Increased Rate of Infections in the Acute Care Setting Healthcare associated infections develop in a patient as a result of their exposure to healthcare facilities or procedures. They include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE), C. difficile and other infections caused by bacteria and viruses encountered in healthcare facilities (CUPE, 2009). Hospital acquired infection […]

Discussion: Industrial Hygiene Positions mos 6301 Discussion: Industrial Hygiene Positions mos 6301 In many organizations there are no full-time industrial hygiene positions. However, most organizations will have a full-time safety position. The safety officer will typically not have extensive training or experience in industrial hygiene. Discuss how you believe a safety officer at the plant […]

Discussion: NR 544 Ethical Position Versus Standards Violation Discussion: NR 544 Ethical Position Versus Standards Violation NR544 Quality and Safety Core Elective Week 8 Discussion Ethical Position Versus Standards Violation Two nurses, Vicki, RN, and Cindy, RN, say they were just trying to protect patients when they anonymously reported their concerns last November to the […]

Assignment: NR 544 Project Presentation of a Patient Safety Issue and Resolution Assignment: NR 544 Project Presentation of a Patient Safety Issue and Resolution NR544 Quality and Safety Core Elective Week 7 Assignment Project Presentation of a Patient Safety Issue and Resolution The Week 7 Assignment is due at the end of Week 7, Sunday […]

Electronic Health Record Implementation Paper Assignment Electronic Health Record Implementation Paper Assignment Benchmark – Electronic Health Record Implementation Paper Description: One way informatics can be especially valuable is in capturing data to inspire improvements and quality change in practice. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) collects data related to adverse events and safety […]