Entries by elias

Utilising evidence based care-hand hygiene

Utilising Evidence Based Care- Hand Hygiene The author chose hand hygiene due to its frequency of use and importance in nursing practice. An intensive care nurse can wash their hands up to 40 times an hour. The aim of hand hygiene is to decrease the transient flora, and ideally the technique should be quick to […]

How Can Socialization and Mentoring Be Used For Career Advancement?”CAREER CONNECTION: This assignment builds socialization skills and establishes the importance of mentoring to aid in career advancement.

How Can Socialization and Mentoring Be Used For Career Advancement?”CAREER CONNECTION: This assignment builds socialization skills and establishes the importance of mentoring to aid in career advancement. The team has been invited to present at a conference before top executives of Fortune 500 companies. The topic the team is presenting on is “How Can Socialization […]

Reflective Portfolio of an Occupational Therapist

Reflective Portfolio and Continuing Professional Development Portfolio The HCPC defines a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio as: ‘A range of learning activities through which health professionals maintain and develop throughout their career to ensure that they retain their capacity to practise safely, effectively and legally within their evolving scope of practice’. (Allied Health Professions project) […]

International Obesity Health Risks and Policies

Anja Bialas Jörn Janssen Alice Temitope Olude Table of content 1 Obesity as the major health risk for the population of the Republic of Nauru –Causes and Impact ………………………………………………………………. 3 2 Possibilities and constraints of health protection policies in Nauru …………….. 4 2.1 Assessment of the requirements of adequate health policies in Nauru ……… 4 […]

Definition of Nursing according to the American Nurses Association The American Nurses Association defines nursing as ‘‘the protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and populations (Cox, & Werner, 2009).” The roles of employees throughout the hospital range with specific differences. These employees work together on their particular tasks to provide the patients with the upmost professional care. Each designation has a unique set of roles and responsibilities and work together to create a care team. The nursing team consists of a registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, and a certified nursing assistant.

Definition of Nursing according to the American Nurses Association The American Nurses Association defines nursing as ‘‘the protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and populations (Cox, & Werner, […]

Apply information from the Aquifer Case Study to answer the following discussion questions: Discuss the Mr. Barleys history that would be pertinent to his respiratory problem. Include chief complaint

Apply information from the Aquifer Case Study to answer the following discussion questions: Discuss the Mr. Barley’s history that would be pertinent to his respiratory problem. Include chief complaint, HPI, Social, Family and Past medical history that would be important to know. Describe the physical exam and diagnostic tools to be used for Mr. Barley. […]

Causes of Obesity and Strategies for Change

Introduction Generally, obesity is the accumulation of fatty deposits build up inside a person’s body. This occurs when the tissues become excessive fat. Worse, obesity may interfere with and injure organs and eventually cause serious health problems. Being overweight is associated with a higher risk if you have a medical problem such as diabetes and […]

Role and Significance of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA) 2003

Introduction Healthcare sector has become the most crucial yet effective sector in this 21 st century as advancement of the healthcare means has increased the possibility of positive outcomes and has developed interventions for critical healthcare conditions (Shannon & McKenzie-Green, 2016). However, with advancement of the healthcare means, illegal healthcare facilities and professionals has acquired […]

Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Technology and Responsibilities

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a profession with multi specialties consisting of several different areas, such as, abdominal sonography, breast sonography, cardiac sonography obstetrics/gynecology, pediatric, vascular and other clinical areas. Diagnostic sonographers play an important role in the diagnosis of patients. They utilize imaging equipment and sound waves to obtain images of different […]

The Importance Of Eating Breakfast

The significance of eating breakfast Whenever food is talked about, the first thing that comes into people’s minds is eating- satisfying one’s tummy once again with all the delicious stuff. But, do people really know the significance of food in one’s system, and how does it contribute to people’s daily lifestyle? Food is one of […]