population must be addressed and plans implemented to meet the challenges and needs that the aging population would present. One of the major issues confronting the Community South Medical Center are the shortage of clinical staff including registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and medical technologists The strengths, (arrived through SWOT analysis),of Community South Medical Center is that it has comprehensive health services including acute care, residential care, independent living, in-home
Words: 1418 - Pages: 6
Professional Roles and Values INTRODUCTION Nursing is not just simply going to school and passing the NCLEX. It truly is an experience like no other, filled with lifelong learning that continues far past the classroom. Nurses learn not only from their classroom and clinical experience, but also from past experiences and even our earliest predecessors. Although at times it can be very hectic and challenging, it is equally as fulfilling and rewarding. Nursing qualities include eagerness to learn,
Words: 6994 - Pages: 28
------------------------------------------------- Task 1: Organization and Leadership Analysis Assessment Code: C200 Student Name: Student ID: Date: Student Mentor Name: Table of Contents Organization Overview 3 An organizational overview in a non-profit description of a job is an analysis of all the key shareholders of the organization. It would ideally be a catalogue of all necessary information that would help an external party to assess the organizational fit in a better way
Words: 4538 - Pages: 19
donation in a compassionate manner at the appropriate time. Communication among large hospitals and organ procurement organizations is vital to achieve and sustain high rates of organ donation. Religious beliefs can be barrier to donation so religious leaders should be involved with outreach, education and organ requests. Sensitivity to cultural differences and language barriers can help increase organ donation rates among different ethnic groups. Distrust in the health care system is prevalent among
Words: 2306 - Pages: 10
Midterm Case Analysis — Document Transcript 1. Paige Rudolph MKT 463 Midterm April 30, 2003 Augustine Medical, Inc. Case Analysis Company Background In July 1987, Dr. Scott Augustine, an anesthesiologist, founded Augustine Medical, Inc. (AM) in Minnesota. Their goal was to develop and market products for hospital operating rooms and postoperative recovery rooms. Through experience, he discovered that hospitals needed an innovative approach to warming post-surgery patients. Dr. Augustine developed
Words: 3567 - Pages: 15
necessary to sustain a successful career. In my youth, I enjoyed playing “schoolteacher,” more importantly however, from the ages of six to fifteen, I tended to the needs of my chronically ill grandmother. During this period of time, the idea of playing nurse never crossed my mind; rather, care giving was a way of life. The magnitude of influence that caring for my grandmother had in shaping my career decisions is immense; although it was unknown to me for quite some time. A distinct correlation was
Words: 654 - Pages: 3
RUNNING HEAD: CHANGE USING EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH Change Using Evidence Based Research Glenda Doctor Western Governor’s University Procedure, basis for practice, rationale and explanation The procedure for the use of povidone-iodine for surgical cite antisepsis is: skin preparation for surgery includes the use of sterile drapes to drape the patient and square off surgical area with sterile towels to absorb excess solution. The incision site is where the prep begins and proceeds outward
Words: 3331 - Pages: 14
I was responsible for stocking shelves, handling financial transactions with customers and assisting them in finding products that they needed. As a cashier, I learned how to better communicate with difficult customers and handle complex situations. Being able to identify that customers' anger is usually situational helped me better serve my customers and direct my mental resources towards resolving problems. A. A. & A. Medical provides patients with at-home diagnostic services. Accompanying a medical
Words: 1777 - Pages: 8
being mildly deformed, and the kids at school made fun of him. This anger he had built up made Joseph realize in life that he had to be somebody he had to have people worship him and that he had to be of power. In a country full of chaos, a great leader is needed to
Words: 1270 - Pages: 6
looking for someone that will care for their family member the way they would themselves. Encompass home health strives to be the best in the home health industry. They use stringent filters and guidelines to screen potential nurses or therapist and that makes them one of the leaders in their field. Their field staff uses the latest technology in the homes to provided cutting edge healthcare where patients feel the safest, in their homes.
Words: 945 - Pages: 4
