assistance walking and is currently taking some medication that can cause some dizziness. It is information as such that can give the nurse an insight as to how to not only care for this patient’s condition. The nurse would to add additional measures for safety to that patient’s care. Such as keeping the individual under close supervision, keeping the bed in the lowest position and making his/her self-available for that patient. For if the patient has to use the restroom and already feels dizzy,…
Successful transition to home is multifaceted and depends partially on an accurate and complete overview of all medications with the patient. This is an imperative safety measure across the continuum of care (Ruggiero, Smith, Copeland, Boxer, 2015). In 2005 The Joint Commission established medication reconciliation as National Patient Safety Goal 8 in an attempt…
Are Sports Overall Better For Teens? On average, “96% of men play football from ages 15 and up”(NA). This statistic shows that football is very popular among men, but can you imagine how many injuries come from practicing too much? There are ways to make sports safer for all of those people who want to participate in sports. Understanding the reasons why people want to participate in sports, studying facts on how sports can be made safer, and learning how much time people spend practicing a…
Flaws within the CDC and U.S. Government Consequently, there is more flaws in the CDC then the airports themselves. When an accident occurs with any virus the CDC is immediately involved to control the situation properly. The worry lies in the fact that the CDC does not always do what they are supposed to do. Preston (1995) recalls an accident, “ [t]he laboratory assistant RENATE L. broke a test tube that was to be sterilized, which had contained infected material on August 28th, and fell ill on…
Mishap at the Burial Site Mistakes are made in every industry and funeral directors services are no exception. Even though the clients of these men and women are already dead, the mistakes can be just as horrible to the deceased’ family members as if they were alive. While there are many mistakes that can, and are, unfortunately made in this field, one surpasses them all; that is leaving of jewelry on the deceased instead of removing it prior to burial. There are several causes for such…
Auto repair can be expensive and confusing to the uninformed driver. It’s important to stay knowledgeable and prepared in advance of a major repair. Bion's Service Center in La Crosse, WI, provides excellent service and appreciates a well-informed customer. In that spirit, they put together this handy list of auto repair tips for drivers to consider when choosing an auto care center. 5 Important Tips For Making Informed Auto Repair Choices 1. Know Your Manual Owning a car means working to…
in some situations -- particularly in those cases where its presence represents a "bolt from the blue" for employers that, prior to OSHA intervention, might not have paid much attention to safety and health issues. OSHA interventions, for example, are associated with large increases in compliance with key safety standards and significant reductions in injury rates in many manufacturing industries during the agency's first 15 years of…
advertising focused on safety to appeal to parents who purchase tickets for the park. His belief is that there is correlation between research from the car industry and how parents select activities for their children. While a new advertising campaign might have a positive impact, the rationale for the safety focus is not completely logical, and the campaign could use more research before being rolled out. First, the CEO sites research from the automobile industry that identifies safety as…
applies to your home, you can avoid unsafe wiring and non-compliance situations that can expensive to fix and dangerous to your home. Understanding The National Electrical Code The federal government has created a guideline for electrical wiring safety that is known as the "National Electrical Code." It has been adopted by all 50 states, though variations may exist on the state and city level. IT is designed to cover the installation of all electrical devices in your home, including:…
When hauling a boat, it is vitally important that you keep safety at the top of your list of priorities. There are some guidelines that you should always follow when towing a boat with your own personal vehicle. #1 Make Sure The Weight Is Distributed Evenly You are not going to be hauling an empty boat around. You are going to have fuel, equipment and water on your boat. All of these supplies are heavy. Make sure these supplies are distributed evenly on your boat. You don’t want to stack up all…