Teaching Plan: Tracheostomy Care for Patients and Family upon Home Discharge Patients who undergo a tracheostomy and their family must demonstrate understanding and performance of the following objectives: 1. The anatomical changes related to the procedure. 2. Management of a tracheostomy. 3. The importance of humidification and suctioning in maintaining airway patency. 4. Awareness of possible problems/complications in tracheostomy management. A normal breathing pattern draws air
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Whistle-blowers are supposed to be the advocates for the patients. Nurses especially have the right to protect the patients. This means speaking up when they see something wrong‚ even if it is the doctor that is doing wrong. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a “Whistleblower Protection Program.” This program protects employees who report violations at the workplace for safety and health (US Department of Labor‚ 1999). But does this always work? No. At least not when it came
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equipment in dental work should be worn correctly‚ according to organization requirements. Personal protective equipment is important before‚ during and after all dental procedures. A high level of attention to personal protection is necessary to prevent injury or disease to patients‚ dental staff and their families. As a dental assistant it is my responsibility to ensure all personal protective measures are carefully carried out. It is important for the dental assistants to protect themselves against
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Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care 204 Task A Booklet Create a booklet about safeguarding‚ which can be used as a reminder for people who work in the care profession. The booklet must: Ai Describe in your own words what is meant by the following types of abuse: • Physical abuse Physical abuse is the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury‚physical pain or impairment.physical abuse may include but is not limited to such acts of violence as striking (
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Patient Privacy HCS/335 February 9‚ 2012 In health care patient privacy is important in organizations. Patients have a right to have their information protected and confidential at all times. Patient Privacy is a major concern and has enforced privacy laws into place‚ which protect patients medical and the confidentiality of records. Patients have a right to understand also exactly what information is private and protected. Patient put their trust in their health care
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The unravelling attention drawn towards the plight of millions of females behind the comfort of their doorsteps has been a landmark impact of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act‚ 2005. For the first time in the Indian society which holds family as the most fundamental unit of its structure‚ household abuses and violence were put on show for the public. This article intends to examine the power relations shared between both the partners in a heterosexual marriage under a predominantly
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Unit I- Introduction to Theory 1. How does the Nursing Theory assist the practicing nurse in the delivery of care to patients? Explain your answer. Nursing theories are important to the lives of nurses because they help develop and understand further the nursing practice. These were formulated by the theorists because they believed that these will aid nurses in the holistic health care delivery and furthermore help in collaborating with other disciplines and practices. These guide the nurse on
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Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care‚ Unit 5. There are many forms of abuse but are usually classified under five main headings‚ physical‚ sexual‚ psychological‚ financial and institutional. Signs of possible abuse can come in physical forms‚ such as bruises‚ cuts‚ burn marks‚ etc; emotional signs like flinching‚ crying and any other changes in the normal behaviour of the client. Although these are signs of abuse it is in no way conclusive evidence of such. Warning
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Patients with AIDS Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV causes the human immune system to be altered‚ causing the human body to be vulnerable to infections and diseases. AIDS is a growing virus in the human race affecting men‚ women‚ and children. Target Population In the past‚ white homosexual males and intravenous drug users were people who were known as targeted population for Aids
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American Prospect‚ argues that college education should be affordable and accessible to all students. The author concludes that since America is considered the wealthiest in the history of the world; therefore‚ the country owns the ability to support the expenses for all seeking college students‚ and that college will be some affordable options to all American Families. This argument may take many paths; however‚ I personally think that affordable college education can be a great way to support students
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