Layla Micheli Monica Malt LVN 121 11/17/2017 What were the Contributing Factors to the problems in this Case? Describe them by category below. Equipment (design, availability and maintenance) The Pyxis machine is designed to calculate patient medications and doses accurately and should have alerted the nurse when the dosage was too high for a pediatric patient.…
The Horizon chemical company discovered that its product (Cleanflo), sold for the purpose of cleaning dairy apparatus, also was extremely effective in dissolving the calcium deposits, which clogged catheters that had been removed from the body. Consequently, the Horizon prepared and distributed brochures to the physicians and hospitals to promote the product, for these purposes. The FDA argued that Cleanflo was a drug and that the bottle and brochures were misbranded because they did not contain the label and labeling information required by the law. According to the section 301 (d) of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 331 (d), prohibits the introduction in to interstate commerce of any section 505 of the FDCA, 21 U.S.C. § 355. Section 505 (a), in turn, prohibits any person from introducing or delivering for introduction into interstate commerce any “new drug” unless the FDA has approved the…
In the hospital I am an administrator at, I have decided to utilize the CMS standard 482.23(c)(6). I will discuss how I will put into practice this procedure in order to meet the conditions of CMS and the Joint Commission. I will discuss how I will incorporate this new fingerprint device for nurses on the bedside in accordance with CMS and the Joint Commission. The Joint Commission and CMS standard 482.23(c)(6) is defined as “The hospital may allow a patient (or his or her caregiver/support person where appropriate) to self-administer both hospital-issued medications and the patient’s own medications brought into the hospital, as defined and specified in the hospital’s policies and procedures” (“Joint Commission and CMS crosswalk”, p. 183).…
Based off the mission statement of MEDEX and the history behind the program I believe I meet that criteria. I think I do come from a diverse background of experiences. I have cared for every age group out there, from newborns to most elderly of individuals. Experiencing a long list of illnesses, conditions, and healing. My value that I hold dearest to me is caring for my family.…
The company I picked from the missionstatements website is the Interim Healthcare Inc. According to the company's website, http://www.missionstatements.com. it was founded in 1966 and it's the nation's oldest health care franchise company, is headquartered in Florida. The company mission statement stated as follows: our primary mission is "to improve people's lives" and that is what we do everyday. I shoose this company because I'm in the health care field and also how short and specific is thier mission statement.…
Introduction What is a National Pharmacare Program? A National Pharmacare Program is a commitment by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments to implement a public drug plan that is universal, comprehensive, evidence-based and sustainable (Morgan, et al. 2015). Recently, the World Health Organization made it a priority by declaring that all nations need to ensure access to necessary medicines through pharmaceutical policies (Morgan, et al. 2015). In the past, there have been many calls by the public for a Canadian pharmacare program; however, there is little progress (Morgan, et al. 2015).…
I am a very ambitious, dedicated and determined student belonging to the York College family. I am going for the Physician Assistant program in York. I am from a middle class family and a first generation college student. My mission statement is gaining all the essential tools from York College to be a global citizen and to offer my tender touch to the suffering ones. I am writing this letter to request a tuition refund on the Health 111 course.…
Electronic Medication Administration Record and Patient Safety One of the reason medication related deaths occur are due to medication errors (Karen, 2011, p. 1). In fact, within the United States, approximately 7,000 people die each year due to medication errors (Karen, 2011, p. 1). According to Karen (2011) 1.3 million medication errors occur yearly, which relates to several injuries and approximately one death a day related to medication errors in the Unites States (Karen, 2011, p. 1). One major cause of medication errors can be explained using the medication administration process (Mccomas, 2014, p.590). When a health care provider is responsible to administer a medication, there are approximately 50 to 100 steps involved in this process…
The "vision, mission and values" Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine is to educate diverse, patient-centered physicians who are partners and leaders in an inter-professional primary care workforce responsive to healthcare needs in the communities they serve. It is my determination to work with patients regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, cultural beliefs, lifestyle, disease process or treatment plan. My values aligns with the messages of The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine to it's students. Being a immigrant to the United States, I want to promote diversity and inclusiveness and provide health care that is unbiased and free of stereotypes. My work experience as a cashier and volunteering opportunity at INOVA has taught…
Safety Risk Assessment for Medication Errors Medication errors are the primary patient issue at most medical facilities. The risk management team her at the hospital would like to assist nurse managers in reducing the number of errors made by new employees concerning medications. The purpose of this paper is to: Discuss the most frequent cause and incidence rate of medication errors, to incorporate a continuous quality improvement process for reducing medication error, talk about rationale for reducing the medication errors, and Identify two actions the nurse should take to assist with reduction of medication errors. Medication Errors…
Background on Tesla: Tesla is truly unlike any other company. Although many companies have taken up conservation through recycling and sustainable resourcing, Tesla has devoted themselves to providing sustainable products to provide clean, safe energy products for generations to come. According to CEO Elon Musk, the mission statement is “to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy” (Tesla 2017). Focusing on renewable and sustainable energy, Telsa produces a wide arrange of products to propel modern society into a more energy friendly future.…
Do pharmaceutical companies really care about us? It’s crazy to believe that people you trust, don’t care for you one bit. Big Pharma, a group of pharmaceutical companies connected with the government gets large amounts of money from the people of the world; this conspiracy that people believe can be proven as factual through research over industry funded vs. government funded pharmaceuticals and the way the government finds a way to pay less and receive more money. It’s not easy to clearly describe what big pharma is.…
Every week this past summer I spent eight hours volunteering in Parkview 's outpatient pharmacy. My responsibilities included: restocking over the counter medications, organizing filled prescriptions, and assisting customers with their transactions. Through volunteering I met some outstanding mentors and felt as if I really made a difference to the employee’s at Parkview and the patients they treat. Being a part of Phi Delta Chi philanthropy committee allowed me to help plan and be a part of a variety of volunteer experiences. This last year our group assisted in Boo at the Zoo and Springification.…
We have an amazing power to impact this world through Pharmaceutical Sciences. New diseases are being discovered in different parts of the world, while present diseases like Cancer, Ebola, Polio and many more, still have no cure. But through pharmaceutical research and development, these illnesses may have viable treatments in the future. My desire is to be a part of this research, so that I can save the lives of numerous people. As the SURF program is intended for the students interested in pharmaceutical sciences, it will provide me a career building experience and will serve as a stepping-stone to my dream job.…
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Before I could read, I had my first introduction to the field of health care. My mother was a pharmacist who was constantly counseling patients about medicine. I recall being especially facinated by the enormous importance and need for pharmacists in our community. Throughout my childhood, I saw how much of an impact pharmacists had on the lives of others. As I became older, my thirst for knowledge about the medical field, particularly pharmacy, grew.…