For the exclusive use of K. HORTON 9-607-143 REV: SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 FRANCES X. FREI AMY C. EDMONDSON CHRISTINE HARRIS-VAN KEUREN ELIOT SHERMAN Cleveland Clinic Dr. Delos “Toby” Cosgrove, cardiothoracic surgeon and president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic, emerged from the operating room on a January afternoon in 1996 having just changed the way he, and subsequently the world, approached heart surgery. A trip to Stanford University Medical School had convinced him it was possible to operate
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of skin above the ankle that is the result of a problem with the veins in the leg. Although leg ulcers are not a life-threatening condition, it can have considerable effects, not only on health, but also on the quality of life, self-esteem and healthcare cost. Method: Extended literature review, to extrapolate best available evidence, in order to address the focus question. Computerised and manual searches of previous literature were used; refining searches by means of constantly re-evaluating
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The Environmental health supervisor or Operations Section Chief performs County wide functional exercises in emergency preparedness and response training. This role also involves being responsible for developing and implementing strategy to ensure the objectives of the situation are being met. This role is responsible for organizing, assigning, and supervising the tactical field resources. The director of community health promotion facilitates focus groups along with reduces
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ZENITH International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Vol.2 Issue 1, January 2012, ISSN 2231 5780 RIGHT TO SIGHT: A MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY ON ARAVIND EYE HOSPITALS DR. BHUPINDER CHAUDHARY*; DR. ASHWIN G. MODI**; DR. KALYAN REDDY*** *Assistant Professor, Department of Hospital Management, H.N.G. University, Patan (Gujarat)-384265. **Co-ordinator, Department of Hospital Management, H.N.G. University, Patan (Gujarat)-384265. ***Assistant Professor, Department of Hospital Management, H.N.G
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employs over 78,000 personnel all over the world in most every continent. Its operations encompass researching and development of new medications, vaccines, and therapies; government regulatory compliance; and providing care and support for global healthcare programs. My interest in Pfizer is that I plan on changing careers into the medical field as a physician or research scientist. As the leading research-based pharmaceutical company, I would aspire to work with neuroscientist Dr. Michael Ehlers
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Insurance industry in India has undergone transformational changes over the last 12 years. Liberalization has led to the entry of the largest insurance companies in the world, who have taken a strategic view on India being one of the top priority emerging markets. The industry has witnessed phases of rapid growth along with spans of growth moderation, intensifying competition with both life and general insurance segments having more than 20 competing companies, and significant expansion of the customer
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on effective outcomes of values, activities, and performances. Some areas of Higher Education, however, have effectively pursued effective outcomes and these use particular learning and teaching activities to do so (Shephard, 2007). The important issues for consideration include assessing outcomes and evaluating courses, by providing academic credit for effective outcome. The important roles for role models are designing realistic and acceptable learning outcomes in the effective realm. To sustain
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Indian IT Services: Shaping Up for the Next Big Push Published: February 24, 2011 in India Knowledge@Wharton Earlier this month, newspaper headlines in India about US$5 billion worth of IT outsourcing orders expected from large U.S. banks brought cheer to the Indian IT services industry. In recent months, industry players have been expecting the return of good times, and this news reinforced their optimism. But experts say the US$60 billion industry needs to retool and reposition itself or it
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The world we live in is constantly changing. Experts tell us that information and technology is changing approximately every few days. People love to keep up with the latest technology and spend money they don't have to enjoy gadgets and services whose functionality and warranties will expire long before their credit card bill is paid off. Is there a similar trend reflected in nursing? Is getting a BSN the new gadget IOM is pushing for in an effort to justify a proposed change in nursing that is
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What is information and communication technology? Information and communication technology is a very broad terms. It refers to various gadgets that aid in communication such as mobile phones, radios andsatellite communication. The term is also used to refer to various means of direct communication such as video conferencing. In short, information and communication technology, better known in its abbreviated form as ICT, is a tool that helps in improving communication among businesses and commerce
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