There is without doubt, that these factors have set a foundation to promote a safe hand hygiene practice without guessing when and where to decontaminate. The transmissions of microorganism from one patient to another via (through) the hands, or from patient’s hands that has been decontaminated may result in adverse clinical outcomes. Overviews of epidemiological evidence concluded that hand mediated transmissions is the major contributing factor in the current infection threats to these infection includes staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and multi-resistant Gram –negative organism (MRSA), such as Acinetobacter SPP and Vancomycin- resistant enterococci (VRE). There is also a imminent threat to
ne of public health since 19th centuryNICE This is an independent organisation which is responsible for providing the public national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill health. They develop evidence-based guidelines on the most effective ways on how to make a diagnosis, give out the right treatment and preventing diseases and ill health. They’ve recommend people on big causes of ill health such as smoking, obesity and consuming a large amount of alcohol. NICE This is an independent organisation which is responsible for providing the public national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill health. They develop evidence-based guidelines on the most effective ways on how to make a diagnosis, give out the right treatment and preventing diseases and ill health.
This will also improve patient outcome drastically. The healthcare is a holistic entity which involves both the treatment of acute consequences of poor health the prevention of poor health from occurring (Martone 1992). The more successful the HCO is in preventing disease, the more successful they will be in improving patient health (Carlyon 1984). This goes a long way to prove that disease prevention fits nicely into the mission statement of the HCO which says that healthcare organizations do their best to promote healthy living. Ethically, it is the duty of the HCO’s under the umbrella of the CDC, to design/develop strategies to prevent diseases.
This has been incorporated into the main risk management policy of NHS organisations. This assignment will be looking at the Policy and Guidelines for Lone Working of a local NHS trust in particular reference to community mental health nursing. This policy is part of the wider risk management policies and address not only staff issues but also has implications on patient care (Mitchell and Glendinning, 2007). This policy has become more relevant after a personal experience of aggression on a recent clinical placement in the community. Risk management refers to set actions or flexible strategies, on the basis of a risk assessment, that are designed to prevent or limit undesirable outcomes (DH, 2007).
Abstract Research studies on the prevalence of ventilator-associated-pneumonia indicate that many hospitalized patients in the intensive care unit under mechanical ventilation are likely of a secondary diagnosis of the disease. Research has indicated early diagnosis of VAP for timely intervention as a major problem. The use of quantitative cultures of endotracheal aspirates (QEA) as a diagnosis has proven to be resilient on simplicity and is also cost-effective while at the same time the method has no side effects. Diagnosis of VAP should be based on a combination of clinical, radiological, and microbiological criteria. Adoption and implementation of the modified CPIS is the better option as it is not only cost-effective, but can also be highly specific and sensitive.
Critical Analysis of Hypertension Protocol Part of the key role of a Primary Care Nurse is the monitoring of blood pressure and the detection and management of hypertension (high blood pressure). “High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the most important preventable causes of premature mortality in the UK” (Nice 2011). Hypertension is often detected during a routine medical examination as many people do not suffer any symptoms. Occasionally, people may complain of suffering from headaches, dizziness and vision disturbances. Hypertension, if left untreated can cause long-term damage to the cardiovascular system, the renal system and the eyes.
Prevention includes identifying at-risk persons and implementing specific prevention measures. One major intervention that has proven to work in preventing pressure ulcers is the regular use of support surfaces. The purpose of this literature is to hypothesize that the use of support surface on a regular basis will reduce the chances of immobile patient from developing pressure ulcers. Analysis of the three research articles will delve into the use of support surfaces in the prevention of pressure ulcers among patients and the elderly. This literature will analyze use of cushions, mattresses, overlays, and alternating pressure air mattresses as some of the most effective support surfaces in the prevention of pressure ulcers among patients and elderly.
It is a way for professionals to embody and project change, to make a difference. Furthermore, the main focus of this paper is to define health care communication with emphasis on the relevancy of effective personal health care communication with other health care professionals, clients, and patients. It will also discuss the relevancy of effective professional health care communication to health outcomes as well as how the lack of effective personal and professional health care communications can contribute to poor health outcomes. The theories and principles of therapeutic communication in health care settings for the health care professional will also be incorporated. Definition of Health Care Communication According to the Centers for Disease Control and the National Cancer Institute, health care communication is "The study and use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual decisions that enhance health."
These links provide the key to a holistic understanding of health, which is central to the definition of health promotion. The concept of health promotion is based on the interpretation of social and cultural health, and disease. Health Promotion as defined by O’Donnell (2009) is “the science and art of helping people change their lifestyle to move toward a state of optimal health”. Optimal health is a balance of physical, spiritual, psychological and social health. Health promotion enables people to increase control over their health and to improve their health, which does not rely solely on one discipline of health but is rather a multidisciplinary scope that intertwines health education and health interventions and involves individuals, family, communities, state and federal government.
1.2 Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer. In order for care services to be delivered the way the government intends, the department of health has to devise written statements about what should happen. These statements are written as policy documents, guidelines or pieces of legislation, Depending on whether the law need to change to accommodate the new ideas. An example of a policy statement from the government outlining their plans for the future is the NHS plan. This document provides a comprehensive framework for the development of smaller policies.