...Reflection of my Observation visit For my Observational visit I attended K W RCF. For the last six years I have been working in a aged care setting which includes assisting the elderly in their own home. During my visit to K W I concentrated on observing in particular Infection control practices within the care facility, as I am currently working within the community area, and the practices we use are completely different, due to lack readily available equipment. At the entry to the facility I noticed that there were posters on the entry doors requesting that anyone displaying symptoms of cold and flu, not enter the facility. I also noted that located around the entry were several micro-shield dispensers, and posters requesting visitors to please sanitize their hands on entry and exit of the facility. As it states in Stuart, Cheng, Marshall, and Ferguson (2009) “The primary goal of infection control is to protect health care workers (HCWs), other patients and community members from acquiring a potentially serious disease.” This is a practice I was already aware of, and my observation visit just reinforced the practice. The Clinical nurse educator for the company took our group for a tour of the facility, where she pointed out several features including the facility’s wellness centre, where she explained that a local Co-op doctor’s service practiced weekly, for staff and residents of the facility. We were then informed about the annual program for providing flu...
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...Chamber Website FAQ Update . . . . . . . 7 Internship Final Report Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce Chelsey Woods My internship took place at the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce in Anniston, Alabama from January 12-April 22, 2015. The marketing internship was under the supervision of Emily Duncan, the Public Relations Coordinator. The Chamber designed this internship position to expand the marketing skills of a college student as well as lead the student to other opportunities for growth. My time at the Chamber was spent preparing and presenting a communications audit, assisting with community events, attending Chamber meetings and events, and job shadowing leading marketing professionals in the Anniston/Oxford area. Copies of projects that were completed during my internship can be found in the appendices of this report. This report will include my job duties, the nature of relationships I built within the Chamber, and the application and expansion of skills acquired from Jacksonville State University. The tasks assigned to me during the internship were designed to broaden my understanding and application of marketing principles and theories. This internship gave me the opportunity to skills I have learned in the classroom at JSU and communication and marketing methods I could only learn outside of class. The majority of my tasks were assigned by my supervisor, Emily Duncan. Each day, I met with Emily and we would discuss what I was to accomplish. Before the internship...
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...emotions we felt at the particular time, also we may consolidate prior knowledge along with the present in order to fully understand and grasp the experience. Reflective writing allows us to understand the entire process of learning. My group formerly consisted of six members and finally ended up with only three, this was due to one member dropping out of this module and another two being unable to work with the final group as they felt our language and intellect wasn’t up to the mark. This made me feel extremely let down and somewhat anxious as to how we would function as a group of only three individuals; however our progress greatly improved since we were a smaller and more cohesive group. Our group had a more democratic form of leadership and we shared a sense of collective identity which greatly benefited us in completing our task. Our group values focused greatly on openness, respect, contribution and happiness. Each member contributed almost equally to the overall process and the all three of us were willing to listen and understand each other’s opinions. We divided the work amongst ourselves and decided we would complete it and share it with each other through social media or meetings. I felt relieved and happy at the same time as in my previous experiences of group work I was entrusted with most of the groups work. Our group aim as part of the model of change is to reduce the quantity of alcohol consumed by the students at the university as our primary targets along...
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...associated to a specific health-related condition or illness. An assessment of my household reveals the following products: Prozac Paxil Amoxicillin Furosemide Esmilol Vitamin C, Multivitamin, Pottassium, iron Ambien Lunesta Percodan Panadol Cough syrup Anti-Acid Thermometer Nebulizer Blood Pressure Monitor Hearing Aid Anti-septic Weight management magazine First-Aid Guide book Organic cook foods Fresh fruits and vegetables Health-Seeking Behavior * The gym is compulsory to all my family members. Most of them visit the gym on a daily basis while those with busy schedules ensure they attend at least thrice a week.The reasons for going to the gym are numerous. Some family member’s visit the gym to keep fit and tone their muscles while others aim to shed the extra weight. We also engage in exercise activities such as bike riding and jogging. * My family also has the habit of drinking water. Specifically, my father believes that water detoxifies the body and thus guarantees health.He starts and ends the day with two glasses of water;a habit he has maintained since his youth. Personally, I have also adopted my father’s belief in drinking water and I ensure I carry a bottle of water everyday irrespective of the weather. * My family also emphasizes on the consumption of organic foods. Organic foods are natural foods that are grown on farms and use minimal pesticides. My mother has instilled in us the belief that organic foods are safer than conventional...
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...Hendricks County Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle with Nutrition and Exercise Faith N. Kirirah – 000328312 07/03/2014 HGT Community Health Practicum Western Governors University Assessment The fieldwork for this report is performed in Hendricks County in the state of Indiana, United States of America (USA). Community Hendricks County is located just west of Indianapolis, Indiana. This county boarders on Borne County to the north, Marion County to the east, Montgomery and Putnam Counties to the west, and Morgan County to the south. The county has a total area size of 408.78 square miles of which 406.91 square miles is land and the remainder is water according to 2012 United States Census Bureau. The estimated population of this county was 153,879 in 2013 with 90.4percent being Caucasians, 5.5percent Black/African Americans, 3.2 percent Hispanic/Latino, 2.3 percent Asians and the remainder covering other nationalities (Alaska Natives, American Indians, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, some other races and two/more races). This county benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares with the Indianapolis metropolitan area with. One major concern in this county is traffic that causes long travel times and congestion. Physical environment of this county is within acceptable standards according to the county health department. Several of the ditches in this county have been found to be contaminated with bacterium E. coli but with the increased...
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...Community College Reflection Paper Brian Pierce AET/ 555 Overview of the Community College August 04, 2014 Dr. Luke Petriccione Community College Reflection Paper Who Attends a Community College? Students who attend a community college consist of a large range of backgrounds and learning styles. There are students who are young and students who are in their mid to late careers. Students attend a community college for varies reasons and have different needs when attending. A couple of the reasons to attend a community college are to receive vocational training or work towards a four year university. Over half the students who attend four year colleges to receive an undergraduate degree attend a community college first ("Students at Community Colleges ", 2014). Some of the needs required of students consist of those who seek to upgrade skills, those pursuing an associate degree and even those who wish to pursue a hobby ("Students at Community Colleges ", 2014). Whatever the reason these students attend a community college it is clear these institutions serve a very diverse student body. When reflecting on my original opinion regarding who attends a community college I now can see just how deep these institutions are striving to keep pace with a ever changing student body. Quality of instruction When discussing the quality of education at a community college Mary Ferguson a community college examiner makes a valid point when she says Ferguson (2014), "Education is deemed legally...
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...evaluate how the use of advanced communication skills may facilitate reflective practice and enhance the delivery of care in district nursing practice. Barbara Brush Student number: B00628470 Word count: 2084 Due Date: 3rd February 2015. Introduction. Due to the increasing demands on the Health Service the “Transforming your care “ report (Department of Health Social Service and Public Safety, (DHSSPS) 2011a) made recommendations to increase care in the community, making home the centre of care aiming to reduce the strain on limited resources and give value for money. Within the community care district nurses are vital, there role is autonomous, unique and varied. Furthermore there expert theory, skills, and knowledge of self and practice adds to their advanced interpersonal communication skills to assess clients with increasing complex needs (Blazor et al 2008). Communication is the cornerstone of the nurse patient therapeutic relationship and is the essence of good care (Stein-Parbury, 2009). Within the community care setting, therapeutic relationships are a high priority of the health service to enhance the well-being of the growing ageing population and patients with complex palliative care needs (Bain and Baguley 2012). The Department of Health (2006) acknowledges that communication is paramount for human interaction, otherwise people cannot relate to others effectively, make their needs known and identify what is happening to them. A fundamental aspect for district...
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...developmental projects in the Philippines with core efforts on the provision of basic needs for those less fortunate and becoming one of the prominent business women of my generation. I have grown up in an environment full of competition and the only way to fully succeed is through self-actualizing and striving to be the best. This has not just benefited me academically, but it has also given me a greater understanding of myself. Since my days in primary school, I have continuously been moved from place to place which has not always been easy, however, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks: it has given me a great opportunity to widen my social circle and improve my interactive skills as I socialize with individuals from different backgrounds, beliefs and all with their own distinct and wonderful personalities. This has allowed me to adapt and to be flexible throughout the transition of moving from one place to the next. This allowed me to focus on my education and eased the challenges that came with it. Even in such an unstable childhood, I have continuously achieved academic excellence. The first step that I took to know where my real passion lie is by asking myself, “Where do you see yourself in ten years Zayana?” then an image of a woman in a suit, working on figures and tables, and analyzing data started to form in my mind. I could only see her silhouette for the past few years, but not until in grade ten that her image became clearer to me that I start to realize what I really...
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...consider that those whom cannot eat daily must be fed. I can help by donating canned goods and other foods to the community that can be used to fed the hungry. And if I can, I might as well be the one to serve them what they would eat. Give Drink to the Thirsty Not all can access to clean water to drink nowadays because everything has a price. People have the right to drink in order to live. We need to support this basic need to them. I can help by donating funds (Ex. 50 php per week) to our village community service program so that they can distribute clean water to those who need it the most. Shelter the Homeless In reality, we can see everyday people around the corner that has no home or shelter. Thus, becoming homeless. We need to fulfill the duty of giving them a place of comfort by giving them what they need to building home. We donate funds and stuff that can be used to build homes to a program in our parish that builds new communities for the homeless. Visit the Sick Normally, when someone is sick, we tend to visit them but there are those that being forgotten and avoided due to their state health. They have the right to live and we have to contribute to them. I can help by donating blood to a red cross facility in the area near our home. Also, donate some medical supplies like vitamins and other medicines that can be used to the needed. Visit the Prisoners People in prisons are still people and no matter what they have done, they also deserve mercy on us all...
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...federally recognized, voluntary home visiting model that works with parents of children ages birth through five years to improve parenting practices and parent knowledge of child development. They also work to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, prevent child abuse and neglect, and increase children's school readiness. There are around 2,000 Parents as Teachers programs in all 50 states and Canada and they serve approximately 250,000 children each year. Through my job as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, I am no stranger to home visiting. I currently have about 10 families that I conduct home visits with. Although I am in the family’s life because their child has been verified with a disability, I often find that during my home visits, we are discussing more than just the goals we have on the child’s plan. It gives me an opportunity to help families with all types of questions they have. We might discuss child development, parenting tips, community resources, nutrition, routines, finances, transportation needs, employment and anything else that comes up! All of these discussion topics help parents create a safer, more stable home environment...
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...For my Deaf Community Visit, I spent an hour at the Beaverton Starbucks Deaf Night. I have never been to any kind of Deaf event, and I honestly had no idea what to expect. Before going, I ran through many horrible, embarrassing possible circumstances in my head. Forgetting how to spell my name, freezing up and not forgetting every sign I know, signing something that was complete gibberish, or worst of all, accidentally saying something offensive. While those circumstances might have made for a better story, in the end my experience started out nerve wracking, but overall turned into a positive experience. I went to the event alone, which probably didn’t help my nerves, but I hoped it would force me to interact with others and not just stick...
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...nhscareers.nhs.uk Foreword A career in health visiting offers the opportunity to work in an environment that is interesting, rewarding and challenging. Health visitors are specially trained public health nurses who play a crucial role in the healthcare team. As a health visitor you work in the community to improve the health and well-being of families and children. To train as a health visitor, you need to be a nurse or midwife. Some nurses and midwives train immediately after qualifying while others wait until they’ve gained some experience. There are few professions that offer the job satisfaction you get from health visiting. So, if you’ve got an interest in improving public health and helping children get off to the best possible start, you’ll find health visiting an incredibly rewarding career. www.nhscareers.nhs.uk Health visiting 3 Being a health visitor Health visitors are specially trained public health nurses working in the community to design and deliver care for families and communities. It is a diverse and satisfying role that involves building relationships with families. It suits nurses and midwives with an interest in health promotion, public health and working in the community. A growing body of evidence – from neuroscience to public health – underlines the importance of good healthcare in the first few years of a person’s life. Therefore, as lead healthcare professionals in preventing illness and improving the health of families and young children, the essential...
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...culture, politics, and society. However, the two topics that interested me the most had to be the daily living of the Cuban people and my personal development as a counselor in a intercultural settings. In addition to that, I must say that within our group grace was prevalent in ways I have never experience before. Looking back I can definitely say that if there was any topic that I learned the most about while abroad I would have to say that topic would have to be myself. You see, the Cuban people have been in this situation for a very long time, and as even the Cubans say, I rather laugh at the situation them to be preoccupied. A situation of limitations and even lack of the very things they need on the daily basis, such as food, medicine and clothing among other things. Whereas in the USA, where there are no limitations the...
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...people would get their vegetable. Lastly we made food deliveries to homes in the tribe that were in desperate need. After I describe these individual projects I will discuss the tribes reactions and my feelings toward our work that we completed. Like many Reservations in the United States the Navajo tribe community in New Mexico is extremely impoverished with a big drug abuse problem as well as a high suicide rate. This is why our large team of a hundred wanted to go in and make a difference to put some hope back into the community and provide support for the people so that they could possibly live better lives. As a group leader I knew that I had to keep my group on task and remind them the reasoning behind our mission since the days were long and strenuous and not always the most fun. The first few days we worked on the playground and it was amazing to see the transformation in the children and the parents. In the beginning when we got to the reservation and started to work on the playground it seemed as if part of the community was confused as to why we were there and it was almost as if they did not accept us at first because we were not part of the tribe. Our next project was one of my favorites and it was to build Hogon structures for the homeless in the community. Hogons are small octagonal houses with dirt floors that...
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...Power relations have had a significant impact on communities throughout history. For some communities, power relations proved to be beneficial and allowed the communities to prosper. For other communities, power ultimately led to war and major changes. The main factor that differentiates the two above scenarios is the group which had the most power. For this reason, identifying which group has the most power is extremely important. In this essay, I will examine a ceremony that was performed at the Buddhist temple “Fo Guang Shan” in an attempt to determine which group is the most powerful. By examining the order in which members of the temple performed rituals using Louis Althusser theory of the ideological state apparatus, the monks who sit...
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