...Nursing Sensitive Indicators (NSIs) and Hospital Consumer Assessment and Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) are at the forefront of patient care. These quality measures of nursing care are evaluated in hospital settings. These indicators and survey scores allow nurses and their administrators to assess how the care they are providing is following evidence-based practices, and how they can improve their practices towards a better patient outcome. The American Nurses Association (in promoting these indicators as the definitive standards for patient care and quality ANA) has made steps improvement. The purpose of this paper will define NSIs, HCAHPS and include examples of each from Good Samaritan Medical Center, the outcomes and interventions...
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...(2014), “Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which abnormal amounts of methemoglobin—a form of hemoglobin—is produced.” This disorder caused the babies' skin to have a blue pallor caused by the lack of bonded oxygenated blood in their circulation. This condition was treatable by administering supplemental oxygen and methylene blue. This was not the only Blue Baby Syndrome that had occurred in the South. Dr. Helen Taussig, who was appointed head of the Children’s Heart Clinic at John Hopkins Hospital's pediatric unit in 1930, had also encountered a case of “blue baby” syndrome during this same time (“Changing the Face,” 1993). Different than the current syndrome, this was a congenital disorder called Tetralogy of Fallot. The Mayo Clinic (2015), defines this as “a rare condition caused by a combination of four heart defects that are present at birth.” This is where the surgical research of Dr. Alfred Blalock and Vivian Thomas of Vanderbilt University came into play. According to Thomas’ autobiography...
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...Critique of a Research PSY 326 Dr. Mahaliah Bowman-Campbell 06/06/2015 The purpose of this paper is to take a closer look at the research study chosen in week one and the bibliography from week two, buy evaluating the usefulness of the sources listed and evaluating the article. The article chosen is Baldwin, V. N., Powell, T., & Lorenc, L. (2011). Factors influencing the uptake of memory compensations: A qualitative analysis. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 21(4), 484-501. It is very important for people that have a brain injury to use memory strategies. This article conducts a research on what are some of the barriers that may be stopping people with brain injuries from using memory strategies. A qualitative analysis attempts to get a deeper understanding of a specific case, quantitative research tends to generalize (Newman 2011). So this article is qualitative because it is trying to understand why some people with head injuries hesitate to use memory strategies even though it has been proven to help people with head trauma, the article mentions it is an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis this means that it is a psychological qualitative research, this means it is research that tries to shed light on how a person in a given context, makes sense of a phenomenon (Nicholls, 2009). The hypothesis is that if we look in to why people don’t want to use memory devices we can see that it is a complex processes that include social, emotional and practical factors...
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...Personal Leadership Personal Leadership Personal Leadership Style Dai Meeks 1 Personal Leadership 2 Personal Leadership Style Understanding yourself is essential to be a good manager and leader, a primary characteristic of effective leaders is they know who they are and what they stand for. Reflection (A1a) The seven habits profile reveals that I overall have several qualities of a highly effective person. My emotional and life balance are great indicator I have been able to manage life without burning myself out. I am married with four children. I work a full time job and now going back to school. I have been fortunate enough to have an awesome support system that allows me to balance family and work. I prefer to be proactive and plan for issues opposed to reacting to them. Prior to starting any project I think about the end result and the effects on the future. When prioritizing I tend to complete the most important tasks. Seeing others happy is more important to me so I often compromise to insure everyone gets a little of something they want. When there is a breakdown in communication, I try to understand other people’s point of view. I am creative and seek to find solutions that are outside of the box and value other people’s opinions. Making sure I take time for myself and family is extremely important to me. Based on the results of the seven habits profile my leadership style is very authentic, team oriented, and driven to help others succeed. Leadership Practices...
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...Grant Proposal Robert Breedlove III Faculty: Allison Butler NUR 465: Population Health: Local, National, and Global approaches April 28, 2015 The student name indicated on this title page signifies that the author has read and understands the IWU Honesty Policy as outlined in the Student Handbook and IWU Catalog. Affixing this statement to the title page certifies that no cheating or dishonest use of information has occurred in completing this assignment. The work submitted is original work specific for this course. If cheating and/or plagiarism are discovered in this paper, it is acknowledged that the university policy will be followed, and may result in dismissal of the student from Indiana Wesleyan University. Grant Proposal Background of the Organization Requesting Funds Wayside Christian Mission, founded in 1957, is a major provider of housing and services to the homeless population in Louisville, KY. Wayside provides shelter for men, women, and children, a dining hall serving three meals a day, recovery programs, educational classes, among many other programs. At present, Wayside partners with multiple local nursing schools to provide health education and screening services (Wayside Christian Mission, 2007). In order to further its advocacy for the homeless population of Louisville, KY, Wayside is requesting funds in order to implement targeted programs in two areas identified as problem health areas for homeless adults. Purpose for Requesting Funds ...
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...projects that between calendar years 2001 and 2018 the most significant increase in job growth will occur in the healthcare industry, primarily within the nursing sector. Registered Nurses (more commonly known as RNs) complete an Associate degree nursing program (ASN) or higher (BSN, MSN, ND, DNSc, or DNP). Every healthcare experience involves the knowledge, support, and comfort of an RN – they are a large, diverse group who are integral to and in the delivery of healthcare. In fact, the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Job Satisfaction 2010 survey indicates that nursing is the only “profession offering genuine opportunity for meaningful work.” The Employment Projections 2010-2020 profile suggests that there are 3.5 million licensed RNs working in various settings across the United States - which effectively means that RNs represents the single largest group of healthcare professionals in the United States; Wanted Analytics reported in December 2012 of 121,000 newly placed classified advertisements seeking RNs to fill positions in various settings to include schools, hospitals, long-term care facilities, companies, and staffing firms during the months of October and November 2012; and the National Institute of Medicine confirms that between 2005 and 2012 the nursing sector experienced average annual growth of twenty-three percent (23%), and further predicts that the sector will add an additional 283,000 positions by the end of calendar year 2015. Despite rosy...
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...enrollees participated in a Medicare Advantage plan. It was the primary payer for an estimated 15.3 million inpatient stays in 2011, representing 47.2 percent ($182.7 billion) of total aggregate inpatient hospital costs in the United States (Torio & Andrews, 2013). The program helps with the cost of health care, but it doesn’t cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care A portion of the payroll taxes paid by workers and their employers cover most Medicare expenses. Monthly premiums, usually deducted from Social Security checks also cover a portion of the costs. Medicare’s Impact on Today’s Healthcare Ecosystem Medicare has four parts • Hospital insurance (Part A) helps pay for inpatient care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (following a hospital stay), some home health care and hospice care. Medical insurance (Part B) helps pay for services from doctors and other health care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment, and some preventive services. Part C refers to two types of...
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...Manual Vs. Electronic Scheduling 2 In the world today, technology is an imperative part of our lives and hard to function without for most. Technology is the new era in our current generation. Instead of doing things manually, the computer has always been my first option. Computers are convenient, combined with the internet, they can be a great asset to us and we have achieved a lot from them. Although computers are nice to have, we have to think about the complications that they can bring upon us. Computers are liable to crash, shut down, or become subject to the intricacy of hackers. When doing things manually, you can never fail or have to depend on the computer. On the other hand, one has to take into consideration human errors and the need for excellent record keeping. It may take a lot of hard work to get things done manually, but it will always be a great back up to rely on. The only option to fully understand the benefits from either, would have to be discussing the pros and cons for both. There are pros and cons to electronic and manual scheduling. When scheduling electronically, for most, it is easy to use, convenient, and reduces the need for paperwork. Electronic scheduling is in popular demand. According to (Appointment-plus, 2012), “electronic/online scheduling gives the people the power to book their appointments online, it can generate automated emails and reminders reducing the need for clients to continually call...
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...Quality Improvement Project By RM January 2016 Leadership and Management Executive Summary Nursing burnout is serious and in order to ensure that nurses are taken care of, the administration must implement incentives and policies that will provide nurses with the resources to maintain a healthy work life balance. Burnout accounts for many of the medication errors and patient injuries in healthcare facilities. Most nurses are overwhelmed because of the caseload and longer workdays necessary to complete charting. Many nurses are also disgruntled because of denied vacation requests that cannot be approved because of non-coverage. Research has shown that when employees are happy then there are less errors and injuries in the workplace. It’s ironic that nurses care for patients but they don’t feel as though the healthcare facility cares for them. Many things can be done to boost employee morale which in turn will increase the quality of care that the patients receive. Adequate coverage needs to be address and using temporary staffing is a way to fill chronic vacant positions so that float RN’s are available for PTO requests. Insurance credits and consumer discounts can be used as incentives for those employees that practice healthy living activities. Staff meetings held during work hours, discussion boxes, timeout rooms, and partnerships with massage clinics are all changes that can provide stress relief for nurses. These changes are not too costly for...
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...Consumer Information Guide 2015–2016 August 2015 Table of Contents Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About University of Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Accreditation, Licensures, Reviews and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Regional Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 State and International Licensures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Program Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 School of Business/Business Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 College of Health Professions: School of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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...Traumatic brain injuries are categorized as mild, moderate or severe based on the amount of damage that occurs to the brain. (ninds.nih.gov, 2015) A1. Pathophysiology To understand traumatic brain injuries, we must first discuss the numerous causes of brain injury. When injury occurs to the brain, the patient encounters the primary injury that is directly related and occurs at the time of the injury. Secondary injury occurs as a result of the primary injury but often leads to a more significant sequela based on the type of initial trauma. Non penetrating injuries to the cranium that lead to traumatic brain injuries are not always related to direct blows of the cranium. Rapid acceleration and deceleration injuries along with compression injuries may lead to traumatic brain injuries. This type of injuries can lead to injuries to the brain tissue that could include compression, stretching and shearing injuries to the brain tissue. These type of injuries are classified as “diffuse axonal injuries”. Diffuse axonal injuries are one of the most common and extensive types of traumatic brain injuries. These injuries often lead to death or severe irreversible damage due the magnitude of the injury. Over 90% of patients that experience a diffuse axonal injury remain in a persistent vegetative state and never regain consciousness. (wikipedia.org, 2015) The most common closed traumatic head injury is related to a direct blow to the cranium. The two most common are results of a fall...
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...------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form Text size: A A * Theodore Lange ID: 1113086 * Log Out * Help CITI Program Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative at the University of Miami ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form * Main Menu * My Profiles * My CEUs * My Reports * Support * Main Menu › VA Human Subjects Protection › Informed Consent Informed Consent Content Author * Diane Paul, M.S., RN National Comprehensive Cancer Network Introduction It is important to understand that informed consent is a process that begins with the recruitment and screening of a subject and the signing of the consent document, continues throughout the subject's involvement in the research, and continues beyond study termination. It includes: * Recruitment efforts encompassing the means of first creating awareness or contact and spanning everything from medical record review to advertisements and other recruitment materials. * Providing specific information and answering questions about the study to subjects in a way that is understandable to them while giving subjects adequate time to consider participation. * Obtaining the voluntary agreement of subjects to take part in the study. While the subject may agree to participate in the study, subjects may withdraw at any time. Part of the ongoing nature of the consent process is verifying the...
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.... UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY College of Business Administration Foundations of Management – 10047 - 01 MBA 5140 – 01 3.0 Credit Hours Fall Term I 2014-2015 Prerequisite : Completion of the MBA Core Meeting Day, Time and Place: Mondays from 6:40- 9:10 PM Room C & F 228 Day One = August 25, 2014 Instructor Information : Instructor: Dr. Thomas Mawhinney, Ph.D. Office: C & F Room 217 Office Hours: Class meeting days 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. & by appointment at other times Phone (text enabled cell): 313 205-7590 Email: Thomas.Mawhinney@udmercy.edu College of Business Information : Emergency Phone: 313 993-1200 Ask for Wendy FAX (U of D, running most of the time): 313 993-1673 UD Mercy Bookstore Textbook Information & Online Purchase Options Follow either link below, first is bookstore “in general” second is for our specific text book: CAUTION and ADVICE : DO NOT use an “international edition” of this text book or any other edition unless it is THIS text in paperback or electronic format. The campus bookstore will have the exact text we will use in class. There is a good chance that if you use a different edition, e.g., international edition, it will differ in some important ways from the text described above. Please use the following: Title: Organizations: Behavior, Structure, Processes Fourteenth Edition Authors: James L. Gibson, John M. Ivancevich, James H. Donnelly, Jr., Robert Konopaske Publisher: Published by McGraw - Hill, Copyright © 2012 ISBN 978-0-07- 811266 -9 (...
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...Healthcare Reform Questions & Answers for Employers Updated November 19, 2014 © 2014 GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES, I NC . DISCLAIMER We share this information with our clients and friends for general informational purposes only. It does not necessarily address all of your specific issues. It should not be construed as, nor is it intended to provide, legal advice. Questions regarding specific issues and application of these rules to your plans should be addressed by your legal counsel. Page i | © Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. 2014 Contents BACKGROUND ......................................................................................................... 1 EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................... 1 General ......................................................................................................... 1 1. Is there anything we have to do immediately? .................................................................. 1 2. Will I be required to offer health insurance coverage to my employees? .......................... 1 3. When will this requirement be effective? .......................................................................... 1 4. We have between 50 and 99 full-time employees (including full-time equivalents). Will we have to do anything in order to qualify for the delay until 2016? ....................................... 1 5. Our plan is self-funded...
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...American National Government: Federal Constitution & Topics FIRST EIGHT-WEEK TERM: JANUARY 20, 2015-MARCH 15, 2015 GOVERNMENT 2305 CRN 45284 or 45285 EAGLE ONLINE 2, INTERNET HCCS DISTANCE EDUCATION SYLLABUS SPRING 2015 Professor: Phone: Fax: E-Mail: John Ben Sutter, M.A., J.D. 713.718.7112 (It is much better to e-mail me than to phone me!) 713.718.7312 EAGLE ONLINE 2 email or johnben.sutter@hccs.edu Office Address: John Ben Sutter, Government Professor Houston Community College, Southeast College 6815 Rustic Houston, TX 77087 REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: American Politics Today: Third Essentials Edition, by William T. Bianco and David T. Canon, published by W.W. Norton, publication date of 2013. The paperback version’s ISBN is 978-0-393-92106-9. The textbook is available through the HCC Bookstore online or in the HCC Bookstore on the Eastside campus in loose leaf form. You can lease an ebook version of the textbook from the publisher, W.W. Norton, at http://books.wwnorton.com/books/detail.aspx?ID=4294974176. You can lease an e-book version of the textbook from the publisher, W.W. Norton, at http://books.wwnorton.com/books/detail.aspx?ID=4294974176. Recommended Books: Study guides are available online which track the material in American Politics Today: Essentials Edition and can be purchased from the HCC Bookstore or from the publisher. *Adam Robinson, What Smart Students Know: Maximum Grades, Optimum Learning, Minimum Time (outstanding study tips;...
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