...Biomedical scientist: Job description More in this section Job description Salary and conditions Entry requirements Training Career development Employers and vacancy … Related jobs Print all pages in this section Case studies Biomedical scientist: Ann Thomas Biomedical scientist: Kathryn Owen Biomedical scientist: Roslyn Cooke Biomedical scientists work in healthcare and carry out a range of laboratory tests and techniques on tissue samples and fluids to help clinicians diagnose diseases. They also evaluate the effectiveness of treatments. Their work is extremely important for many hospital departments and the functions they carry out are wide ranging. For example, they may work on medical conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, AIDS, malaria, food poisoning or anaemia, or carry out tests for emergency blood transfusions or to see if someone has had a heart attack. Biomedical scientists can work in three areas: infection sciences; blood sciences; and cellular sciences. Infection sciences include: •medical microbiology - identification of micro-organisms causing disease and their antibiotic treatment; •virology - identification of viruses, associated diseases and monitoring the effectiveness of vaccines. Blood sciences include: •clinical chemistry - analysis of body fluids and toxicology studies; •transfusion science - determination of donor/recipient blood compatibility, ensuring blood banks are sufficient; •haematology - form...
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... Objectives 12 Chapter 3: Research Methodology 14 Research Design 14 Chapter 4: Results and Analysis 15 Chapter 5: Conclusion and Suggestions 24 Conclusion 24 Suggestions 25 Limitations 26 Annexure 27 About Vision Spring 27 References 32 Questionnaire 34 List of figures Figure 1 Gender distribution of the respondents…………………………. 17 Figure 2 Age of the Respondents……….………………………….……… 18 Figure 3 Pair of eyeglasses people own………………………………..…. 19 Figure 4.Number of retailer customers shopped around…...................... 19 Figure 5 Location…………………………………………………………..…. 20 Figure 6 - The influence of the optician…..………………………………… 21 Figure 7- Influencing factors………………………………………………… 21 Figure 8- Costumers buying online……………..………………………….. 22 Figure 9- satisfaction level of online purchase…………………………….. 23 Figure 10- Reasons behind buying eyewear…………...…………………. 23 Figure 11 discounts/promotions……………………………………………. 24 Figure 12 online use of discount or promotion……………………………. 26 Figure 13 gender and influencers……………………...…………………....26 Executive Summary This project on “Study of Indian Consumers Preferences towards Eyewear” aims at studying the eyewear industry in India and the consumer preferences in this industry. VisionSpring is an eyewear company that works to ensure affordable access to eyewear, everywhere. Primary objective of this project is to analyse the consumer buying behaviour and habits. For this purpose, research and analysis is very important...
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...Harvard Business School 9-596-087 Rev. February 1, 1999 Vistakon: 1 Day Acuvue Disposable Contact Lenses “Well Gary, what do you think?,” asked Bernard Walsh former CEO of Vistakon and current Company group chairman of Vistakon’s parent company Johnson & Johnson (J&J). Bernie Walsh had been president of Vistakon from 1987 to 1993. During his tenure, Vistakon had grown from a specialty manufacturer with $20 million in annual sales to a market leader in the contact lens industry with over $250 million in annual sales. Gary Kunkle had succeeded Walsh in 1993 and the two were meeting in early 1995 to review the performance of 1 Day Acuvue contact lenses in the western regional rollout. The world’s first daily disposable contact lens, 1 Day Acuvue was designed to be worn for one day and then discarded. A national launch decision needed to be made, but based on the test market and the western regional results, there were lingering concerns regarding product positioning, pricing, promotion, advertising and trade support. Vistakon was an autonomous and highly entrepreneurial division in J&J’s renowned decentralized organization, and Gary Kunkle knew the decision was his to make. However, he also knew that J&J expected product excellence and market success. As Kunkle considered his options, he recalled a remark made by Walsh, We need to be careful that we don’t allow our past success to undermine our future growth. Big companies tend to be too cautious. Now that...
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...S Afr Optom 2010 69(2) 86-92 Refractive error in school children in Agona Swedru, Ghana G O Ovenseri-Ogbomo* and R Assien† *Department of Optometry, University of Cape Coast, Ghana †Eye Unit, Regional Hospital, Koforidua, Ghana * Received 25 September 2009; revised version accepted 9 June 2010 Abstract Uncorrected refractive errors remains a public health problem among different population groups. Among schoolchildren, uncorrected refractive errors have a considerable impact on learning and academic achievement especially in underserved and under-resourced communities. A school based cross-sectional study was carried out to estimate the prevalence and distribution of refractive error among schoolchildren in the Agona Swedru municipality of Central Region of Ghana. 637 schoolchildren aged 11-18 years old were randomly selected for the study. Non-cycloplegic refraction was performed on each child who failed the reading test. Hyperopia was defined as spherical power of ≥ + 0.75 D, myopia as ≤ – 0.50 D and astigmatism as a cylindrical power of ≤ – 0.50 D. Of the children examined, only 13.3% had previously had an eye examination. Introduction Uncorrected refractive errors remains a public health problem among different population groups. Among schoolchildren, it has a considerable impact on learning and academic achievement especially in underserved and under-resourced communities. Uncorrected refractive errors in schoolchildren and its impact on academic achievement have...
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...Autism Do you believe that Autism may be caused by a specific thing? Is it possible that there is a specific gene that may be present in children that have been diagnosed with Autism, which may make them more vulnerable or likely to develop Autism? Maybe Autism can develop from a vaccine or from vaccine sensitivity? Scientific research has shown that there is no direct link between the two, however how else would you explain, an otherwise perfectly developing child one day, to a child who is withdrawn and completely different the next? Because the actual cause of Autism is not known, in this paper, I will explore some of the probable causes, the signs and symptoms, as well as the treatment options that are available to a family, which may suspect their child may be suffering from Autism. Autism is a developmental disorder that is diagnosed within the ages of 1-3. Children diagnosed with Autism are known to have social and communication disorders. The exact cause is unknown, but according to the Center for Disease Control, there are some suspected causes, which include, diet, digestive changes, mercury poisoning, and vaccine sensitivity. The rising number is not known if it is due to an actual rise in cases, or if it is because, it is now much easier to diagnose the disease. Autism does affect more boys than girls. There is no link between lifestyle, income levels or education to having a child with autism. (http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines). Studies show that some children do...
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...Makeba Hester Professor Anthony Jacobs Bus405: Labor and Relations December 16, 2013 Abstract This paper will focus on the labor relations aspect of Super Retailer Walmart. Their employees have renounced Walmart and the unfair labor relations. Walmart practices and approach to insurance, wage and shift hours have all ways haunted the retail giant. Many companies condemned Walmart for being too large and not focusing on the employees but their primary goal is just to capitalize on the blood sweat and tears of their employees. I will formulate a comprehensive strategy to Walmart that can help at least one imperative area that troubles the super retailer which is health care. 1. Discuss the company’s stance toward labor and any specific labor-related issues it may be experiencing. (Ungar, 2012)After making a big deal of publicly supporting the Affordable Care Act, Walmart—the nation’s largest private sector employer—is joining the ranks of companies seeking to avoid their obligation to provide employees with health insurance as required by Obama care. Walmart been criticized for their horrible wages to the health coverage of their employees. The announcement was long overdue and the time for change is now. As Walmart, dominate the retail industry by offering a vast selection of products to consumers from shampoo, to prescriptions, a routine visit to the optometrist, eating at McDonalds to selecting office furniture. Walmart have mastered a way to combine almost all...
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...Career Research Paper I have designed this assignment as a step by step guide to walk my students through the research process. Of course, you may adjust it as you feel is necessary according to the level of students you are working with. This project explains in detail everything they need to research, as well as, giving them real world insight into what to expect in a career in terms of education, job duties and responsibilities and income. I begin by having them take a reality check quiz on the Jump Start Coalition website. This little quiz helps them determine how much money they will need to earn in order to live the lifestyle they would like to have. This income amount in turn helps open their eyes to the type of job necessary to achieve that income and what amount of education is involved. It was a real wake up call for many of my students. In this package I have also included a grading rubric for the project and a list of possible career choices for their assignment. Student Instructions You will be writing a research paper on a career chosen from the attached list. Think carefully about which career you chose to research. Read through these directions and the requirements for this assignment BEFORE making your choice. Materials needed for this project - ---note cards (preferably 3x5 lined) ---folder with pockets to keep all research materials in ---access to internet and reference books A. Take reality check quiz at http://www.jumpstartcoalition...
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...Patient Group Directions December 2009 A practical guide and framework of competencies for all professionals using patient group directions National Prescribing Centre Patient Group Directions 2009 Acknowledgements Editors John Wright Business Manager - Non-Medical Prescribing Department of Health Gillian Arr-Jones National Pharmacy Advisor Care Quality Commission Angela Bussey PGD Website Pharmacist Editor London and South East Medicines Information Service, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust Mary Golding Associate Director Community Health Services East & South East England Specialist Pharmacy Services Sandra Wolper Associate Director Community Health Services East & South East England Specialist Pharmacy Services Liz Mellor Clinical Governance Lead Pharmacist Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Anne Fittock Non-Medical Prescribing National Advisor National Prescribing Centre Production Colin Bowers Web and Publications Officer (Corporate) Merissa Bellew Web and Publications Manager Published by: National Prescribing Centre Ground Floor, Building 2000 Vortex Court Enterprise Way Wavertree Technology Park Liverpool L13 1FB Tel No: (0151) 295 8671 Fax No. (0151) 220 4334 Websites: www.npc.co.uk www.npci.org.uk Contributors © National Prescribing Centre National Prescribing Centre Patient Group Directions 2009 Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of this document 1.2 Audience for the document 02 03 03 03 06 06 07 07 08 11 11 11 12 12 13 14 15 15 16...
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...Medicaid And The Problems The Program Faces Research Paper Introduction Medicaid is the largest health insurer in the nation, providing care to more than 50 million Americans with an annual cost around $250 billion. With Medicaid being the largest insurer in the United States, they face many problems and concerns, including limited access, low quality of care, financing and reimbursement concerns, and increased costs. Medicaid Reform is in the near future and with Medicaid’s spiraling costs, mandated managed care ought to be. The Medicaid program, created by the Social Security Amendments Act of 1965, is a partnership between the federal and state governments to provide healthcare to low income and vulnerable populations. The Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) monitors the Medicaid program and establishes broad guidelines for program eligibility, services covered, the delivery of services, and the quality. Each state administers their own program with specific eligibility standards including the type, amount, duration, the scope of services covered, and the payment levels for services provided, (Perlino, 2010). Medicaid operates as an entitlement program making the federal government, under federal law and the budget process, obligated to pay their share of each state’s Medicaid program. The federal government matches the states spending services, varying from 50 to 77 percent depending on the state. Currently the federal government finances...
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...TABLE OF CONTENT 1.0 Introduction | | 2.0 Issues Surrounding the Professionalism of Accounting | | 3.0 Literature Review | | 4.0 Presentation of the main Idea about the Professionalism of Accounting | | 5.0 Analysis and discussion | | 6.0 Conclusion | | 7.0 Reference | | 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.0 ISSUES SURROUNDING THE PROFESSIONALISM OF ACCOUNTING Twenty years ago, Briloff (1986) alerted the profession to the crisis of credibility being faced because society perceived accountants to have lost their commitment to public service. The credibility of the profession is threatened when the ideals of integrity, independence, public service and ethical standards come under suspicion. Well-known scandals of one of the major leading accounting firms in the United States Arthur Andersen coupled with alleged unethical acts committed by Enron have arouse the conscious of the public and stakeholders as to the moral decline and unethical posture of public accountants unveiled a decline in moral reasoning and ethical standards of public accountants (Dellaportas, 2006; Esmond-Kiger, 2004). Over the last few years, the accounting profession has been beaten up badly in the media, somewhat justifiably. The forces at work were numerous and complex and a variety of phenomena created the entire profession had its reputation tarnished. Some forces were not new: delivering services that acted to impair independence; becoming too cozy with clients, active participation...
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...National American University Harold D. Buckingham Graduate School Certificate of Authorship Date: June 29, 2011 Student: Anissa Douglas-WilliamsAssignment: LP 5 – Final Paper - MotivationCourse: MT6320 – Employee Evaluation and Compensation Number Section Instructor: Dr. Janet Smith By submitting the following written assignment: I certify that: (1) I am the sole author of the following written assignment; (2) I prepared the assignment specifically for this course; (3) I properly cited all sources of information; and (4) I conducted and referenced all research in accordance with the current APA Publication Manual. I acknowledge and agree that my assignment may be submitted to an external service to determine the originality of the work and that it shall be subject to the terms and conditions of such service. I further acknowledge that I am subject to the academic integrity policies and procedures set forth in the university catalogs.Signature: Anissa Douglas-Williams | LP 5 – Final Paper - Motivation | | | Anissa Douglas-Williams | MT6320 – Employee Evaluation and CompensationJune 29, 2011 | | Table of Contents I. Abstract II. Introduction III. Motivation IV. Maslow’s Needs Hierarchy Theory V. McClelland’s Needs Theory VI. Equity Theory VII. Expectancy Theory VIII. Emotional Needs and Appreciation IX. Communication and Input X. Department Retreat ...
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...ABAYA CLAN ( CAVITE ) A Research Paper To be submitted to Prof. Allan F. Mesina Department of Social Science College of Arts and Sciences University of the Philippines Manila In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Development Studies 126: Politico-Administrative Institution & Behavior Second Semester, School Year 2010 – 2011 by Cruz, Leo Flores, Paula Franchesca Gawaran, Chrysmas Javier, Janine Anne Panganiban, Tomas Roa, Camilo March 21, 2011 Family History in Politics The Abayas are one of the lesser-known political families in the country. While the Abayas trace their roots to Ilocos, they have made a name for themselves in Cavite politics. Their base is in the 1st District of Cavite (which comprises Rosario, Noveleta, Kawit and Cavite City) and they have been active in politics since the 1990’s. Its patriarch is former Representative Plaridel “Del” Madarang Abaya, who served the 1st District of Cavite from the 10th to the 12th Congress of the Philippines (1995-2004). In the May 2010 elections, he lost the congressional race to actress Lani Mercado Revilla in the lone district of Bacoor, Cavite.[i] He started his military career as a cadet at the Philippine Military Academy in 1959 and served as an officer in the Philippine Army and Philippine Constabulary for 28 years. He completed his military career in 1987 as a full colonel.[ii] He is married to Consuelo Bautista Aguinaldo, one of the grandchildren of President...
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...BUSINESS CASE: ESTABLISHMENT and OPERATION of the FIRST RATING AGENCY in UGANDA by XYZ RATING AGENCY AND CONSULTANCY | A. | TABLE OF CONTENTS | | | | | | S/NO. | | DESCRIPTION | PAGE | | | | | 1.0 | | BUSINESS PROFILE | 2 | | 1.1 | Business Concept | 2 | | 1.2 | The Company | 3 | | 1.3 | Mission | 4 | | 1.4 | Keys to Success | 4 | | 1.5 | Rationale | 4 | | 1.6 | Position for Growth | 5 | | | | | 2.0 | | SERVICE DESCRIPTION | 7 | | 2.1 | Company Performance Rating Services | 7 | | 2.2 | Online Business Information | 9 | | 2.3 | Business Management Consulting | 9 | | | | | 3.0 | | MARKET ANALYSIS | 13 | | 3.1 | Business Services Sector | 13 | | 3.2 | Strengths | 13 | | 3.3 | Vulnerabilities | 14 | | 3.4 | Unexploited Opportunities | 15 | | 3.5 | Marketing | 15 | | | | | 4.0 | | MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE | 16 | | 4.1 | Organizational Structure | 16 | | 4.2 | Significance of the Structure | 17 | | | | | 5.0 | | INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | 18 | 6.0 | | FINANCIAL ASPECTS | 19 | | 6.1 | Start-Up | 19 | | 6.2 | Income Streams | 19 | | | | | | | APPENDIX I: TARGET INDUSTRY SEGMENTS | 21 | 1.0 BUSINESS PROFILE 1.1 Business Concept XYZ Rating Agency and Consultancy is a start-up company performance rating agency and consulting firm that aims at playing a central and critical role in collecting and analyzing a variety of financial, operational, industry and market information...
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...THE AUSTRALIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM: THE POTENTIAL FOR EFFICIENCY GAINS A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE Background paper prepared for the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission June 2009 This paper was prepared at the Commission’s request by staff of the secretariat to the Commission. The lead author was Emily Hurley. Ian McRae Ian Bigg Liz Stackhouse Anne-Marie Boxall and Peter Broadhead provided some input and commented on drafts. This is a paper prepared as background for the NHHRC. The views and findings expressed in it should not be taken to be the views of the NHHRC or of the Australian Government. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................................................................................................4 International overview of efficiency .............................................................4 Health status – due to more than the health care system ............................7 An Australian focus ......................................................................................8 Summary ......................................................................................................8 A framework for efficiency............................................................................9 Operational Efficiency .................................................................................10 Health sub-sectors .....................................................................................11 Hospitals...........
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.............................................................................23 Literature Review ....................................................................................................................24 Acknowledgements.................................................................................................................26 Executive Summary is aging at a rapid rate; health care reform is expected to bring millions more patients into the system; and there are anticipated shortages in numbers of trained health care professionals to care for these patients. Therefore, the need to start now to develop more effective and efficient workforce planning models (WPMs) for health care organizations is critical. This white paper contains both important data and insights as well as an assessment tool that will help organizations develop effective WPMs—and support excellent patient care and strengthen the U.S. health care system. By reading through this document in its entirety and completing the assessment in full,...
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