...Both of my parents are from the same background and are very prominent in their families. We are strong believers in healing within the healthcare system. Ethic and cultural diversity are not new phenomena in Ireland. Have strong culture and identity of their own. The Irish healthcare is founded on a belief that awareness and sensitivity is the key requirement for adapting to a culturally diverse patient population. There has always been cultural diversity in Ireland. There has always been ‘people of colour’ in Ireland, including black Irish and other EU citizens and this visible form of diversity has also increased in recent years and is now part of the fabric of Ireland’s increasingly multicultural society. The increasing diversity means that the people who are seeking to avail of our healthcare services are from a broader range of ethnic groups than previously experienced. It is clear that cultural diversity is a key challenge for the Irish health care sector, both in terms of diversity in the workplace and the development and enhancement of service delivery that has the potential to impact positively on minority ethnic groups. 2. Within the community I live in, I feel that Hispanics are rising and especially within the healthcare system. Hispanics have very strong family connections, and have a variety of beliefs regarding healthcare. Some believe in folk medicines such as herbs. Folk medicine has a long-standing place in Hispanic-American culture, and is especially...
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...Health Care in India, Ireland, South Korea, and United States Global Health Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) defines universal health coverage as everyone having access to needed health services without the financial hardship that can follow (WHO, 2013). Health care should be accessible to all citizens, appropriately funded, provided by trained professionals, and affordable to all citizens. Health care changes from country to country in multiple aspects including: cost, availability, and private health care verses socialized health care. The cost of health care and government assisted health programs can take a big toll on the overall spending and reliability of a countries health system. Each country has their own strengths and concerns in regards to their health system. There is not one health system that will work for every country because every country has a different government organization, differences among the population, and other country wide concerns that impact the country as a whole. India is the seventh largest country located in South Asia populating about 1.2 billion people. It is roughly one third the size of the United States and the capital New Delhi still resides the majority of the population, housing about 22 million people (CIA, 2013). India does not have a universal health care system in place, although the government is working on a plan (Luthra, 2012). India has government funded public hospitals and private hospital...
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...Other samples can be taken from wounds, catheter specimens of urine and sputum samples(RM). These screenings are carried out if the patient has a high temperature or had any sign of infection such as inflammation and redness. Patients with MRSA should be isolated in a single ensuite room with hand-washing facilities. Personal protective equipment such as gloves and apron must be available and used. Healthcare facilities are responsible for informing the receiving unit if a patient is MRSA positive before transferring them. All equipment used on the patient with MRSA should be thoroughly cleaned with sanitising wipes. If all staff complies with the good practice of wearing the correct personal protection equipment and have good hand hygiene it should reduce the risk of...
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...and micro-economic factors that drive the pharmaceutical industry with a brief insight into how these levers impact the key players and decisions in the sector. The report will also relate the key drivers of the industry to the pharmaceutical industry in Ireland and how it is facing these global challenges. Historically, the sector was dominated by large scale bulk compound manufacture but this has evolved into a diverse range of complex technologies and treatments. In order to elaborate/detail on how this influences the strategy of individual organisations, we will highlight some of the activities of Glaxo-Smithkline (GSK) and how this company has evolved to adapt to the dynamic nature...
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...in ethical values; those for universal health care desire to see the government help others, mainly the lower class, and those who do not, wish that private companies be allowed to continue taking advantage of the status quo for profit. In this paper, I will argue why the Government should put in place The Universal Healthcare Systems.[1] Chapter 1 I think as a US citizen everyone should be entitled to healthcare, especially the ones who don’t have the financial stability to afford it. The lower class should have healthcare because they suffer, which is not ethically right. Without some form of health insurance, purchasing prescription drugs would not be possible. Many Americans, such as those with diabetes cannot survive without certain prescription medications. Now you wonder why I would say something like this well how many people you know who have medical conditions but unable to go to the doctor because they don’t have the finances to pay for a doctor's visit. The lower class is more prone to diseases and illnesses with can cause early departure. A universal healthcare system will benefit the poor citizens. Private insurance companies are a business, with a main focus to make a profit and keep business running. This makes it extremely hard for the poor to afford it. Medicine is a right all citizens should have no matter their social status. It’s unfair for a kid not to receive treatment...
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...Sonic Healthcare Ltd (SHL.AX) About Sonic Healthcare is Australian medical diagnostics offering a wide range of laboratory and radiology services to the healthcare industry. The company was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in 1987. Since then has expanded its operations domestically and internationally (USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the UK, Ireland and New Zealand). (Sonic Healthcare Limited, 2014). Services The company’s services include: • Laboratory Medicine/Pathology • Radiology • Medical Centre’s/Primary Care • Corporate and Community Healthcare • Healthcare Assessment Services through Lifescreen • Clinical Trials • Food and Water Testing Revenue In the Financial Year ending June 2013, had revenue of $3,481,000,000 (excluding interest). The following graph shows a breakdown of these revenue sources. (2013). Comparable Company Primary Health Care (PRY.AX) has been chosen as a comparable company to Sonic Healthcare for analysis in this report. The company is another large ASX listed provider of a wide range of services to the healthcare industry in Australia. Sonic Healthcare and Primary Healthcare have are the leading competitors in the pathology industry in Australia. Sonic Healthcare is the major player with approximately 41.5% of the market while Primary Health comes in second with approximately 33.0%. (Richardson July 2014). Primary Health Care operating revenue like Sonic Healthcare comes from a number of different...
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...History The history of the United Kingdom as a unified sovereign state began with the political union of the kingdoms of England, which included Wales, and Scotland. On the new kingdom, the historian Simon Schema said, "What began as a hostile merger would end in a full partnership in the most powerful going concern in the world... it was one of the most astonishing transformations in European history. A further Act of union in 1800 added the Kingdom of Ireland to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Introduction: The United Kingdom (official name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) consists of four countries united under one monarch and government. The countries are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each have a distinct culture and feel of their own with some in Northern Ireland wishing to split from the United Kingdom and join the Republic of Ireland, with which the UK shares its only land border. England has traditionally been the dominant nation within the UK has over 80 percent of the share of the total population. People in Scotland and Wales have proud national traditions and languages. Scottish Gaelic is mainly spoken in the north west of the country, by a small proportion of the population. Welsh has a much bigger number of people speaking the language and all public signs in Wales are displayed in both Welsh and English. Economy Of Uk: Statistical Data Economy of the United Kingdom | Canary Wharf business district...
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...HEALTH CARE WORKERS HAND DECONTAMINATION PRACTICES: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY CRITICAL APPRAISAL: INTRODUCTION: The problem of hospital acquired infection is identified, effort have been made to eradicate or reduce the rates of receiving. The aim of the article notes the study of healthcare workers hand washing practices from behavioural aspect. LITERATURE REVIEW: Researcher analyse various articles that describes the rates of hospital acquired infection that obtained from 6-15% of hospital admission. It also states 10-32% of acquired infection have been found in the intensive care unit (ICU).One of the study claim it is important to understand the rates can be reduced by up to one-third if the healthcare workers go along with the guidelines issued by CDC ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).Likewise, the factors that provide to healthcare workers non-compliance with hand washing guidelines have been identified ,such as inaccessible equipment, lack of time, busyness and deleterious effects on skin. Intervention to improve such as provision of an educational programmes, motivational programme and patient educational programmes have been enabled. After all, the researchers have concluded the hand washing compliance rates of health workers are difficult to change, therefore it can be argued that maintained improvement of compliance with guidelines requires a multi-faceted approach. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK: ...
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...Assessment Submission Date: 3rd November 2015 Assignment title: Historical Perspective on the development of the ECCE sector in Ireland Introduction: Aim: My aim is to investigate and present a comprehensive and informative profile of the history of the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECCE) sector today in Ireland. Objectives: My objectives are to: * Present informative overview of the history of the ECCE provision in Ireland and the development of the ECCE sector. * Examine and provide a detailed description of the legal regulations and the rights of the child in the ECCE sector in Ireland today. * Present range of occupations of the ECCE sector in Ireland and their role. * Investigate the qualifications and experience necessary with one chosen occupation in the ECCE sector. * Investigate career opportunities that are available in the childcare sector. Rationale: It is important for me to have a good knowledge and the history of the ECCE provision in Ireland as this is my chosen career. It is very important for me to understand how the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) has progressed over the years and also investigate the different range of occupations in the ECCE sector. As it’s my chosen career it is important for me to have a good knowledge of the legal regulations of the ECCE provision in Ireland. This assignment will help me to investigate progression routs for me to complete my current course of study and give me a good understanding...
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...including St. Patrick’s Day. Linking alcohol and celebrations, Irish people are high risk for alcoholism. Furthermore, studies show that heart disease is the number one cause of death within this group of people, causing further alarm of the rampant use of alcohol. Healthcare providers have a duty to prevent further destruction of this jovial society by intervening when welcomed by family and those afflicted by alcohol. The Fighting Irish: From Beginning to End-Fighting for Fun, Life, With a Big Heart Today’s Irish population may not be quite as rowdy as once depicted. However, if provoked in the slightest, most likely the person doing the aggravating will soon find out why Irishmen have rightfully earned the nickname, “The Fighting Irish”. As an Irish descendant with the surname, McCollum, I can honestly attest to this part of the Irish temperament. Furthermore, Irishmen do not exclude their own family from violence either. A holiday with my family wouldn’t be normal without a few fist fights as the celebrations continue into the evening hours. When the fights are over, ill feelings released, and more Guinness is flowing we become a loving bunch again. A true Irishmen is found in the country of Ireland, but countless Irish immigrants descended upon America as early as the 1600s. With these strange newcomers came different dialect, customs, foods, and a deep devotion to Catholicism. Not until the mid-1800s did the Irish begin to invade America due to the potato blight...
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...THE INternet of Things THE INternet of Things Contents Abstract 1 Introduction 1 Origination 1 Definition 1 Vision of the internet of things 1 Internet of things a buzzword or future reality? 2 Applications and Business opportunities of the internet of things 3 Retail 3 Supply Chains 3 Applications within the public sector 4 Government 4 Healthcare 4 Transportation 5 Overall opportunities for business 5 Technological factors in the adoption of the internet of things. 6 Miniaturisation of devices 6 Reduction in cost of components 7 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) 7 Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) 8 Increasing communication throughput and lower latency 8 Real-time Analytics 9 Cloud Computing 10 Security and Privacy 11 Cisco and its stake in the future of the internet of things 12 Company Background and activity 12 CISCOS vision 12 CISCOS stake in the internet of things. 12 Ireland and the internet of things 13 Overview 13 Blueface and IOT 13 Challenges Ireland faces in IOT adoption 14 Conclusion. 14 Abstract The following report examines the “Internet of things” (IOT) as a concept and emerging buzzword .This examination is carried out by first examining the applications and opportunities for IOT and then analysing the core technological advances in which will aid the expansion of this platform. Finally examples of those with a stake in the growth of the area within the international...
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...have been further segmented by type of frame material, by type of wall material and by end user sector. This report identifies factors that affect demand as well as analysing distribution and the industry structure within the UK which includes 28 company profiles. With this report, you will find essential data to help you plan your business strategy and budgeting. The quantitative and qualitative analysis in this report includes: UK market for modular and portable buildings, in value, 2003 2012 UK market for modular and portable buildings, by type of building, in value, 2003 2012: - permanent modular - portable units - semi-permanent portable UK market for modular and portable buildings, by end-user sector, in value, 2007: - education - healthcare - construction - offices - hotels - retail - leisure & events - commercial & industrial - prison - military - housing UK market for semi permanent portable buildings, in value, 2003-2012 UK market for semi permanent portable buildings, by type of frame material, in value, 2003-2012: - timber - steel UK market for semi permanent buildings, by type of wall material, in value, 2003-2012: - timber - steel UK market for semi permanent portable buildings, by type of client, in value, 2007: - end-users - hire companies UK market for semi permanent...
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...Drug safety is of key importance in today’s climate and in the past as without it the standard of patient healthcare would be low. Drug safety or more commonly known in the pharmaceutical industry as Pharmacovigilance, refers to the detection, assessment, collection, monitoring and prevention of the adverse effects caused by pharmaceutical products. The word Pharmacovigilance is a combination of the Greek word pharmakon meaning drug and the Latin word vigilare meaning to keep watch. Pharmacovigilance focuses heavily on adverse drug reactions, which can be defined as any response to a drug which is noxious and unintended, including the lack of efficacy. Overdose, misuse and abuse of a drug as well as drug exposure during pregnancy and breastfeeding,...
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...project, Tourism in Galway 3 2. Location Advantage, Business in Ireland 4 3. Competitive analysis, Advertisement 5 4. Transports to Galway, Investment 6 5. Our service, Wedding Package 7 6. The profits, The prices 8 7. Security and Safety 9 8. Bibliography 10/11 About the project To set up a Hotel in an area of 20 acres, having the entire modern facilities and we going to name it The Jomera Hotel. Tourism in Galway Galway is the fastest growing and the fourth largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the only city in the province of Connacht in Ireland. The city is located on the west coast of Ireland. The population of Galway City is 72,729 (based on the 2006 census carried out by the CSO), if the current growth rate continues; the population of the city will hit 100,000 by 2020. Galway has a strong local economy with complementary business sectors including manufacturing industry, tourism, retail and distribution, education, healthcare and services that include financial, construction, cultural, and professional. A total of 5.5 million overseas tourists visited Ireland in 1998. The typical visitor spends most of his or her budget on food, drink, and accommodation...
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...“Celtic Tiger”: The rise of Ireland to an economic successful country for foreign investment K. Siebeneicher ENG 240 Communications for Business and the Professions Ireland’s improvement from a country dominated by poverty and violence into an economically as well as financially successful country has not only turned it into one of the most successful countries in the European Union but also into an attractive choice for foreign investors from all over the world. If somebody is asked what Ireland is famous for most likely the answer will be Guinness- beer or Saint Patrick’s Day. Most people know Ireland as a popular tourist destination located in the western part of Europe. Well-known for its beautiful landscape, historical remnants and ruins of its fascinating history Ireland attracts millions of tourists every year. Whether tourists plan to visit some of the several ancient Castles, such as Trim Castle, ancient monuments such as the Beaghmore Stones or enjoy themselves playing golf, going fishing or watching horse racing Ireland offers anything a person is looking for in a vacation. (History & Heritage, 2008) Although its history and landscape it interesting and beautiful, Ireland is also branded for its troubled and violent history which includes diseases, starvation, wars and terrorism. Not many people are acquainted with the fact that after the period of violence and struggle, around 1990, crucial changes in the government were made and strategies...
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