elderly are particularly vulnerable to being struck by the flu. Most people who contract the illness survive, but people with compromised immune systems often aren’t so lucky. The current outbreak has claimed the lives of 30 children so far. Health care workers, nursing home attendants, and daycare center employees all work directly with vulnerable members of the population. There have been repeated calls to force people in these roles to be vaccinated against the flu whether they want to be or not. There
levels and several A-C grade GCSE’s (National Health Service Career,2015a). A levels can also be regarded such as VCE and Scottish qualifications, OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, and approved Access course (NHS Career,2015b). A radiography course consists of one year studying scientific contents such as physiology and radiation science; this will be followed by further trainings in oncology, psycho-social studies and extensive modules (NHS Career,2015c). According
Hospital plays a vital role in the health care system. Hospitals are health care institutions that have an organized medical and other qualified staff to deliver medical, nursing, radiology, laboratory and related services every day and all the time. Hospitals offer a variable range of acute, convalescent and terminal care using diagnostic, preventive and curative services in response to acute and chronic conditions arising from diseases as well as injuries and genetic abnormalities. With all these
Abstract Information is the main to operative decision making and vital to excellence nursing practice. Considerably what nurses do encompasses information such as caring for patients and also having effective communication skills with patients, patient families and also other health care professionals. The goal of nursing informatics is to improve the health of populations, communities, families, and individuals by optimizing information, management and communication. This includes the use of information
must uphold optimal health and quality of life wherein providing care is a prerogative. In alleviating a person’s pain appropriate nursing care must be rendered to a patient by providing comfort or giving medications. For this reason nurses plays a vital role because they provide care that focuses on treating diseases to improve the quality of life of a patient. In implementing good nursing practice, nursing research must be based on an evidence-based area of practice. Health care professionals especially
Abortion: An Ethical Dilemma in Nursing If you were to ask any man or women whether murder should be legal, almost all would strongly say no. However, if asked about abortion there would be a mixed response. Abortion is a sensitive subject with a variety of strong opinions and concerns. Abortion is also an ethical dilemma in nursing. As a nursing student it is important for me to understand the ethics of abortion and establish my stance on the issue. This is necessary in order to determine the best
Why do certified nursing assistants need to know how to use and read a medical chart? Reading and Writing is fundamental in every career from teaching, legal occupations, engineering, and most importantly in the medical field. According to the nursing assistant guide, written and oral communication are necessary skills in the nursing occupation. The use of writing and reading skills is applied to a number of job responsibilities of certified nursing assistants including documenting medical records
feeling dependent on healthcare professionals like nurses is not always easy, the public can find comfort in knowing that a majority of the care they receive is backed by reliable research. By practicing only skills that have evidence to support their safety and effectiveness, patient outcomes improve, and evidence-based practice (EBP) is achieved. With the crucial role that nurses play in helping others regain their health, the way they provide care cannot be based on personal judgment alone. That being
Surgical Site Infection (SSI) refers to an infection that occurs after operation within 30 days if no implant or within one year if implant (1). SSI is one type of nosocomial infection in which a surgical infection occurs after invasive procedures (2). Risk factors of SSI: There are many factors that affect the susceptibility of any surgical wound to be infected. These are intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors. Both factors may influence potential risk for the development of SSI (3). Intrinsic factors
Assessment Task Question 1 Explain the terms “health” and “wellness” The Oxford Dictionary defines health as “ The state of being free from illness or injury”. The WHO defines health as “ a state of complete, physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (WHO 1978). Many factors can influence the “health” of a person or community. These factors may include but are not limited to, physical, psychological, social and cultural. Wellness can be