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Tuesday, November 11, 2014 |
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From the Pedagogy Main Campus
How Do We Detect the Atypical Ebola Case
Ebola can be spread through an asymptomatic person and 13 percent of those infected with Ebola do not have fever. Ebola is not a new disease and we have a lot of data and knowledge of this disease from years of experience with it. As we keep hearing the screening guidelines for Ebola as issued from our own CDC are based in “fact”. These “facts”, as reported by the CDC do seem to be evolving and changing frequently and there seems to be some important “facts” that are being left out of the equation.
Currently the CDC states that so long as an individual's temperature does not exceed 101.5 degrees and there are no visible symptoms of Ebola, health authorities say it should be assumed the person is not infectious.
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From the Pedagogy Infusion Campus
Researchers Develop Artificial Blood Cells for Human Transfusions
Researchers in the UK and Ireland have produced artificial red blood cells that are fit for transfusion. Scientists, led by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), developed the fake blood using stem cells and will soon be testing the blood cells on patients in a groundbreaking new trial.
The £5m research has been funded by Wellcome Trust and is led by principal researcher Professor Marc Turner, who revealed the research to the Telegraph.
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From the Pedagogy Acute Care Campus
Probiotics May Protect Pregnant Women from Mercury and Arsenic
Study provides the first positive evidence for the use of probiotics to combat toxic heavy metal exposure in vulnerable human populations. Mercury and arsenic stand as two of the world’s largest dietary threats. Pregnant women especially, who must care for two bodies simultaneously, may fall ill as a result of tainted fish and contaminated water. Researchers from London, Ontario’s Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, now have evidence that suggests healthy gut bacteria found in ordinary probiotic yogurt could help cut heavy metal levels in women’s bodies.
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From the Pedagogy Inservice & Compliance Campus
Training Makes Employees Feel Valued
Research has shown, however, that when employers invest time, money and resources in their employees with training and development the employees develop a commitment to the organization.
Once an effective training and development program is established and utilized by the organization it can begin seeing increases and benefits in the following areas: productivity, motivation, quality, job satisfaction, commitment (employee retention), and reduced absenteeism.
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From the Pedagogy Long Term Care & Home Health Campus
Why Touch Works in Dementia Care
What is it about skilled touch that decreases distress for those living with dementia that can lead to behavioral symptoms? Common responses include decreased aches and pains; sensory stimulation resulting in increased body awareness; relaxation; aids sleep; decreased feelings of loneliness; uplifted mood.
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From the Pedagogy Administrators Campus
Employee Training and Retention: The Debate between Expense and Investment
Many employers do not provide adequate training or employee development to realize the advantages of proper training. Most employers have some form of training implemented for their new employees and some even have programs designed for ongoing employee development. If asked, many employers, if not all, will say that training and employee development is important. But when truly evaluated, many employers do not provide adequate training or employee development to realize the advantages of proper training.
The disconnect lies in the fact that training and employee development comes at a price -financial resources, human resources and time. Employers view training as a cost or expense rather than an investment. They are hesitant, and some even resistant, to spend too many resources on an employee that may take that training elsewhere.
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From the Pedagogy Correctional Healthcare Campus
Legal History of Correctional Nursing – Part II
Two terms which guide correctional healthcare emerged from case law surrounding the Estelle v GambleSupreme Court ruling. The ruling cited a “deliberate indifference to serious medical need” as a breach of the 8th Amendment barring cruel and unusual punishment. These terms have guided correctional healthcare and the practice of correctional nursing. Once again, I refer heavily to William J. Rold’s excellent and understandable article in the Journal of Correctional Health Care (JCHC).
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Featured Author: Colleen Garcia
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Colleen Garcia, RN, BSN, CLC, CCE currently works as the CEO of Avalon Medical Educators, as well as an educator for the company. She also still works in both the Progressive Care Unit per diem as well as other floors as needed in a local hospital.
Colleen has been working at the bedside in critical care for 23 years |
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New Inservice Membership Pricing
Pedagogy has recently updated our Inservice and Compliance Membership pricing!
Our Inservice and Compiance Membership is designed to meet federal requirements for long term care and home health certified nursing assistant staff.
With Pedagogy's updated pricing, you can provide our industry leading inservice education for all of your staff for a monthly fee of $3.00 per staff member, or an annual fee of $36.00 per staff member.
To learn more about our membership options, visit us at http://pedagogyeducation.com/Main-Campus/Information/Membership.aspx |
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