Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals‚ and monitor the effects (ASM 34) Outcome 1 Understand legislation‚ policy and procedures relevant to the administration of medication 1. In the workplace there is a generic Medication Management Policy and Procedures for Adult Services (Issue 10‚ 2012) document. This is kept to hand in a locked cupboard‚ readily available to read. It requires that all Healthcare Staff are given mandatory training and refreshers are provided. Legislation
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leadership being used. State pros and cons of such a style of leadership being used in the organisation. Support your discussion with the relevant examples. 1. Introduction to Leadership Leading is considered to be known as the foundation of the management. Leadership involves an equal distribution of power between leaders and group members. Therefore‚ it is extremely challenging to be an effective leader. To become so‚ a leader must have such abilities as knowing instinctively how to inspire employees
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as contact home and write the incident in the accident book. Dealing with an asthma attack; It is important to be aware of any child that has asthma in the setting‚ children who have asthma should always have a pump/inhaler on them and the setting should have a spare with the child’s name and details on‚ all staff members should be aware of who has asthma and where their pumps are kept. If a child was to have an asthma attack it is important to try and reassure the child and keep them calm‚ the
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Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) Mnemonic is BUBLY/SANTA B-AWANG (Hypertesion‚Lowers Cholesterol‚ Toothache) U-LISIMANG BATO (PANCIT-PANCITAN) (Lowers uric acid‚ Rheumatism) B-AYABAS (Diarrhea‚ Wounds‚ Toothache) L-AGUNDI (Cough‚ Asthma‚ Fever) Y-ERBA BUENA (Muscle Pain‚ Athritis‚ Rheumatism‚ Cough‚ Headache) S- AMBONG (anti-Edema‚ Diuretic‚ Anti-Urolithiasis) A-MPLAYA (Diabetes‚ Mellitus) N-NIOG-NIOGAN (Paratism‚ Arcariasis‚ Anti-Helmintic) T-SANG GUBAT (Stomachache‚ Diarrhea)
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disorder marked by recurring episodes of airway obstruction: Asthma. One neglected sickness mostly of the rural population as it requires costly medicines and apparatus‚ or worst such treatments are unavailable. Statement of the Problem Recent surveys show that asthma is causing unnecessary suffering. One person dies every hour from an asthma attack. A survey released on World Asthma Day (May 2nd 2006) reveals that people see asthma as frightening‚ debilitating‚ and uncontrollable. No matter
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Prevention is the most important phase of treating medical emergencies‚ despite all the efforts of prevention emergencies will still occur. An emergency is a medical condition that requires immediate treatment. Emergencies do occur in the dental offices. A survey of 4‚000dentists conducted by Fast and others revealed an incidence of 7.5 emergencies per dentist over a 10 year period. Here are three steps to prevent medical emergencies in the dental office: Medical History‚ Patient Evaluation‚ and
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Atopic dermatitis. This is a condition that could possibly make your skin red and itchy. This condition is common in children but this can occur at any age. Eczema is long lasting and tends to flare from time-to-time. This may also be joined up by asthma. No cure has yet to be found for this condition. Some treatments and self-care methods could also relieve itching or even prevent outbreaks. For example‚ it would help to avoid harsh soaps‚ moisturize your skin regularly‚ and apply medicated creams
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Lab 6. Respiratory System Mechanics-14 Name ______ Purpose: This lab explores the mechanics and factors which affect the process of pulmonary ventilation‚ the exchange of gases between the outside of body and the lungs. Materials: Physio Ex CD 9.0 Procedure: Complete the activities on Respiratory System Mechanics in the lab manual. Read the lab and answer the questions‚ some of which do not come from the lab manual‚ and submit.
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Smoking Ban in Public Places There is a chronic problem with people smoking in public places. Health Canada states‚ “Smoking in public places is the single largest source of indoor air pollution‚ containing a mixture of nearly 4000 chemicals” (Health Canada‚ 2011). Clearly‚ smoking in public has a serious impact upon the health of people and the physical and social environment around them; therefore‚ implementing smoking laws and developing public education are good approaches to eliminate smoking
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Needle stick injuries are one of the most frequent occupational hazards faced by nurses. Needle stick injuries are percutaneous piercing wounds caused by needles that accidentally puncture the skin. These injuries can occur at any time when nurses use‚ disassemble‚ or dispose of needles. When these needles are not disposed in a proper way‚ needles become concealed in linen or garbage and injure other workers who encounter them unexpectedly. It is very common in the health care environment.
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