Dr Diane Watson, (then International Visiting Health Services Research Fellow at the Sax Institute from the University of British Columbia, Canada) spoke with the HARC network in April 2009 about ways to strengthen public confidence in the hospital system through research and analysis.
HARC stands for the Hospital Alliance for Research Collaboration. HARC is a collaborative network of researchers, health managers, clinicians and policy makers based in NSW, Australia managed by the Sax Institute.
HARC Forums bring members of the HARC network together to discuss the latest research and analysis about important issues facing our hospitals.
For more information visit saxinstitute.org.au.
QUALCOMM had a record year in 2004 with increased revenue, earnings, and operating cash flows due to growing adoption of 3G CDMA technology and advanced devices. Key highlights include:
- CDMA2000 and WCDMA 3G networks expanded significantly worldwide, driving strong demand for QUALCOMM's chipsets. QUALCOMM shipped over 137 million chipsets in fiscal year 2004, more than doubling the prior year's shipments.
- Mobile data usage increased as high-speed 3G networks and BREW-enabled devices enabled new multimedia services. Over 200 million BREW applications have been downloaded.
- South Korea and Japan led the rollout of 1xEV-DO wireless broadband networks, achieving over 10
The document provides training on how to build a ViSalus team by promoting the Body by Vi Challenge through hosting challenge parties at home, building a contact list, and recruiting up the ranks to Regional Director through setting goals and using ViSalus marketing tools and compensation plan. The goal is to create an income through different bonuses and commissions available in the ViSalus compensation plan.
The document is Timken Company's 2004 annual report. It discusses:
1) Timken achieved record sales of $4.5 billion in 2004, a 19% increase over 2003, and net income nearly quadrupled to $135.7 million.
2) The company strengthened its financial position in 2004, lowering its debt-to-capital ratio despite higher working capital needs.
3) Timken made progress integrating its largest acquisition, The Torrington Company, and realized $80 million in integration savings, ahead of target.
International Federation of Health Plans 2012 Comparative Price ReportBrian Ahier
The document is a report from the International Federation of Health Plans comparing medical prices across different countries. It found that prices for procedures and hospital stays varied widely between countries. For example, the average price of an MRI in the US was $1,121, while it was $230 in Argentina. Additionally, the cost of a hospital day in the US averaged $4,287, compared to $429 in Argentina. Overall, the report shows that healthcare prices are significantly higher in the US than other developed countries.
This document contains a summary and analysis of the housing market in Southwest California, including the cities of Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Wildomar, and Canyon Lake. It provides data on home sales, prices, inventory levels, and market activity from 2010 to 2012. Key findings include declining home prices from 2008 to 2012, with median prices falling over 50% in some areas, as well as an increase in the percentage of short sales and bank-owned homes being sold in December 2012. Available housing inventory levels rose from 2010 to 2012 across the region.
- The document is the slide deck for Newmont Mining Corporation's Fourth Quarter and Year End 2006 Earnings Conference Call on February 22, 2007.
- It provides financial and operating results for Q4 2006 and full year 2006 compared to the same periods in 2005, highlighting increases in average realized gold price, equity gold sales, and income from continuing operations.
- Project development updates are given for power plant construction in Nevada, mill construction at Yanacocha in Peru, and Boddington mine development in Australia.
- In 2008, Sunoco reported net income before special items of $874 million and earnings per share of $7.46. Refining margins improved in the second half of the year as crude oil prices declined sharply.
- In 4Q08, Sunoco reported net income before special items of $313 million and EPS of $2.68. Refining margins were strong early in the quarter but declined along with product demand as economic conditions weakened. Retail marketing delivered record contributions in 4Q08.
- Sunoco's net debt to capital ratio increased to 37% at the end of 2008 due to higher debt levels and lower equity values, compared to 27% at the end of 2007. However, the company
The document provides annual real estate statistics for the Greater Austin, Texas area in 2007. Some key points:
- The population of Greater Austin was 1.25 million in 2007 and is projected to grow by 1 million people in the next 10 years.
- In 2007, the average home sales price in Austin was $249,543, up from $234,601 in 2006. The median sales price was $184,040, an increase of $10,000 from 2006.
- In December 2007, the average number of days homes spent on the market before being sold was 78 days. The average for all of 2007 was 64 days.
QUALCOMM had a record year in 2004 with increased revenue, earnings, and operating cash flows due to growing adoption of 3G CDMA technology and advanced devices. Key highlights include:
- CDMA2000 and WCDMA 3G networks expanded significantly worldwide, driving strong demand for QUALCOMM's chipsets. QUALCOMM shipped over 137 million chipsets in fiscal year 2004, more than doubling the prior year's shipments.
- Mobile data usage increased as high-speed 3G networks and BREW-enabled devices enabled new multimedia services. Over 200 million BREW applications have been downloaded.
- South Korea and Japan led the rollout of 1xEV-DO wireless broadband networks, achieving over 10
The document provides training on how to build a ViSalus team by promoting the Body by Vi Challenge through hosting challenge parties at home, building a contact list, and recruiting up the ranks to Regional Director through setting goals and using ViSalus marketing tools and compensation plan. The goal is to create an income through different bonuses and commissions available in the ViSalus compensation plan.
The document is Timken Company's 2004 annual report. It discusses:
1) Timken achieved record sales of $4.5 billion in 2004, a 19% increase over 2003, and net income nearly quadrupled to $135.7 million.
2) The company strengthened its financial position in 2004, lowering its debt-to-capital ratio despite higher working capital needs.
3) Timken made progress integrating its largest acquisition, The Torrington Company, and realized $80 million in integration savings, ahead of target.
International Federation of Health Plans 2012 Comparative Price ReportBrian Ahier
The document is a report from the International Federation of Health Plans comparing medical prices across different countries. It found that prices for procedures and hospital stays varied widely between countries. For example, the average price of an MRI in the US was $1,121, while it was $230 in Argentina. Additionally, the cost of a hospital day in the US averaged $4,287, compared to $429 in Argentina. Overall, the report shows that healthcare prices are significantly higher in the US than other developed countries.
This document contains a summary and analysis of the housing market in Southwest California, including the cities of Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Wildomar, and Canyon Lake. It provides data on home sales, prices, inventory levels, and market activity from 2010 to 2012. Key findings include declining home prices from 2008 to 2012, with median prices falling over 50% in some areas, as well as an increase in the percentage of short sales and bank-owned homes being sold in December 2012. Available housing inventory levels rose from 2010 to 2012 across the region.
- The document is the slide deck for Newmont Mining Corporation's Fourth Quarter and Year End 2006 Earnings Conference Call on February 22, 2007.
- It provides financial and operating results for Q4 2006 and full year 2006 compared to the same periods in 2005, highlighting increases in average realized gold price, equity gold sales, and income from continuing operations.
- Project development updates are given for power plant construction in Nevada, mill construction at Yanacocha in Peru, and Boddington mine development in Australia.
- In 2008, Sunoco reported net income before special items of $874 million and earnings per share of $7.46. Refining margins improved in the second half of the year as crude oil prices declined sharply.
- In 4Q08, Sunoco reported net income before special items of $313 million and EPS of $2.68. Refining margins were strong early in the quarter but declined along with product demand as economic conditions weakened. Retail marketing delivered record contributions in 4Q08.
- Sunoco's net debt to capital ratio increased to 37% at the end of 2008 due to higher debt levels and lower equity values, compared to 27% at the end of 2007. However, the company
The document provides annual real estate statistics for the Greater Austin, Texas area in 2007. Some key points:
- The population of Greater Austin was 1.25 million in 2007 and is projected to grow by 1 million people in the next 10 years.
- In 2007, the average home sales price in Austin was $249,543, up from $234,601 in 2006. The median sales price was $184,040, an increase of $10,000 from 2006.
- In December 2007, the average number of days homes spent on the market before being sold was 78 days. The average for all of 2007 was 64 days.
The document appears to be a sales report for a salesperson named Abraham Diaz Mtz. It includes daily sales figures for various stores and clients for the months of January and February. The salesperson's goal for December was $117,833 and they had accumulated $93,413 in sales by the end of January, leaving $24,419 left to reach the goal. In February, the remaining goal was $57,181 with $55,804 in accumulated sales by the end of the month. The document tracks daily sales progress towards monthly sales targets.
This annual report summarizes Amgen's performance in 2000 and outlines goals for the future. Key points include:
- Amgen achieved strong financial results in 2000 and aims to more than double revenues and products on the market in the next five years.
- Goals for the future include launching new products like ARANESP beginning in 2001, expanding R&D capabilities and the product pipeline, and strengthening the organization.
- Four new products could launch in the next 18 months - ARANESP, anakinra, abarelix-depot, and SD/01. R&D spending will increase to nearly $1 billion in 2001 to support pipeline growth.
Mercer Capital | Webinar: Outlook for Bank M&A in 2013 | February 12 2013Mercer Capital
This document provides financial metrics and performance ratios for banks and thrifts of different asset sizes. Several charts show trends and comparisons between 1984-2012 for return on assets, return on equity, net interest margin, and other ratios. Transaction activity and pricing multiples from 2012-2013 are also examined. The analysis finds that larger institutions generally achieved higher profitability and returns, while smaller banks traded at higher price-to-book value multiples. The document examines key differences in the operating performance and market valuation of institutions based on their asset size.
Dr. Julie Schoenman’s presentation for the MILI Actuarial Seminar series, “A Detailed Look at US Health Care Spending,” covers recent trends in public and private spending as well as the implications of rising spending for the federal budget outlook and for consumers.
This document is Toll Brothers' annual report which summarizes their strong financial performance in fiscal year 2005, ending October 31, 2005. Some key points:
- Toll Brothers had record results in 2005 with net income up 97% to $806.1 million, earnings per share up 90% to $4.78, total revenues up 50% to $5.79 billion, and contracts and backlog also up significantly.
- They attribute their success to expanding their operations nationally, developing high-quality communities across various luxury housing segments, and having over 83,000 home sites under control to support future growth.
- Looking ahead, Toll Brothers expects continued growth through expanding their community count and believes housing market fundament
The document summarizes the IDeA Program, which includes several components aimed at supporting biomedical research in US states that historically receive lower levels of NIH funding. The key components are the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) program, which provides funding to establish multidisciplinary research centers focused on a specific scientific theme and mentoring junior researchers; the IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program, which supports statewide networks; and the IDeA Clinical and Translational Research program. Examples are provided of specific COBRE centers established in Oklahoma that have helped increase biomedical research funding and capacity in the state.
The cash flow budget for Pamper World shows:
1) Beginning cash balances increasing each month from $170,000 in January to over $1 million in December.
2) Cash inflows come primarily from accounts receivable collections and sales/receipts, totaling over $2 million for the year.
3) Cash outflows go towards expenses like payroll, advertising, supplies, and utilities, totaling just under $1 million for the year.
4) The ending cash balance increases each month as cash inflows exceed outflows, allowing Pamper World to end the year with over $1.1 million in cash.
The document is a private equity investment deck that provides quarterly data and analysis for Q1 2013. It shows that total private equity investment value reached nearly $6 billion for Q1 2013, continuing an upward trend. The majority of deals were between $5-25 million. Exits increased in value to over $1.6 billion primarily through M&A transactions. Key sectors like software, healthcare, and IT saw the most investment activity.
BWH Young Profesionals: MAFCU & MunroeMorrow Retirement & Investment Plannin...lrubin07
This document provides a summary of a presentation on retirement and investment planning in today's market. The presentation discusses ensuring you will have enough money for retirement by bridging the gap between income and expenses. It also covers calculating the size of nest egg needed based on desired annual income amounts. Additionally, the presentation addresses investing along the way through diversification, dollar cost averaging, and asset allocation. Limits and advantages of Roth IRAs for 2012 are also summarized.
KFF Employer Health Benefits 2010 Annual Survey SlidesTom Daly
This document presents survey results on employer-sponsored health benefits from 1999-2010. It finds that due to the economic downturn, many firms reduced health benefits or increased costs for workers. Premiums and worker contributions for both single and family coverage have risen substantially over this period, with workers on average paying 27% of premiums for single coverage and 30% for family coverage in 2010.
The document summarizes dividends paid by Freddie Mac on various common and preferred stock securities from 2004 to 2008. It notes that in September 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency eliminated all future common and preferred stock dividends, except for dividends on senior preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury. The summary then provides a quarterly breakdown of dividends paid on each security.
The private equity investment trends document presented data showing:
1) Private equity investment got off to a slow start in 2012 with fewer deals and less capital invested compared to previous years.
2) Healthcare and information technology industries increased their share of deal volume in 2012.
3) Business products and services and consumer products and services captured the largest share of capital invested in the first half of 2012.
4) Middle market deals between $50-$250 million dominated private equity deal activity.
5) Add-on acquisitions, which are acquisitions by portfolio companies, continued to represent about half of total buyout activity.
Research Partnerships to Support Telehealth OpportunitiesP. Kenyon Crowley
This document discusses potential opportunities for research partnerships between universities and industry in the area of telehealth. It outlines several types of partnerships that could be pursued, including technology research and development, evaluations of telehealth solutions, pilots and clinical trials, and university involvement in product development. It also discusses how such partnerships could provide funding for researchers, intellectual property licensing arrangements, and various federal and state funding programs that support commercialization collaborations.
Strengthening Community Health Systems_Henry Perry_5.8.14CORE Group
This document summarizes a review of community-based approaches to improving reproductive, maternal, neonatal and child health. The review found evidence that community health workers can effectively deliver interventions like immunizations, vitamin A supplementation, and treatment of childhood illnesses. Participatory women's groups and home visits were also found to improve health outcomes. Large community health worker programs in countries like Bangladesh and Ethiopia demonstrated improved coverage and reductions in mortality. The review calls for more integrated community-based programming, strengthening of health systems, and viewing communities as partners rather than just recipients of services.
The document discusses micro market analysis and provides examples. It defines a micro market as a clearly defined, specific market segment. Micro market analysis involves three components: customer analysis using demographic, psychographic and technographic segmentation; location analysis using tools to evaluate economics, image, target customers, competitors, and conditions; and competitor analysis using benchmarking of products/services, price, customer service, and store ambiance. Examples provided include a golf resort project, a commercial center development, and a new fried chicken and school supply store concept.
This document discusses various types of errors that can occur in survey research. It identifies random sampling error, systematic error, and respondent error as the main categories. Random sampling error is the difference between survey results and census results using the same procedures. Systematic error stems from flaws in the research design or execution. Respondent error includes non-response error and response bias, where respondents consciously or unconsciously provide inaccurate answers.
Drainovia - Effective in all weather conditionsEurovia_Group
Porous asphalts are road surfacings that absorb and drain off rainwater, thereby limiting its harmful effects at the road surface. Motorists easily recognise this type of surfacing.
Sound masking is the addition of an unobtrusive background sound, similar to airflow, to reduce the intelligibility of human speech and reduce distractions. The resulting environment leads to greater productivity and increased privacy and comfort.
Indoor air quality is an important issue that affects worker productivity and health. Requests to evaluate indoor environmental quality issues have risen significantly in recent decades. Poor indoor air quality can result from factors like inadequate ventilation, moisture issues, and various indoor pollutant sources. Common indoor pollutants include biological contaminants, chemicals from products and activities, and particulate matter. Maintaining good indoor air involves controlling pollutant sources, diluting pollutants through ventilation, and filtering the air.
The document discusses a proposed study by Maastricht University to analyze the effects of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) on children's cognitive performance. The study would use a unique dataset linking high-frequency sensor monitoring of indoor climate factors in elementary school classrooms over four years to measures of children's cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes. A pilot study is proposed for 2020 to test sensor placement and collect preliminary CO2 level data under different ventilation conditions. The full study aims to help address the limited existing research on how IEQ impacts pupil performance.
Viaphone® - Acoustic comfort and high skid resistanceEurovia_Group
Viaphone is a low-noise asphalt mix designed for urban roads to reduce traffic noise and improve safety. It combines exceptional acoustic and skid resistance properties by using a special formulation that includes fibers. When applied in a thin layer of 20-40mm, it can halve perceived road traffic noise and provides high skid resistance. Long-term testing has shown it maintains its acoustic performance over time.
The document appears to be a sales report for a salesperson named Abraham Diaz Mtz. It includes daily sales figures for various stores and clients for the months of January and February. The salesperson's goal for December was $117,833 and they had accumulated $93,413 in sales by the end of January, leaving $24,419 left to reach the goal. In February, the remaining goal was $57,181 with $55,804 in accumulated sales by the end of the month. The document tracks daily sales progress towards monthly sales targets.
This annual report summarizes Amgen's performance in 2000 and outlines goals for the future. Key points include:
- Amgen achieved strong financial results in 2000 and aims to more than double revenues and products on the market in the next five years.
- Goals for the future include launching new products like ARANESP beginning in 2001, expanding R&D capabilities and the product pipeline, and strengthening the organization.
- Four new products could launch in the next 18 months - ARANESP, anakinra, abarelix-depot, and SD/01. R&D spending will increase to nearly $1 billion in 2001 to support pipeline growth.
Mercer Capital | Webinar: Outlook for Bank M&A in 2013 | February 12 2013Mercer Capital
This document provides financial metrics and performance ratios for banks and thrifts of different asset sizes. Several charts show trends and comparisons between 1984-2012 for return on assets, return on equity, net interest margin, and other ratios. Transaction activity and pricing multiples from 2012-2013 are also examined. The analysis finds that larger institutions generally achieved higher profitability and returns, while smaller banks traded at higher price-to-book value multiples. The document examines key differences in the operating performance and market valuation of institutions based on their asset size.
Dr. Julie Schoenman’s presentation for the MILI Actuarial Seminar series, “A Detailed Look at US Health Care Spending,” covers recent trends in public and private spending as well as the implications of rising spending for the federal budget outlook and for consumers.
This document is Toll Brothers' annual report which summarizes their strong financial performance in fiscal year 2005, ending October 31, 2005. Some key points:
- Toll Brothers had record results in 2005 with net income up 97% to $806.1 million, earnings per share up 90% to $4.78, total revenues up 50% to $5.79 billion, and contracts and backlog also up significantly.
- They attribute their success to expanding their operations nationally, developing high-quality communities across various luxury housing segments, and having over 83,000 home sites under control to support future growth.
- Looking ahead, Toll Brothers expects continued growth through expanding their community count and believes housing market fundament
The document summarizes the IDeA Program, which includes several components aimed at supporting biomedical research in US states that historically receive lower levels of NIH funding. The key components are the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) program, which provides funding to establish multidisciplinary research centers focused on a specific scientific theme and mentoring junior researchers; the IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program, which supports statewide networks; and the IDeA Clinical and Translational Research program. Examples are provided of specific COBRE centers established in Oklahoma that have helped increase biomedical research funding and capacity in the state.
The cash flow budget for Pamper World shows:
1) Beginning cash balances increasing each month from $170,000 in January to over $1 million in December.
2) Cash inflows come primarily from accounts receivable collections and sales/receipts, totaling over $2 million for the year.
3) Cash outflows go towards expenses like payroll, advertising, supplies, and utilities, totaling just under $1 million for the year.
4) The ending cash balance increases each month as cash inflows exceed outflows, allowing Pamper World to end the year with over $1.1 million in cash.
The document is a private equity investment deck that provides quarterly data and analysis for Q1 2013. It shows that total private equity investment value reached nearly $6 billion for Q1 2013, continuing an upward trend. The majority of deals were between $5-25 million. Exits increased in value to over $1.6 billion primarily through M&A transactions. Key sectors like software, healthcare, and IT saw the most investment activity.
BWH Young Profesionals: MAFCU & MunroeMorrow Retirement & Investment Plannin...lrubin07
This document provides a summary of a presentation on retirement and investment planning in today's market. The presentation discusses ensuring you will have enough money for retirement by bridging the gap between income and expenses. It also covers calculating the size of nest egg needed based on desired annual income amounts. Additionally, the presentation addresses investing along the way through diversification, dollar cost averaging, and asset allocation. Limits and advantages of Roth IRAs for 2012 are also summarized.
KFF Employer Health Benefits 2010 Annual Survey SlidesTom Daly
This document presents survey results on employer-sponsored health benefits from 1999-2010. It finds that due to the economic downturn, many firms reduced health benefits or increased costs for workers. Premiums and worker contributions for both single and family coverage have risen substantially over this period, with workers on average paying 27% of premiums for single coverage and 30% for family coverage in 2010.
The document summarizes dividends paid by Freddie Mac on various common and preferred stock securities from 2004 to 2008. It notes that in September 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency eliminated all future common and preferred stock dividends, except for dividends on senior preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury. The summary then provides a quarterly breakdown of dividends paid on each security.
The private equity investment trends document presented data showing:
1) Private equity investment got off to a slow start in 2012 with fewer deals and less capital invested compared to previous years.
2) Healthcare and information technology industries increased their share of deal volume in 2012.
3) Business products and services and consumer products and services captured the largest share of capital invested in the first half of 2012.
4) Middle market deals between $50-$250 million dominated private equity deal activity.
5) Add-on acquisitions, which are acquisitions by portfolio companies, continued to represent about half of total buyout activity.
Research Partnerships to Support Telehealth OpportunitiesP. Kenyon Crowley
This document discusses potential opportunities for research partnerships between universities and industry in the area of telehealth. It outlines several types of partnerships that could be pursued, including technology research and development, evaluations of telehealth solutions, pilots and clinical trials, and university involvement in product development. It also discusses how such partnerships could provide funding for researchers, intellectual property licensing arrangements, and various federal and state funding programs that support commercialization collaborations.
Strengthening Community Health Systems_Henry Perry_5.8.14CORE Group
This document summarizes a review of community-based approaches to improving reproductive, maternal, neonatal and child health. The review found evidence that community health workers can effectively deliver interventions like immunizations, vitamin A supplementation, and treatment of childhood illnesses. Participatory women's groups and home visits were also found to improve health outcomes. Large community health worker programs in countries like Bangladesh and Ethiopia demonstrated improved coverage and reductions in mortality. The review calls for more integrated community-based programming, strengthening of health systems, and viewing communities as partners rather than just recipients of services.
The document discusses micro market analysis and provides examples. It defines a micro market as a clearly defined, specific market segment. Micro market analysis involves three components: customer analysis using demographic, psychographic and technographic segmentation; location analysis using tools to evaluate economics, image, target customers, competitors, and conditions; and competitor analysis using benchmarking of products/services, price, customer service, and store ambiance. Examples provided include a golf resort project, a commercial center development, and a new fried chicken and school supply store concept.
This document discusses various types of errors that can occur in survey research. It identifies random sampling error, systematic error, and respondent error as the main categories. Random sampling error is the difference between survey results and census results using the same procedures. Systematic error stems from flaws in the research design or execution. Respondent error includes non-response error and response bias, where respondents consciously or unconsciously provide inaccurate answers.
Drainovia - Effective in all weather conditionsEurovia_Group
Porous asphalts are road surfacings that absorb and drain off rainwater, thereby limiting its harmful effects at the road surface. Motorists easily recognise this type of surfacing.
Sound masking is the addition of an unobtrusive background sound, similar to airflow, to reduce the intelligibility of human speech and reduce distractions. The resulting environment leads to greater productivity and increased privacy and comfort.
Indoor air quality is an important issue that affects worker productivity and health. Requests to evaluate indoor environmental quality issues have risen significantly in recent decades. Poor indoor air quality can result from factors like inadequate ventilation, moisture issues, and various indoor pollutant sources. Common indoor pollutants include biological contaminants, chemicals from products and activities, and particulate matter. Maintaining good indoor air involves controlling pollutant sources, diluting pollutants through ventilation, and filtering the air.
The document discusses a proposed study by Maastricht University to analyze the effects of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) on children's cognitive performance. The study would use a unique dataset linking high-frequency sensor monitoring of indoor climate factors in elementary school classrooms over four years to measures of children's cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes. A pilot study is proposed for 2020 to test sensor placement and collect preliminary CO2 level data under different ventilation conditions. The full study aims to help address the limited existing research on how IEQ impacts pupil performance.
Viaphone® - Acoustic comfort and high skid resistanceEurovia_Group
Viaphone is a low-noise asphalt mix designed for urban roads to reduce traffic noise and improve safety. It combines exceptional acoustic and skid resistance properties by using a special formulation that includes fibers. When applied in a thin layer of 20-40mm, it can halve perceived road traffic noise and provides high skid resistance. Long-term testing has shown it maintains its acoustic performance over time.
This document provides an overview of Dr. Kenneth P. Roy's background and expertise in architectural acoustics and green building indoor environmental quality. It outlines his participation and leadership roles in numerous acoustical standards organizations. The document then discusses current challenges with acoustic comfort in buildings and evolving workplace designs that integrate different functional spaces. It reviews approaches to acoustic comfort in the LEED green building rating system, with a focus on offices, healthcare, and schools. Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of acoustic comfort as an aspect of indoor environmental quality in building design.
This document provides an overview of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in healthcare and office buildings. It discusses factors that affect IEQ like thermal comfort, indoor air quality, lighting, and acoustics. Sources of poor IEQ are identified as inadequate ventilation, indoor and outdoor air pollutants, thermal discomfort, biological contaminants, and acoustic discomfort. The document also outlines the roles of various professionals in maintaining good IEQ through an integrative design process.
This document analyzes the history and current state of Spain's economy. It discusses key events like industrialization, the Spanish Civil War, Franco's regime, oil crises, recessions in the 1990s and 2000s, and Spain's housing bubble and financial crisis. Recent governments and their policies are also examined. The document evaluates Spain's economy using a production function framework and analyzes factors like technology, competitiveness, education, unemployment, exports and reforms to determine that Spain's economy will likely stagnate in 2014 but begin growing again in 2015-2016 if reforms continue.
Modular buildings support sustainable construction practices through the following: reliance on recycling & reuse, reduced demand for raw materials, less site disturbance and increased energy efficiency. Learn more about modular construction’s efforts to promote the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) program.
This document discusses indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in office and healthcare settings. IEQ refers to the state of the air and environment inside buildings that contribute to occupant health and comfort. It is determined by factors like thermal comfort, lighting, indoor air quality, and acoustics. Poor IEQ can result from inadequate ventilation, indoor pollutants, thermal discomfort, and more. Sick building syndrome describes health issues linked to time spent in a building, like headaches, fatigue, and respiratory problems. The document recommends IEQ management plans, installing proper HVAC systems, and conducting surveys to evaluate IEQ issues. It analyzes IEQ in a university office and hospital in Malaysia through occupant surveys and recommends upgrades to address
This document provides information about indoor environmental quality in offices. It discusses factors that affect indoor quality like lighting, air, temperature and humidity. It then describes air conditioner systems used in offices, including types of air conditioners and how they work. The document also covers daylighting systems like tubular daylighting devices and horizontal daylighting to introduce natural light into offices. Installation processes are outlined for split air conditioners and tubular daylighting devices. Potential indoor quality problems are discussed and solutions like effective building design, HVAC systems and maintenance are recommended.
Cambridge Sound Masking White Noise ReviewPaul Richards
Sound Masking review from Cambridge Sound Management. Reviewing the Sound Masking White Noise products presented by Cambridge Sound Management. These Sound Masking products are offered to increase privacy and productivity. Each sound masking emitters, module and system is available for sale on http://soundmasking-whitenoise.com and on our GSA Contract.
Dear Students
We can help you to write total dissertation/project report.
Our 9 step method of project writing:-
Step 1) Helping you in Selection of topic.
Step 2) Group discussion / conference call with in team of professors.
Step 3) Helping you in Preparation of Synopsis/ proposal & sent to project guide
The document discusses factors that impact indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and human health and well-being. Natural lighting and plants in the workplace can make people feel good. Proper ventilation is important to prevent mold growth, as moisture is the key factor enabling mold. The amount of fresh air needed for ventilation depends on the size, use, and occupancy of the space.
David M. Schreck, MD, FACEP, FACP, FHM , Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine at Summit Medical Group provided this presentation on health care trends as part of a community lecture series on the Berkeley Heights, NJ campus. The presentation explains the impact on patient care and how to navigate the system.
1) The document provides financial highlights from Google's Q3 2006 earnings call, including 70% year-over-year revenue growth and plans to acquire YouTube for $1.65 billion in stock.
2) Revenue growth was driven by increased monetization and traffic, with strong growth across advertisers. Operating income and net income reached record levels.
3) Google continued focusing on innovation and user experience while also forming new partnerships with companies like Fox, eBay, and Intuit.
- The document discusses Google's Q3 2006 earnings conference call, reporting 70% year-over-year revenue growth and 10% quarter-over-quarter growth driven by increased monetization and traffic.
- Operating income and net income reached record levels, and the company continued investing in products and infrastructure while forming new partnerships.
- Google agreed to acquire YouTube for $1.65 billion in stock, hoping to enable anyone to upload, watch and share videos worldwide.
- Google reported strong Q3 2006 financial results, with 70% year-over-year revenue growth and 10% quarter-over-quarter growth driven by increased monetization and traffic gains.
- Revenue was $2.69 billion for Q3 2006, with international revenue accounting for 56% of the total.
- Costs of revenue were 39% of total revenue, with research and development accounting for 11.6% and sales and marketing at 7.7% of revenue.
- The acquisition of YouTube for $1.65 billion in stock was announced and expected to close in October.
Holly Corporation is an oil refining and marketing company operating refineries in Montana and New Mexico. In its 2002 annual report, Holly Corporation reported a net income of $32 million on sales of $889 million, down from $73 million in net income the previous year. Holly Corporation also discussed ongoing litigation, expansion projects at its Navajo Refinery in New Mexico, and continued implementation of cost reduction initiatives.
RCN Corporation underwent restructuring measures between 2000-2003 to reduce expenses and increase profitability. This included consolidating market operations, right-sizing organizations, back office investments, shedding fixed costs, and reducing workforce by 60%. These actions decreased annual expenses by 50% ($330 million) and increased customer connections by 345,000 (69%) since 2000. Per customer revenue, gross margin, and operating costs all increased during this period as well, improving the overall profitability of each customer.
1) Google reported 70% year-over-year revenue growth and 10% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth for Q3 2006. Revenue growth was driven primarily by increased monetization and traffic gains.
2) Operating income and net income reached record levels for the company. Google also continued its focus on innovation and partnerships.
3) Google agreed to acquire YouTube for $1.65 billion in stock, with the goal of enabling anyone to upload, watch and share videos worldwide. The acquisition was expected to close in Q4 2006.
The document discusses healthcare in the United States. It covers several topics related to US healthcare, including what makes the US system different compared to other developed countries, what health insurance looks like in the US, costs associated with diabetes, and who pays for healthcare. The US system is unique in that it does not have universal healthcare coverage and relies more heavily on private insurance compared to other countries which have nationalized systems. Healthcare costs, especially for conditions like diabetes, place a large financial burden on individuals and the system.
Advised households have substantially more investable assets than non-advised households across all income levels and age groups. For example, advised households earning $35,000 to $55,000 had nearly 5 times the investable assets of non-advised households in the same income bracket. Financial advisors provide valuable planning, guidance on asset allocation, and help clients choose appropriate investment vehicles to achieve their financial targets. The results of this study show that financial advice adds significant value for households.
The document is Timken Company's 2004 annual report. It discusses:
1) Timken achieved record sales of $4.5 billion in 2004, a 19% increase over 2003, and net income nearly quadrupled to $135.7 million.
2) The company strengthened its financial position in 2004, lowering its debt-to-capital ratio despite higher working capital needs.
3) Timken made progress integrating its largest acquisition, The Torrington Company, and realized $80 million in integration savings, ahead of target.
As the impact of healthcare reform on the U.S. delivery system comes into focus, there is little doubt that it is a “game changer” for clinical engineering and biomedical equipment technology. Carol will describe and discuss the future of the CE and BMET professions under new regulations and a new payment system. She will address why medical devices will cost much more, why equipment must have longer life cycles, why CEs and BMETs will and must have more involvement in IT-related activities, how CEs’ and BMETs’ responsibilities in regulatory compliance will expand and how you can prepare for this new environment.
About Carol Davis-Smith, CCE
Career Summary
Carol Davis-Smith is a Director in Premier’s Consulting Solution Division with responsibility for the development and deployment of capital lifecycle management processes and tools to Premier staff and owners.
Education and Affiliations
Ms. Davis-Smith received a B.S. in bioengineering technology
from the University of Dayton and an M.S. in engineering from the University of Arizona. She is a certified clinical engineer and a member of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). Over the past 20 years, she has presented and published papers on a variety of clinical engineering and capital contracting topics. In 2009, Ms. Davis-Smith received the AAMI Clinical Engineering Achievement Award.
This document is Toll Brothers' annual report which summarizes their strong financial performance in fiscal year 2005, ending October 31, 2005. Some key points:
- Toll Brothers had record results in 2005 with net income up 97% to $806.1 million, earnings per share up 90% to $4.78, total revenues up 50% to $5.79 billion, and contracts and backlog also up significantly.
- They attribute their success to expanding their operations nationally, building in luxury markets, having a large supply of approved home sites, offering a variety of luxury home types, and the skill of their team of 5,600 associates.
- Looking ahead, Toll Brothers expects continued growth through expanding
This document is Toll Brothers' annual report which summarizes their strong financial performance in fiscal year 2005, ending October 31, 2005. Some key points:
- Toll Brothers had record results in 2005 with net income up 97% to $806.1 million, earnings per share up 90% to $4.78, total revenues up 50% to $5.79 billion, and contracts and backlog also up significantly.
- They attribute their success to expanding their operations nationally, developing high-quality communities across various luxury housing segments, and having over 83,000 home sites under control to support future growth.
- Looking ahead, Toll Brothers expects continued growth through expanding their community count and believes housing market fundament
This document is Toll Brothers' annual report which summarizes their strong financial performance in fiscal year 2005, ending October 31, 2005. Some key points:
- Toll Brothers had record results in 2005 with net income up 97% to $806.1 million, earnings per share up 90% to $4.78, total revenues up 50% to $5.79 billion, and contracts and backlog also up significantly.
- They attribute their success to expanding their operations nationally, developing high-quality communities across various luxury housing segments, and having over 83,000 home sites under control to support future growth.
- Looking ahead, Toll Brothers expects continued growth through expanding their community count and believes housing market fundament
This document is Toll Brothers' annual report which summarizes their strong financial performance in fiscal year 2005, ending October 31, 2005. Some key points:
- Toll Brothers had record results in 2005 with net income up 97% to $806.1 million, earnings per share up 90% to $4.78, total revenues up 50% to $5.79 billion, and contracts and backlog also up significantly.
- They attribute their success to expanding their operations nationally, finding land in regulated markets, their brand name, and delivering a variety of luxury home products.
- Looking forward, they expect continued growth through expanding their community count, but growth rates may slow from the extraordinary pace of the last
Google reported strong financial results for Q4 2006 with 67% year-over-year revenue growth. Revenue increased 19% sequentially led by growth in international markets like Germany and France. Costs and expenses grew at a slower rate than revenue. As a result, net income increased 40% year-over-year while operating margins expanded. Going forward, Google will continue investing in growth areas like international expansion and mobile partnerships to maintain market leadership in search and advertising.
Google reported strong financial results for Q4 2006 with 67% year-over-year revenue growth. Revenue increased 19% sequentially led by growth in international markets like Germany and France. Costs and expenses grew at a slower rate than revenue. As a result, net income increased 40% year-over-year while operating margins expanded. Going forward, Google will continue investing in growth areas like international expansion and mobile partnerships.
Google reported strong financial results for Q4 2006 with 67% year-over-year revenue growth and 19% quarter-over-quarter growth. Revenues increased due to a healthy holiday season with strong traffic growth as well as international revenue growth, particularly in Germany and France. Costs and expenses grew but Google continued investing aggressively in employees and infrastructure for long term success. Non-GAAP net income was $997.3 million, up 23% from the previous quarter.
Greg Poulsen, vice president of strategy for Intermountain Healthcare, gave the Salt Lake Chamber Capitol Club an inside look at the federal healthcare bill and the effect it will have on reform efforts in Utah.
Medicaid spending in New York is projected to grow 36% from fiscal years 2009-2010 to 2012-2013, a rate 67% higher than the average U.S. growth. Spending per Medicaid beneficiary in New York was $7,746 in 2006, over 67% higher than the national average of $4,635. The document compares past and projected Medicaid spending growth in New York to U.S. averages and spending per beneficiary.
Similar to Diane Watson | Research to improve public confidence and views on quality in the Canadian health care system (20)
How to boost policy and program agencies’ use of researchSax Institute
Ms Gai Moore, Principal Analyst in the Sax Institute’s Knowledge Exchange division, presented new findings on what the evidence shows about what works in knowledge translation to the World Health Congress on Public Health in Melbourne in April.
SURE: Helping get the most out of longitudinal dataSax Institute
The document discusses SURE, a secure remote-access computing environment developed by the Sax Institute to facilitate analysis of large longitudinal datasets while maintaining privacy and security. SURE allows approved researchers to access de-identified unit-level data from sources like health registries and surveys within a controlled virtual workspace. Over 170 researchers across several countries are currently using SURE, which supports collaboration and analysis of datasets too large to move. SURE balances researcher access needs with protecting data privacy and custodian responsibilities.
The 45 and Up Study is the largest long-term study of aging in Australia that has recruited over 267,000 participants aged 45 and older. It collects detailed health and lifestyle data through questionnaires and links this information to participants' medical records. Over the past decade, the study has grown substantially in its number of collaborative projects, publications, and external funding. Key priorities now include facilitating new data linkages, utilizing genomic data, replenishing the cohort, and reviewing coordination of the study.
Identifying individuals at high risk for lung cancer in AustraliaSax Institute
This document summarizes research evaluating a risk prediction tool called PLCOm2012 for identifying high-risk individuals for lung cancer screening in Australia. The tool was validated using data from the 45 and Up Study, an ongoing cohort study of over 260,000 Australians aged 45 and older. Results showed PLCOm2012 predicted lung cancer incidence well and identified more high-risk individuals than the criteria used in the National Lung Screening Trial. Further modeling is still needed to fully assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of using PLCOm2012 to target lung cancer screening in Australia.
This document summarizes research into the relationship between walkability and physical activity levels in Sydney, Australia. The research found:
1) Walkability, as measured by a Sydney Walkability Index, is positively associated with sufficient walking to improve health.
2) The prevalence of walking exhibits strong spatial structure across Sydney postal areas.
3) Walkability accounts for 60% of the geographic variation in walking levels not explained by individual or area-level socioeconomic factors.
This document summarizes preliminary results from a study examining pathways to lung cancer diagnosis among participants in the 45 and Up Study. The study analyzed health services data from general practitioners, hospitals, and specialists in the year leading up to a lung cancer diagnosis for 363 participants. The results showed that over 1 in 3 participants saw a general practitioner, had medical imaging ordered, and saw a lung specialist before their first emergency hospital admission. Nearly 1 in 4 participants had an emergency hospital admission as their first contact with the healthcare system after being diagnosed. The study aims to further analyze treatment pathways and compare service utilization of lung cancer patients to similar individuals without lung cancer.
The revised OECD Health Systems Performance Framework: methodological issues ...Sax Institute
The OECD is a leading organization in the international measurement of health system performance. The OECD Expert Group on Health Care Quality Indicators (HCQI) has recently revised its performance framework, identifying core indicators and highlighting new directions. Although improving, the capacity of countries to deliver more accurate standardized indicators still needs to be fostered. A particular aspect that deserves attention is the design, planning and implementation of public performance reporting. Such activity, strictly interrelated to the capacity of the information infrastructure, also depends from cultural, organizational and political conditions that can be differently present at the international level. The applicability of standardized principles and the evidence of improved outcomes due to public reporting systems is still questioned to a large extent. A first international conference on the topic of hospital performance reporting has been organized in Rome, Italy in 2014, followed by a second event held in Seoul, South Korea, in 2015. In his talk, Fabrizio Carinci will present recent developments of OECD projects, including:
• state of the art in the definition of OECD performance indicators
• challenges emerging from OECD R&D studies
• transferability and use of definitions at sub-national and provider level
• applicability for hospital performance benchmarking and geographical variation
• limitations imposed by the legislation on privacy and data protection
• an overarching vision of “essential levels of health information”
Through practical examples drawn from his direct experience as Member of the Bureau of the HCQI and other relevant Boards, Prof. Fabrizio Carinci will discuss the state of the art, the role played by national governments (including Australia), and potential avenues for mutual collaboration.
Evaluation of IC initiatives - challenges, approaches and evaluation of Engla...Sax Institute
This presentation from Nicholas Mays, Professor of Health Policy, Director, Policy Innovation Research Unit, Department of Health Services Research & Policy focuses on the challenges, approaches and evaluation of England's Pioneers.
This document summarizes NHS England's approach to gathering patient experience and outcome data. It discusses various data collection methods, including national patient surveys, the Friends and Family Test, and Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). It notes that PROMs data shows patients report significant health improvements after surgeries and there is some variation in outcomes between hospitals. The document also outlines challenges in using this data and opportunities for the future, such as developing new PROMs for additional clinical areas and engaging patients more in collecting and using their own outcome data.
Fidye Westgarth, Agency for Clinical InnovationSax Institute
Fidye Westgarth, Manager of the Renal Network at ACI, attended a HARC Scholars' Forum to learn how to build sustainability into clinical innovation programs. She visited various NHS sites in the UK and a conference to gather information. Key lessons included the importance of leadership, credibility, resources, stakeholder engagement, training, and networks. Her report made recommendations for ACI to demonstrate success, engage executives, ensure workforce skills, and plan sustainability into all programs. Since 2011, ACI has established new centers, introduced training, strengthened communication, and engaged clinicians to continue innovating healthcare delivery.
Anne Darton, Agency for Clinical InnovationSax Institute
The document discusses gaps in burn care identified between services in NSW, Australia and the UK. It outlines a study visit to burn units and networks in the UK to identify differences and best practices. Key gaps identified included lack of outreach programs, reintegration support, and standardized care pathways. The document also outlines steps taken in NSW to address gaps such as establishing telehealth support, developing rehabilitation programs, and investing in technology like laser scar treatment. The visit helped identify both similarities and areas for improvement between the two systems to better support burn patients.
This document summarizes Bea Brown's scholarship objectives and learnings from a study tour related to implementation research. The objectives were to develop skills in implementation strategies, evaluation of quality programs, and strengthening relationships between the Sax Institute and international experts. Key lessons learned included the importance of organizational readiness, clinician involvement, and routine implementation. This directly informed the development of an implementation trial in cancer care.
This document summarizes different approaches used to effectively present evidence from research to policymakers. It discusses challenges policymakers face in using evidence, such as finding relevant research and interpreting research language. It then describes several methods used by organizations to help address these challenges, including providing easier access to research through summaries, syntheses, and online registries. The document examines these evidence presentation approaches used by organizations like NICE, Health Evidence, and Health Systems Evidence, highlighting their roles, products, and methods of dissemination. It concludes by reflecting on key learnings around being responsive to emerging evidence needs and using different lenses to analyze agencies' evidence needs.
Bronwyn Shumack, Clinical Excellence CommissionSax Institute
The document discusses a scholarship recipient's trip to study how other health jurisdictions apply human factors principles in healthcare. Some of the locations visited included hospitals in Paris, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and conferences. The key learnings were that few presentations or organizations demonstrated a thorough understanding of applying human factors concepts to healthcare, and that specialist skills are required to properly incorporate human factors into areas like clinical redesign and medical device procurement.
Carolyn Der Vartanian, (former) Clinical Excellence CommissionSax Institute
Carolyn Der Vartanian was previously the program manager for Blood Watch and the Clinical Excellence Commission from 2006 to 2013. She won a scholarship to study social media use in healthcare. Her study tour included conferences in London, Dublin, Rochester, and Washington DC. She found that social media is important for healthcare but requires training staff, policies, and engagement. At the Clinical Excellence Commission, she helped establish social media use and training. She has since advocated for social media use in healthcare through conferences, presentations, and online discussions.
Niek Klazinga | Performance reporting in OECD countriesSax Institute
Dr Niek Klazinga (Head of the Health Care Quality Indicators Project in the OECD Health Division) spoke with the HARC network in December 2014 about current developments in performance measurement and reporting.
HARC stands for the Hospital Alliance for Research Collaboration. HARC is a collaborative network of researchers, health managers, clinicians and policy makers based in NSW, Australia managed by the Sax Institute.
HARC Forums bring members of the HARC network together to discuss the latest research and analysis about important issues facing our hospitals.
For more information visit saxinstitute.org.au.
Sally Redman | Early findings from SPIRITSax Institute
Professor Sally Redman AM, CEO of the Sax Institute, recently addressed a CIPHER forum to share how the SPIRIT trial is testing a program designed to increase the use of research in policy and programs.
CIPHER, the Centre for Informing Policy in Health with Evidence from Research, is an Australian collaborative research centre managed by the Sax Institute, that is investigating the tools, skills and systems that might contribute to an increased use of research evidence in policy.
For more information visit www.saxinstitute.org.au.
Warwick Anderson | Research funding perspectives for CIPHER forumSax Institute
Professor Warwick Anderson AM, CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council, recently addressed a CIPHER forum to share how the NHMRC was testing ways to better match research funding with policy needs.
CIPHER, the Centre for Informing Policy in Health with Evidence from Research, is an Australian collaborative research centre managed by the Sax Institute, that is investigating the tools, skills and systems that might contribute to an increased use of research evidence in policy.
For more information visit www.saxinstitute.org.au.
Promoting Wellbeing - Applied Social Psychology - Psychology SuperNotesPsychoTech Services
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a simplified look into the mechanisms involved in the regulation of respiration:
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the organisation of respiratory center
2. Describe the nervous control of inspiration and respiratory rhythm
3. Describe the functions of the dorsal and respiratory groups of neurons
4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
5. Explain the role of Hering-Breur inflation reflex in regulation of inspiration
6. Explain the role of central chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
7. Explain the role of peripheral chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
8. Explain the regulation of respiration during exercise
9. Integrate the respiratory regulatory mechanisms
10. Describe the Cheyne-Stokes breathing
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 42, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 36, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 13, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
One health condition that is becoming more common day by day is diabetes.
According to research conducted by the National Family Health Survey of India, diabetic cases show a projection which might increase to 10.4% by 2030.
Clinic ^%[+27633867063*Abortion Pills For Sale In Tembisa Central19various
Clinic ^%[+27633867063*Abortion Pills For Sale In Tembisa Central Clinic ^%[+27633867063*Abortion Pills For Sale In Tembisa CentralClinic ^%[+27633867063*Abortion Pills For Sale In Tembisa CentralClinic ^%[+27633867063*Abortion Pills For Sale In Tembisa CentralClinic ^%[+27633867063*Abortion Pills For Sale In Tembisa Central
TEST BANK For Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice, 3rd...Donc Test
TEST BANK For Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice, 3rd Edition by DeMarco, Walsh, Verified Chapters 1 - 25, Complete Newest Version TEST BANK For Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice, 3rd Edition by DeMarco, Walsh, Verified Chapters 1 - 25, Complete Newest Version TEST BANK For Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice, 3rd Edition by DeMarco, Walsh, Verified Chapters 1 - 25, Complete Newest Version Test Bank For Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Pdf Chapters Download Test Bank For Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Pdf Download Stuvia Test Bank For Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Study Guide Test Bank For Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Ebook Download Stuvia Test Bank For Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Questions and Answers Quizlet Test Bank For Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Studocu Test Bank For Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Quizlet Test Bank For Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Stuvia Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Pdf Chapters Download Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Pdf Download Course Hero Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Answers Quizlet Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Ebook Download Course hero Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Questions and Answers Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Studocu Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Quizlet Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Stuvia Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Test Bank Pdf Chapters Download Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Test Bank Pdf Download Stuvia Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Test Bank Study Guide Questions and Answers Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Test Bank Ebook Download Stuvia Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Test Bank Questions Quizlet Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Test Bank Studocu Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Test Bank Quizlet Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice 3rd Edition Test Bank Stuvia
Local Advanced Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex Sys...Oleg Kshivets
Overall life span (LS) was 1671.7±1721.6 days and cumulative 5YS reached 62.4%, 10 years – 50.4%, 20 years – 44.6%. 94 LCP lived more than 5 years without cancer (LS=2958.6±1723.6 days), 22 – more than 10 years (LS=5571±1841.8 days). 67 LCP died because of LC (LS=471.9±344 days). AT significantly improved 5YS (68% vs. 53.7%) (P=0.028 by log-rank test). Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: N0-N12, T3-4, blood cell circuit, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells-CC and blood cells subpopulations), LC cell dynamics, recalcification time, heparin tolerance, prothrombin index, protein, AT, procedure type (P=0.000-0.031). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and N0-12 (rank=1), thrombocytes/CC (rank=2), segmented neutrophils/CC (3), eosinophils/CC (4), erythrocytes/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), stick neutrophils/CC (8), leucocytes/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (error=0.000; area under ROC curve=1.0).
TEST BANK For Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition by...Donc Test
TEST BANK For Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition by Stamler, Verified Chapters 1 - 33, Complete Newest Version Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition by Stamler, Verified Chapters 1 - 33, Complete Newest Version Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition by Stamler Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition TEST BANK by Stamler Test Bank For Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Pdf Chapters Download Test Bank For Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Pdf Download Stuvia Test Bank For Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Study Guide Test Bank For Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Ebook Download Stuvia Test Bank For Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Questions and Answers Quizlet Test Bank For Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Studocu Test Bank For Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Quizlet Test Bank For Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Stuvia Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Pdf Chapters Download Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Pdf Download Course Hero Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Answers Quizlet Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Ebook Download Course hero Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Questions and Answers Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Studocu Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Quizlet Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Stuvia Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Test Bank Pdf Chapters Download Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Test Bank Pdf Download Stuvia Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Test Bank Study Guide Questions and Answers Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Test Bank Ebook Download Stuvia Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Test Bank Questions Quizlet Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Test Bank Studocu Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Test Bank Quizlet Community Health Nursing A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition Test Bank Stuvia
share - Lions, tigers, AI and health misinformation, oh my!.pptxTina Purnat
• Pitfalls and pivots needed to use AI effectively in public health
• Evidence-based strategies to address health misinformation effectively
• Building trust with communities online and offline
• Equipping health professionals to address questions, concerns and health misinformation
• Assessing risk and mitigating harm from adverse health narratives in communities, health workforce and health system
share - Lions, tigers, AI and health misinformation, oh my!.pptx
Diane Watson | Research to improve public confidence and views on quality in the Canadian health care system
1. Research to improve public
confidence and views on quality
in the Canadian health care
system
Diane Watson PhD MBA
International Visiting Health Services Research Fellow
The Sax Institute
29 April 2009
2. Outline
• Health care and reform in Canada
• The “confidence conundrum”
• Research evidence to inform efforts to:
– Build public confidence
– Improve overall views on quality
– Publicly report on progress
• Who needs to know what …
3. Outline
• Health care and reform in Canada
• The “confidence conundrum”
• Research evidence to inform efforts to:
– Build public confidence
– Improve overall views on quality
– Publicly report on progress
• Who needs to know what …
5. Health Care Expenditure per Capita
by Source of Funding in 2004
$7,000 Adjusted for Differences in Cost of Living (US$ PPP)
$6,000 Private Spending
Out-of-Pocket Spending
$5,000
$2,572
Public Spending
$4,000
$803
$3,000 $483 $444 $342
$354 $148
$472 $239 $906 $313
$370 $28
$582 $113
$396
$2,000 $238 $389
$359
$2727
$2,475 $2,350
$1,000 $2,210 $2,176
$1,894 $1,940 $1,917 $1,832 $1,611
$0
a ab a
United Canada France Netherlands Germany Australia United OECD Japan New
States Kingdom Median Zealand
a2003
b2002 (Out-of-Pocket)
Source: The Commonwealth Fund, calculated from OECD Health Data 2006.
6. International Comparison of Spending on Health,
1980–2006
Average spending on health
per capita ($US PPP)
$7,000
United States
$6,000 Germany
Canada
Netherlands
$5,000 France
Australia
United Kingdom
$4,000
$3,000
$2,000
$1,000
$0
90
94
92
96
98
00
02
06
04
80
84
82
86
88
19
19
19
19
19
20
20
20
20
19
19
19
19
19
Data: OECD Health Data 2008 (June 2008).
7. Apr 2001: Prime
Minister
establishes Royal
Commission
Senate
establishes a
Committee
Feb 2003: First
Ministers’ Health
Accord
Sept 2004: First
Ministers’ 10-
Year Plan to
Renew Health
Care in Canada
8.
9. Outline
• Health care and reform in Canada
• The “confidence conundrum”
• Research evidence to inform efforts to:
– Build public confidence
– Improve overall views on quality
– Publicly report on progress
• Who needs to know what …
10. Overall Confidence in the Health Care System Among Adults in Seven
Countries, 2007
100
“Very confident” in “getting high
quality and safe care” when “needed”
80
59
60
% of all adults
40
34 35
30
28 28
24
20
0
Australia Canada Germany Netherlands New Zealand United Kingdom United States
Source: 2007 Commonwealth Fund
International Health Policy Surveys.
11. Population Perspectives on Health Care System Reform Among Adults
in Seven Countries, 1988-2007
100
"Overall the system works well,
only minor changes are needed"
80
Australia
60 Canada
% of all adults
Germany
Netherlands
New Zealand
40 United Kingdom
United States
20
0
1988/1990 1994 1998 2001 2004 2007
Sources: 1998, 2001, 2004 and 2007 Commonwealth Fund International
Health Policy Surveys; Harvard, Harris and Baxter, 1988.
12.
13. Outline
• Health care and reform in Canada
• The “confidence conundrum”
• Research evidence to inform efforts to:
– Build public confidence
– Improve overall views on quality
– Publicly report on progress
• Who needs to know what …
14. Public Confidence in Health Care: A
nationwide exploratory analyses in Canada
• Research questions:
– What underlies confidence among the general public
that they will get high quality, safe care when they
need it?
– What underlies views that everything is fine the way
it is/ only minor reforms are needed?
• Telephone survey of the general population, 2007
– Confidence/ views on reform
– Use and experiences with primary health care,
specialists, hospitals and emergency departments
– Views on overall quality of care received in the past
year
15. Public Confidence in Health Care: A
nationwide exploratory analyses in Canada
• Age, gender, income and health status matter; but are not
strong predictors of public confidence.
• Utilization of family doctors, emergency departments and
hospitals was not significantly related to confidence or
positive views on reform.
• Use of specialists was negatively associated with both
outcomes with high users less likely to be confident and less
likely to think everything is fine/ minor reform is needed.
• The key drivers of public confidence?
– first-hand experiences with care
– people overall views on the overall quality of care that
they received in the past 12 months.
16. Very confident/ Everything is fine the
Adjusted odds ratios confident get way it is/ some
quality/ safe care minor-tune-ups
No regular medical doctor or place 0.37*
Experience at least one unmet need
(past year) 0.51*
Wait in ED
4+ hours 0.38**
Use of specialists
1-3 times 0.65*
4+ times 0.56*
Difficulty getting specialist care
(past year) 0.51* 0.55*
Overall quality of care
Very good 0.46**
Good 0.35** 0.47**
Fair/poor 0.20** 0.37**
Source: Watson et al. What drives public confident in the health care system? An
exploratory look at the contribution of health care use and experiences with care.
17. If our intention is to build/ maintain public
confidence …
• Health care policy makers, managers and providers
need to know about/ improve:
– Regular source of care, unmet need, excessive
times in emergency departments and access to
specialists
– Patients ratings of overall quality of care and the
issues that drive it
• Researchers need to investigate why high use of
specialists is associated with lower levels of public
confidence
18. Outline
• Health care and reform in Canada
• The “confidence conundrum”
• Research evidence to inform efforts to:
– Build public confidence
– Improve overall views on quality
– Publicly report on progress
• Who needs to know what …
19. Systematic reviews/ primary research: What
underlies patient overall ratings of quality of care?
• Staff courtesy/ respect
• Provider/ patient communication
• Teamwork among providers
• Comprehensiveness/ unmet needs
• Access/ timeliness
Larson et al. The relationship between meeting patients’ information needs and their satisfaction
with hospital care and general health status outcomes. Int J Qual Health Care 8: 447-56.
Taylor C. Benger JR. 2004. Patient satisfaction in emergency departments. Emergency Medicine
Journal 21: 528-32.
Wong S et al. 2008. What do people think is important about primary health care. Healthcare Policy
3: 89-104.
Grol R. et al. 1999. Patients’ priorities with respect to general practice: An international comparison.
Family Practice 16: 4-11.
20.
21. Patient Ratings of Overall Quality of Care, NSW
Overnight inpatients, 2008 and 2007
Top 5 key drivers:
• Doctors and nurses working well together
• Treating patients with respect and dignity
• The availability of nurses
• Confidence and trust in nurses
• Courtesy of nurses
Source: NSW Health, Patient Survey 2008.
22. Patient Ratings of Overall Quality of Care, NSW
Admitted patients, 2007
• Overall, 90% of those who were admitted to hospital rated
their care as excellent, very good or good.
• The remainder rate care as fair (6%) or poor (4%).
• The main reasons for rating care as fair/ poor were:
– excessive wait time for care (18%)
– inadequate medication/ management (15%),
– poor quality accommodation (14%)
– poor attitude of staff (13%)
– not enough staff (13%)
– poor technical skill of staff (13%)
– communication problems (12%)
Source: NSW Health, Population Health Survey 2007.
23. Patient Ratings of Overall Quality of Care, NSW
Non-admitted emergency patients, 2008 and 2007
• Top 5 key drivers:
– Giving patients complete information
– Giving patients an explanation of what was done to them
– The availability of doctors
– Courtesy of emergency department staff
– Doctors and nurses working well together
Source: NSW Health, Patient Survey 2008.
24. Patient Ratings of Overall Quality of Care, NSW
emergency department patients, 2007
• Overall, 79% of those who presented to an emergency
department rated their care as excellent, very good or
good.
• The remainder rate care as fair (11%) or poor (9%).
• The main reasons for rating care as fair/ poor were:
– waiting time (61%)
– poor or adequate service (17%),
– not enough staff (12%)
– poor attitude of clinical staff (8%)
– communication problems (7%)
Source: NSW Health, Population Health Survey 2007.
25.
26.
27.
28. Outline
• Health care and reform in Canada
• The “confidence conundrum”
• Research evidence to inform efforts to:
– Build public confidence
– Improve overall views on quality
– Publicly report on progress
• Who needs to know what …
29.
30. Public priorities for HOSPITAL performance reporting in
Canada
Rating 9 to 10 Skill of medical staff
out of 10 Patient satisfaction with care
Serious medical errors
Use of latest technology and equipment
Rating 8 to 9 Extent to which nurses are sensitive and caring
out of 10 Level of coordination: hospital-outside services
Patients provided with useful information at discharge
Job satisfaction of hospital staff
Rating 7 to 8 Wait time for ED for urgent, non-life threatening
out of 10 Wait time for non-emergency surgery
Source: Sandoval GA. 2007. Sustained public preferences on hospital
performance across Canadian provinces. Health Policy 83: 246-256.