This document discusses how Irish hospitals can benefit from benchmarking. It provides background on cost per patient benchmarking in the Dutch DRG system. Benchmarking involves comparing a hospital's costs and processes to peers in order to identify areas for improvement. The document outlines how benchmarking has been implemented in the Netherlands through connecting various data sources, developing a cost model, and using benchmarks in management. It emphasizes that benchmarking requires technology, but also top management commitment to discussions with doctors and using benchmarks in budgeting. The document concludes that while technology is important, benchmarking can be achieved today in Ireland through getting financial control and performing better despite budget constraints.
This document appears to be recognizing recipients of various healthcare awards. It lists organizations and individuals being recognized in categories such as public-private healthcare collaboration, healthcare technology/products innovation, primary care center initiatives, and innovation in quality of service delivery. For each recipient, it provides their name and organization/affiliation.
The Cleveland Clinic has integrated its health services across its main campus and regional hospitals, clinics, and other facilities through investments in its electronic medical record system and other technologies. This integration allows for continuity of care as patients access different levels and sites of care. The Cleveland Clinic is also shifting from a fee-for-service to a value-based payment model and taking on increased accountability for the health outcomes and costs for its patient populations. To support this transition and reduce costs from chronic diseases, the Cleveland Clinic has developed a comprehensive wellness program for its over 38,000 employees that focuses on reducing risk factors like smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.
De productie van vloeibare biobrandstoffen voor transport doet ernstige vragen rijzen over hun milieu-impact, over de beleidskosten voor hun promotie en de mogelijke onbedoelde gevolgen ervan.
Hoewel de productie van biobrandstoffen zoals ethanol en biodiesel sterk toeneemt, blijft hun bijdrage tot de totale consumptie van brandstoffen voor transport beperkt in de komende decennia. Daarentegen zijn de effecten van de toenemende productie van biobrandstoffen op de globale landbouwmarkten, op het milieu en op de voedselveiligheid reeds aanzienlijk en leiden tot discussie.
Wat is de toekomstige rol van biobrandstoffen voor de landbouw, voedselveiligheid en klimaatverandering?
We are all interconnected through our shared humanity, and have a shared responsibility to care for one another, especially the most vulnerable among us. While the challenges we face can feel overwhelming, together through compassion and understanding we can build a more just and equitable world for people of all backgrounds.
1) The document discusses building a web service using PHP and REST principles to aggregate news articles from various sources and make them available to mobile apps.
2) It describes collecting over 2,150 news articles from 100 sources, processing them within 100-800ms each, and handling up to 350,000 requests per day.
3) The system is built on Linux using Apache, MySQL, and PHP and utilizes RESTful design with HTTP methods, URL routing in PHP, and JSON response formats to provide content to mobile apps in a standardized way.
Non-human primates in research and safety testingGreenFacts
Every year, more than 100 000 monkeys and apes are used for biomedical research around the world. Their genetic similarities to humans make them particularly suitable candidates for testing the safety of new drugs and for studying infectious diseases or the brain. But those very similarities to humans also raise specific ethical questions about their use for scientific experiments.
Are there alternatives to the use of non-human primates in research and testing? Would it be feasible to stop using them altogether?
The number of delayed discharges in University Hospital Limerick Group (ULHG) was reduced from 40 in January 2015 to an average of 10-12 per month. This was accomplished through an acute and community focus on each delayed discharge case. A daily teleconference between ULHG and the Community Healthcare Organization discussed each patient and potential solutions. Transitional funding also helped by providing bridging payments for those waiting on Fair Deal funding and short term funding for up to 4 weeks to facilitate step-down care from acute hospitals. Between January and September 2015, over 680 transitional care funding requests were processed across ULHG and other hospitals in the Limerick/Mid-West region to help reduce delayed discharges.
The document announces an event taking place on July 14, 2009 in Austin, Texas titled "Performance Management, the Obama Administration and the New Economic Landscape". The half-day event will feature a keynote on improving public transparency and accountability, a case study on performance management, and insights into the new Obama management framework. Participants will discuss the role of performance management during times of transformation and address how to track stimulus spending and ensure program accountability.
The document discusses the Custom Community Group program called The Social Customer. In year one, The Social Customer exceeded its targets for site registrations and leads delivered. It has recruited influential ambassadors in customer service and social CRM. Recommendations are made to commission additional premium content on topics of interest to the customer service industry. The goal for 2012 is to continue producing high-quality content that delivers value to members and supports the business goals of ETC.
Dioxins are mainly released by human activities such as incineration and fuel combustion. Some dioxins and some "dioxin-like" PCBs are known to be harmful.
In 2008, the facts presented here are still considered a valid reference. Since 1998, there have been no big changes in our scientific understanding of dioxins - other than to strengthen the conclusions that dioxins are bad actors. General dioxin levels have since continued to drop both in the environment and in people.
This document describes a community-based nursing service called a Community Intervention Team (CIT) that provides acute and post-acute care in patients' homes to prevent hospital admissions or facilitate early discharge. The CIT operates 365 days a year, delivers clinical interventions and treatments previously only available in hospitals, and has expanded significantly since its establishment in 2007. Patient satisfaction surveys indicate excellent attention and a first-class service that allows more rapid recovery at home.
The Chernobyl nuclear accident in 1986 was the most severe accident in the history of the nuclear industry. It occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant located in Ukraine near the border with Belarus. Large amounts of radioactive materials were released into the environment, contaminating areas in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. Over 100,000 people were evacuated from the most contaminated areas closest to the reactor. The accident caused widespread health and environmental impacts that continue to affect the region. It also resulted in huge economic and social costs for the affected countries. While radiation exposures have decreased over time, concerns remain about health effects and long-term management of contaminated areas.
This document discusses challenges facing healthcare in Ireland and the potential role of primary care/general practice in addressing these challenges. It notes policies aimed at putting "more care in the community" and increasing GP training places. Research is cited showing associations between strong primary care systems and better health outcomes/lower costs. The document outlines studies demonstrating positive impacts of primary care interventions on conditions like heart disease and diabetes. It concludes that primary care faces many challenges but can respond and deliver, and has long-term potential to be part of the solution for sustainable healthcare.
This document discusses how Irish hospitals can benefit from benchmarking. It provides background on cost per patient benchmarking in the Dutch DRG system. Benchmarking involves comparing a hospital's costs and processes to peers in order to identify areas for improvement. The document outlines how benchmarking has been implemented in the Netherlands through connecting various data sources, developing a cost model, and using benchmarks in management. It emphasizes that benchmarking requires technology, but also top management commitment to discussions with doctors and using benchmarks in budgeting. The document concludes that while technology is important, benchmarking can be achieved today in Ireland through getting financial control and performing better despite budget constraints.
This document appears to be recognizing recipients of various healthcare awards. It lists organizations and individuals being recognized in categories such as public-private healthcare collaboration, healthcare technology/products innovation, primary care center initiatives, and innovation in quality of service delivery. For each recipient, it provides their name and organization/affiliation.
The Cleveland Clinic has integrated its health services across its main campus and regional hospitals, clinics, and other facilities through investments in its electronic medical record system and other technologies. This integration allows for continuity of care as patients access different levels and sites of care. The Cleveland Clinic is also shifting from a fee-for-service to a value-based payment model and taking on increased accountability for the health outcomes and costs for its patient populations. To support this transition and reduce costs from chronic diseases, the Cleveland Clinic has developed a comprehensive wellness program for its over 38,000 employees that focuses on reducing risk factors like smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.
De productie van vloeibare biobrandstoffen voor transport doet ernstige vragen rijzen over hun milieu-impact, over de beleidskosten voor hun promotie en de mogelijke onbedoelde gevolgen ervan.
Hoewel de productie van biobrandstoffen zoals ethanol en biodiesel sterk toeneemt, blijft hun bijdrage tot de totale consumptie van brandstoffen voor transport beperkt in de komende decennia. Daarentegen zijn de effecten van de toenemende productie van biobrandstoffen op de globale landbouwmarkten, op het milieu en op de voedselveiligheid reeds aanzienlijk en leiden tot discussie.
Wat is de toekomstige rol van biobrandstoffen voor de landbouw, voedselveiligheid en klimaatverandering?
We are all interconnected through our shared humanity, and have a shared responsibility to care for one another, especially the most vulnerable among us. While the challenges we face can feel overwhelming, together through compassion and understanding we can build a more just and equitable world for people of all backgrounds.
1) The document discusses building a web service using PHP and REST principles to aggregate news articles from various sources and make them available to mobile apps.
2) It describes collecting over 2,150 news articles from 100 sources, processing them within 100-800ms each, and handling up to 350,000 requests per day.
3) The system is built on Linux using Apache, MySQL, and PHP and utilizes RESTful design with HTTP methods, URL routing in PHP, and JSON response formats to provide content to mobile apps in a standardized way.
Non-human primates in research and safety testingGreenFacts
Every year, more than 100 000 monkeys and apes are used for biomedical research around the world. Their genetic similarities to humans make them particularly suitable candidates for testing the safety of new drugs and for studying infectious diseases or the brain. But those very similarities to humans also raise specific ethical questions about their use for scientific experiments.
Are there alternatives to the use of non-human primates in research and testing? Would it be feasible to stop using them altogether?
The number of delayed discharges in University Hospital Limerick Group (ULHG) was reduced from 40 in January 2015 to an average of 10-12 per month. This was accomplished through an acute and community focus on each delayed discharge case. A daily teleconference between ULHG and the Community Healthcare Organization discussed each patient and potential solutions. Transitional funding also helped by providing bridging payments for those waiting on Fair Deal funding and short term funding for up to 4 weeks to facilitate step-down care from acute hospitals. Between January and September 2015, over 680 transitional care funding requests were processed across ULHG and other hospitals in the Limerick/Mid-West region to help reduce delayed discharges.
The document announces an event taking place on July 14, 2009 in Austin, Texas titled "Performance Management, the Obama Administration and the New Economic Landscape". The half-day event will feature a keynote on improving public transparency and accountability, a case study on performance management, and insights into the new Obama management framework. Participants will discuss the role of performance management during times of transformation and address how to track stimulus spending and ensure program accountability.
The document discusses the Custom Community Group program called The Social Customer. In year one, The Social Customer exceeded its targets for site registrations and leads delivered. It has recruited influential ambassadors in customer service and social CRM. Recommendations are made to commission additional premium content on topics of interest to the customer service industry. The goal for 2012 is to continue producing high-quality content that delivers value to members and supports the business goals of ETC.
Dioxins are mainly released by human activities such as incineration and fuel combustion. Some dioxins and some "dioxin-like" PCBs are known to be harmful.
In 2008, the facts presented here are still considered a valid reference. Since 1998, there have been no big changes in our scientific understanding of dioxins - other than to strengthen the conclusions that dioxins are bad actors. General dioxin levels have since continued to drop both in the environment and in people.
This document describes a community-based nursing service called a Community Intervention Team (CIT) that provides acute and post-acute care in patients' homes to prevent hospital admissions or facilitate early discharge. The CIT operates 365 days a year, delivers clinical interventions and treatments previously only available in hospitals, and has expanded significantly since its establishment in 2007. Patient satisfaction surveys indicate excellent attention and a first-class service that allows more rapid recovery at home.
The Chernobyl nuclear accident in 1986 was the most severe accident in the history of the nuclear industry. It occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant located in Ukraine near the border with Belarus. Large amounts of radioactive materials were released into the environment, contaminating areas in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. Over 100,000 people were evacuated from the most contaminated areas closest to the reactor. The accident caused widespread health and environmental impacts that continue to affect the region. It also resulted in huge economic and social costs for the affected countries. While radiation exposures have decreased over time, concerns remain about health effects and long-term management of contaminated areas.
This document discusses challenges facing healthcare in Ireland and the potential role of primary care/general practice in addressing these challenges. It notes policies aimed at putting "more care in the community" and increasing GP training places. Research is cited showing associations between strong primary care systems and better health outcomes/lower costs. The document outlines studies demonstrating positive impacts of primary care interventions on conditions like heart disease and diabetes. It concludes that primary care faces many challenges but can respond and deliver, and has long-term potential to be part of the solution for sustainable healthcare.
The document discusses the importance of clinical research networks for healthcare. It notes that the Higgins Report emphasizes the importance of academic linkages and research for improved patient care. Clinical research networks are important for developing new therapies, diagnostic tests, clinical pathways, and determining healthcare outcomes. Participation in clinical research is associated with higher quality care and better outcomes. The document outlines the activities of the HRB-Clinical Research Facility Galway, including its staffing levels and research studies conducted. Challenges include engaging clinicians in research and ensuring sustainable funding, while opportunities include integrating clinical and academic research and using data to inform service development.
The document announces a dialogue event to take place on July 16, 2009 in Huntsville, Alabama from 12:00-4:00pm CST. The event will discuss defense performance management, the Obama administration, and the new economic landscape, with a keynote on improving transparency and accountability and case studies on performance management at the DoD and insights on the new management framework. A roundtable will address the role of performance management during times of transformation.
Koolstofdioxide (CO2) is een belangrijk broeikasgas, dat de globale opwarming van de aarde in de hand werkt. De voorbije twee eeuwen is zijn concentratie in de atmosfeer sterk gestegen, vooral als gevolg van menselijke activiteiten zoals het verbranden van fossiele brandstoffen.
Een mogelijke optie voor het verminderen van CO2 uitstoot is ondergrondse opslag. Deze techniek noemt men opvang en opslag van koolstofdioxide (Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage - CCS).
Hoe werkt het? Kan het werkelijk helpen bij de aanpak van de klimaatverandering?
Alf Nicholson, National Clinical lead in Pediatrics, RCPIInvestnet
This document summarizes the work of Professor Alf Nicholson in developing a national model of care for children in Ireland from 1990-2014. Key aspects included reducing variation in care, developing algorithms to guide first responders, visiting all pediatric departments and specialties to develop models of care, creating a national charter for children, strengthening regional networks and outreach clinics, and developing a manpower plan for pediatrics. The overall goal was to avoid disadvantages based on location, improve interfaces between primary and secondary care, and establish a whole systems plan to guide child health in Ireland.
Electromagnetic fields from Power lines, Wiring & AppliancesGreenFacts
Because electricity is so much a part of our lives, there are electromagnetic fields (EMF) around us most of the time. Overhead power lines, wiring in buildings and electrical appliances generate “Extremely Low Frequency” (ELF) electromagnetic fields. Can such ELF fields cause cancer, leukaemia or other health effects?