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    Trichloroethylene (TCE) is defined as a Priority Pollutant covered under the Clean Water Act. The chemical is an organic vapor, and is a component used in degreasing, distillation, and painting operations (Woodside, 1999). Trichloroethylene is a liquid used as a solvent, and in other compounds (Environmental Protection Agency, 2011). Annually 10 million pounds of Trichloroethylene is used to manufacture Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) (Gilbert & Heuvel, 2014). While current figures are not…

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    four, which was five too many patients fall. Morse fall scale is the fall risk assessment commonly used in the hospital setting. My plan is to educate the patient on their risk for falling, and take the Morse fall scale 2-steps farther. What nurses may not know is, inpatient falls are the liability of the hospital and not reimbursed by Center for Medical and Medicaid Service.…

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    who is at risk is to contact the school counselor to assess the situation and if an assessment is needed the school counselor or administrator will contact the school social worker via cell phone. The school social worker along with the school counselor will assess student and follow the necessary steps of the tool. After assessment, a plan of action is executed contingent on the level of risk. A parent or caretaker is always notified no matter the risk level (e.g. low, medium or high risk.)…

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    all patients age 65 and older for future risk falls during admission because this screening will make aware not only the hospital personnel but also the patient and family member in regards the risk and will give the opportunity to get some education in regards how to prevent falls. This measure was welcome not only by the staff but also by the family because the family was feeling that they are part in the treatment process of their loved one. - Assessment of all patients age 65 and older with…

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    incontinent she is at risk of developing pressure ulcers. A pressure ulcer is the localised injury to the skin or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence as a result of pressure (Delves-Yates, Everett & Wright, 2015). All patients regardless of age are potentially at risk of pressure ulcers (Myers, 2014). There are around 410,000 people who develop pressure ulcers a year which costs the NHS £1.8-£2.6 billion annually (Posnett & Frank, 2008). During the initial assessment, the nurse…

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    The Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) implemented in correctional settings as a screening tool assessing a variety of institutional misconduct. Antisocial features (ANT), aggression (AGG), and violence potential index (VPI) are the PAI scales used to categorize potential aides in inmate misconduct. Any misconduct or undesirable behavior from inmates threatens the safety and security of any correctional institution. But when addressing the factors that contribute to such behaviors,…

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    important step in the risk assessment process. Hazard identification is to identify any conditions that may cause harm to people, the environment and property. After that, each hazard will be analyzed. This is to determine the priority hazards for action. Each identified hazard probability the frequency of accidents and injury that may be acceptable. results of risk assessment, appropriate methods for controlling risk is determined. Figure 2.1 shows the implementation of the risk assessment…

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    Risk assessment with juvenile offenders Risk assessment with juvenile offenders mirrors that of adult offenders in some ways, and is different from adult offenders in other ways, much like the tools used to assess for risk, there is a lot of overlap between adult and juvenile populations. Much like their adult offender counterparts, a juvenile offender may face severe consequences as a result of their sexual misbehavior. Potential consequences for juvenile offenders Juvenile consequences for a…

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    and Regulatory Forces - Positive Schweitzer performs under a Personal Risk Assessment, in which outlines the responsibilities and expectations of their employees and company. Schweitzer conducts business under all the appropriate laws and regulations set forth by the Federal, State and Provincial and local laws. SEL employees perform under the Responsibility requirements outlines in the Personal Risk Assessment. As the Assessment states, “A good security program begins and ends with the people…

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    danger by using a 15-item evaluation known as the Danger Assessment which will evaluate her risk of homicide. Before, during so I advised Emily the assessment should only be used as a guide in preparation of what to do next (Campbell, 1988). Emily Spencer’s risk factors totaled 8, indicating her life is at grave risk of danger. The reasons for Emily’s score are as follows:…

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