...Using Self-Care Skills* and Compassion Fatigue Training* Clinical Question: P (Population/Problem) I (Intervention) C (Comparison) O (Outcome) Among pediatric intensive care nurses does functional knowledge of compassion fatigue and the practice of self-care skills, compared to not, demonstrate less compassion fatigue? Definitions for terms marked with * may be found in the Supporting Information section. Target Population for the Recommendation: Nurses working in pediatric intensive care settings who provide direct patient care Recommendation: It is recommended that nurses working in pediatric intensive care settings receive training that includes compassion fatigue awareness, coping strategies, stress management, relaxation techniques and self-care interventions to decrease the level of compassion fatigue experienced in the work environment (Marine, Ruotsalainen, Serra, & Verbeek (2009) [1a]; Gunusen, & Ustun (2010) [2a]; Kravits, McAllister-Black, Grant, & Kirk (2010) [4a]; Meadors & Lamson (2008) [4a]). Discussion/Synthesis of Evidence related to the recommendation: The evidence referred to a variety of concepts related to the manifestation of compassion fatigue, including burnout, emotional exhaustion, and workplace stress. The concepts were all similar in referring to nurses’ limitations in providing a high standard of patient care due to the events, experiences and challenges associated with their job responsibilities. Meadors & Lamson (2008)...
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...solution 9. Develop a plan to monitor and verify the solution 10.Develop a communication plan TECHNIQUES A. Brainstorming--attempting to spontaneously generate as many ideas on a subject as possible; ideas are not critiqued during the brainstorming process; participants are encouraged to form new ideas from ideas already stated (Brookfield, 1987; Osborn, 1963); B. Imaging/visualization--producing mental pictures of the total problem or specific parts of the problem (Lazarus, 1978; McKim, 1980; Wonder & Donovan, 1984); C. Incubation--putting aside the problem and doing something else to allow the mind to unconsciously consider the problem (Frederiksen, 1984; Osborn, 1963); D. Outcome psychodrama--enacting a scenario of alternatives or solutions through role playing (Janis & Mann, 1977); E. Outrageous provocation--making a statement that is known to be absolutely incorrect (e.g., the brain is made of charcoal) and then considering it; used as a bridge to a new idea (Beinstock, 1984); also called "insideouts" by Wonder and Donovan (1984); F. Overload--considering a large number of facts and details until the logic part of the brain becomes overwhelmed and begins looking for patterns (Wonder & Donovan, 1984); can also be generated by immersion in aesthetic experiences (Brookfield, 1987), sensitivity training (Lakin, 1972), or similar experiences; G. Random word technique--selecting a word randomly from the dictionary and...
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...Running Head: PROBLEM FORMULATION AND IDENTIFICATION Problem Formulation and Identification Paper By: Team Members University of Phoenix In observing the techniques each of us utilize in our organization, the results are similar. We represent administration, health care, food & beverage, and government agency. Our presentation will show the variety of decision-making techniques and how we apply them to the organizations we represent. We will present how we frame the problems in our workplace, make decisions and evaluate those decisions. Lastly we will present the principles of the decision making process and how we apply those principles in our work place. Meet the Group Hi, my name is __________. I work as an administrative assistant in a major hospital in my area. The decision-making style that is most prevalent in my organization is rationale thinking. The tools and techniques that are commonly used to make decisions in my organization are to evaluating the problems by comparing the outcomes of each possible solution and applying the process of elimination. One of the techniques that my organization pushes in the institute is a tool for safety called SBAR. SBAR is an acronym that stands for situation, background, assessment, recommendation or request. I would compare SBAR to the rational style of thinking, in addition to brainstorming once the assessment has been made. The thinker firsts...
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...Delphi research technique. The reason why the researcher has considered this as appropriate is because it is non-experimental and there is no manipulation of variables, since it is simply an exploration of the opinion of the experts in the field of the study (William, Donnelly, & Arora, 2015). The researchers seek to gain insight into the processes of providing community based programs in the state of Virginia to help at risk children. In order to accomplish the research objectives and address the research questions accordingly, this research will utilize primary and secondary sources of data collection. Primary sources will provide the data for the study, while secondary sources will add understanding to the topic area thorough providing supplementary information to the primary design (Hammersley & Traianou, 2012). The primary data will be gathered from conducting a survey. 3.1. Research methodology 3.2.1. The Delphi technique The intention of this study is to identify appropriate solutions for at risk children in Virginia. To achieve this, it is essential for one to gain perspectives of those already involved actively with various projects regarding the same. Using open-ended questions to gather personalized information based on their expertise. However, the sample size indicates that these suggestions might be too diverse to implement, hence the need to condense the feedback to consensus views. To achieve this, the Delphi technique will be used. This...
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...Startup Company Name Institution Date Describe the new start-up company that you have created. Include in your description the nature of your company, its mission and vision, your company’s product, an analysis of your staff, and your target clientele. DynaTech is a company that has emerged in the industry of drone navigation and since it was established, it has been capable of developing a standard operating process, which has been essentially responsible for the acquisition, transfer, and identification of knowledge between the various company network’s sections. Due to the skill shown by its management in handling diverse concerns, the company has been proficient in developing a clientele which in diverse establishments in such a short period, where other institutions take years to attain the same. The vision of DynaTech is to create an improved form ofexpertise for all its customers in the most and best secure way possible andso as to accomplish it. It has worked headed for the provision of a variety of serviceable and well-designed navigation systems. Additionally, it has guaranteed that the production cost is low to ascertain that the selling price of its commodities is low such that as most people as likely can be capable to buy them. The policy for human resource include provision of opportunities for down-to-earth people to grow in both professionally and individually so as to produce a better life each and every day not only for the workers but also its...
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...BSBPMG409A: Apply project scope management techniques Key terms for this unit Glossary Glossary Assumptions Beliefs considered to be true, real or certain for the sake of planning. Benefit measurement method Used in comparing the value of one project against the value or benefits of another, often used in project selection models. Benefit/ cost analysis The process of determining the pros and cons of any project, process, product or activity. Benefit/ cost ratios These models examine the cost-to-benefit ratio. Change control board A board that determines the validity and need of (thus approving or denying) project change requests. Change control system A system to formally accept, review and act upon project change requests. Change requests Requests to expand or reduce the project scope, modify policies, processes, plans or procedures, modify costs, budgets or revise schedules. Requests for change can be direct or indirect, externally or internally initiated and legally or contractually mandated or optional. Only formal, documented requested changes are processes and only approved change requests are implemented. Configuration management Activities focusing on controlling the characteristics of a product or service. A documented process of controlling the features, attributes and technical configuration of any product or service. Sometimes considered a rigorous change control system. Constrained optimisation methods These are complex mathematical formulas and algorithms...
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...1 ORGANISING PRINCIPLES 1.1 Background to Assessment Centres An assessment centre (AC) ‘is a process by which an individual, or group, is assessed by a team of judges using a comprehensive and integrative set of techniques’ (Feltham, 1989). The design and implementation of the AC must be carefully planned with contemporary literature in mind to derive a clear and unbiased assessment of the participants and their ability to meet agreed competencies. Marchington (2000) outlined several principles of AC design, that were applied throughout the design process: • Sensitivity • Validity • Reliability • Sufficiency • Cross-referenced • Currency • Ownership • Cost Effectiveness The application of these principles will be adhered to as far as relevant, to guarantee the success of the assessment centre. 1.2 Competency-based Assessment The recognition and application of competencies facilitate the assessment centre. A competency can be defined as ‘the ability to perform in a range of work-related activities with the knowledge and understanding required for performance’ (Rogers, 1973). The fundamental driver of a successful AC is in the designer’s ability to draw out the necessary competencies from the job description and person specification to apply them to the task design. 2 ASSESSMENT CENTRE DESIGN 2.1 Job Description 2.2 Person Specification 2.3 Developing Competencies 2.3.1 Stage One: Brainstorming Several...
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...institutions). They differ in: nature of their markets, market demand, buyer behavior, buyer-seller relationship, environmental influences (competition, political, legal) and market strategy 2. Value: economic, technical, service, and social benefits received by customer firm in exchange for price paid for a product offering. Customer value proposition: captures particular set of benefits that a supplier offers to advance performance of customer’s organizations. 3. Business marketing and consumer-goods marketing are different. Even though they share a common body of knowledge and principles and theory. They vary in that: business buyers and markets function very differently from consumer markets. 4. Supply chain management in business marketing: technique of linking a manufacturer’s operation with suppliers, key intermediaries and customers to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness. The internet is playing an extensive role by allowing joint planning and execution in real time. 5. Marketing’s Cross-Functional Relationships: professional business marketers act as an integrator between various functional areas within the company. Functional areas include: manufacturing, research and development, customer service, accounting, logistics, procurement 6. Types of business goods and services: 7. Middle By Chapter 2 1. Types of commercial enterprises: manufacturers, construction companies, service firms (hotels), transportation companies, selected professional...
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...concerning management and technique of compression bandaging. Background: Compression bandaging is required for venous leg ulcers, which is due to damage and loss of skin above the ankle that is the result of a problem with the veins in the leg. Although leg ulcers are not a life-threatening condition, it can have considerable effects, not only on health, but also on the quality of life, self-esteem and healthcare cost. Method: Extended literature review, to extrapolate best available evidence, in order to address the focus question. Computerised and manual searches of previous literature were used; refining searches by means of constantly re-evaluating inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Eight (8) articles were decided upon, seven (7) of which were quantitative and one (1) which was qualitative in design. Two main themes emerged from these articles, that of management strategies for leg ulcers and technique of applying compression bandages. Recommendations: Episodes of venous ulceration can be reduced with management strategies, such as graduated compression therapy with comprehensive technique. However, without further education for nurses and patients towards compression therapy, venous ulceration will prolong and management strategies will fail. Conclusion: Knowledge of compression bandaging technique needs to be increased through further training/education. KEY WORDS Compression Therapy • Prevention • Technique • Venous Leg...
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...Economic integration, process in which two or more states in a broadly defined geographic area reduce a range of trade barriers to advance or protect a set of economic goals. The level of integration involved in an economic regionalist project can vary enormously from loose association to a sophisticated, deeply integrated, transnationalized economic space. It is in its political dimension that economic integration differs from the broader idea of regionalism in general. Although economic decisions go directly to the intrinsically political question of resource allocation, an economic region can be deployed as a technocratic tool by the participating government to advance a clearly defined and limited economic agenda without requiring more than minimal political alignment or erosion of formal state sovereignty. The unifying factor in the different forms of economic regionalism is thus the desire by the participating states to use a wider, transnationalized sense of space to advance national economic interests. Forms of economic integration Although there are many different forms of economic integration, perhaps the most convenient way to order the concept is to think of a continuum that ranges from loose association at one end to an almost complete merging of national economies at the other end. Although it is far from a given that positive experiences in the simpler forms of economic integration will lead to a deepening of the process to increasingly integrated shared economic...
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...instruction, organizational management, group process and consensus building, learning resources, school law and politics, and ethics. School leaders play a significant role in school culture. Organizations with a positive culture have cohesiveness and responsibility towards maintaining embedded attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors (Ali, Brownson, Kahlert, & Sobel, 2002). It is important for leaders to create cultures that have values, equity, and high expectations. Effective leaders accomplish positive cultures with the use of appropriate dialogue, actions, and symbolic gestures. The overall goal of positive school culture is effective student learning and achievement. Therefore, school leaders must establish a culture that meets the needs of diverse student populations and challenges of accountability-driven education systems. This also involves effective collaborative instruction that is designed to maintain a focus on improving student learning. School leaders are required to ensure that students are meeting performance standards in a collaborative process. The research in this paper offers several suggestions for school leaders to facilitate their responsibilities to student achievement. Organizational development and management are discussed to provide principles and concepts that promote a dynamic continuum of teaching and learning. An organization that is nourished with trust and teamwork further develop group processes and consensus building. Avolio and Gardner...
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...Case Study: | Harnischfeger Corporation | | | Q1: Changes in accounting policy and accounting estimates. (i) Inclusion of full sales price of construction and mining equipment purchased from Kobe Steel, Ltd. (later resold by the Corporation) in net sales If the Corporation continued with the prior recognition, which was to recognize gross margin, a loss of $5.7 million would be reflected in net sales. However, under the new recognition method no loss would be recorded, instead, revenue increased by $28 million arising from such sales. No impact would be on pre-tax profits as the cost of purchase of the equipment would be recorded in Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), hence $5.7 million loss resulted from such sales was still accounted for in pre-tax profits. Consequently, operating cash flow would be unaffected. (ii) Inclusion of the financial statements of certain foreign subsidiaries This change had the effect of increasing the Corporation’s revenue and pre-tax profits by $5.4 million. As a result, operating cash flow faced the same amount of increment. (iii) Change in accounting for depreciation of plants, machinery and equipment (PPE) The Corporation made alteration to its accounting for depreciation of PPE from accelerated method to straight-line method. For this reason, net income for fiscal year 1984 was increased by $11,005,000, thus the same amount reflected in the operating cash flow. Correspondingly, $17,205,000 was deducted from the operating cash...
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...Winter 15 Winter 15 Strayer University Strayer University 08 Fall 08 Fall Project Motorcycles Kassandra Setman Professor Mitchell Project Motorcycles Kassandra Setman Professor Mitchell Project Management – BUS375 February 1st, 2015 Project Management – BUS375 February 1st, 2015 Select one of the types of project organization that would suit the development of the larger touring class motorcycles. Outline the process steps that your company would take in order to develop the motorcycle. Provide a rationale for the response. The best type of project organization that would suit the development of the larger touring class motorcycles would be the matrix organization. There are many different concepts to consider when selecting a project organization. Some of these aspects include, the projects size, length, where it is located, resources available, and experience. This is why I chose the matrix organization; employees are assigned to organizational groups, which split into two different types of groups. First the functional group, which is based on skills and they have a functional manager. Then there is another group that works on specific projects and report to a product manager. This means that the matrix organization is two-dimensional. Mentioned before there are different parts in a matrix organization; first one is the project team, this brings individuals together that are skilled from around the organization. The employees have two bosses, the...
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...Electronic Submission Coversheet * Please complete and insert this form as the first page of your electronic submission. * Submit the assignment with attached coversheet electronically through the Wolf E-submission gateway * Please make sure you keep a copy of your assignment. Student Details Surname | ADEYEYE | Given name | BABATUNDE .K. | Student Number | 1015631 | Email | meet_tunashi@yahoo.com | Assignment Details Module name | Managing Human Resources | Module Code | 7HR011 | Managing Human Resources | | 7HR011 | Dr Anosike. U. Paschal | Due date | 8/01/12 | | Assignment title | Task 2 | All forms of plagiarism, cheating and unauthorized collusion are regarded seriously by the University and could result in penalties including failure in the unit and possible exclusion from the University. If you are in doubt, please read the following web page. Student’s Declaration By submitting this assignment I SIGNAL & DECLARE my knowledge and agreement to the following: - Except where I have indicated, the work I am submitting in this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted for assessment in another unit or for any other purpose. This work conforms to the instructions and submission guidelines as contained in the assessment briefing and the module guide respectively. This submission complies with University of Wolverhampton policies regarding plagiarism, cheating and collusion. I acknowledge and agree that the...
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...furthering the organization's best interests. The rational model is prescriptive, describing how managers ought to make decisions. Non rational models of decision making assume that decision making is nearly always uncertain and risky, making it difficult for managers to make optimum decisions. Three non rational models are satisficing (the ability of decision makers to be rational is limited by constraints like time and money), incremental (making small, short term steps to ease problem rather than steps that will accomplish a long-term solution), and intuition (making choices without the use of conscious thought or logical inference. The sources of intuition are expertise and feelings. The second section discusses the Evidence-based management which means translating principles based on best evidence...
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