If you have ever been a caregiver in Arizona, you know how much the people you serve rely on you. When Staff are trained and know what to expect as well as what is expected of them, everybody wins. This Training Material is for Group Home Managers as well as Assisted living Staff and mangers. Let's listen more and remember, Volcanic Enthusiasm !!!
Session at Club Industry Show 2017 in Chicago, IL.
Each staff member in the gym and/or healthclub can help sell.
But sell member satisfaction, not only memberships and training sessions.
Not very often do you hear children say, “I want to be a fundraiser or mobilise the resources when I grow up!” When I was younger and first making choices about my future, fundraising meant "Pluto" to me. And I am not alone. Fundraising is not something that most people have much understanding about at a young age. It is definitely not about getting donations- you’ll need to inspire passion and learn the art of asking.
Being in advancement, in this very special profession, has given me more of personal satisfaction than I have gotten in any of the other activities I have ever done in my life. It gets me up every day and happy to come to work. It doesn’t get better than that.
Session at Club Industry Show 2017 in Chicago, IL.
Each staff member in the gym and/or healthclub can help sell.
But sell member satisfaction, not only memberships and training sessions.
Not very often do you hear children say, “I want to be a fundraiser or mobilise the resources when I grow up!” When I was younger and first making choices about my future, fundraising meant "Pluto" to me. And I am not alone. Fundraising is not something that most people have much understanding about at a young age. It is definitely not about getting donations- you’ll need to inspire passion and learn the art of asking.
Being in advancement, in this very special profession, has given me more of personal satisfaction than I have gotten in any of the other activities I have ever done in my life. It gets me up every day and happy to come to work. It doesn’t get better than that.
Employee morale and a positive workplace are achievable and here are a large collection of tips and how-to's for making it happen, reducing conflict, and increasing happiness. This is a powerpoint with sound files you also purchase at workexcel.com and a DVD, Video, Online Training WEb course is also available. All formats have sound, test, and handout. Positive workplaces promote productivity and they can play a significant role in reducing workplace violence
A workplace culture is composed of the values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that employees share and use on a daily basis in their work. Everyone has a role to play in creating a positive workplace culture. At this program, you’ll learn concrete strategies for making the work environment more enjoyable, so that you can:
Stay engaged and motivated even for tasks that are boring or unpleasant
Feel a sense of optimism and confidence even around people who can be toxic or negative
Become part of the solution in creating a better Williams for everyone.
15th Annual Business Leadership Luncheon at Simpson University in Redding, California. Wednesday, August 31, 2016
http://simpsonu.edu/businessluncheon
Dr. Jim Grant retired from the presidency of Simpson University in 2006, after 40 years of being involved in some level of nonprofit management. He and his wife, Hazel, relocated to Carbondale, Ill., to be near family.
After a short hiatus, Dr. Grant became a lecturer in the Master of Public Administration program at Southern Illinois University. He teaches courses in management, fundraising and marketing, grant writing and issues in nonprofit management. He also does some consulting in management and fundraising with both nonprofit and public organizations.
As an academic as well as a practitioner, Dr. Grant has learned the importance of successful management and leadership in any organization and the importance of the environment one creates around one’s managing and leading. His luncheon topic, “Comfort Describes More Than Mama’s Cooking,” stems from those considerations.
Dr. Grant holds undergraduate degrees in science and American history, earned an M.A. in American Social and Intellectual History from Samford University, and received his Ph.D. in American Colonial History from the University of Georgia.
For notes and slides, please visit: http://simpsonu.edu/businessluncheon
Employee morale and a positive workplace are achievable and here are a large collection of tips and how-to's for making it happen, reducing conflict, and increasing happiness. This is a powerpoint with sound files you also purchase at workexcel.com and a DVD, Video, Online Training WEb course is also available. All formats have sound, test, and handout. Positive workplaces promote productivity and they can play a significant role in reducing workplace violence
A workplace culture is composed of the values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that employees share and use on a daily basis in their work. Everyone has a role to play in creating a positive workplace culture. At this program, you’ll learn concrete strategies for making the work environment more enjoyable, so that you can:
Stay engaged and motivated even for tasks that are boring or unpleasant
Feel a sense of optimism and confidence even around people who can be toxic or negative
Become part of the solution in creating a better Williams for everyone.
15th Annual Business Leadership Luncheon at Simpson University in Redding, California. Wednesday, August 31, 2016
http://simpsonu.edu/businessluncheon
Dr. Jim Grant retired from the presidency of Simpson University in 2006, after 40 years of being involved in some level of nonprofit management. He and his wife, Hazel, relocated to Carbondale, Ill., to be near family.
After a short hiatus, Dr. Grant became a lecturer in the Master of Public Administration program at Southern Illinois University. He teaches courses in management, fundraising and marketing, grant writing and issues in nonprofit management. He also does some consulting in management and fundraising with both nonprofit and public organizations.
As an academic as well as a practitioner, Dr. Grant has learned the importance of successful management and leadership in any organization and the importance of the environment one creates around one’s managing and leading. His luncheon topic, “Comfort Describes More Than Mama’s Cooking,” stems from those considerations.
Dr. Grant holds undergraduate degrees in science and American history, earned an M.A. in American Social and Intellectual History from Samford University, and received his Ph.D. in American Colonial History from the University of Georgia.
For notes and slides, please visit: http://simpsonu.edu/businessluncheon
The dimensions of healthcare quality refer to various attributes or aspects that define the standard of healthcare services. These dimensions are used to evaluate, measure, and improve the quality of care provided to patients. A comprehensive understanding of these dimensions ensures that healthcare systems can address various aspects of patient care effectively and holistically. Dimensions of Healthcare Quality and Performance of care include the following; Appropriateness, Availability, Competence, Continuity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Efficacy, Prevention, Respect and Care, Safety as well as Timeliness.
How many patients does case series should have In comparison to case reports.pdfpubrica101
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QA Paediatric dentistry department, Hospital Melaka 2020Azreen Aj
QA study - To improve the 6th monthly recall rate post-comprehensive dental treatment under general anaesthesia in paediatric dentistry department, Hospital Melaka
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
Navigating Challenges: Mental Health, Legislation, and the Prison System in B...Guillermo Rivera
This conference will delve into the intricate intersections between mental health, legal frameworks, and the prison system in Bolivia. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current challenges faced by mental health professionals working within the legislative and correctional landscapes. Topics of discussion will include the prevalence and impact of mental health issues among the incarcerated population, the effectiveness of existing mental health policies and legislation, and potential reforms to enhance the mental health support system within prisons.
Navigating the Health Insurance Market_ Understanding Trends and Options.pdfEnterprise Wired
From navigating policy options to staying informed about industry trends, this comprehensive guide explores everything you need to know about the health insurance market.
One of the most developed cities of India, the city of Chennai is the capital of Tamilnadu and many people from different parts of India come here to earn their bread and butter. Being a metropolitan, the city is filled with towering building and beaches but the sad part as with almost every Indian city
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
Leading the Way in Nephrology: Dr. David Greene's Work with Stem Cells for Ki...Dr. David Greene Arizona
As we watch Dr. Greene's continued efforts and research in Arizona, it's clear that stem cell therapy holds a promising key to unlocking new doors in the treatment of kidney disease. With each study and trial, we step closer to a world where kidney disease is no longer a life sentence but a treatable condition, thanks to pioneers like Dr. David Greene.
Antibiotic Stewardship by Anushri Srivastava.pptxAnushriSrivastav
Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
1. Welcome to OUR home !
By John D Hurbon
How to create, maintain and implement
Fundamental and Foundational Principles
to achieve excellence in providing
Adult Daily Caregiving Needs
2. OUR home is a SAFE PLACE
• What does it feel like to be in a safe place?
• Where is the safest place you have been?
• Who has helped you feel safe?
• How can your body language say safe?
• Would you consider yourself a peacemaker?
• Do you connect with people in a calm way?
• Communicate the meaning of safe without
using any words. Use facial expressions.
3. The Power of Laughter
• Watching funny TV Shows, Listening to funny
stories and laughing out loud helps a lot.
• Bring into work some articles, jokes, stories or
tell a life history story that happened to you.
• Keep away from and don’t play violent shows,
gossip TV, and refrain from repeating negative
comments that hurt others. Keep it FUN.
• When was the last time you laughed whole-
heartedly and really enjoyed yourself.
4. What does OUR HOME mean?
• When you enter work the fundamentalfundamental
principleprinciple is you are entering someone
else’s house. This is THEIR HOME.
• The foundational principlefoundational principle is the person
you work for lives peacefully in this house.
• The fundamental principlefundamental principle is that you are
a valued guest of each resident.
• The foundational principlefoundational principle is the residents
we serve write your paycheck and deserve
excellence. Remember that they are #1.
5. OUR HOME is sacred
• Just as there is an etiquette in a church, a
mosque or a synagogue, mandatory
respect is to be given to our clients inside
of THEIR HOMETHEIR HOME. We are there to serve.
• The sacred nature of living peacefully
must be our primary focus in our field of
caregiving as a foundational principlefoundational principle.
• When people trust each other, a feeling of
security and happiness is cultivated.
• Our job is being nice, happy and wise.
6. I, ME vs. Us, WE
• When a caregiver/staff comes into work
with an I, ME mindset they think more
about themselves and their own lives.
• I, ME attitude exuded from caregiver/staff
puts the residents in second place.
• Us, WE is an attitude that while I am at
work in someone’s HOME my attention is
directed to their needs 100%.
• Us, WE is a fundamental principlefundamental principle.
7. Why TEAMWORK wins
• Abe Lincoln said, “A house divided against itself can
not stand.”
• Division amongst caregivers / staff yields
unhappiness.
• Bring disagreeable situations, fellow employee
misunderstandings along with solution suggestions
to correct what you perceive as a problem to the
attention of managers, not to other staff, especially
not in the HOME ENVIRONMENT. Keep developing
the ability to refocus on positive actions for the
benefit of our beloved residents.
• Everyone needs a compliment so be generous and
give them out with a friendly smile.
8. WHY Teamwork makes us strong
• Just as easy as it is to complain without
offering a solution, the result is still no
work gets done and the residents suffer.
• When staff work together and solve issues
before division can take root, the TEAM
WINS and the results motivate everyone.
• The foundational principlefoundational principle is we must all
work for the same result…happy clients.
9. Is Your work a Blessing?
• What does your employment here accomplish in your
life?
• Do you see your job as a blessing? How so?
• If money were not a concern, would you still provide
caregiving services to people? Volunteer work?
• DO YOU BELIEVE you are being a blessing to the
residents you care for? Do you enhance their lives?
Name 3 things you do that portray this claim.
• Can you remember a time when you called out from
work on purpose without regard for others?
• Do you see yourself as a problem solver or a problem
finder ?
10. How meaningful is your work?
• On a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being best, how
meaningful is your work to you? Uncertain?
• What part of your job do you least enjoy?
• If you could change anything about your
occupation, what would you change and how
would you go about making the change?
• What frustrates you most in the course of a day
and how often do you get annoyed?
11. Anyone got a Tic-Tac
• When breath is “less-than-fresh” or smells bad,
do you act right away to correct it?
• If staff members have smelly breath, a
fundamental principlefundamental principle is to correct it.
• Because we interact so closely with our clients,
being in the habit of excellent hygiene (body and
breath odors) must be a daily priority to ensure
good relations.
• Poor hygiene can have negative impact on our
prospective clients raising questions about what
care they can expect from us. We can lose
business.
12. A place where Happiness happens
• Enjoy and promote happiness in facial expressions
and see positive results fast!
• Be happy and uplifting in small, kind ways.
• We at Arizona Skyline Assisted Living Home
http://www.azskylinealh.com seek to create Happy
Home Environments and it takes the powerful focus
of everyone’s efforts to get along, we enjoy the
lives we care for and keep the main thing the #1#1
Foundational Principle,Foundational Principle,
• WE ARE A TEAM AND WE CARE DEEPLY FORWE ARE A TEAM AND WE CARE DEEPLY FOR
THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, EVERYDAY.THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, EVERYDAY.
13. Decide today to “Be A Pro”
• We are what we repeatedly do, excellence,
then, is not an act, but a habit. – Aristotle
• Doing your job without creativity is average,
mediocre and par for the course. However,
creating a career that embodies all that you
stand for, all that you believe in, and gets you
passionate about the difference you alone
can make in the lives of people who need you
is audacious and makes you a professional.