receiving vaccinations and practice basic hygiene Whenever there is an outbreak of a new disease, be it SARS, MERS, Zika, or the recent coronavirus, people often enter into a panic frenzy. Many of these people will blame the new diseases on the government and will rush to buy hand sanitizers and facemasks to avoid contracting such diseases. However, such diseases mostly arise from lifestyle choices, as evidenced by the seasonal flu that most people attract. In light of this information, I will argue that people’s fears are misplaced, and the primary focus should be on receiving vaccinations and practice basic hygiene to help prevent the spread of these transmissible diseases. It is the responsibility of crucial health organizations to release new flu vaccines, preferably every year. These vaccines are readily available on drugstores and offices of known doctors, yet many people fail to get the vaccines on time. As a college student, it is a requirement to get a flu shot that is readily available on the university; however, I know of many students who have not received it despite…

Essay on Risk Management Risk management is necessary for the warehouse as it ensures that the organization only allows risks that enable it to achieve its primary objectives and avoid or control any other unnecessary risks. The critical areas of risk management in the warehouse include falls from heights, slips, and trips, operation of lift trucks, traffic movements such as deliveries, strap-wrap machine, conveyor belt operations, and portable electrical equipment (Webb, 2019). Besides these hazards, the risk management plan of the warehouse should also protect the warehouse against perils such as fire, hazardous substances, lighting, and hygiene. Protecting the warehouse against hazards requires the communication of strict instructions by the manager and the maintenance staff to ensure that all risks are either kept at bay or protected. The installation and regular maintenance of fire suppression systems such as fire extinguishers and sprinklers are crucial in protecting the warehouse against extensive product damage from fire. As noted by Webb (2019), the manager and maintenance staff should also perform regular flood risk inspections and assessments and install temporary or permanent barriers to…

Water Justice   Non-Profit Organizations Focused on Water Justice * Which non-profit organization was the most interesting to you? Why? The common goal of the NGO provision of clean and safe water for drinking. My NGO of interest is Drinkable book. The reason for the choice is the organization focus mostly and give the service to the least fortunate in the society. The organization also its ability to remove toxins and unwanted substances like bacteria in the water using technology. The NGO has comprehensive coverage operations in the water provision because it has three significant base operational areas, which include clean water, hygiene, and sanitization. The NGO is all rounds in its regulations of water, and it ensures that the community is also hygienic. Their SunSpring machine that helps charge mobile devices will save the community the hassles of charging their phones while caring for environment by using renewable energy products. * Is there anything you would like to do to help this non-profit organization reach their goals? One of the significant concerns for the environment is pollution. The NGO…

DEVELOPING A SLEEP ENHANCING BED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF INPATIENTS SLEEP IN HOSPITALS Introduction Sleep in an essential aspect of all mankind’s well being. The proper functionality of an individual’s system depends on the quality of sleep they have during the night. For this reason, individuals are expected to develop sleep hygiene to help them have a quality sleep during the night and full alertness during the day. However, there are some individuals who cannot develop proper sleep hygiene due to some circumstances like job commitments or interferences from their environments and some medical conditions. Individuals suffering from insomnia normally have to keep their lights on for them to get quality sleep. The individuals sharing bedrooms with insomnia patients always experience low quality sleep. These are individuals who feel uncomfortable to sleep with lights on. This kind of inconveniency also occurs in publicly shared social amenities like hospitals. In a significant number of hospital setting, the lights always stay on throughout the night. Such is always considered as a safety precaution for the patients and also helps in facilitating…

Norwalk Virus Diagnosis Chapter 45 (a) I tend to believe that throughout the education career of nursing, one element which is usually taught is the diagnosis of nurses. Nurses go through a lot of experiences while in their facilities and also outside their facilities. They meet individuals who come with various complain that they suffer from a certain illness, hence needing support from them. As a nurse, one has to be familiar with these various types of diagnoses (Carol & Sheila, 2013). In this paper, I shall discuss the Norwalk disease. This is because, from the case of the cruise ship, I tend to believe that the descriptions refer to the Norwalk virus. That is the symptoms explained to refer to the Norwalk virus. As a nurse, one can identify a certain kind of illness through the symptoms and signs an individual is displaying. However, some signs and symptoms may vary: therefore, a nurse should be very careful before making conclusions if it is a certain kind of illness. For example, headaches are a common symptom of illness; therefore, more…

  Case Analysis Memo Memo To: Nora Perry From: <Your name> Date: December 3, 2019 Subject: Case Report – Cottle & Taylor In this case, one of the factors that drove the demand for Cottle toothbrushes in India was encouraging people to improve their quality of life, especially oral hygiene. Demographic factors also contributed because India had at least 50% of the population who did not have access to effective oral hygiene strategies. Traditionally people relied on neem tree twigs, tobacco, charcoal and ash for oral hygiene. Economic factors also contributed because the growth was at an all-time high of 17%. Social factors in terms of habits and earning capacities of the targeted market were significant. For the organization to create the demand, people needed to have information that traditional strategies did not work. A common strategy was to develop campaigns to promote free dental checkups. Partnerships with IDA and oral hygiene professionals aimed at enhancing demand through awareness creation to enable Indians to change their attitudes and habits. Cottle enjoyed first-mover advantage because they started from the beginning and…

MAPPING CARE USING STANDARDIZED TERMINOLOGIES                 The use of standardized nursing language and terminologies has dramatically influenced the provision of comprehensive and quality care across all the aspects of patient care. The commonly used standardized terminologies are NANDA-I, NIC and NOC, and they are used concurrently in planning patient care (Herdman, 2014). They are used as a means of providing a comprehensive, research-based, standardized classification of nursing diagnosis, nursing interventions and a set of nurse-sensitive patient outcomes. Pressure ulcers are localized areas of tissue necrosis caused continuous and increased pressure between two planes; in this case, the patients’ skin and the bed. They develop due to moisture, pressure and poor blood circulation, which leads to the death of skin tissues causing abrasions and skin friction (Grey, Harding, & Enoch, 2016). With continued contact, it results in the development of pressure ulcer wounds. I am interested in pressure ulcers as a nursing diagnosis because its development is contributed by nurses’ failure to manage the patient effectively. The nurses’ inability to turn the patient two hourly, change linen, provide adequate hydration and…

What You Need To Know About Laser Teeth Whitening The number of people who are going for teeth whitening procedures is increasing with every dawn. There are many teeth whitening treatments in the market today, all of which differ in terms of candidates, cost, and effectiveness. Laser teeth whitening is, by far, one of the most costly and effective bleaching treatments. Here is a brief look at what the procedure entails. What Happens During a Laser Whitening Procedure? During a laser bleaching procedure, your dentist will apply a special bleach to each tooth. A laser is then used to activate the bleaching gel and to achieve quick and dramatic effects. The bleaching gel used in laser whitening treatments varies from 25-40% in terms of concentration. Your dentist will take precautions to minimize tooth sensitivity, protect your gums, lips, and other oral tissues. Some of the items that will be used to protect your oral tissues include; cheek retractors, desensitizing pastes to strengthen the enamel, application of fluoride, and the use of formulated rubber dams to protect the gums. It is…

Central line-associated bloodstream infection Introduction Central venous catheters play a crucial role in the management of critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit. The CVCs are used in the administration of intravenous fluids during resuscitation, which helps in hemodynamic parameters monitoring as well as administration of intravenous medication. ICU utilizes various interventions such as invasive procedures that may trigger the development of nosocomial infections among the patients. CLABSI develops within two days of placing a central line. Among all the healthcare-associated infections, CLABSI is the most expensive to manage because it requires the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics (Choi et al., 2018). Besides, the infection increase the duration of stay in the hospital among the patients. The majority of the CLABSI are preventable when proper surveillance, aseptic technique, and management strategies are correctly used. Prevention strategies Selection of catheterization site There are three mainly used sites for the placement of central venous catheterization, which are subclavian vein, internal jugular vein, and femoral vein. The sites are associated with the occurrence of infection, mechanical and thrombotic complications, but the risk…

ALL CORONAVIRUS CASES IN AFRICA     Africa cases of the pandemic coronavirus continue to rise. At least 42 of Africa 54 countries are now affected. Uganda, Eritrea and Angola are the latest to record their first cases. The region now has more than 1000 cases of Coronavirus with at least 17 deaths. Across the continent, lockdowns have begun to halt the spread. Some African governments have responded aggressively to this pandemic by closing schools, banning unnecessary movements and social gatherings, all incoming international flights, especially from high-risk countries, while others are still in limbo on what to do next. Many health systems in the region are already struggling and further spread of the virus will have serious repercussions, global health officials say. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first reported in Wuhan China in late 2019. The virus belongs to the coronavirus family, which includes the highly contagious Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the common cold. Coronaviruses spread when a person nears and inhales droplets generated by an infected person when they cough, sneeze, or through touching surfaces where…