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    This PhD dissertation presents developed standardized tools for risk assessment which fill in the current gap between rapid, user-friendly tools and sophisticated tools designed for use by scientists and engineers, with respect to flood risk analysis. This research commenced with an identification of major influencing parameters and data used to compute flood hazard and assess community vulnerability. From these results, key components were identified and applications which compute flood hazard and estimate exposure were developed, with a primary impetus on leveraging open source data and minimal user input while incorporating established equations and processes. This is an article-based PhD dissertation, which is presented and supported through…

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    - Screening 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…

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    Trichloroethylene Essay

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    the Camp were exposed to Trichloroethylene, because a well was not tested for contamination (Cassidy, 2013). Trichloroethylene was among the chemicals contaminating the area at Love Canal (Cassidy, 2013). At Dayton Ohio Trichloroethylene, contaminated groundwater around an auto parts facility is evaporating into nearby homes (Cassidy, 2013). The effects of Trichloroethylene exposure will vary among individuals based on length, method, amount of, and age at time of exposure, along with…

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    Fall Risk Assessment

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    injury and decrease falls nurses need to communicate with CNA’s at the beginning of their shift and give reports on high fall risk patients and the proper utilization of bed and chair alarm. Also, nurses must assess risks and act accordingly. Most falls occur in the patient’s room while attempting to…

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    vent pipe projecting through the roof tiles or through the external wall. Laundry: Wash Tub Rust - Check for corrosion particularly around the base of the wash tub cabinet. Splash Back Tiles - Ensure splash back tiles are installed on the wall around the top of the washtub cabinet. Floor Drain - Check if there is a floor waste drain in the middle of the laundry floor. This is not always required by code but it is beneficial to have one should a washing machine hose burst. …

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    Precautions In Aged Care

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    Rosa Turay has become infected with influenza and an associated chest infection. It will be discussed the modes of spread and the risk in relation to the elderly and the relationship with the patients and professionals in relation to Mrs Turay. Precautions needed in nursing home settings and why it is necessary for all stakeholders, other risk assessments and nursing care required. Also, recommendations or changes that could be made to reduce the risk of complications and resolve the case.…

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    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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    tool itself changed. The policy regarding assessing a student 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…

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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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    diet and being 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…

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