit Specification: | See VLE or Edexcel.com\Qualifications | | | Feedback Header Sheet: | CF015 will be attached for formative and summative feedback | | | Learning Outcomes relevant to assignment linked to:- | 1 Understand how health and safety legislation and regulations affect a business working environment | 2 Know the requirements for healthy, safe and productive working conditions | 3 Understand the role and responsibilities of key personnel | | Level 3Unit 24: Aspects of Criminal Law Relating to Business (10)Unit 26: Managing Business Information (10) | Tasks | Task Submission Dates | Task 1 a-c P1Task 2 a-b M2Task 3 a-d P2Task 4 a P3Task 4 b Task b-c M1 D1 | Oct 1stOct 18th Nov 7th Nov 14th 21st Nov28th Nov | Performance Criteria Assessed in this assignment: Note that this IS / NOT a whole Unit assignment. | Pass | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | P8 | | | | Merit | M1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | | | | | | | | Dist | D1 | D2 | D3 | | | | | | | | | Comments and...
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...Maintain workplace safety in the property industry Question 1 Explain in your own words the purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 in New South Wales and other similar Acts in other States and Territories. The Powers of the Health and Safety Representative A health and safety representative has the power to: Identify Workplace Hazards The health and safety representative has the power to identify workplace hazards. This power is usually exercised by conducting workplace inspections. Obtain Information from the Employer The health and safety representative is entitled to the same information available to a joint committee member. Under the Act, the employer must share with the representative any such information that he or she has. Be Consulted about Workplace Testing If the employer intends to do testing of any kind in or about the workplace and related to occupational health and safety, the representative has the right to be consulted before the testing takes place. Make Recommendations to the Employer The representative has the power to make recommendations to the employer on ways to improve workplace health and safety–the same power given to joint committees. Investigate Serious Injuries If a worker is killed or critically injured on the job, the representative has the right to inspect the scene where the injury occurred and any machine, equipment, substance, etc., that may be connected with it. Duties of employers...
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....What are three economic stances that a government may have? Describe each of these stances. Three economic stances a government may have are neutral fiscal, it is usually undertaken when an economy is in equilibrium. Many governments spend fully funded by tax revenue and has an overall outcome that has a neutral effect on the economic activity. 2. What are the four different types of economic resources? Describe each type. There are 4 different types of economic resources, there is land; which land refers not only to physical land, but natural resources we use. Capital it is all the manufactured tools and aids used to produce goods. Labor is the physical and mental work necessary that creates goods and services for us. Then there is entrepreneurial ability this is when humans use there abilities to find resources. 3. What is a...
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...Tangible goods like Boxing gloves, airplane, and a white t-shirt or services such as medical care, babysitting, or education is the product element a company markets. Take the school system for example. The school system has many product elements: the education itself; a simple set of tools one will need to be successful in their adult years and others like team sports, college prep courses, programs for at-risk youth, arts, etc., all supporting the source of the marketing mix. Not only do people use this product for its benefits, but they also buy into the product for what it means to them. Smith (2013), A product that someone needs and wants to buy is at the heart of the marketing mix (What Is Service Marketing Mix?). Place Location where products are available, where it is sold or purchased is the place element for marketing. Depending on preferences, education can be offered at a school...
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...Tangible goods like Boxing gloves, airplane, and a white t-shirt or services such as medical care, babysitting, or education is the product element a company markets. Take the school system for example. The school system has many product elements: the education itself; a simple set of tools one will need to be successful in their adult years and others like team sports, college prep courses, programs for at-risk youth, arts, etc., all supporting the source of the marketing mix. Not only do people use this product for its benefits, but they also buy into the product for what it means to them. Smith (2013), A product that someone needs and wants to buy is at the heart of the marketing mix (What Is Service Marketing Mix?). Place Location where products are available, where it is sold or purchased is the place element for marketing. Depending on preferences, education can be offered at a...
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...ACC/542 February 6, 2012 Kudler Fine Foods Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) was founded in 1998 by Kathy Kudler with the opening of the La Jolla, California store. Due to that stores’ success, KFF was able to open a second store in 2000 in Del Mar, California and a third store in 2003 in Encinitas, California. Since its inception in 1998, KFF has proven to be a successful company with continued growth. Resulting from this growth, the need has arisen to evaluate KFF’s current accounting operations as well as how computer systems could be more integrated into the day to day business operations of KFF. As a member of the accounting firm retained by KFF, I will use this brief to assess your current systems, discuss possible technology options, and evaluate potential threats related to your current business model. Business and Accounting Needs of KFF In looking at the business and accounting needs of KFF, I determined you currently use a comprehensive Retail Enterprise Management System (REMS) that has the following financial modules: • General Ledger – Used for financial reporting, budgeting and chart of accounts • Accounts Payable – Used for check printing, cash purchases and tax and freight allocations • Point of Sale (POS) – Captures and reports all retail sales • Bank Reconciliation – Reconciles checks, account deposits, and account balances The REMS has imbedded security features such as passwords, dollar limits, and limited...
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...PUBH 8890: Worksheet 4 Program Strategies and Administrative Assessment 1. State the following from your previous worksheets (update as needed based on feedback): Program Goal The program goal is to improve the target population’s quality of life by increasing utilization of medical, behavioral, and social services. Program Objective The utilization of integrated services (medical, behavioral, and social) by the target population, will increase by 50% in one year and 75% in two years. Behavioral Objective 65% of program participants will have an increase in condom use over the next 6 months Predisposing Objective The target population’s protected sexual encounters will increase by 33% within a 3 month period. Reinforcing Objective 35% of target population will leave abusive relationships with 3 months of very first encounter. Enabling Objective (for behavior) The target population incidence of STIs will decrease by 42% within 2 months. Environmental Objective 60% of participants will have an increase in their knowledge of HIV transmission with 3 months. Enabling Objective (for environment) 75 % of the target population will be able to identify three community resources within a 1 month period. 2. Describe the specific Intervention Strategies you will use to reach EACH of the objectives listed below. These strategies should utilize methods of health promotion, such as education, health communication...
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...| Clarity/cohesive argument | | | | | | Recall and use of knowledge | | | | | | Grammar | | | | | | | | | | | | Presentation | | | | | | Select and apply mathematical methods | | | | | | Punctuation | | | | | | | | | | | | Referencing | | | | | | Interpret and analyse problems and generate solutions | | | | | | Sentence structure | | | | | | | | | | | | Spelling | | | | | | | | | | | | English and Maths Targets | Grading Criteria to be covered in this assignment are set out below: Student to complete ‘Evidence location’ column before submission Grading Criteria | Achieved(Y/N) | Evidence location | Feedback on why criteria has not been achieved giving clear reasons so the learner can learn and progress (Assessor to complete). | PASS grade criteria Student to enter Evidence location before submission | P1 | Explain the legal requirements and regulations for ensuring the health, safety and security of those employed in business...
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...Describe the Adversary Model of cybercrime The Adversary Model of cybercrime involves resources, capabilities, intent, motivation, risk aversion, and access. The model was developed by security experts working on U.S. government defense initiatives to characterize the behavior of cybercriminals, in an effort to strengthen security controls. Adversary Models in network security are intended to keep out any attempts of discovering secret data, the corruption of your data, spoofing the identity of message senders or receivers, and/or forcing system downtime. They are meant to keep an adversary from obtaining access into a network. Security is a three-step process, starting with threat prevention, then on to detection, and ending in a response. This is based upon user account access, how limited the access, and how secure it is. First and foremost we have to make sure that we are protecting our information with proper physical security. Meaning all of the paper documents should be kept in safe location or locked in a safe. Incident identification is also very important. Discovering the threat in a timely matter and preventing it from spreading as well as reduce the damage made can be crucial. Then, we move onto the Firewall, which is used to shield access to internal network services to block an attack through pocket filtering. There are multiple security tools that can help us protect from our adversary. Personally I like Snort, Wireshark as well as Nmap. Wireshark to analyze...
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...HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM DECEMBER 2011 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY 1.0 Purpose 2.1 Setwright of Maine, Inc. is committed to providing a safe, accident-free, and healthy work environment for everyone. 2.2 Safety demands cooperation on everyone's part. 2.3 Communication be kept open at all times between the management and employees. 2.4 Workers who notice hazards or other safety problems, or feel that they need additional training, must notify their supervisor. 2.5 Supervisors and management at all levels must address these concerns and take corrective action when warranted. 2.6 All employees shall have knowledge of the safety requirements of their positions 2.7 Failure to comply with this program will result in disciplinary measures 2.8 This program sets forth the training requirements for the organization 2.0 Scope 2.1 This program applies to the OHS responsibilities of the company 3.0 Apllicability 4.9 This program applies to all employees, subcontractors and vendors of the company 4.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1 Health and Safety Manager (Or management personnel if none assigned) 4.1.1 Administers all aspects of the occupational health and safety program. 4.1.2 Assists management and supervisors in the health and safety training of employees 4.1.3 Conducts inspections to identify unhealthy...
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...Baiklah! Saya bisa menawarkan banyak stok rumah sekitar harga yang Ibu katakan. Apa jenis rumah yang ingin Anda beli? Buyer: I would like to buy an apartment. I am currently a university student and I need a standard apartment close to the University. Saya ingin membeli apartemen. Saat ini, saya belajar di Universitas di Sydney jadi saya butuh apartemen yang berada di dekat Universitas. Real Estate Agent: Okay, and describe what this apartment would look like. Karena Anda tinggal sendiri, jadi Anda mencari yang 1 kamar, betul? Buyer: Well I only need one bedroom, one bathroom, and a small kitchen. But it must be close to the University or close to transport. Iya, saya hanya perlu satu kamar tidur, satu kamar madni dan lebih baik kalau ada dapur kecil. Tapi, yang paling penting apartemen harus dekat dengan Universitas dan transportasi umum. Saya bersedia membayar lebih jika dekat dengan universitas. Real Estate Agent: Yes, offcourse. Don’t worry. We have 2 ideal choices of apartments in your price range. The first is in an ideal location,...
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...then taken to the emergency department of the local hospital to receive treatment. He has been given 2 weeks off work and is expected to be on light duties for a further 2 weeks when he has clearance to return to work. Question 1 For this task in a classroom situation your trainer...
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...Phase I/ Wk 2 Target has realized do to the location of some of their stores and non-availability of public transportation to those stores, and because of the state of the economy that a large number of their employees are without transportation to work, so target has created a program to insure that all employees that need a way to and from work will be provided. Target is dedicated to the safety of their employees by providing safe transportation to and from work. This will be at a minimal cost to the employees. This program is called Target-A-Ride, This program was implemented for those workers who has no means of transportation to and from work or who works the late shift where the public transportation has stop running for the evening. Target will provide door to door service for a monthly fee; this fee will be used to pay for the cost of the maintenance on the vehicle and the salary of the driver. This will enable Target to have workers become stress free about their transportation issues which in turn makes them a more productive employee this also helps Target with tax deductions, also employees with vehicles who choose to take advantage of the Target- A- Ride will save on the cost of gas and wear and tear on their vehicles. Target will implement an incentive programs that will help with the cost of Target-A-Ride to get more employees onboard with this program, Target will ensure a safe and on time arrival of the workers, and when Employees get to work on time productive...
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