This document discusses challenges and strategies related to drawing blood from drug addicts. It notes that drug addicts often have scarred and sclerosed veins due to frequent injections that are difficult to locate and access. It provides solutions such as searching for veins in atypical sites with physician permission, and establishing clear policies on drawing from non-standard sites. The document also notes that drug users often suggest using veins that are not the safest choice, and recommends ignoring their suggestions and using one's own judgment to select the best vein. Safety devices that shield needles after use are also recommended to avoid accidental needlestick injuries.
PatientLocate is a software system that uses real-time patient data to identify potential candidates for clinical trials and research studies. It automatically screens patient information to find matches with recruitment criteria. When matches are found, designated staff are immediately notified. This allows earlier recruitment before patients' conditions change. Studies show PatientLocate can increase referral and enrollment rates by 2000% and 900% respectively compared to traditional methods. It reduces costs compared to medical chart review, mass media outreach, and EMR alerts. PatientLocate supports multi-site trials through a centralized system to manage recruitment criteria and candidates across locations.
The document discusses several medical simulation projects that are currently in development. It describes an immersive simulation being used to design and test a prototype emergency department information system to improve patient tracking and efficiency. Another project aims to use simulation to accelerate expertise in recognizing sepsis symptoms. A third discusses using simulation and Lean methods to reduce errors in pathology diagnoses of cancer. The future of simulation is discussed as an important skills training tool across disciplines to improve outcomes, make training more efficient, and optimize resource use.
Health informatics deals with optimizing how health information is acquired, stored, retrieved, and used through information science, computer science, and healthcare. Computers play a major role in areas like clinical care, research, and administration by maintaining records, billing, analysis, material management, radiology, and clinical management. Computers make medical imaging like CT scans and X-rays more accurate and aid in surgeries. While computers provide benefits, their use also introduces costs, security risks, and lack of standardization challenges across different healthcare systems.
Perception of Medical Students About the use of Simulators in ClassesIRJET Journal
This document summarizes the results of a survey given to medical students at the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil about their perceptions of using simulators in classes. Some key findings:
- 39% of students said simulators were sometimes used by teachers, while 28% said they were frequently used.
- The majority of students felt their teachers integrated existing knowledge from other subjects into simulator lessons.
- However, over 60% of students said they never had access to simulation labs for extra practice.
- While 63% of students felt they acquired clinical skills through simulators, 38% were not convinced simulators helped acquire skills.
MYCIN was an early expert system developed at Stanford University in 1972 to assist physicians in diagnosing and selecting treatment for bacterial and blood infections. It used over 600 production rules encoding the clinical decision criteria of infectious disease experts to diagnose patients based on reported symptoms and test results. While it could not replace human diagnosis due to computing limitations at the time, MYCIN demonstrated that expert knowledge could be represented computationally and established a foundation for more advanced machine learning and knowledge base systems.
Computer Simulations in Medical Education: An Upward Trendiosrjce
This document discusses the upward trend in the use of computer simulations in medical education, specifically as a replacement for animal laboratories. It notes that animal lab use has declined in recent decades due to cost, ethical concerns, and the availability of computer simulations as an alternative. Studies have found that computer simulations can effectively teach intended learning outcomes while providing advantages like cost savings, repetition, and controlling variables. However, some argue simulations cannot replace all aspects of animal labs and a combination of approaches may be most effective. The document concludes that computer simulations are a valid teaching method that should be effectively implemented with support for faculty, but may not replace animal labs entirely in meeting curriculum objectives.
This document discusses challenges and strategies related to drawing blood from drug addicts. It notes that drug addicts often have scarred and sclerosed veins due to frequent injections that are difficult to locate and access. It provides solutions such as searching for veins in atypical sites with physician permission, and establishing clear policies on drawing from non-standard sites. The document also notes that drug users often suggest using veins that are not the safest choice, and recommends ignoring their suggestions and using one's own judgment to select the best vein. Safety devices that shield needles after use are also recommended to avoid accidental needlestick injuries.
PatientLocate is a software system that uses real-time patient data to identify potential candidates for clinical trials and research studies. It automatically screens patient information to find matches with recruitment criteria. When matches are found, designated staff are immediately notified. This allows earlier recruitment before patients' conditions change. Studies show PatientLocate can increase referral and enrollment rates by 2000% and 900% respectively compared to traditional methods. It reduces costs compared to medical chart review, mass media outreach, and EMR alerts. PatientLocate supports multi-site trials through a centralized system to manage recruitment criteria and candidates across locations.
The document discusses several medical simulation projects that are currently in development. It describes an immersive simulation being used to design and test a prototype emergency department information system to improve patient tracking and efficiency. Another project aims to use simulation to accelerate expertise in recognizing sepsis symptoms. A third discusses using simulation and Lean methods to reduce errors in pathology diagnoses of cancer. The future of simulation is discussed as an important skills training tool across disciplines to improve outcomes, make training more efficient, and optimize resource use.
Health informatics deals with optimizing how health information is acquired, stored, retrieved, and used through information science, computer science, and healthcare. Computers play a major role in areas like clinical care, research, and administration by maintaining records, billing, analysis, material management, radiology, and clinical management. Computers make medical imaging like CT scans and X-rays more accurate and aid in surgeries. While computers provide benefits, their use also introduces costs, security risks, and lack of standardization challenges across different healthcare systems.
Perception of Medical Students About the use of Simulators in ClassesIRJET Journal
This document summarizes the results of a survey given to medical students at the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil about their perceptions of using simulators in classes. Some key findings:
- 39% of students said simulators were sometimes used by teachers, while 28% said they were frequently used.
- The majority of students felt their teachers integrated existing knowledge from other subjects into simulator lessons.
- However, over 60% of students said they never had access to simulation labs for extra practice.
- While 63% of students felt they acquired clinical skills through simulators, 38% were not convinced simulators helped acquire skills.
MYCIN was an early expert system developed at Stanford University in 1972 to assist physicians in diagnosing and selecting treatment for bacterial and blood infections. It used over 600 production rules encoding the clinical decision criteria of infectious disease experts to diagnose patients based on reported symptoms and test results. While it could not replace human diagnosis due to computing limitations at the time, MYCIN demonstrated that expert knowledge could be represented computationally and established a foundation for more advanced machine learning and knowledge base systems.
Computer Simulations in Medical Education: An Upward Trendiosrjce
This document discusses the upward trend in the use of computer simulations in medical education, specifically as a replacement for animal laboratories. It notes that animal lab use has declined in recent decades due to cost, ethical concerns, and the availability of computer simulations as an alternative. Studies have found that computer simulations can effectively teach intended learning outcomes while providing advantages like cost savings, repetition, and controlling variables. However, some argue simulations cannot replace all aspects of animal labs and a combination of approaches may be most effective. The document concludes that computer simulations are a valid teaching method that should be effectively implemented with support for faculty, but may not replace animal labs entirely in meeting curriculum objectives.
College Writing II Synthesis Essay Assignment Summer Semester 2017.docxclarebernice
College Writing II Synthesis Essay Assignment Summer Semester 2017
Directions:
For this assignment you will be writing a synthesis essay. A synthesis is a combination of two or more summaries and sources. In a synthesis essay you will have three paragraphs, an introduction, a synthesis and a conclusion.
In the introduction you will give background information about your topic. You will also include a thesis statement at the end of the introduction paragraph. The thesis statement should describe the goal of your synthesis. (informative or argumentative)
The second paragraph is the synthesis. You will combine two summaries of two different articles on the same topic. You will follow all summary guidelines for these two paragraphs. The synthesis will most likely either argue or inform the reader about the topic.
The conclusion paragraph should summarize the points of your essay and restate the general ideas.
For this essay you will read two research articles on a similar topic to the previous critical review essay as you can use this research in your inquiry paper. You will summarize both articles in two paragraphs and combine the paragraphs for your synthesis. In the synthesis you must include the main ideas of the articles and the author, title, and general idea in the first sentences.
This essay will be three pages long and the first draft and peer review are due June 15. You must turn them in hardcopy in class so you can do a peer review.
Running head: THESIS DRAFT 1
THESIS DRAFT 3Thesis Draft
Katelyn B. Rhodes
D40375299
DeVry University
Point-of-Care Testing (PoCT) has dramatically taken over the field of clinical laboratory testing since it’s introduction approximately 45 years ago. The technologies utilized in PoCT have been refined to deliver accurate and expedient test results and will become even more sensitive and accurate in order to dominate the field of clinical laboratory testing. Furthermore, there will be a dramatic increase in the volume of clinical testing performed outside of the laboratory. New and emerging PoCT technologies utilize sophisticated molecular techniques such as polymerase chain reaction to aid in the treatment of major health problems worldwide, such as sexually transmitted infections (John & Price, 2014).
Historic Timeline
In the early-to-mid 1990’s, bench top analyzers entered the clinical laboratory scene. These analyzers were much smaller than the conventional analyzers being used, and utilized touch-screen PCs for ease of use. For this reason, they were able to be used closer to the patient’s bedside or outside of the laboratory environment. However, at this point in time, laboratory testing results were stored within the device and would have to then be sent to the main central laboratory for analysis.
Technology in the mid-to-late 1990’s permitted analyzers to be much smaller so that they may be easily carried to the patient’s location. Computers also became more ...
The document summarizes the process of implementing an integrated electronic health record (IEHR) system in a university exercise physiology teaching clinic. Key steps included procuring practice management software with IEHR capabilities, developing condition-specific protocols, designing clinical interfaces, and configuring the system for data entry via questionnaires and during consultations. Interviews found that staff and students perceived more advantages than disadvantages to adopting IEHR, such as improved patient care, progress tracking, and the ability to engage in research. The new system aims to enhance student learning and patient outcomes by allowing access to health information and progress data.
Professional teams will research a new flu virus and publish findings in a brochure to share with students. Students will work in groups, with each taking the role of immunologist, microbiologist, doctor, or nutritionist. They will research how the virus affects the immune system and publish a brochure on prevention and treatment.
Laboratory errors and caba the meaning and commonhegire6013
This teaching material from KEMRI-Wellcome Trust provides information on laboratory errors, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and root cause analysis. It defines laboratory errors and common types of errors. It describes the CAPA process for addressing errors, which involves investigating causes, analyzing information, taking appropriate actions, and monitoring to prevent recurrence. A key part of the process is performing root cause analysis to identify underlying true causes through structured investigation and questioning. Laboratories should employ active occurrence management, seek early problem detection and resolution, and continually improve processes to prevent future errors.
Interprofessional Simulation: An Effective Training Experience for Health Car...Dan Belford
Background
This descriptive study measured the effectiveness of and participants' satisfaction with an interprofessional simulation education workshop as a teaching strategy for health care professionals.
Method
Health care professionals completed a 1-day clinical simulation workshop on interprofessional collaboration, after which they had the opportunity to fill out 4 evaluative instruments
Application of simulation in anesthesia Application of simulation in anesth...MedicineAndHealth
The document discusses the use of patient simulation in anesthesiology education and training. It describes how simulation allows clinicians to practice skills and manage rare or critical scenarios without risk to patients. Simulation facilitates the recording and analysis of clinical performance. The document outlines different applications of simulation for education, training, research, risk management, and public relations. It also discusses challenges in fully integrating simulation into clinical practice and evaluating its impact on real-world performance.
This document discusses quality assurance in physician office laboratories. It provides guidance on developing a quality assurance program that meets CLIA requirements. The summary is:
The document outlines key areas to assess in a quality assurance program, including the relationship between patient information and test results, personnel competency, communication processes, complaint handling, staff training, and record keeping. It provides examples of how to evaluate each area and ensure corrective actions are taken when issues arise. The goal of a quality assurance program is to continuously monitor and improve all aspects of the total testing process to provide quality patient care.
Presentation by Dr. Frank Lau to Dartmouth Course "Engineering Sciences 13: Redesigning Healthcare: Problems and Opportunities" taught by Professors/Drs. Joe Rosen and Peter Robbie.
More information on the course
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~engs13/syllabus/index.html
This course teaches healthcare workers about the risks of handling hazardous drugs and how to implement proper personal protective equipment. Over five weeks, students learn about guidelines for safe handling of hazardous drugs, proper use of closed system transfer devices, and participate in simulations of safely preparing and administering chemotherapy. The goal is for students to safely handle hazardous drugs to prevent exposure and protect patient and worker health.
This course teaches healthcare workers about the risks of handling hazardous drugs and how to implement proper personal protective equipment. Over five weeks, students learn about guidelines for safe handling of hazardous drugs, proper use of closed system transfer devices, and participate in simulations of safely preparing and administering chemotherapy. The goal is for students to safely handle hazardous drugs to prevent exposure and protect patient and worker health.
The proposed e-vaccination system allows:
1) Parents to search for nearby hospitals and schedule vaccination appointments for their children.
2) Doctors to easily diagnose issues and provide treatment updates to parents.
3) Administrators to add/remove staff, generate reports on vaccinations given monthly/yearly, and manage vaccination scheduling.
The Buzz About the Standards Alignment Processccpc
This document provides information about a collaborative alignment support team (CAST) process for curriculum standards alignment between academic and career technical instructors. It outlines the procedure for identifying applicable standards, examining course activities and assessments for depth of instruction of standards, and validating areas of alignment. Templates are provided for documenting instructional units with formative and summative assessments and aligned standards from academic, career technical, and other sources. Resources and contact information are also included.
Transitioning Critical Thinking Skills from the Academic Setting to the Globa...afacct
This document discusses strategies for teaching critical thinking skills to nursing students and transitioning those skills from the academic to clinical setting. It identifies different strategies to use in theory, lab/simulation, and clinical courses. Some key strategies mentioned include using case studies, unfolding case studies, simulations, and assigning activities involving multiple patients to compare findings and make clinical judgments. The goal is to better prepare students for the NCLEX exam and real-world client care where critical thinking and decision making are important for safety and positive outcomes.
The document discusses two case studies of integrating entrepreneurship into a biomedical engineering program through an external business plan competition. In the first case study, biomedical engineering students developed a low-cost camera system to track movement of people with disabilities. In the second case study, students proposed a bone fixation system that could locally deliver antibiotics. The competition helped foster collaboration between the biomedical engineering and entrepreneurship programs, exposing students to entrepreneurial aspects and encouraging engineering innovation.
The document discusses using theory-based research to improve health informatics (HI). It provides examples of testing theories from fields like communication, decision-making, and behavior change to optimize eHealth interventions before randomized controlled trials. Specific theories and studies testing things like how alert formatting impacts prescribing are summarized. The document argues this approach can help establish HI as a professional discipline by building a scientific evidence base for more reliable eHealth tools.
@EARLI19 paper on Professional Learning in the health sector in developing countries by Koula Charitonos (Open University, UK) and Allison Littlejohn (University of Glasgow, UK)
1. Experts were interviewed to understand knowledge gaps related to capacity strengthening for drug-resistant infections in low and middle-income countries.
2. Seven key themes emerged from the interviews, including the need for multi-sectoral collaboration, functioning laboratory networks, data flow across different systems, trust among professionals, motivated skilled professionals, and learning that facilitates new practices.
3. Experts prioritized nine categories of knowledge and skills for capacity building, including diagnostic stewardship, good laboratory practice, and data interpretation for public health policy. Targeting specific job roles and encouraging collaboration were recommended.
The document discusses simulation in medicine and its advantages. It describes Miller's pyramid of learning and the history of medical simulation. Simulation allows trainees to practice skills in a safe environment without risk to patients. It also allows rare scenarios to be replicated for learning. Current simulators range from part-task trainers to high-fidelity full-body mannequins that can replicate physical signs and physiological responses. The highest level of simulation incorporates simulated patients and environments to train technical and non-technical skills.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
College Writing II Synthesis Essay Assignment Summer Semester 2017.docxclarebernice
College Writing II Synthesis Essay Assignment Summer Semester 2017
Directions:
For this assignment you will be writing a synthesis essay. A synthesis is a combination of two or more summaries and sources. In a synthesis essay you will have three paragraphs, an introduction, a synthesis and a conclusion.
In the introduction you will give background information about your topic. You will also include a thesis statement at the end of the introduction paragraph. The thesis statement should describe the goal of your synthesis. (informative or argumentative)
The second paragraph is the synthesis. You will combine two summaries of two different articles on the same topic. You will follow all summary guidelines for these two paragraphs. The synthesis will most likely either argue or inform the reader about the topic.
The conclusion paragraph should summarize the points of your essay and restate the general ideas.
For this essay you will read two research articles on a similar topic to the previous critical review essay as you can use this research in your inquiry paper. You will summarize both articles in two paragraphs and combine the paragraphs for your synthesis. In the synthesis you must include the main ideas of the articles and the author, title, and general idea in the first sentences.
This essay will be three pages long and the first draft and peer review are due June 15. You must turn them in hardcopy in class so you can do a peer review.
Running head: THESIS DRAFT 1
THESIS DRAFT 3Thesis Draft
Katelyn B. Rhodes
D40375299
DeVry University
Point-of-Care Testing (PoCT) has dramatically taken over the field of clinical laboratory testing since it’s introduction approximately 45 years ago. The technologies utilized in PoCT have been refined to deliver accurate and expedient test results and will become even more sensitive and accurate in order to dominate the field of clinical laboratory testing. Furthermore, there will be a dramatic increase in the volume of clinical testing performed outside of the laboratory. New and emerging PoCT technologies utilize sophisticated molecular techniques such as polymerase chain reaction to aid in the treatment of major health problems worldwide, such as sexually transmitted infections (John & Price, 2014).
Historic Timeline
In the early-to-mid 1990’s, bench top analyzers entered the clinical laboratory scene. These analyzers were much smaller than the conventional analyzers being used, and utilized touch-screen PCs for ease of use. For this reason, they were able to be used closer to the patient’s bedside or outside of the laboratory environment. However, at this point in time, laboratory testing results were stored within the device and would have to then be sent to the main central laboratory for analysis.
Technology in the mid-to-late 1990’s permitted analyzers to be much smaller so that they may be easily carried to the patient’s location. Computers also became more ...
The document summarizes the process of implementing an integrated electronic health record (IEHR) system in a university exercise physiology teaching clinic. Key steps included procuring practice management software with IEHR capabilities, developing condition-specific protocols, designing clinical interfaces, and configuring the system for data entry via questionnaires and during consultations. Interviews found that staff and students perceived more advantages than disadvantages to adopting IEHR, such as improved patient care, progress tracking, and the ability to engage in research. The new system aims to enhance student learning and patient outcomes by allowing access to health information and progress data.
Professional teams will research a new flu virus and publish findings in a brochure to share with students. Students will work in groups, with each taking the role of immunologist, microbiologist, doctor, or nutritionist. They will research how the virus affects the immune system and publish a brochure on prevention and treatment.
Laboratory errors and caba the meaning and commonhegire6013
This teaching material from KEMRI-Wellcome Trust provides information on laboratory errors, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and root cause analysis. It defines laboratory errors and common types of errors. It describes the CAPA process for addressing errors, which involves investigating causes, analyzing information, taking appropriate actions, and monitoring to prevent recurrence. A key part of the process is performing root cause analysis to identify underlying true causes through structured investigation and questioning. Laboratories should employ active occurrence management, seek early problem detection and resolution, and continually improve processes to prevent future errors.
Interprofessional Simulation: An Effective Training Experience for Health Car...Dan Belford
Background
This descriptive study measured the effectiveness of and participants' satisfaction with an interprofessional simulation education workshop as a teaching strategy for health care professionals.
Method
Health care professionals completed a 1-day clinical simulation workshop on interprofessional collaboration, after which they had the opportunity to fill out 4 evaluative instruments
Application of simulation in anesthesia Application of simulation in anesth...MedicineAndHealth
The document discusses the use of patient simulation in anesthesiology education and training. It describes how simulation allows clinicians to practice skills and manage rare or critical scenarios without risk to patients. Simulation facilitates the recording and analysis of clinical performance. The document outlines different applications of simulation for education, training, research, risk management, and public relations. It also discusses challenges in fully integrating simulation into clinical practice and evaluating its impact on real-world performance.
This document discusses quality assurance in physician office laboratories. It provides guidance on developing a quality assurance program that meets CLIA requirements. The summary is:
The document outlines key areas to assess in a quality assurance program, including the relationship between patient information and test results, personnel competency, communication processes, complaint handling, staff training, and record keeping. It provides examples of how to evaluate each area and ensure corrective actions are taken when issues arise. The goal of a quality assurance program is to continuously monitor and improve all aspects of the total testing process to provide quality patient care.
Presentation by Dr. Frank Lau to Dartmouth Course "Engineering Sciences 13: Redesigning Healthcare: Problems and Opportunities" taught by Professors/Drs. Joe Rosen and Peter Robbie.
More information on the course
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~engs13/syllabus/index.html
This course teaches healthcare workers about the risks of handling hazardous drugs and how to implement proper personal protective equipment. Over five weeks, students learn about guidelines for safe handling of hazardous drugs, proper use of closed system transfer devices, and participate in simulations of safely preparing and administering chemotherapy. The goal is for students to safely handle hazardous drugs to prevent exposure and protect patient and worker health.
This course teaches healthcare workers about the risks of handling hazardous drugs and how to implement proper personal protective equipment. Over five weeks, students learn about guidelines for safe handling of hazardous drugs, proper use of closed system transfer devices, and participate in simulations of safely preparing and administering chemotherapy. The goal is for students to safely handle hazardous drugs to prevent exposure and protect patient and worker health.
The proposed e-vaccination system allows:
1) Parents to search for nearby hospitals and schedule vaccination appointments for their children.
2) Doctors to easily diagnose issues and provide treatment updates to parents.
3) Administrators to add/remove staff, generate reports on vaccinations given monthly/yearly, and manage vaccination scheduling.
The Buzz About the Standards Alignment Processccpc
This document provides information about a collaborative alignment support team (CAST) process for curriculum standards alignment between academic and career technical instructors. It outlines the procedure for identifying applicable standards, examining course activities and assessments for depth of instruction of standards, and validating areas of alignment. Templates are provided for documenting instructional units with formative and summative assessments and aligned standards from academic, career technical, and other sources. Resources and contact information are also included.
Transitioning Critical Thinking Skills from the Academic Setting to the Globa...afacct
This document discusses strategies for teaching critical thinking skills to nursing students and transitioning those skills from the academic to clinical setting. It identifies different strategies to use in theory, lab/simulation, and clinical courses. Some key strategies mentioned include using case studies, unfolding case studies, simulations, and assigning activities involving multiple patients to compare findings and make clinical judgments. The goal is to better prepare students for the NCLEX exam and real-world client care where critical thinking and decision making are important for safety and positive outcomes.
The document discusses two case studies of integrating entrepreneurship into a biomedical engineering program through an external business plan competition. In the first case study, biomedical engineering students developed a low-cost camera system to track movement of people with disabilities. In the second case study, students proposed a bone fixation system that could locally deliver antibiotics. The competition helped foster collaboration between the biomedical engineering and entrepreneurship programs, exposing students to entrepreneurial aspects and encouraging engineering innovation.
The document discusses using theory-based research to improve health informatics (HI). It provides examples of testing theories from fields like communication, decision-making, and behavior change to optimize eHealth interventions before randomized controlled trials. Specific theories and studies testing things like how alert formatting impacts prescribing are summarized. The document argues this approach can help establish HI as a professional discipline by building a scientific evidence base for more reliable eHealth tools.
@EARLI19 paper on Professional Learning in the health sector in developing countries by Koula Charitonos (Open University, UK) and Allison Littlejohn (University of Glasgow, UK)
1. Experts were interviewed to understand knowledge gaps related to capacity strengthening for drug-resistant infections in low and middle-income countries.
2. Seven key themes emerged from the interviews, including the need for multi-sectoral collaboration, functioning laboratory networks, data flow across different systems, trust among professionals, motivated skilled professionals, and learning that facilitates new practices.
3. Experts prioritized nine categories of knowledge and skills for capacity building, including diagnostic stewardship, good laboratory practice, and data interpretation for public health policy. Targeting specific job roles and encouraging collaboration were recommended.
The document discusses simulation in medicine and its advantages. It describes Miller's pyramid of learning and the history of medical simulation. Simulation allows trainees to practice skills in a safe environment without risk to patients. It also allows rare scenarios to be replicated for learning. Current simulators range from part-task trainers to high-fidelity full-body mannequins that can replicate physical signs and physiological responses. The highest level of simulation incorporates simulated patients and environments to train technical and non-technical skills.
Similar to Computer programs for microbiology training and continuing education. (20)
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
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How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
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Computer programs for microbiology training and continuing education.
1. Computer programs for microbiology training and
continuing education.
Using CAI, a technologist can encounter the unusual. Although we do not have the time or facilities
in our student labs to handle rarely isolated or highly infectious/dangerous organisms, for example,
students need to learn about them. Computer-simulated identification has been our solution.
Similarly, while clinical laboratories have proper facilities for handling dangerous organisms,
laboratory personnel rarely have the opportunity to work with the likes of Brucella
Brucella /Bru·cel·la/ (broo-sel´ah) a genus of schizomycetes (family Brucellaceae). B. abor´tus
causes infectious abortion in cattle and is the most common cause of brucellosis in humans. B. Â sp.
or Yersinia pestis Yersinia pes·tis
n.
A bacterium that causes plague and is transmitted from rats to humans by the rat flea Xenopsylla
cheopis. Also called Pasteurella pestis. . Yet they are expected to handle such microorganisms
correctly should the need arise. Simulations can provide intellectual and theoretical experience with
rare and/or hazardous pathogens, giving the technologist added confidence and skill.
The Microbiology Laboratory Simulation programs present the user with enough information to get
started in the process of bacterial identification. A typical example of the laboratory data that first
appear on the screen is the culture and Gram stain gram stain
Computer simulations eliminate the wait for results. The user chooses tests and interprets
biochemical patterns for numerous slow-growing organisms in a short time. For technologists who
seldom work with anaerobes, mycobacteria mycobacteria
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All too often, scheduling and fiscal constraints make it difficult for laboratories to send personnel to
educational meetings. As a result, on-site education has increasingly become a necessity.
Unfortunately, in some settings, such opportunities are limited. Computer-assisted instruction
computer-assisted instruction
nontubercular mycobacteria
see opportunist (atypical) mycobacteria (below).
accredited herds
cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. Â if they meet the guidelines
established by the Council on the CE Unit, Silver Spring, Md. Because computer-assisted instruction
is regarded as self-instructional, it must be accompanied by a mechanism of evaluation to be
accredited for CE units. The usual means of evaluation is a post test, either incorporated into the
computer program or as a hard copy accompanying the CAI.
The result of our efforts is a series of five instructional programs that we call Microbiology
Laboratory Simulations (available through Warlock Productions, Inc., Hanover, N.H.). These
programs simulate the decision-making process in bacterial identification. We have found that using
2. these simulations sharpens our students' cognitive skills cognitive skill Psychology Any of a number
of acquired skills that reflect an individual's ability to think; CSs include verbal and spatial abilities,
and have a significant hereditary component  in microbiology. Our experience suggests that
programs of this nature could serve as effective CE tools for laboratory personnel.
With the availability of more and better CAI, potential users of instructional computer programs
should be able to choose products that are best suited to their needs. Peer review of educational
software is now beginning to appear in professional publications, such as American Society for
Microbiology News. Demonstration disks may be available from some publishers at a nominal
charge.
[paragraph] Tutorials. are instructional packages designed to help the user acquire information,
much like a textbook or review article. They may engage the user with questions or may challenge
the user to apply the knowledge that has just been learned by working through a series of short
problems.
recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied
a prestated set of criteria.
(2) See CA.
anonymous mycobacteria
see opportunist (atypical) mycobacteria (below).
Dr. Hilger is associate professor of clinical laboratory science and Dr. Burford is associate professor
of pharmacology pharmacology, study of the changes produced in living animals by chemical
substances, especially the actions of drugs, substances used to treat disease. Systematic
investigation of the effects of drugs based on animal experimentation and the use of isolated and
 and pharmacy, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Medical School. Schell is technical
director of the Medical Mycology Medical mycology
(2) (lower case "w") Also called a "windowing environment," it refers to any software that provides
multiple windows on screen such as Windows, Mac, Motif and X Window. .
It has become an accepted principle that all laboratory technologists should participate in
continuing education continuing education:Â see adult education.
Whatever their format, laboratory CE programs can be accredited accredited
CAI - Computer-Aided Instruction ) for CE and training supplementation within the laboratory is one
effective solution. * Formats. CAI is available in three common formats: drills, tutorials, and
simulations.
[paragraph] Drills. The most common drill format consists of a series of questions and answers,
usually accompanied by feedback for each question.
, or other organisms that are slow growing or otherwise difficult to identify, simulations can provide
a rapid, efficient, and effective means of keeping the concepts fresh in mind.
Of great importance from a functional and a management standpoint is the documentation provided
3. by the computer. Most laboratories must undergo accreditation inspection by the CAP and/or state
agencies. Inspectors may mash to review records of CE activities of lab personnel. When properly
integrated into an accredited continuing education program, computer-assisted instruction can help
meet this need. The computer printout (PRINTer OUTput) Same as hard copy. Â from a CAI program
can contain the number of hours and the level of performance (satisfactory or not) of each member
of the laboratory team. Documentation of this sort also can be useful in annual performance
appraisals Performance appraisal, also known as employee appraisal, is a method by which the
performance of an employee is evaluated (generally in terms of quality, quantity, cost and time). Â of
laboratory personnel. * Cost saving. The last major advantage of CAI is its cost effectiveness. In
these difficult economic times, emphasis on efficiency continues to build. Because virtually every
laboratory now has personal computers available, and no travel or subsistence monies are needed,
the only expense is the purchase price of the software. CAI programs range in price from about $75
to over $200. At those prices they can be considered highly cost-effective, especially when used by
several staff members.
continuing education
 or adult education
Interest in clinical simulations and tutorials is rapidly growing. All clinical laboratories and schools
of medical technology should consider the advantages of adding CAI to their continuing education
and training programs.
The study of fungi (molds and yeasts) that cause human disease. Fungal infections are classified
according to the site of infection on the body or whether an opportunistic setting is necessary to
establish disease. Â Research Center, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
Results are given for the battery of tests selected. At that point the user can either attempt to
identify the organism or request additional tests until identification becomes possible. If an incorrect
ID is made, the user has three options: to make another ID choice, to return to the "lab" and run
more tests, or to ask for help. Once the microorganism microorganism /mi·cro·or·gan·ism/ (-
or´gah-nizm) a microscopic organism; those of medical interest include bacteria, fungi, and
protozoa. Â has been identified correctly, a short optional tutorial describes the diseases eases
caused by that microorganism and lists the laboratory tests needed for identification.
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No portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the
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Finally, on request, the computer prints the results of the exercise, including the name of the
organism; the tests chosen by the user, grouped chronologically; any incorrect guesses made; and
whether the computer assisted in making the identification (Figure II). * Clear thinking. Programs
such as these provide an opportunity to think through laboratory problems. Unlike textbooks,
computer programs actively engage the user. CAI demands responses, so that the user becomes an
active learner. An attractive feature is near-instantaneous feedback. In some clinical labs, feedback
on regular work is painfully slow in coming. In classic mycobacteriology, for example, complete ID of
an isolate may take three to six weeks. It can be hard for a beginner or someone who rarely
performs such a task to maintain continuity of thought for so long.
[paragraph] Simulations. Simulations emphasize the application of knowledge by placing the user in
4. a hypothetical laboratory situation and presenting problems of an everyday or special nature.
Because simulations emphasize the application rather than the acquisition of knowledge, users
usually cannot work through them competently without prior understanding of the material.
Simulations place learners in a problem-solving mode. This realistic mental exercise engages them
interactively. * Wide range. More CAI is available than ever before. Educational computer programs
appropriate for clinical laboratorians are available from several commercial publishing houses,
including Williams & Wilkins in Baltimore and C.V. Mosby in St. Louis; independent software
publishers, such as REMS Software in Montclair, N.J.; and some professional societies, including the
American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP ASCPÂ American Society of Clinical Pathologists. ),
American Society for Medical Technology (ASMT ASMT American Society of Medical Technologists
ASMT Association Suisse des Managers en Tourisme
ASMT Automatic Safety Monitoring Tool (air traffic management)
ASMT Associazione Svizzera dei Managers del Turismo ), and American Society for Microbiology
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is a scientific organization, based in the United States
although with over 43,000 members throughout the world. It is the largest single life science
professional organization and its members include those whose interests encompass basic  (ASM
(1) (Association for Systems Management) An international membership organization based in
Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1947 and disbanded in 1996, it sponsored conferences in all phases of
administrative systems and management. ).
Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first
academic institution to offer such programs (1904). Â (CE), not only for intellectual stimulation but
also to maintain competence in rapidly advancing fields, to gain knowledge in unfamiliar areas, and
in some cases (as with the National Certification national certification Lab medicine A voluntary
form of regulation that affirms that a person has the knowledge and skill to perform essential tasks
in a given field, in the lab or in nursing; NC is granted by nongovernmental agencies or associations
with  Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel) to maintain licensure.
Use of instructional material presented by a computer. Since the advent of microcomputers in the
1970s, computer use in schools has become widespread, from primary schools through the
university level and in some preschool programs. Â (CAI (1) (Computer-Assisted Instruction) Same
as CBT.
members of the genus Mycobacterium.
(1.) Billings, D.M. "Computer Assisted Instruction for Health Professionals." Norwalk, Conn.,
Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1986. (2.) Venezky, R.L. "The Intelligent Design of Computer-assisted
Instruction." New York New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts,
Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario
and the Canadian province of , Longman, 1991. (3.) Alessi, S.M. "Computer-based Instruction:
Methods and Development," 2nd ed. Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall Prentice Hall is a leading
educational publisher. It is an imprint of Pearson Education, Inc., based in Upper Saddle River, New
Jersey, USA. Prentice Hall publishes print and digital content for the 6-12 and higher education
market. History
In 1913, law professor Dr. , 1991.
5. Several years ago, amid shrinking budgets, we undertook to create computer simulations that would
help our students practice identifying bacteria. We consulted several excellent sources that describe
the components of effective CAI.(1-3) It is essential to begin with a well-organized plan - that is, to
know precisely what one wants the computer to do. About 65% of the effort is made before any
programming is begun. The computer work can be done in a variety of ways, such as with a
programming language (e.g., BASIC or C+ +) or by using one of the many authoring platforms on
the market. An example is Toolbook (Asymetrix, Bellevue, Wash.), a software construction kit that
operates only in the Windows environment (1) (upper case "W") Refers to computers running under
a Microsoft Windows operating system.
Staining technique for the initial identification of bacteria, devised in 1884 by the Danish physician
Hans Christian Gram (1853-1938). The stain reveals basic differences in the biochemical and
structural properties of a living cell. Â results shown in Figure I. The user is asked to consider the
data provided and choose the appropriate tests to begin bacterial identification.