Ongoing assessment, monitoring and management of these systems by nurses are necessary to ensure both patient safety and the ability to optimize patient recovery from the potentially devastating and long-term impact of stroke. This is best accomplished through the use of evidence-based practice guidelines. These guidelines have been shown to decrease length of stay, morbidity, mortality and disability for patients
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earnings management? Pension expense is more susceptible to earnings management because of the complex nature of the expense and the estimates that are made as to the value of the expense to date. Furthermore, pension information is disclosed in the footnotes rather than directly in the financial statements making it more “manipulative” a number for management. 3. Name at least three items used in determining pension expense that are "estimates" by management. PBO - is based on estimated
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REPORTING QUALITY AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: THE PORTUGUESE COMPANIES EVIDENCE Cristina Gonçalves Góis Senior Lecture Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração de Coimbra Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Área temática: C) Dirección y Organización Palabras clave: gobierno corporativo; la calidad contable; información financiera; 1 FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: THE PORTUGUESE COMPANIES EVIDENCE. ABSTRACT The main objective of this paper is to analyze
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that an auditor’s responsibility is to evaluate if there is substantial doubt about an entity’s capability to carry on as a going concern for the next year. The period of substantial doubt is not to exceed twelve months. This evaluation is based upon any evidence that he or she has accumulated during the normal course of the audit. If there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time not to exceed one year, the auditor should review
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Education on Wound Care for Diabetic Patients Education on Wound Care for Diabetic Patients Abstract Non-compliance of wound care management has increased the risk of infection and amputations. Diabetes wound care management is an important and fundamental aspect when it comes to diabetes teaching and education. Assessment of the feet daily and at a primary care office will provide information such as noncompliance, risks for neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, macro-vascular disease
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for scholarships, awards, and grants. Its professional culture and values of the organization is to improve patient care. AMSN could assist me with my professional development and lifelong learning by continuing to provide me with information on evidence-based practice for better quality patient care and safety. It also enhances my knowledge through the continuing education they offer for their members. American Association of Diabetes Educators (www.diabeteseducator.org) I chose American Association
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performance based rewards, other consideration had to be given to other topics related or connected to performance based rewards such as motivation, expectancy theory, performance appraisal, etc. Without relating to the other topics it would be hard to explain or understand the full concept of performance based rewards. Limitations of Report The researcher found that the time limit to be insufficient to view many aspects, the different point of views and full underlying of performance based rewards
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2007 p.6). As the health care industry is constantly evolving at a fast pace, education is with no doubt one of the most influential aspect that nurses have to conquer to be able to give the best patient care. This paper will argue with solid evidence-based research the differences in educational preparation between a Baccalaureate degree nurse, BSN, and an associate degree nurse, ADN. Different approaches in decision making and patient care will be explained, using a clinical situation, amongst
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risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking, obesity) in at least 38% (Roger, et al., 2012). The presence of peripheral arterial or carotid disease detected during community cardiovascular screening changes risk stratification. Evidence-based treatment guidelines, such as aspirin and statin use can be implemented in those with risk factors to minimize the risk of a life threatening or debilitating health event such as myocardial infarction or stroke. The Dare to Care (DTC) program
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1) What is Toyota’s corporate brand? Toyota built a world-class corporate brand reputation based on its commitment to quality, reliability, continuous improvement, customer focus, and excellence in design and manufacturing 2) Evidence of supporting the corporate brand: - “The Toyota Way” philosophy in the corporate culture - “Toyota Production System”: aimed to eliminate any excess interruption, misalignment, unnecessary work, or redundancies in the production process that adds no value to customers
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