...employee cell phones. This policy outlines the use of Nixle to communicate with BCHHS employees in the event of an emergency or threat to safety. Nixle alerts will be sent in the form of an email, text message, and over the web. The service is secure, reliable, and easy to use. Information entered into Nixle is confidential and will not be sold to a third party. Nixle has been notified that the BCHHS employee phone list is confidential information and must not be shared with any outside vendors. Nixle alerts will be used to: • Alert field based staff of violent or deadly events occurring out in the community that may pose a risk to...
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...Taking into account the above considerations, in 2010, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed a program called “Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020”, whose overall goal is to stabilize and then reduce the forecast level of road traffic fatalities around the world by 2020 (Figure 2.4). The final document also included an economic support to low and middle income countries in order to achieve the objectives. Figure 2.4: Decade of Action. Objective [9] The program sets the guidelines to be used by nations in their road safety plans. Specifically, the program is divided in five pillars, which describe the direction that should be followed by nations [9]: Pillar 1 – Road Safety Management: • Strengthen institutional capacity...
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...Contents INTRODUCTION I. II. III. IV. V. Incident Command System Business Impact Analysis Risk Assessment Business Plan for Localized Business Disruption Business Plan for Pandemics Page 3 Pages 4-7 Pages 8-11 Pages 12-13 Pages 14-15 Pages 16-17 Pages 18-19 Pages 20-36 Appendix IV-A: Power Outage Business Continuity Plan Appendix V-A: Pandemic Flu Business Continuity Plan 2 Final CP 5-30-06 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN May 2006 INTRODUCTION A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is developed by an institution to plan for and describe how it will respond to and recover from disruptions. These disruptions can be localized threats (e.g., earthquakes, fires, floods, bombs, etc.) or global threats (e.g., Flu Pandemic). As part of the overall Emergency Operations Plan, California State University, Stanislaus has developed, and continues to refine and enhance, a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for the University. This plan is about maintaining, resuming, and recovering the University’s activities as an educational institution. It considers human factors along with operational issues. The BCP was developed by a team of the University’s senior administrators and department managers representing all University divisions: Business & Finance, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Advancement. The business continuity planning team conducted a risk assessment and a business impact analysis. The team will continue to meet on a regular basis to flesh...
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...Benefits of Technology in Medicine In APA STYLE Abstract Thousands of people die each year as a result of medication errors. Medication errors can be attributed to faults in both humans and medication use systems. Therefore, it is necessary to address resolutions to both of these predicaments. The anticoagulant heparin is amongst the most implicated medications. Thus, it has been documented in the top five high-alert medications. Two notable events that triggered recent interest in this topic are the heparin overdoses that occurred in California, associated with actor Dennis Quaid’s newborn twins, and those affecting neonates in an Indiana hospital. The Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) is a proactive approach to error prevention. Implementation of an FMEA system would serve as a crucial method that will help to recognize potential failures of a product or process before adverse events occur. FMEA can help identify where the use of technology can be implemented to facilitate the reduction of medication errors, especially pertaining to heparin as in this case. Studies have shown how technology, such as computerized heparin nomagram system (HepCare), smart pump infusion technology, computerized physician order entry (CPOE), and the bar coding system, can reduce medication errors. Expanding nationwide awareness of these methods should result in a significant decline of medication errors...
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...Objectives: Reduce child injury and deaths; be the leader in car seat sensor manufacturing; increase car seat use Product: Easy to install, impact reducing car seat with safety system that sends safety alerts to parents, and/or caregivers via smartphone app and/or bluetooth technology. Alerts will be sent if child is left in the car, if the car set is not attached properly, if the temperature in the car is unsuitable for a child, if there is an impact or if carbon monoxide is detected. Available in different fabrics and colours. phone app. Target Market: Socioeconomic status: middle/upper class parents Who: Technologically savvy and/or busy parents Age: 25-45 Location: Canada Technological environment child seat concept using groundbreaking technology easy to install easy to carry lightweight design unique material called drop-stitch fabrics. It is strong enough to be brought to a very high internal pressure smartphone app monitor Social and cultural environment - more people express concerns about the safety issue; they think child safety is always the number one priority -the ability to keep children safe and comfortable in the car will have more value when father or mother is driving. - people also care about the conveniences of the child car seat. -the seat is designed lightweight and inflatable; it is easy to pack and carry. And it is also can be used in many situations not only in the car. - ethical security is not a major problem for our product...
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...another lane. These cameras can also monitor traffic in front of the car to help prevent collisions by first warning the driver, then making a calculation of how much breaking time and force is needed keep the accident from happening or at least lessen the impact. If the warnings are ignored this system could activate the breaks itself. Rear facing cameras can “keep an eye out” for objects that the driver may not see when backing up * Radar Sensors. These sensors also detect objects that may be in the driver’s way when backing up. The drawback to these, they all require “line of sight” to detect the danger. Now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is testing “Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC)” technology. These devices enable vehicles to talk with each other “(V2V)” as well as talk to “traffic management infrastructure (V2I)”. With any wireless signal being broadcasted, naturally there have been some concerns with how secure the transmissions are and what is being sent. Another concern is what if the system was hacked, how would this impact the infrastructure? How drivers will react to the alerts is another concern, there a number of drivers that have stated they bypass some of the alert features because they found them “annoying”. However, during the first phase of driver clinics, about 9 in 10 participants said they would like the systems in...
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...1. Analyze the top 5 most popular choices of hybrid cars detailing the pros and cons of each car’s technology, price, manufacturing, car’s impact on environment, and describe the scientific principles involved behind the technology. 2. Determine which type of car would work best for you and your family. Justify your decision based upon the result of your analysis of the 5 hybrid cars. 3. Analyze the impact this technology will have on our political relationships with oil-producing countries. Make sure that you address economic issues such as: trade, production, and supply in your analysis. 4. Express how you think this technology will influence world politics? Make sure that you address economic issues such as: trade, production, and supply in your analysis. 5. Explain what impact do you think these cars will have on our economy? Consider the following issues in your analysis: consumer buying, sustainability, recycling, and fuel economy. Abstract “The first hybrid gas-electric car in the United States, the original Honda Insight, reported its first 17 sales in December 1999. One decade and 1.5 million hybrids later, the auto industry is ready to embrace hybrids and other green cars like never before.” (Berman, 2009) Hybrid cars are extremely popular internationally and it’s easy to see why. “Hybrid cars complement gas engines with electric motors to improve gas mileage or to increase power through the use of a combined-propulsion system. Toyota and Honda are...
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...[pic] KISII UNIVERSITY COURSE TITLE: COMPUTING FOR MANAGEMENT COURSE CODE: MBAD 661 FACILITATOR: MR. MAKHULO INTERNET OF THINGS |No. |Name |ADM |SIGNATURE | |1 |Vane B. B. Onwonga |KSU/NRB/012/015 | | |2 |Eric Ombasa |CBM12/10183/15 | | |3 |Vincent Master Oseko |CBM12/10220/15 | | Table of Contents What is Internet of Things 1 The Advantages of IoT 2 The Disadvantages of IoT 4 Scenarios: 6 Challenges and Concerns 8 WAYS THE INTERNET OF THINGS IS CHANGING THE WORLD 10 ENVIRONMENT 10 RECOMMENDATIONS 24 In particular, policymakers should do the following: 24 Diagram illustrating IoT 27 References 28 THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) What is Internet of Things The Internet of Things (IoT) is an environment in which objects, animals or people are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. IoT...
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...situation can result in sensory overload, which may cause the person to become desensitized to the alarms" (Sendelbach & Jepsen, 2013. p.1). All nurses need to be aware of this important safety issue and institute practices to reduce the number of unnecessary and false alarms. History of Topic Over the last 60 years, many advances in clinical alarms and technology were put in place "to notify staff of equipment malfunctions or changes in patient condition" (Hannibal, 2011. p.418). In March 2012, a 17 year old girl sustained an anoxic brain injury and later died after the recovery room nurses failed to recognize and intervene when her respiratory condition and vital signs declined. This was because the alarms "were not properly set and was muted" ("Teen's death", 2013 p.61). "According to The Joint Commission's Sentinel Event database, hospitals voluntarily reported 80 deaths and 13 severe injuries that occurred between January 2009 and June 2012" ("The Joint Commission:," 2013). An article in the journal, Nursing 2013, states "the FDA received 566 reports of alarm-related patient deaths between January 2005 and June 2010" ("Don't give in," 2013). Current Impact of Topic On April 8, 2013, The Joint Commission (TJC) issued sentinel event alert...
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... The roles and responsibilities of all healthcare stakeholders are undergoing transformative change and—whether we approach reform as providers, payers, researchers, health product developers, or consumers—there is much to learn from all who are involved in these collaborative discussions about how to contend with the rapid changes in the healthcare system. This paper will predict the form and function of medical health records in 2030, describe the most likely impediments to health care information access in 2030 and make at least two (2) recommendations to avert those impediments that can be implemented now and discuss the single most significant "health care bake in" that could embed into organizational workflows & the most probable impact it could eventually have. Predict The Form And Function Of Medical Health Records In 2030 The health care industry has seen many innovations and improvements in recent years and this trend will continue because of advances in pharmaceutical products and technology. Electronic Medical Records, called EMRs, constitute a computer-based system for recording, delivering and managing patients' personal data. Computer-based patient records (CPRs) include any information taken at doctor visits, including physicals, medical history, laboratory tests, drugs prescribed, any referrals made and procedures done in the office, hospitals, clinics or outpatient offices. Laboratory information--including biopsies, imaging, specimen tests, and electrophysiological...
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...policies to improve this area. Shop, Chaoshifa, Jingkelong, and Wu-mart 19 Tied: Chengdu Ito Yokado, Tesco Key 1. No genetically engineered foods The supermarket has promised to not sell genetically engineered (GE) foods, A traceability system allows for effective oversight of the entire production process from field to store and ensure compliance with the supermarket’s commitments on banning GE foods and above-mentioned priority pesticides. including in their own-brand products as well as other fresh unpackaged grains, vegetables, and fruits. 4. Complementary oversight measures The supermarket promises to implement other control measures such as 2. Ban on pesticide use supplier management policies, an internal alert system, and product testing and inspection mechanisms. Supplier management policies should include contracted The supermarket has promised as immediate action to ban the use of most requirements, independent auditing, and penalties for violations. hazardous pesticides. Specifically they committed to ban pesticides that the World Health Organization categorizes as extremely hazardous, highly hazardous, and moderately hazardous, and pesticide belonging the organophosphates class (which were developed from war-time nerve gases and are known to pose longterm negative threats to the nervous...
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...Year Milestone or Event Impact on Human Services 1996 Amber Alerts • Provides an online integrated national database for missing children • Initiates a widespread alert when a child goes missing 2000 Family Watchdog Provides an online databse of sex offenders This lets citizens to find the lastest information on all sex offenders in there area and other areas. 1992 First smartphone It included a calculator, note pad, and could send and receive faxes, e-mail. This made it easy for them to get information when they are away from their office. 1994 Online banking I made it easy to be able to view your balances, pay bills, make transfers, and deposit checks. You could elect to receive an e-statement this reduces the risk of identity theft. 2013 Emergency Weather Text Alerts It delivers emergency alerts to any cell phone of severe weather. These alerts can be sent out anytimes there are bad weather in the area.These alerts are sent out to enhance public safety. and even a National emergencies like a terrorist attacks of 9/11. This helps to make a game plain to no where all your clients will be. 1995 Online shopping This allows customers to shop for merchandise or services from the comfort of their own home. They could use there credit or debit cards. This helps if you have to get suppys for a client and they are sold out in the store and it can be shipped right to there door. 1993 New information technology for human service workers Success of the new human services...
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...that if we were going to advance as a health system we would have to have a certain level of information technology, not simply for the advantages that it provides in the practice of medicine but also to ensure the most intimate connectivity among our physicians and between our physicians and our institution.” Barnabas Health is simultaneously connecting its 4,000 doctors, of whom 3,300 are attending physicians. (Birk, 2012, p. 28) The purpose of this paper is to predict the form and function of medical health records in 2030, to describe the most likely impediments to health care information access in 2030, and to discuss the most significant “health care bake in” that could be embedded into organizational workflows and probable impact. 1. Predict the form and function of medical health records in 2030 (provide specific examples to support your response). Predictions of healthcare in 2030 are amazing, to say the least. We could free up scarce physician resources if we empower physician extenders (registered nurses, advanced registered nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants) to provide more of the basic care, increase automation via electronic health records, evidence based medicine, and e-prescribing- while reserving doctors to focus more on complex patient care and not the administrative burdens of practicing medicine. (Handa, 2010, para. 10) Healthcare provider consults could take place...
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...college campuses to raise awareness of crime prevention programs, sexual assault reporting procedures, and promote safety related mechanisms. It also requires campuses to be notified in a timely manner in case of a serious crime, crime logs to be maintained, and that victims be notified of the conduct as result of the criminal incident. The effectiveness of the Clery Act was tested by researchers who surveyed 1,143 members of...
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...EVALUATING A WEBSITE: JOINT COMMISSION CREDIBILITY Evaluation TJC’s website is published by very well known organization and ends in .org which makes it very appropriate for offering authority. The information throughout the website is very accurate and provides daily updates. There is a link that is labeled “Daily Update” that offers most recent news anywhere from the day of your search to as far back as a month ago. There is also a “Contact Us” link that offers a customer service phone number for general questions. This website does not appear to be biased and is produced by an organization that offers very important information in becoming accredited or certified without a source of funding impact. Information is clearly listed on the website and can be accessed directly. The website and graphics of the site load very quickly and all the links are functioning. As far a privacy and security, this does not seem to be an issue for just simply searching the website generally. There is no sign in required to search for organizations but there is an option to Log In or log in using a Guest Access Request. If you choose either option, it takes you to a secure website called Joint Commission Connect and also lists other key stakeholders the website is intended for. Credibility TJC recommends best clinical practices. Incorporation of best clinical practices into the baccalaureate critical care nursing curriculum is important. Best practices promote...
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