The impact of cyber terrorism and ways of prevention In the age of the internet, crimes are committed online, and the terrorist groups that commit the crimes are driven by their political ideologies (Heickerö, 2014). In the case of cyber terrorism, computer networks and systems of reputed firms are attacked, and deliberate attempts are made by the terrorist group to use malware, computer viruses, phishing technique, and malicious software. The incidents create panic among the people and disrupt the normal operations of a firm. The aftermath of the attacks can cost millions to the targeted firm. It can damage the records, security programs, and create terror. Usually, skilled and experienced hackers and cybercriminals are chosen for the purpose. Their violent approach can permanently damage the firms, and it might take years to rebuild the network system or retrieve data. Personal computers are also attacked by engineering malware. It is a significant loss for computer owners. Outlining the ways of preventing cyber terrorism The organizations can prevent cyber-terrorism by ensuring the safeguard the digital assets. The CIA or the FBI in…

Terrors in computer systems and an outline of preventive measures Online crimes have been increasing exponentially in the online age as computer systems and networks are connected inextricably. Individuals and organizations use computers to record data and conduct daily operations. However, the internet has given rise to a new terror known as cyber terrorism that allows a group of hackers and terrorists to join hands and destruct the entire system of users using malicious software or phishing methods (Weimann, 2005). The terrorists intentionally harm the programs and create a mess in the normal operations for personal gains. Religious or political ideologies also create this mentality among cyber terrorists. For instance, they might damage the sensitive data stored in systems and hack accounts of customers. Later the owners bear a loss of huge amount, and they have to deal with system disruptions for a long time. They create fear and terror by constant threat and intimidation. Understanding the aftermath and security measures Cyber terrorism directly affects the public confidence in hospitals, financial institutions and trade centers. It also increases the concern…

Proposed Plan to Spend More on Prevention and Less on end-of-life Care Strengthening primary healthcare reduces the process of contracting the disease. Similarly, the model improves community surveillance to identify people with certain illnesses and treating them appropriately. The central pillar of the model is improving the continuity of care through increasing community participation, as described below. Primary Health Care The members of the community are the primary stakeholders of any health delivery system. Such people must understand the objectives and performance of a healthcare system. The process of educating the community is thus pivotal in enhancing continuity of care. People should receive empowerment on the signs and symptoms of minor illnesses. The health-seeking behavior of an empowered community improves drastically. The improvement translates to early detection and treatment of chronic disease. As a result, there is a change in the natural progression of the disease, an increase in life expectancy, and a reduction in the cost in the treatment. Community Education Similarly, individuals living within the catchment area of a given health facility must understand the options of linkage…

preventive measures for the cyber-attacks Cyber-attacks are very rampant in the digital era. In this discussion, will handle the various types of countermeasures that need to be implemented to prevent the cyber-attacks described in the scenario presented from taking place in future. Cyber-attack prevention is essential to avoid the cyberattack from taking place. A cyber-attack is explained as gradual and malicious by people or an organization to make a breach of another person or an organization information system. These forms of attacks are known to be uniquely rampant in the present times, and this is a result of the increased digital. This is what has caused the above-described scenarios, such as hacking of ATMs and confidential credit card details. Some of the preventive measures for the cyber-attacks are: having an emergency response plan in place for when a cyberattack hits, ensuring a strong sig off-policy, monitoring for the network for intrusions. In guaranteeing a firm sign-off policy is one of the best countermeasures that will help to prevent cyberattacks. This entails firms require to avoid issues of online threats and…

Tattoos Introduction Tattoos are amazing works of art that get to adorn our bodies, and though there are temporary tattoos, there are also the permanent ones that adorn the skin for your whole lifetime. These tattoos get drawn as a symbol of something, a memory of someone or something, or you can get one done for fun. The problem comes in when you require to attend an event or even a job interview that is quite strict on tattoo art. The great news is that even with tattoos being permanent, you get to cover them up with a lot of ease and no worries. When you do not want to show off your tattoo, you can easily cover up with some makeup and hide it for that duration. Here are a few steps you get to follow and get the best unnoticeable tattoo cover-up. Clean up your skin Before starting on your makeup cover-up for the tattoo, it is a great idea to clean the tattooed area. Depending on the size of the tattoo, the cleansing methods do vary. For…

Fall Prevention Protocol Falls among patients occur in most healthcare facilities. The majority of patients that find themselves victims of these falls hurt themselves, leading to long-lasting and serious harm, increased hospital bills, and prolonged stay in the facility. The aging population tends to raise rates and incidents of falls since factors such as age are uncontrollable. Healthcare facilities and healthcare professionals, such as nurses, can utilize several techniques to minimize the rate of falls in hospitals and enhance the patient’s safety, satisfaction, and outcome (El-Khoury, Cassou, Charles, & Dargent-Molina, 2013). In this paper, the focus is on evaluating fall prevention policy and its application by nurses in their practice. The paper also involves reviewing, evaluating, and examining nursing practice with the aim of identifying some of the possible ways of improving patient safety, satisfaction and outcomes while also preventing the increase in associated high hospital bills, as well as delivering effective and safe patient care. Nursing Practice Policy The fall prevention protocol and invention policy includes detailed guidelines useful in the identification of at-risk patients through a provision of…

MADISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ADDRESSES INFECTION PREVENTION. Madison community hospital realized that the infection was mainly due to the doctors and nurses not washing their hands. This was after a case study that was done. The staff had a meeting to discuss the problem to prevent the infection in the hospital. They solved the problem of spreading the infection by learning on proper ways of washing their hands as they attend the patients. They started a process of ensuring they enforce sanitary habits and let their stuff undergoing self-policy. This paper will discuss several issues on quality improvement basics and information technology. Stakeholders at healthcare systems are the entities that are likely to be affected by the reforms that are done in the system (Akinci,2012). They include the patients, government, pharmaceutical, insurance, physicians, and companies, among others. There exists an interrelation between two or more entities in the system. In this interrelation, there are different views in different entities like between patient and employer. A patient expects the employer to provide a variety of health packages. They also look for employers…

The prevention of Hospital Acquired infection (HAI) The prevention of Hospital Acquired infection (HAI) is essential in determining the quality of care dispensed to patients. HAI prevention reduces the cost of treatment for patients as it prevents any escalation that could lead to the possible deterioration of a patient’s health. Poor hygienic conditions within a healthcare facility exposes patients to possible infections. Great care needs to be taken to ensure that hygiene is maintained around the Catheter. The use of chlorhexidine gluconate wipes is one method that healthcare employs to prevent infection for CAUTI patients. This discussion critically appraises chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)bathing in the prevention of CAUTI. It also evaluates its efficacy compared to the use of water bathing around the catheter insertion point. PICO statement: “For a patient in Acute Critical Care, how effectively do Chlorhexidine gluconate baths applied to the patient skin twice daily versus no Chlorhexidine gluconate, compare with washing around catheter twice daily with water with regards to reducing the rate of Hospital Acquired Infections?” Assessing the sustainability of daily chlorhexidine bathing in the intensive care…

Choosing an Event Venue When you have an upcoming event, you may need to plan properly for you to ensure that you see it through. When you have an event that needs planning, a person may get overwhelmed since there are a lot of things that you may need to consider. A lot of things would require planning before the event date ranging from entertainment to food. However, the most important thing that needs proper preparation when you have an event at hand is the event venue. The event venue is the most important thing that you need to consider when you are planning n event since, without it, you will not have any event taking place.   These days, there are many different event venues that you can choose from when you need one. For most people, it can be overwhelming to find the right event venue for them to host their guests since picking the right one from the several that are in the market can prove a hard task. If you are one of the people, you…

Preventing Stress in Law Enforcement Officers Introduction The working environment of officers of the law is extremely psychologically unbearable. At some point, every law enforcement officer struggle with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or burnout. While some of these officers understand their problem, there are others who never realize that they need help. Getting psychological help for officers of the law is difficult as these officers are trained to be tough. Therefore, when faced with trauma and stress due to the difficulties of the working environment, they fail to seek the necessary assistance. Law enforcement officers are discouraged from seeing psychological help from civilian psychiatrists because of the sensitivity of their job. In this regard, most of them turn to alcohol as a way out of work-related stress. However, society can assist officers of the law in dealing with depression, as all it takes is listening, loving, and caring for them. There is a way out of stress for the officers of the law by their relatives and society. Prevalence of PTSD in the forces The profession of enforcing the…