MARINE GROWTH PREVENTION SYSTEM AIM: To prevent fouling and growth of marine organisms in the pipe lines which are in contact with sea water. What is Marine Growth: Ships while sailing use seawater for several purposes. The seawater is used in the ship’s system and discharged after the use. However‚ seawater contains several marine organisms which enter the ship along with the seawater and deposit and flourish on the parts of the ship’s system. If preventive
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Decreasing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections Urinary Tract Infections are one of the most common hospital-acquired infection and many are associated with an indwelling catheter. For each day a catheter is in place the risk of developing a CAUTI increases 3%-7% (Kahnen‚ Flanders‚ & Magalong‚ 2011 ). Although indwelling urinary catheters are widely used in hospitalized patients and can provide an appropriate means of therapeutic management‚ they are often used without clear indications
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Prevention Strategies of Communicable diseases Methods of Control Communicable diseases occur only when the causative agent comes into contact with a susceptible host in a suitable environment. Prevention and control efforts for communicable diseases may be directed to any of these three elements. Communicable diseases affect both individuals and communities‚ so control efforts may be directed at both. Treatment of persons with communicable diseases with antibiotics typically kills the agent and
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India has had lots of hits and misses with malaria since independence. Prevention starts at home. Self determination is needed .Protective measures should be adopted; they not only help protect the individual but rather deprive the mosquito of its blood meal .self enforcement is the key‚ motivation and commitment from the user is needed for a fail safe outcome. A child dies from malaria every 30 seconds The Roll Back Malaria Partnership (RBM) (an alliance of WHO‚ UNICEF‚ World Bank‚ UN Development
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151 HERBERT MAY 11‚ 2009 BACTERIAL MENINGITIS A bacterial infection of blood poisoning in the meninges called bacterial meningitis affects toddlers‚ adolescents and young adults. The infection strikes nearly 3‚000 Americans each year‚ and 10 to 12% of those infected will die. Among those who survive‚ approximately 20 % live with permanent disabilities‚ such as brain damage‚ kidney disease‚ hearing loss or loss of limbs.(“Prevention of Meningococcal Disease: Recommendation of the Advisory Committee
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Unit 204 - Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Outcome 1: Know how to recognise signs of abuse 1.1 Define the following types of abuse. Physical abuse:- Physical abuse is defined as any physical force or violence that results in bodily injury‚ pain‚ or impairment. It includes assault‚ battery‚ and inappropriate restraint. Sexual abuse:- Sexual abuse refers to any action that pressures or coerces someone to do something sexually they don’t want to do. . It can also
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NT2580 Unit 3 Discussion 1: Access Control Models 10/01/2013 Scenario 1: (DAC) Discretionary Access Control. Being that the business is small and not in need of higher security measures‚ it would be the easiest to maintain and monitor for a small business. Scenario 2: (MAC) Mandatory Access Control. The employees primarily communicate using smartphones; which proves as a possible security risk. MAC is stronger than DAC but‚ still easily monitored for a small business; which makes this the top
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1. “Prevention and Management of Healthcare Associated Infections (R18)” is an opportunity fund that’s purpose is to provide research‚ demonstration‚ dissemination to prevent and effectively control healthcare associated infections (HAIs). HAIs are infections that are obtained by patients in a healthcare setting. The funding is still being obtained for this research. The other organization participating is the Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. The Agency for Healthcare Research and
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While removing the invaders is absolutely great‚ using harmful chemicals or pesticides usually does more bad than good. However‚ there are always safe‚ environmentally-friendly‚ and natural methods of removing invasive plants. The simplest method of prevention to uninfested areas is to educate oneself about the local wildlife‚ as well as local invasive species. Once those species are able to be identified‚ certain measures can be taken‚ such as managing grasslands and pastures‚ maintaining and promoting
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Communication and professional relationships with children‚ young people and adults. Standard 301 Explain the principles of relationship building with children‚ young people and adults AC 1.2 The principles of relationship building with children and adults in any context are that others can be comfortable in our company; people will be more likely to communicate effectively. Whereas if there are respect and trust issues people are less likely to be open to communication and
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