Urinary tract infections are the most common hospital-acquired infections and have made the list for nonpayment by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (Chen et al.‚ 2013). According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)‚ the prevalence of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) is greater in high acuity patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU). CAUTIs can lead to increased length of stays‚ mortality rates and ultimately‚ higher hospital costs. Approximately 560
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Many of the bacteria that cause common bacterial infection are mutating and therefore gaining resistance. This means that the original antibiotics that were once used to treat these common illnesses are becoming increasing ineffective. This resistance delays treatment as the original antibiotics are ineffective. This can lead to the disease worsening and even death. This means that common illnesses that were once easily treated by antibiotics are no longer so easy to treat. This results in increased
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Unit 4222-307 Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings. Outcome 1 - Understand requirements for handling information in health and social care settings. 1. Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care. 2. Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of practice for handling information in health and social care. I have found 4 legislations that support handling information
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) are the most common nosocomial infection‚ accounting for 38 percent of nosocomial infections. It is estimated that SSIs develop in 2 to 5 percent of the more than 30 million patients undergoing surgical procedures each year. The environment plays a big role whether or not the patient would develop Surgical Site Infections. (Brunner & Suddarth‚ 2008). The postoperative period extends from the time the patient leaves
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Historical Background A spread is a food that is spread with a knife onto bread‚ crackers‚ or other bread products. Spreads are added to bread products to provide flavor and texture‚ and are an integral part of the dish; they should be distinguished from condiments‚ which are optional additions. Spreads should also be distinguished from dips‚ which do not employ a knife in applying it to crackers or chips. (en.wikipedia.org) Butter is a dairy product made by churning
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Principles of infection and prevention and control Employee’s rights and responsibilities in the relation to the prevention and control of infection are to follow company policies and procedures; keep themselves safe and others‚ report any hazards which could lead to infection‚ attend relevant courses‚ use the PPE provided‚ keeping the work environment clean and tidy and to maintain good personal hygiene Employers responsibilities in the relation to the prevention and control of infection are to keep
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How to Sleep with an Ear Infection Ear infections commonly plague children‚ and also affect some adults. The infection usually affects the middle ear and is called otitis media. The Eustachian tubes inside the ears become clogged with fluid and mucus. The resulting pain and itching can become almost unbearable‚ causing difficulty sleeping and leaving you even more miserable the next day. If you are at your wits end on how to sleep with an ear infection‚ here are some useful tips to help ease the
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Malaria Cause Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. Symptoms The first symptoms of malaria are like having the flu. You may have: a headache aching muscles a tummy ache‚ diarrhea and vomiting – especially in children a lack of energy loss of appetite a cough Treatment There are three main treatments for Malaria doxycycline – for most adults clindamycin – for most pregnant women and children sulfadoxine with pyrimethamine (Fansidar) Cause of Leukemia For most people with leukemia‚
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1.1 The difference of a working and personal relationship is boundaries‚ professional codes of conduct‚ employer policies and procedures. In your working relationship you would be friendly but with a different approach than you treat people in your personal life. Be reliable and dependable Do not form inappropriate intimate or personal relationships with individuals Promote individuals’ independence and protect them as far as possible from harm. Do not accept gifts or money from individuals or their
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Efficient and ethical strategies to reduce chances of contracting gastrointestinal infection through contaminated water on Gordes. Epidemiologists from the University of Colmar have been notified of an outbreak of patients with gastrointestinal symptoms by the Public Health Centre of the University of Colmar. A random sample survey has been conducted amongst The Islands in order to determine the location of the gastrointestinal outbreak. The survey has determined that the occupants of Gordes are
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