Abstract Central lines also known as central venous catheters are an integrated role in today’s health care. They provide the means of delivering the necessary lifesaving fluids, nutrition, blood products, medications, and means for hemodialysis access. But for this convenience comes great risks of bloodstream infections that are caused by the colonization of microorganisms from the external surface on and around the devices providing a pathway while inserted or in use. These types’ central line or catheter related associated bloodstream infections are often preventable. Yet thousands of people die each year or escalates billions of debt to the health care system in the U.S. annually to fight them.
They do have a group of eight oncologist and two radiation oncologist have expressed interest in an affiliation with the hospital. The community needs are already great, with an expected increase in new cancer diagnosis of 34% in the next five years. Currently oncologist are operating at capacity and are actively recruiting new physicians. Also in line with the increased demand of physicians is the increase in demand for facilities, equipment to diagnose and treat patients, operating rooms, chemo units and advanced imaging equipment are also not keeping up with patient demand. The coordination of patients is also poor which can result in devastating delays in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Thanks to advance science research and technology, we are able to make antibiotics for whatever illness we might have. Though we still can’t provide many cures for certain lifelong diseases, technology is improving each and every day. In conclusion, mortality rates of today have decreased vastly compared to the 1500's mortality rates in Europe. There were many factors that affected the mortality rates and if it wasn’t for the improvement of technology, mortality rates would dramatically increase. In the end, modern technology helps sustain
This will also increase the amount of people that are retired from 12 percent of the United States population to almost 20 percent. With the rise of the aging population there is a need for more professional health and social service expertise. According to the Institute of Medicine’s landmark report, the is a shortage of health care professionals to care for the aging population in the current time and this number will grow faster as the Baby Boomers retire. One of the fastest growing employment sectors would be the eldercare. .
Living too long on the other hand, leaves a negative impact as well because there are terminally ill individuals out there who need the good, compassionate death so they would no longer suffer being alive and having the illness drag them down. Therefore, living in that condition seems far worse than death. Emanuel also states, “I am not advocating 75 as the official statistic of a complete, good life in order to save resources, ration health care, or address public policy issues arising from the increases in life expectancy.” (81). He wants individuals to reach out for the health care opportunities as much as they can so they won’t suffer. Evolution also enables us to live even longer.
Sonography has also out shined other related healthcare fields by 18 percent. Also, as the large population of baby boomers continues to age and requires more medical care, sonography seems to play a significant role in diagnosis and treating conditions. Ultrasound technician employment in excess of 33,000 jobs, hospitals tend to be the
The center was closed as it was not profitable and was hard to staff. Bert Fish may have to have a longer time horizon on such endeavors in the future and fund them till they are able to generate positive cash flows. Gaining market share will not only help with generating economy of scale but will also the hospital to show case their strength to the entire community of the
Nearly four million people are currently diagnosed with CHF and 550,000 new cases are determined each year. Over the years more treatment has become available so people can continue to live normal lives, longer lives, and ultimately try to improve the quality of health. Treatment varies from person to person, but for the most part it can be controlled. There are certain steps (tests) that are performed to conclude or diagnose an individual with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), and the causes can also range from several different things. Some of the causes of CHF are weakened heart muscles, damaged heart valves, blocked blood vessels in the heart (which may lead to cardiac arrest), Exposure to alcohol or drug substances, high blood pressure, ongoing untreated arrhythmias, genetic diseases effecting the heart, and there are many other things that could cause CHF, this just lists a few.
Long Term Facility 2 The word long-term care may scare many people because as every person knows they will grow elder one day and need assistance in everyday living skills it is hard to think about. There are many for profit long-term facilities, which have not been granted the best names because of the care the patients receive in the facilities from the staff members and living conditions. The non-profit long-term facilities have been shown to be more caring and have better treatment and living conditions. When choosing a facility the mission statement is extremely important to those who are choosing the facility for a loved one. Mission statements are a reflection of a companies past and present successes and core values it explains what
However, there are may that are not able to do that. These that are not able to evolve and adapt to the changes in life are going to disappear and our families will not be able to enjoy them. There are many that say that is not an issue. There are things that the human race has to do to make it possible for survival. The Endangered Species Act should be strengthened due to the fact that they have been able to help so many species survive.