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Emerging Technologies in Healthcare
Par Suzanne Moss Richins. 2015
Recent changes in healthcare delivery as mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are forcing providers to focus…
on technology as a way to improve the health of the population, while engaging patients and encouraging them to take accountability for maintaining their own health. One way of doing this is through the use of mobile heSexual Predators Amongst Us
Par Ronald A. Rufo. 2012
It is imperative that educators, parents, and potential victims be aware of sexual predators, the danger they pose in our…
society, and the resources available to help prevent this growing epidemic. Written from a police perspective, Sexual Predators Amongst Us examines the problem of sexual predation, how the Internet has contributed to its growth,The Lean Healthcare Dictionary: An Illustrated Guide to Using the Language of Lean Management in Healthcare
Par Rona Consulting Group. 2014
In today's healthcare economy, with reduced reimbursement and closer scrutiny of quality patient care, the concepts and terminology of Lean…
management are becoming invaluable to nurses, clinicians, administrators, and other healthcare staff involved in improvement. Conversely, a basic grasp of common healthcare terms is essential for process improvement specialists who aren't necessary fluent in healthcare terminology. The Lean Healthcare Dictionary: An Illustrated Guide to Using the Language of Lean Management in Healthcare is designed to bridge the gap between Lean practitioners and healthcare professionals. This comprehensive dictionary defines essential Lean and healthcare terms to help create a common language for anyone involved in Lean healthcare improvement activities. Providing quick reference to the language of Lean management in healthcare, the dictionary includes diagrams and charts that illustrate concepts and aid in understanding. Each entry in Part I provides a succinct description of a Lean term as used in a healthcare setting. Healthcare terms and acronyms that commonly arise in the course of Lean transformations are defined in Part II. The content of this dictionary is firmly rooted in the hands-on experience of Rona Consulting Group, whose principals have designed and led ground-breaking applications of Lean management in emergency rooms, operating rooms, labs, hospitals, and major medical centersForensic Cardiovascular Medicine
Par Basil RuDusky. 2009
Advance Praise for Forensic Cardiovascular Medicine"Using his vast experience in the medical-legal theater, Dr. RuDusky addresses a very complicated field…
in a simple and concise manner. Stressing the importance of honesty, integrity, and accuracy of data, he provides an insightful and interesting approach to the problems facing today's medical comMolecular Biology of Assemblies and Machines
Par Alasdair Steven, Wolfgang Baumeister, Louise N. Johnson, Richard N. Perham. 2016
Molecular Biology of Assemblies and Machines provides a comprehensive narrative of the ways in which macromolecular structures assemble and how…
they interact with other complexes and organelles in the cell. Richly illustrated in full color, the text is written for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, cell biology, chemistry, structural biology, immunology, microbiology, and medicine.Lipids: Nutrition and Health
Par Claude Leray. 2015
The role of lipids in nutrition science has evolved considerably in the past decade with new concepts following new discoveries.…
Lipids: Nutrition and Health reviews the role of dietary lipids in maintaining health, bringing the latest knowledge from a myriad of sources into one convenient resource. Taking a combined approach that integrates lipidHandbook of Parkinson's Disease (Neurological Disease and Therapy)
Par Rajesh Pahwa, Kelly E. Lyons. 2013
Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2014This volume has long prevailed as one of the leading resources on Parkinson's disease…
(PD). Fully updated with practical and engaging chapters on pathology, neurochemistry, etiology, and breakthrough research, this source spans every essential topic related to the identification, assessment, and treatmeFeedback Toolkit: 16 Tools for Better Communication in the Workplace, Second Edition
Par Rick Maurer, Nigel Hooper. 2011
This book provides expert guidance on using feedback as a performance improvement tool. It includes many simple tools readers can…
use to improve feedback in their work unit. The book suggests that feedback works best when the giver and receiver realize that they are in a dance together.The Case Management Workbook: Defining the Role of Physicians, Nurses and Case Managers
Par Cherilyn G. Murer, Michael A. Murer, Lyndean L. Brick. 2011
This workbook reflects a number of important regulatory changes that have occurred in the past 13 years, as well as…
the new landscape of healthcare reform. It serves as an important resource for case managers, administrators, physicians and others who play a role in the case management process.Applied Molecular Biotechnology: The Next Generation of Genetic Engineering
Par Muhammad Sarwar Khan, Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Debmalya Barh. 2016
Applied Molecular Biotechnology: The Next Generation of Genetic Engineering explains state-of-the-art advances in the rapidly developing area of molecular biotechnology,…
the technology of the new millennium. Comprised of chapters authored by leading experts in their respective fields, this authoritative reference text:Highlights the latest omics-baEngineering Solutions to America's Healthcare Challenges
Par Ryan Burge. 2014
Engineering Solutions to America‘s Healthcare Challenges covers the technologies, systems, and processes that are emerging in hospitals, clinics, community centers,…
universities, and the White House to repair healthcare in the United States. Focusing on the importance of individuals being proactive about their own state of health, it presents a sysThe International Trafficking of Human Organs: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (Advances in Police Theory and Practice)
Par Leonard Territo, Rande Matteson. 2012
International illicit trade in human organs is on the increase, fueled by growing demand and unscrupulous traffickers. In order to…
truly understand the problem of organ trafficking, an analysis should take into account the various perspectives that come into play in this multifaceted issue. With contributions from international scholars and expertsNutrition and Performance in Masters Athletes
Par Peter R.J. Reaburn. 2015
Addresses the Aging Process and Its Effect on Sports PerformanceAge-related changes influence all physiological systems, including those used during exercise…
and sport. Highlighting masters athletes-older adults who train and compete in organized sports-Nutrition and Performance in Masters Athletes examines the extent to which regular physical traiIntroduction to Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Par David Van Vranken, Gregory A. Weiss. 2013
Introduction to Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology is the first textbook to blend modern tools of organic chemistry with concepts…
of biology, physiology, and medicine. With a focus on human cell biology and a problems-driven approach, the text explains the combinatorial architecture of biooligomers (genes, DNA, RNA, proteins, glycans, lipids, and terpenes) as the molecular engine for life. Accentuated by rich illustrations andmechanistic arrow pushing, organic chemistry is used to illuminate the central dogma of molecular biology.Introduction to Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology is appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry and molecular biology, as well as those going into medicine and pharmaceutical science.Please note that Garland Science flashcards are no longer available for this text. However, the solutions can be obtained through our Support Material Hub link below, but should only be requested by instructors who have adopted the book on their course.Understanding Lipid Metabolism with Microarrays and Other Omic Approaches
Par Alvin Berger, Matthew A. Roberts. 2004
Reviewing current studies and previously unpublished research from leading laboratories around the world, Unravelling Lipid Metabolism With Microarrays demonstrates the…
use of microarrays and transcriptomic approaches to clarify the biological function of lipids. It provides an extensive overview of statistical approaches to microarray data, as well as discussions on how microarrays can be used to understand the role of lipids in the initiation or prevention of disorders such as cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Of particular note is a chapter by the only group known to study the effect of lipids on transcriptomics in multiple brain regions.The Innovative Lean Machine: Synchronizing People, Branding, and Strategy to Win in the Marketplace
Par Jr. Anthony Sgroi. 2015
In order for an organization to thrive in a competitive business environment, its strategy, people, and branding must be fully…
optimized. The Innovative Lean Machine: Synchronizing People, Branding, and Strategy to Win in the Marketplace explains how to use Lean principles and visual tools to maximize these core components in any business.The bookMedical Device Packaging Handbook, Revised and Expanded
Par Max Sherman. 1998
This volume details current developments in industry practices and standards relating to medical device packaging. This edition offers entirely new…
as well as revised chapters on packaging materials, package validation and methods and integrity testing, bar-coding technology, environmentally sound packaging and disposal procedures, storage autoclave sytems, international standards, customer needs, regulatory aspects, and more.Value Stream Mapping for Healthcare Made Easy
Par Cindy Jimmerson. 2009
In no industry is the concept of quality more essential than it is in healthcare, which is why the lean…
quality principles learned through the example of the Toyota Production System are so applicable. Two fundamental principles of Toyota‘s push for excellence are especially relevant to healthcare: ensuring quality at every step and keeping improveAs healthcare moves from volume to value, payment models and delivery systems will need to change their focus from the…
individual patient to a population orientation. This will move our economic model from that of a "sick system" to a system of care focused on prevention, boosting patient engagement, and reducing medical expenditures. This new focuOfficial ((ISC)2 Press)
Par Steven Hernandez. 2015
HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioners (HCISPPSM) are the frontline defense for protecting patient information. These are the practitioners whose…
foundational knowledge and experience unite healthcare information security and privacy best practices and techniques under one credential to protect organizations and sensitive patient data against emerging threats and breaches. The Official (ISC)2 (R) Guide to the HCISPPSM CBK (R) is a comprehensive resource that provides an in-depth look at the six domains of the HCISPP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). This guide covers the diversity of the healthcare industry, the types of technologies and information flows that require various levels of protection, and the exchange of healthcare information within the industry, including relevant regulatory, compliance, and legal requirements. Numerous illustrated examples and tables are included that illustrate key concepts, frameworks, and real-life scenarios. Endorsed by the (ISC)(2) and compiled and reviewed by HCISPPs and (ISC)(2) members, this book brings together a global and thorough perspective on healthcare information security and privacy. Utilize this book as your fundamental study tool in preparation for the HCISPP certification exam.