...As a middle manager of a health care organization, leadership has asked you to create training materials for your employees. The Creation of this quality-training manual for the various positions in this organization is an important part of the institution's quality management plan. The training session, serves the important purpose of providing a consistent way to communicate instructions to employees about how to perform essential functions of their jobs. It benefits supervisors responsible for educating employees about their jobs, but also provides content and structure vital in training new hires as well as managing the performance of current workers. Information provided, is about the processes and procedures employees are required to follow as well as tasks that form the basis of their jobs they are charged with performing. The training manual content is based on objectives clear enough to enable trainees to master the material with ease. The training will initially be conducted by means of Power point slides and a Training Manual handout. This information is accessible via the Upstairs Solutions Online Training Center Login Management Software. This Program will enable management to track and report employee training and ensure training compliance. The feed back form should be filled out to evaluate the training program, instructor and handed in at the end before the attendees leave. (See appendix A) Health Care and Human Services (Middle Manager Training Program:...
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...Portfolio of Child Observations | 1 The Brief: Observation report instructions: carry out three observations of the same child, one must be timed, one written and the other your own choice. In all the observations you must look at the child's physical, language, and social skills and ultimately their overall cognitive development. The report must be written up in the format: abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion and analysis. In the discussion and analysis you must tie together what you have observed with the theory of what would be expected of a child of the appropriate age. The report must contain the following: Abstract: where you outline briefly what you did and why, what you found and the recommendations, Introduction: include information about the child observed, discuss the reasons for observing, assessing young children, ethical considerations, the use of norms, cultural bias etc. Methods: where you explain the methods used, reasons for choice, limitations, strengths and weaknesses. Results: evaluate the child's holistic development, list the three areas of development, physical, social and language, discuss the links between these areas, refer to the stages of development and child development theory in making your judgments. Discussion: summarize your findings, make recommendations for the child's learning and development. Bibliography Overall: mention why is it important to observe young children, what might the information be used for? What rights...
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...Legalize Physician-Assisted Suicide Stacy L. Free Top of Form PHI103: Informal Logic (ACL1248D) Instructor: Stephen CarterBottom of Form January 14, 2013 Legalize Physician-Assisted Suicide “To be or not to be ” the infamous question brought about by Shakespeare in his famous play called Hamlet (No Sweat Shakespeare, 2004-2013) begged Hamlet to question whether to exist or not exist. As in the play, there are people who have struggled to answer this question throughout human history. In modern times a debate has sprung regarding the sickly who are terminally ill. Although some believe that physician-assisted suicide should not be legalized because it is a moral issue that they maintain is unnecessary and what it boils down to a lack of physician training that puts undue pressure on patients to opt for suicide, the procedure should be legalized because, when death is imminent, people should not be limited by laws that affect their basic human rights, forcing them to live in agonizing pain due to inadequate medical services, and allow them to die with dignity. If physician-assisted suicide were legalized then terminally ill people would be relieved from having to endure unnecessary pain and suffering when, even with medical intervention, the patient is forced to endure an agonizing demise. Assisting in more than 130 terminally ill patient suicides between 1990 and 1998, Dr. Jack Kevorkian believed that terminally ill patients should be allowed to determine...
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...Introduction In a long-term care (LTC) nursing facility, the primary types of communication are documentation and verbal. The physicians and all of the nursing staff have to document every aspect of each patient’s care. Effective documentation provides a legal record of care and how the patient responds to the type of care which they received. By documenting, the physicians and nurses are giving written communication to those who provide follow up care. When the nursing staff begins their shift, the nurse gives a report of their previous shift’s activities. For example; the night nurse gives the day nurse reports on each patient. Without these verbal reports the nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) would need to read each individual patient’s chart to see what happened on the previous shift, this would take away valuable time from the patient and could lead to negative patient care. By using documentation this type of communication provides a legal record of care for each patient. The LTC facility uses several documents to monitor each resident’s care and the outcomes from the care. Each resident also has a personal medical record (PMR) these record contain the resident’s medical, family, social history, assessments, dietary needs, treatment plans, orders, prescriptions, progress notes, and lab results. With this chart the LTC has a complete and accurate look into each individual resident and their medical history and progression of care. Included in their record the...
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...approaches to research: application in end-of-life studies Hung-Lan Wu & Deborah L. Volker Accepted for publication 24 July 2009 Correspondence to D.L. Volker: e-mail: dvolker@mail.nur.utexas.edu Hung-Lan Wu PhD RN Nursing Instructor Meiho Institute of Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan Deborah L. Volker PhD RN AOCN Associate Professor The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, Austin, Texas, USA W U H . L . & V O L K E R D . L . ( 2 0 0 9 ) The use of theory in qualitative approaches to research: application in end-of-life studies. Journal of Advanced Nursing 65(12), 2719–2732. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.05157.x Abstract Title. The use of theory in qualitative approaches to research: application in end-of-life studies. Aim. This paper is a report of an analysis of the use of theory in qualitative approaches to research as exemplified in qualitative end-of-life studies. Background. Nurses researchers turn to theory to conceptualize research problems and guide investigations. However, researchers using qualitative approaches do not consistently articulate how theory has been applied, and no clear consensus exists regarding the appropriate application of theory in qualitative studies. A review of qualitative, end-of-life studies is used to illustrate application of theory to study design and findings. Data sources. A review of theoretical literature was carried out, focusing on definitions and use of theory in qualitative end-of-life studies published in English between 1990...
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...AQA Qualifications A-level Sociology SCLY2/Education with Research Methods; Health with Research Methods Report on the Examination (Specification 2190) June 2013 Version: 1 Further copies of this Report are available from aqa.org.uk Copyright © 2013 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. AQA retains the copyright on all its publications. However, registered schools/colleges for AQA are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use, with the following important exception: AQA cannot give permission to schools/colleges to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within the centre. REPORT ON THE EXAMINATION – A-level Sociology – SCLY2 – June 2013 SCLY2 General Most students appeared to have sufficient time to answer all questions to the best of their ability and very few committed rubric errors such as answering questions from both sections of the paper. There were some outstandingly good answers from well-prepared students; more generally, students seem to have found the set questions accessible. However, it is worth reiterating two points made in previous examination series in relation to AO2 skills. Firstly, students continue to fall short when it comes to evaluating knowledge of sociological material. Secondly, some schools and colleges appear not to be focusing sufficiently on the importance of the skill of Application in answering the Methods in Context questions 05 and 14. The legibility of handwriting...
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... Date This research proposal has been submitted for examination with my approval as University Supervisor -------------------------- ----------------------------Signature Date AKNOWLEDMENT This report and its findings were prepared by myself with the help of my roommate Eunice Bosibori Ondieki of the department of Communication and Media Technology at Maseno University, she took part in assisting me in interviewing individuals from Mabungo village and also the Hospital staff. I also consulted mu father Mr Maurice Anyanda who gave me ideas on how to go about with my research proposal. Grateful thanks are extended also to my friends Laura Kaisha, Joan Mwayo and Cedric Anyanda who took their time to go through my report after its completion and give their valuable advice. Abbreviations CO- clinical officer EmOC- Emergency obstetric care ICU- Intensive Care Unit CI-...
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...HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Unit abstract The aim of this unit is to act as a focal point for all other units in the programme and embed the vocational nature of the qualification. In addition to the requirement for work experience and the opportunity to relate theory to practice, the unit will enable you to bring together your learning from other units. You will initially explore factors that affect learning, then plan and monitor your own personal and professional development and reflect on it. You will also gain key understanding of the health and social care sectors, including aspects of service delivery, and the fundamentals of research methodology. This unit explores the different ways in which learning can take place and how learning from individual experience can be used to enhance the quality of knowledge, skills and practice. You will initially explore your own knowledge, skills, practice, values and beliefs in relation to working in health and social care. You will then draw up a personal plan for self-development over the duration of the programme. The unit also introduces you to health and social care service provision. A minimum of 100 hours work experience is required for successful completion of this unit. Learning Outcomes On completion of this unit you should: 1. Understand the learning process 2. Be able to plan for, monitor and reflect on own development 3. Understand service provision in the health or social care sectors HOW...
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...healthcare. The careful scientific evaluation of clinical practice became a prominent focus during the second half of the 20th century.1 More recently, attention has been paid to methods of determining which of multiple proven approaches to a healthcare problem works best for which patients.2 Evidence-based practice encompasses implementing the best-known practices into the clinical setting using a scientific approach. It evolved from evidence-based medicine, which was developed in Canada to teach medical students. “Evidence-based medicine has been defined as the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients.”3, p. 3 The National Quality Forum’s report A National Framework and Preferred Practices for Palliative and Hospice Care Quality is a consensus report that is a first step toward introducing evidence-based measures into palliative practice on a formal, national level.4 The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) supports organizations in their efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare by facilitating the use of evidence-based research findings in clinical practice.5 The nursing discipline has also embraced evidence-based practice over the past 25 years, initially through its support of “research utilization,” the integration of research into nursing curricula, and the education of nurse scientists. Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing, considers evidence-based...
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...Development: Daily Goals Planning Process The group is called Daily Goals. I work for a Supportive Housing site that houses a special need population that has a history of mental illness and substance abuse along with other severe medical conditions. What I have observed with this population is a disruption of everyday functioning. The need that it meets is to add structure to their everyday living experience. Therefore the purpose of the Daily Goal group is to motivate a sense of daily purpose, and to build self-esteem. The group will center on creating small task that can lead to self-appraisal when completed. These goals will be person centered base on the individual needs. The task can be small steps to taking care of Adult Daily Activities (ADL’s) of self-care such as bathing, dressing, eating, cleaning their apartment, buying groceries. Other goals can be built on what the clients feel is necessary to add purpose, structure, or fulfillment. Clients can also come into the group with a goal already in place that they will like to break down to smaller steps, as example finding employment, working towards a GED or money management. The idea is that by working on these small goals it can lead to creating and attaining larger goals in the future. I will use both motivational interviewing and CBT to brainstorm goal creation of the day and to confront any thinking that might get in the way of completing the tasks. Recruitment and First Steps of the Group The first step is the...
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...HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Unit abstract The aim of this unit is to act as a focal point for all other units in the programme and embed the vocational nature of the qualification. In addition to the requirement for work experience and the opportunity to relate theory to practice, the unit will enable you to bring together your learning from other units. You will initially explore factors that affect learning, then plan and monitor your own personal and professional development and reflect on it. You will also gain key understanding of the health and social care sectors, including aspects of service delivery, and the fundamentals of research methodology. This unit explores the different ways in which learning can take place and how learning from individual experience can be used to enhance the quality of knowledge, skills and practice. You will initially explore your own knowledge, skills, practice, values and beliefs in relation to working in health and social care. You will then draw up a personal plan for self-development over the duration of the programme. The unit also introduces you to health and social care service provision. A minimum of 100 hours work experience is required for successful completion of this unit. Learning Outcomes On completion of this unit you should: 1. Understand the learning process 2. Be able to plan for, monitor and reflect on own development 3. Understand service provision in the health or social care sectors HOW...
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...of FS Student Subject World History Year & Section 1st-Yr. & III-Merit & Mercy Resource Teacher Date Sept. 28, 2020 Cooperating School Your Target At the end of this activity, you will gain competencies in differentiating the characteristics and needs of learners from different developmental levels. Your Map To reach your target, do the following tasks: Step 1Observe 4 groups of learners from different level ( 1st Yr-4th Yr) | | Step 3Validate your observation by interviewing the learners. | Step 2Describe each of the learners based on your observations. | | Step 4Compare them in terms of their interests and needs. | Your Tools Use the activity form provided for you to document your observations. ------------------------------------------------- An Observation guide for the Learners Characteristic ------------------------------------------------- Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the provided space. Your teacher may also recommend another observation checklist if a more detailed observation is provided. ------------------------------------------------- Physical ------------------------------------------------- 1. Observe their gross motor skills. How they carry themselves. How they move, walk, go ------------------------------------------------- ...
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...TODAY’S SOCIETY ITT Technical Institute 200 Ballardvale Street, Suite 200 Wilmington, MA 01887 978-658-2636 What Determines Obesity in Today’s Society The Abstract Why is there such an issue with obesity in the United States? To determine this there have been many studies in which I will present three if the studies I found in this report, along with my own observation and mailing surveys. Some of the major findings that I noticed that came up over and over are that the serving sizes in most restaurants are too big, TV ads that show fatty foods to influence people to want to try them, and why is fast food being served at schools? The Introduction “What Determines Obesity in Today’s Society?” In this research paper there are findings from three different studies on obesity and how it can affect a person’s health and well-being. Some of the questions that have been asked are “why are serving sizes so big?” ”Why are there so many TV ads showing fatty foods?” “Why is fast food being served in schools?” The importance of this study is to make people more aware of what they are eating and help them make better life choices. Literature Review From the three different studies on obesity and how it can affect a person’s health and well-being. In the first study “Why we’re so Fat” it states things like our serving sizes are too big, and there are many TV ads showing fatty foods. The second study “Obesity in the United States: Public Perceptions” concentrates...
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...Frameworks: A care plan for Mrs Ashton. The following essay will outline and describe the assessment, care plans and evaluation for an adult patient using Orem’s model of nursing. The patient’s name has been changed in order to protect her right to confidentiality which is a requirement of the NMC code of conduct (NMC 2008). Mrs Ashton is 71 years old and she was admitted to hospital following an episode of severe shortness of breath. She suffers from Asthma and has a history of recurrent chest infections and bouts of bronchitis, which she takes antibiotics for in the winter. She takes Salbutamol 100mgs three times a day. However, over the last week she has been feeling very tired and reports an inability to sleep because of the tightness in her chest, coughing up sputum and wheezing. She has lost her appetite and is unable to carry out her usual activities because she experiences difficulty breathing. Mrs Ashton lives alone in a first floor flat. Her husband died five years ago, her only son lives a few miles away and he visits once a week with his children. Mrs Ashton’s difficulty breathing was noticeable during the initial assessment as she had to take long pauses while communicating, her respiration rate was rapid and wheezing was audible. The care plan for Mrs Ashton will be informed by Orem’s Self Care Model. This model takes an individual and holistic approach to health care; it is underpinned by three inter connected concepts namely: the theory of self care, self...
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...family unite on whatever their decision. Provision two of the ANA code of ethics state “The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community.” (Silva, Sorrell, 2006). The family, if they have no medical background, has no clue the avenues of care the facility can take, so they need to be informed. The Code of Ethics in provision three says, “The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.” (Silva, Sorrell, 2006). Many different personal values from different members of the family that need to be addressed so the decision can be made united. When faced with tough decisions, both our personal views and societies outlook can affect the decision making process. Our personal feelings or beliefs can cloud our mind from the big picture. Our heart may say, “Do the surgery!” but we may forget to look at what the quality of life afterward would be like. Society values change depending on location and the populations’ ideas of right and wrong. When faced with a tough choice, we may start to question what others may think of the choice we make. All these factors influence our choices in both everyday life and with tough decisions. In nursing more times than not, nurses are faced...
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