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El Pablo 1xPublished about a month ago in LongevityEmergency Preparedness Experiences by Emergency Managers
Doctoral Dissertation Originally published by Walden University 2019 Abstract This qualitative research focused on the emergency preparedness (EP) rule implementation in rural hospitals in the Pacific Northwest. A new law has been implemented that requires hospitals to comply with Medicaid and Medicare law. Learning about the implementation and preparedness process could help rural regions in the Pacific Northwest better prepare for emergencies and comply with the law. The purpose of the study was to gain increased understanding of how the new EP rule of 2016 impacts rural hospitals’ preparedness in the Pacific Northwest. The theoretical framework was complexity theory. This study focused on the lived experience of emergency managers who have been working on the implementation of the new EP rule in rural hospitals in the Pacific Northwest. Using a phenomenological approach, 8 in-depth phone and face — to — face interviews were conducted. Selection criteria included working as emergency preparedness managers in rural hospitals in the Pacific Northwest. The verbatim transcripts of interviews were analyzed by first cycle analysis, used concept and descriptive coding to find common themes. The findings of the study included that small rural hospitals working on EP need more support and help that include financial needs, resources, staff preparedness improved communication and more exercises local communities including every individual living in the community are also responsible for their own preparedness. This inquiry could help understand the effects of the new EP rule for rural hospitals; it could identify gaps in research that could support rural hospitals and surrounding communities; it could affect positive social change by applying the research evidence to additional health care settings.
Gabriella KorosiPublished 2 months ago in LongevityEmergency Preparedness Experiences by Emergency Managers
Introduction The purpose of this qualitative research study was to increase the understanding of the new EP rule and its implications for rural hospital preparedness in the Pacific Northwest, including identification of common themes emerging amongst health care facility EP personal. Regulations from the Federal government require hospitals to prepare for disasters (Levinson, 2014). Review of current literature was essential to understand the impact of EP in rural hospitals and communities. The identified themes helped to recognize potential barriers, create supportive recommendations for health care facilities, including hospitals, that are undergoing the implementation and maintenance process of the EP rule. Emergency and disasters can be underestimated in scale (Cirkovic, Sandberg, & Bostrom, 2010). For example, Landman et al. (2015) described the responses and lessons learned at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after the Boston Marathon bombing. Findings included needed improvement in workflow, patient naming conventions, information systems, situational awareness, documentation, orders and procedures. The resilience of communities and EP staff, especially in hospitals, is a crucial element for survival during and after a disaster (Charney et al., 2014). There are many articles regarding disasters and EP of hospitals and hospital staff after disasters, including quantitative and qualitative inquires. Currently there is a gap in the literature regarding the EP in Pacific Northwest rural coastal communities (Savoia et al., 2017; Paganini et al., 2016; Alim et al., 2015; Hammad et al., 2017; Woods, 2016; Fagbuyi et al., 2016; Seale, 2010; Shipman et al., 2016; Palttala et al., 2012). In the literature I found common themes related to EP that will be discussed later in the review. The influencers of EP included hospital preparedness, preparedness of hospital staff, the role of a preparedness coordinator, relevant staff training and education, responsiveness to disasters and communication needs during a disaster (Savoia et al., 2017; Paganini et al., 2016; Alim et al., 2015; Hammad et al., 2017; Woods, 2016; Fagbuyi et al., 2016; Seale, 2010; Shipman et al., 2016; Palttala et al., 2012). Gaps in the current literature have been identified and will be discussed below. Chapter 2 includes an introduction, literature search strategy, a more detailed theoretical framework discussion, a detailed literature review and a conclusion.
Gabriella KorosiPublished 2 months ago in LongevityLife: By the Book
Certain things in life are indisputably true: Beds are more comfortable in the morning than they are at night. Say what you will; the first bite of a Big Mac is magic. Reading isn't just fundamental it's essential to my life.
Judey KalchikPublished 7 months ago in LongevityReading Is The Best Form Of Mental Medicine
What is Bibliotherapy? Bibliotherapy is another form of mental health intervention, in which books are utilized to improve the patients quality of life and support his or her overall wellbeing. These disorders usually affect the mental, psychological, cognitive and emotional wellbeing of humans. People with developmental and intellectual disabilities could also benefit from the practice of bibliotherapy.
Talia DevoraPublished 10 months ago in Longevity
6 Novel Books & Essays That Will Help Find Life Purpose
If you've never been confused about your purpose in life or you've never searched for a deeper meaning of things, you're probably not from this planet. The truth is, we've all got our insecurities and questions that are keeping us awake. This is why we should find a way to process these thoughts and ideas, and potentially give things a new meaning.
Dorian MartinPublished 11 months ago in Longevity
Mind your own business!
Mind your own business! Finally …. I had moved out of that dingy old apartment in an extremely poor neighborhood! Now I could afford something nicer since I was finally finished with college and was working. My scholarships paid the lion's share of the tuition while my small inheritance paid the rest, Thank Goodness! Now the only things I had to worry about were keeping this wonderful roof over my head, staying warm, and feeding myself…... on a regular basis ……. that would be nice.
Linda PavlosPublished 11 months ago in Longevity
Arrhythmia
I can’t let my pocketbook disappear, thought Laney, a middle-aged mother with a dangerous secret. Hospital technicians calmly strapped heart monitoring devices on her legs and chest. She felt like she was having a heart attack. She couldn’t breathe. Her heart was palpitating. Her mind was racing with thoughts of her leather coach bag; in it, Laney stored a secret so dangerous, some people would kill for it. She knew this, and it added to her anxiety and increased her cold sweat. She clenched her clammy hands, peering ever so often at her pocketbook, which rested on a chair in the emergency room, partially beneath her jeans and sweater, which she was told to remove in place of a hospital gown. The room was cold and loneliness permeated the ward, which was mostly silent outside of a few whispers and the constant loud beeps of equipment tracking the vital signs of other patients.
Christine AnnettePublished 11 months ago in LongevityUnique Self-Care Activities for the Mind, Body, Soul & Surroundings
Self-care is a term we've all heard of at some point. Influencers and news articles push us to do self-care, such as taking baths or doing yoga. Although these activities are great, they may not be as useful for everyone. There are hundreds of thousands of ways one can practice self-care with purpose.
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And he walks in. Just like last time when he had an appointment but this time he had no appointment and he just came in to come in. As the door shut close behind him, the snow storm became merely a swoosh heard from a distance. He tapped and wiped his boots on the mat and stepped on the carpet and waited for a little while. The little rectangular hole in the wall was luminated and he saw a hot cup of coffee sitting on the desk with the stream rolling out and upwards. But, no one has come to greet him yet.
The Darkest of Days
I can feel it, like black ink slowly seeping into my brain. Soaking in and making itself at home. I feel it dripping through my body, spreading throughout my veins to each and every fingertip. Holding my eyes open is difficult, everything is heavy. My body is jittery and shaking on the inside, but I am so, so tired. I smile and laugh, nodding my head at whatever was said a moment ago. I missed it completely but everyone else thought it was funny, so I join in hoping that that’s the right thing to do. I feel like a shell of myself on days like this. The outside me, the shell is there to wave good morning and she moves around like a normal, functioning human being. Then there is me on the inside. Not connected to anything on the outside, just there, curled up and wondering when it will be time to sleep. I’m just there protected by my shell. I rattle around on the inside, vibrating out of control, itching to get out. I can’t really hear much of what happens on the outside, but I try really hard to process and respond accordingly anyway.
Holding Hands With ShadowsPublished about a year ago in LongevityBooks Every Medical Students and Aspiring Medical Professionals Must Read.
Aspiring to be a doctor, surgeon, or any other medical professional or even being a medical student not only requires academic proficiency but also real-life experiences. Although reading books may not be equivalent to gaining those experiences, they will surely be worth your while given that you will be exposed to someone else’s experiences. Experiences of someone who has gone through the steps that you are interested in taking. Now I am about to share 5 of my favorite medical memoirs for you to add to your reading list.
Vaishnavi ShanojPublished about a year ago in Longevity
