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Stephen Kim BUSS376 Nov. 18, 2015 Summary: Deaconess-Glover Hospital 1. What has Carter been doing and why at Deaconess-Glover Hospital? John Carter has been observing various workflows and processes in Deaconess-Glover Hospital to apply the Toyota Production System to a health-care setting. First, Carter tried to identify a site that would be suitable for a model line. He examined various areas in the hospital, including the gastrointestinal unit, pharmacy, and the “South-Two”…

Hospital safety: Perceptual Paradox By: Carol Isaac, Linda S Behar-Horenstein, Craig A Davis and Randy Graff This article was written to describe the research that Carol Isaac, Linda S Behar-Horenstein, Craig A Davis and Randy Graff wrote is about the patients and nurses experience and knowledge of safety in a hospital. I am sure many have been to hospitals where a nurse has to come by and check vitals, give medication or to check on the patient. What really happens when you get both the…

I am pursing working with a pediatric population in a diverse urban setting. Rady Children’s Hospital came to my attention because of its reputation as a high quality hospital solely dedicated to pediatric care. My nursing care will be an asset to whatever hospital I choose to serve at. The main reason I would be honored to join Rady Children’s team is that I will be on a team that doesn’t focus on a just the in the moment health needs. Even with acute patients everybody is promoting the…

Introduction: University of Louisville Hospital (UofL) is a branch of Kentucky One Health. The hospital and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center collectively are known as University Medical Center (UMC). It has been recognized nationwide as a leader in trauma, stroke, high risk obstetrics, and cancer (2011). It also is an academic medical center. There are a variety of floors and services offered at UMC, ranging from ED, obstetrics, med-surg units, psychiatric services, intensive care units,…

the surgeon deemed a lunch break necessary in his room for the day then break time was allotted. “ This astonished Brooke, as it never occurred at her former place of employment. Fort Hospital scheduled around the clock cases and a break slipped in when possible, “time is money” the motto of the former hospital setting. Having lunch in the cafeteria with the surgeon, nurses and technicians assigned in her room seemed most unusual for Brooke. Sitting together in the cafeteria was a treat.…

that need to be considered while caring for this patient are complications such as pressure ulcers, hospital acquired pneumonia and DVT. As well as patient falls and restraint prevalence which could impact the length of stay. Why is this patient being restrained? What alternatives have been tried keep this patient out of restraints? Immobility can be deadly as it increase the risk for DVT, hospital acquired pneumonia and pressure ulcers. It is important to mobilize the patient by getting…

Lamar Odom found unresponsive in a Nevada brothel, and he was rushed to Desert View Hospital where he was later transferred to a Las Vegas hospital according to NBC News, Oct. 14, 2015. Dennis Hof, owner of the Love Ranch told NBC they immediately called 911 when Lamar was found. Emergency personnel instructed them to roll Lamar on his left side, and that’s when Lamar began vomiting. "There was this terrible foaming stuff coming out of him. He was throwing up, a little bit of blood." Nye County…

At 0913 hours, this writer responded to Washington Hospital Center to ascertain if M-1 was in the hospital. This writer met with Officer Vance of the Washington, Hospital Center who checked the databases with negative results. This writer met with Ms. Barbara Blackwell and husband Mr. Stan Blackwell at 0930 hours, who are the house managers of M-1’s residence; which is an independent adult living program. Mr. Blackwell explained to this writer M-1 left on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 0930…

As a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), we serve those who have difficulty accessing specialist services and per the American Hospital Association “approximately 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas” (American Hospital Association, 2015), that have breaks in specialist care availability. That is where telemedicine could improve the patient’s quality of care, and their ability to access this quality care without causing issues that complicate their health or financial situation. Telemedicine…

Upon receipt of this referral, I research and contacted Beaumont Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI to discuss the case with the assigned case manager. I spoke with the operator who replied, Mr. Heinz was on 3 north room 380-2. I asked for the floor nurse’s station number and I was informed they couldn’t give the number out, but she would transfer me. I was transferred and spoke with the nurse Karen who informed me that they won’t be able to provide me with any information. I confirmed with them…