Vaporized Insulin Inhaler Our group has chosen to form a team to fund, develop and promote an innovative insulin device that is an inhaler instead of the traditional injectable. We decided an appropriate device is the Vapor technology currently being used for E-cigarettes. Our organizational structure is illustrated on the next page.…
On Sunday, September , 4th, 2016 at approximately 08:10 PM, Resident Assistant (RA) McKinney was completing rounds and RA McKinney saw that there were ceiling tiles missing and buckets underneath them. RA McKinney had previously seen these at the scene a week from the date and assumed that maintenance was all ready aware of the incident. However, there wasn't any progress made so RA McKinney decided to fill out another maintenance request as a…
This worker called Ms KENNEALLY. She is looking for help. She said that her son Ryan is receiving DHS, SPD Home Care Services due to Muscular Distrophy and he had an assessment done back in January of this year and he got approved 198 hours of HCW. She said that his conditions has chanced three weeks ago, on 08/18/17 he had an accident.…
Services that improve caregiver depression, anxiety and anger benefit both the caregiver and the care recipient.31 Evidence also shows that caregiver support delays or prevents nursing home placement; people with moderate dementia have been able to defer placement by nearly 1.5 years when their family members receive caregiver services, including counseling, information and ongoing support.…
There are various subsystems within the Cypress Health Region, the focus of this analysis will be the subsystem in Leader Saskatchewan. According to Hayajneh (2007) “A system is a collection of independent but interrelated elements or components organized in a meaningful way to accomplish an overall goal” (p. 1). According to the Cypress Health Region website, the mission of the health region is delivering “safe, quality services to each person” (n.d.). This is the overriding goal that drives the region’s purpose and decisions in providing care.…
The CNL is a master’s-prepared generalist clinician, not an advanced practice nurse, who oversees the care coordination of a distinct group of patients, evaluates patient outcomes, and has the decision-making authority to change care plans when necessary. Educational preparation is graduating at a master entry program entering the workforce as novice nurse, completing nine to twelve months transitional-professional practice period, then move into a unit based clinical leadership roles based on the needs of the unit or organization (Cherry, 2017). The CNL actively provides direct patient care in complex situations, serves as a lateral integrator who provides centralized care coordination for a distinct group of no more than 15 patients, and puts evidence-based care into practice to ensure that patients benefit from the latest innovations. A CNL is a leader in the health care delivery system with expertise in quality improvement and cost-effective resource utilization.…
Yes, Nora Malone and the nursing home administrator do have legal responsibility for Adam’s action. I say this because in Adam’s defense they must be able to prove and state the policies and guidelines that the employees must abide by. To add on, in this situation there may be plenty of rules and policies that the employees must follow that supports Adam’s action with the responsibility of watching the elderly residents eat in the dining room.…
She focuses on teamwork and what is needed to achieve specific goals. She also focuses on the safety of the unit and advocates for wellbeing of staff (Northouse, 2016). Multiple times a week she meets with the counselors and the clinical coordinator to determine the patients to be discharged, difficult cases, stressors in employees lives, and the impact on the casework this demonstrates her relational actions. I have seen her demostrate this since I have been at this practicum and other members confirmed that she does this…
Care conferences are held for every person receiving health care at home or in a care facility. They help the “care team” ~ everyone involved in the person’s care ~ share information and work together to meet the person’s needs (1). In this case study, I am the LPN who is responsible to organize a care conference for three of the residents in the residential home that I work with. To organize this care conference, it is imperative that I will fully know the goals for each of the resident.…
Clinical Nurse Leader Introduction and Background The CNL is a master’s prepared registered nurse trained as a generalist who will provide clinical leadership in the emergency department (ED) at the point of care (Reid & Dennison, 2011). In conjunction with the unit manager and educator, the CNL will contribute leadership and knowledge at the microsystem (unit) level (Perry, 2011). The CNL will improve patient quality and safety outcomes via addressing organizational needs and assisting in the redesign of care delivery in the ED. In addition, the CNL, as a conduit between leadership, clinical staff, and providers, will improve staff and provider relationships.…
The executive summary in this paper is a proposal to realign the staffing of the Trauma Services Department to include a Trauma Services Coordinator. With advance notice, this proposal would be presented at the monthly trauma services meeting. The target population, also known as the stakeholders, include the Trauma Registrar, Trauma Services Manager, Trauma Services Director, Chief Trauma Surgeon, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, and Chief Medical Officer. Purpose Realigning the Trauma Services Department to include a Trauma Services Coordinator is a cost effective and innovative way to expand the role of the current Trauma Registrar and meet the injury and violence prevention needs of the hospital and the community.…
One strength that I have that will help me become a successful Resident Assistant is the ability to communicate in many diverse situations. This would help me prosper as a Resident Assistant because communication is very important when it comes to working with people. Being able to get your message across clearly and efficiently is essential when being a leader to a group of students. A Resident Assistant must be able to communicate his or her rules and expectations for the year in a way that each student would be able to understand clearly. If a student does not understand what the Resident Assistant is saying, it is the job of the Resident Assistant to tell them in a way that the student would be able to comprehend and follow.…
For the past two years, I have served as a Resident Assistant and Student Ambassador to the Admissions Office. It has been an honor to be a student leader on campus. Acting as a Resident Assistant has given me several different qualities employers look for. I have learned about group dynamics, communication, time management, organization, and various other life skills. Giving tours in the Admissions Office has allowed me to develop and improve my public speaking skills; making me more comfortable in an area I previously feared.…
5 Main Elements Price When using the price model you have to understand the means and the concept of these elements. P(Professionalism)-A skill expected of a professional R(Respect)-feeling of deep admiration for someone elicited by their qualities and achievements I(Integrity)-quality of being honest C(Caring)-display of kindness E(engagement)-A form of commitment When using these elements in school you have to show you want to be there you have to show your skill by being on time, while coming in to class alert and ready to take on what’s given to you. Showing your admiration towards your school and work is a sign of dedication and proves you are willing to do anything to get the work done. When providing honor to your work it means you’re putting everything you have into you do into…
UNIT TITLE: MY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A TRAINEE CARE MANAGER The role of a Care Manager is one of great responsibility, not only do they need to care for the residents, within their care, they also have a responsibility to take care of all employees, visitors, whether relatives or other professionals entering the work place. As a, very recently, promoted Trainee Care Manager I am yet to understand the full workings of the role, however with the assistance of fulfilling this qualification, I hope it will give me a better understanding of what is expected of me, as well as, my limitations within the role will be. Documented within my job description, my role is to ensure the highest possible standards of care and service are delivered to our residents,…