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Huddle And Safety, Jaelynn Hall Bsn, Rn

MSN Capstone Projects

The purposed evidence-based practice (EBP) project focuses on a nursing intervention (team huddles) to increase safety and reduce inpatient fall rates. Negative outcomes to consider from an inpatient fall are harm and injury to the patient along with increased health care cost for the patient as well as hospital facility. Accrued cost associated with an in-patient injury resulting from a fall is not reimbursed according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The additional cost for hospital-acquired falls is estimated to be $6,694 (95% CI: -$1,277 to $14,665) (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2017). This was only related …

Safety And Tolerability Of Srx246, A Vasopressin 1a Antagonist, In Irritable Huntington's Disease Patients-A Randomized Phase 2 Clinical Trial., Michael J Brownstein, Neal G Simon, Jeffrey D Long, Jon Yankey, Hilda T Maibach, Merit Cudkowicz, Christopher Coffey, Robin A Conwit, Codrin Lungu, Karen E Anderson, Steven M Hersch, Dixie J Ecklund, Eve M Damiano, Debra E Itzkowitz, Shifang Lu, Marianne K Chase, Jeremy M Shefner, Andrew Mcgarry, Brenda Thornell, Catherine Gladden, Michele Costigan, Padraig O'Suilleabhain, Frederick J Marshall, Amy M Chesire, Paul Deritis, Jamie L Adams, Peter Hedera, Kelly Lowen, H Diana Rosas, Amie L Hiller, Joseph Quinn, Kellie Keith, Andrew P Duker, Christina Gruenwald, Angela Molloy, Cara Jacob, Stewart Factor, Elaine Sperin, Danny Bega, Zsazsa R Brown, Lauren C Seeberger, Victor W Sung, Melanie Benge, Sandra K Kostyk, Allison M Daley, Susan Perlman, Valerie Suski, Patricia Conlon, Matthew J Barrett, Stephanie Lowenhaupt, Mark Quigg, Joel S Perlmutter, Brenton A Wright, Elaine Most, Guy J Schwartz, Jessica Lamb, Rosalind S Chuang, Carlos Singer, Karen Marder, Joyce A Moran, John R Singleton, Meghan Zorn, Paola V Wall, Richard M Dubinsky, Carolyn Gray, Carolyn Drazinic

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

SRX246 is a vasopressin (AVP) 1a receptor antagonist that crosses the blood-brain barrier. It reduced impulsive aggression, fear, depression and anxiety in animal models, blocked the actions of intranasal AVP on aggression/fear circuits in an experimental medicine fMRI study and demonstrated excellent safety in Phase 1 multiple-ascending dose clinical trials. The present study was a 3-arm, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, 12-week, dose escalation study of SRX246 in early symptomatic Huntington's disease (HD) patients with irritability. Our goal was to determine whether SRX246 was safe and well tolerated in these HD patients given its potential use for the treatment of problematic …

Law School News: Yelnosky Patio Dedicated 11/16/2020, Michael M. Bowden

Life of the Law School (1993- )

No abstract provided.

Covid-19_Health And Safety Guidance_Health And Safety Webpages, University Of Maine

FAQ & Health Advisory

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Law Library Blog (November 2020): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Safety Of Vitamin D2 Mushroom Powder As A Novel Food Pursuant To Regulation (Eu) 2015/2283, John Kearney, Dominique Turck, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw

Articles

Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on vitamin D2 mushroom powder as a novel food (NF) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. The NF is an ingredient produced from Agaricus bisporus mushrooms that have been exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light to induce the conversion of provitamin D2 (ergosterol) to vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). The NF contains concentrations of vitamin D provided by vitamin D2 in the ranges of 1,000–1,300 lg/g. The information provided on the manufacturing process, composition and specifications of the NF …

Global Safety In Anaesthesia And Surgery: Implications For Anaesthesia In Pakistan, Fauzia Khan

Department of Anaesthesia

The Lancet Commission report in 2015 highlighted the role of safe surgery and anaesthesia. They also gave a framework of recommendations, indicators and targets to achieve universal access to safe surgery. This article explores the applicability of these indicators in Pakistan namely; access to timely surgery, specialist surgical workforce diversity, surgical volumes, perioperative mortality rate, protection against impoverishing expenditure and protection against catastrophic expenditure.

Macroeconomic Aspects Of Maintenance Optimization Of Critical Infrastructures, S. A. Timashev, A. V. Bushinskaya

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Faculty Publications

The main goal of maintenance is prevention, timely detection and elimination of failures and damage. From the point of view of critical infrastructures (CIs), the main purpose of their maintenance is to increase the safety of CIs and / or to ensure life safety. CIs should be optimal in terms of their purpose, cost, as a source of income and profit at all stages of their life cycle, and also acceptable in terms of possible loss of human lives or injuries. The paper considers the assessment of necessary optimal investments in the maintenance (time interval between subsequent maintenance), to increase …

From Classroom To Industry: Human Factors In Aviation Maintenance Decision-Making, Bettina Mrusek, Stephanie Douglas

Publications

The presence of human factors in aviation remains a critical area of research given the safety implications of human error. Understanding what specific factors contribute to human error allows managers and operators to take steps to mitigate these hazards. Several methods have been tested in the cockpit and cabin crew environments, but less attention has been given to the aviation maintenance sector, despite the prevalence of accidents resulting from human error. With the introduction of AC-172A, the FAA validated the need for additional research and training on the role of human factors in aviation maintenance errors. However, a key component …

A Protocol For A Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating The Safety And Cost-Effectiveness Of Outpatient Total Hip Arthroplasty, Bryn O. Zomar, Jacquelyn D. Marsh, Brent A. Lanting, Dianne M. Bryant

Bone and Joint Institute

© 2020 The Author(s). Background: A significant proportion of the overall cost of total hip arthroplasty (THA) results from the inpatient hospital stay following the procedure. Considering the substantial and increasing number of these procedures performed annually, shifting to an outpatient model of care where the patient is discharged home the same day as their surgery represents a potential for significant cost savings. The potential significant impact of an outpatient care model on constrained healthcare budgets and lack of high-quality evidence regarding its effectiveness warrants a rigorous comparative trial. The purpose of this prospective, randomized controlled trial is to evaluate …

Eptinezumab For The Prevention Of Chronic Migraine: Efficacy And Safety Through 24 Weeks Of Treatment In The Phase 3 Promise-2 (Prevention Of Migraine Via Intravenous Ald403 Safety And Efficacy-2) Study., Stephen Silberstein, Merle Diamond, Nada A. Hindiyeh, David M. Biondi, Roger Cady, Joe Hirman, Brent Allan, Susan Pederson, Barbara Schaeffler, Jeff Smith

Department of Neurology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: PROMISE-2 was a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of repeat intravenous (IV) doses of the calcitonin gene-related peptide-targeted monoclonal antibody eptinezumab (ALD403) for migraine prevention in adults with chronic migraine. This report describes the results of PROMISE-2 through 24 weeks of treatment.

METHODS: Patients received up to two 30-min IV administrations of eptinezumab 100 mg, 300 mg, or placebo separated by 12 weeks. Patients recorded migraine and headache endpoints in a daily eDiary. Additional assessments, including patient-reported outcomes, were performed at regularly scheduled clinic visits throughout the 32-week study period (screening, day …

Safety And Molecular-Toxicological Implications Of Cannabidiol-Rich Cannabis Extract And Methylsulfonylmethane Co-Administration, Kristy R. Kutanzi, Laura E. Ewing, Charles M. Skinner, Charles M. Quick, Stefanie Kennon-Mcgill, Mitchell R. Mcgill, Larry A. Walker, Mahmoud A. Elsohly, Bill J. Gurley, Igor Koturbash

Faculty and Student Publications

© 2020 by the authors. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a biologically active, non-psychotropic component of Cannabis sativa whose popularity has grown exponentially in recent years. Besides a wealth of potential health benefits, ingestion of CBD poses risks for a number of side effects, of which hepatotoxicity and CBD/herb-drug interactions are of particular concern. Here, we investigated the interaction potential between the cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract (CRCE) and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), a popular dietary supplement, in the mouse model. For this purpose, 8-week-old male C57BL6/J mice received MSM-containing water (80 mg/100 mL) ad libitum for 17 days. During the last three days of treatment, …

Covid-19_Fall '20–Spring '21_Homepage, University Of Maine

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Return To Campus_Guidance For Faculty, Staff And Students Webpage, University Of Maine

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Covid-19_Fall '20–Spring '21_Academic Policy Changes, University Of Maine

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In the fall of 2021 the "Fall '20–Spring '21" webpages were replaced by the "COVID-19 health and safety guidance" webpages.

Covid-19_Fall '20–Spring '21_Information & Updates Webpages, University Of Maine

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Covid-19_Fall '20–Spring '21_Health & Safety Webpages, University Of Maine

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Covid-19_Fall '20–Spring '21_Friday Futurecasts And Updates From Campus Leaders Webpages, University Of Maine

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Covid-19_Fall '20–Spring '21_Science And Medicine Updates Webpages, University Of Maine

Upward Bound

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Investigating The Impacts Of Truck Platooning On Transportation Infrastructure In The South-Central Region, Hany Hassan Ph.D, Samer Dessouky, Alireza Talebpour, Md Adilur Rahim

Data

Truck platooning is an essential application of connected and autonomous vehicles, where several trucks are connected to each other forming a platoon. It is envisioned that truck platooning can assist in minimizing transportation challenges related to freight movements in the US by improving traffic operation, safety and reducing fuel consumption and emission. One of the most valuable truck corridors in the US is in the South-central region. This study investigates the impacts of truck platooning on US highways in that region using both corridor and network-level simulation analysis. Also, the impact of truck platooning on the pavement was quantified using …

Investigating The Impacts Of Truck Platooning On Transportation Infrastructure In The South-Central Region, Hany Hassan Ph.D, Samer Dessouky, Alireza Talebpour, Md Adilur Rahim

Publications

Truck platooning is an essential application of connected and autonomous vehicles, where several trucks are connected to each other forming a platoon. It is envisioned that truck platooning can assist in minimizing transportation challenges related to freight movements in the US by improving traffic operation, safety and reducing fuel consumption and emission. One of the most valuable truck corridors in the US is in the South-central region. This study investigates the impacts of truck platooning on US highways in that region using both corridor and network-level simulation analysis. Also, the impact of truck platooning on the pavement was quantified using …

Freight Demand Model For Southern California Freeways With Owner–Operator Truck Drivers, Joseph J. Kim, Samuel Dominguez, Luis Diaz

Mineta Transportation Institute

This study evaluates the demand for truck-only toll lanes on Southern California freeways with owner–operator truck drivers. The study implemented the stated preference survey method to estimate the value placed by drivers on time, reliability, and safety measures using various scenarios geared towards assessing those values. The project team met face-to-face with owner- operator truck drivers near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to understand the drivers’ perspectives regarding truck-only toll lanes on Southern California freeways. A data set containing 31 survey responses is obtained and used for statistical data analysis using analysis of variable (ANOVA) and two …

Kentucky Traffic Collision Facts 2019, Eric R. Green, Paul A. Ross, Christopher L. Blackden, Michael A. Fields, Kenneth R. Agent

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

KENTUCKY’S TRAFFIC COLLISION FACTS report is based on collision reports submitted to the Kentucky State Police Records Branch. As required by Kentucky Revised Statutes 189.635:

“Every law enforcement agency whose officers investigate a vehicle accident of which a report must be made...shall file a report of the accident...within ten days after investigation of the accident upon forms supplied by the bureau.”

The stated purpose of this requirement is to utilize data on traffic collisions for such purposes as will improve the traffic safety program in the Commonwealth.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Ferrini-Mundy Highlights Successful Return To Campus In Wvii Story, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding a WVll (Channel 7) interview with University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy regarding a story about the safe and successful return of students to campus.

Investigating Hierarchical Effects Of Adaptive Signal Control System On Crash Severity Using Random-Parameter Ordered Regression Models Incorporating Observed Heterogeneity, Weimin Jin, Mashrur Chowdhury, M. Sabbir Salek, Sakib Mahmud Khan, Patrick Gerard

Publications

No abstract provided.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Wabi Interviews Ferrini-Mundy In Return-To-Campus Story, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding a WABI interview with University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy in a return-to-campus story.

Integrating Quality Improvement Into The Echo Model To Improve Care For Children And Youth With Epilepsy, Sucheta Joshi, Kari Gali, Linda Radecki, Amy Shah, Sarah Hueneke, Trisha Calabrese, Alexis Katzenbach, Ramesh Sachdeva, Lawrence Brown, Eve Kimball, Patience White, Peggy Mcmanus, David Wood, Eve-Lynn Nelson, Pattie Archuleta

Project ECHO Bibliography

OBJECTIVE: Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), a telementoring program, utilizes lectures, case-based learning, and an "all teach-all learn" approach to increase primary care provider (PCP) knowledge/confidence in managing chronic health conditions. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Epilepsy and Comorbidities ECHO incorporated quality improvement (QI) methodology to create meaningful practice change, while increasing PCP knowledge/self-efficacy in epilepsy management using the ECHO model.

METHODS: Monthly ECHO sessions (May 2018 to December 2018) included lectures, case presentations/discussion, and QI review. Pediatric practices were recruited through the AAP. Practices engaged in ECHO sessions and improvement activities including monthly Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles, team …

A Micro-Scale Analysis Of Cycling Demand, Safety, And Network Quality, Sherry Ryan, Ana Garate, Diane Foote

Mineta Transportation Institute

This research uses a unique database of cycling volumes from the San Diego region to estimate cycling demand and cycling collision models. Continuous cycling count data collected from 34 automated counters are used to extrapolate over 1,400 short duration counts to average annual daily bicycle volumes (AADB). Network characteristics, built environment, and socio-economic characteristics are primary independent variables employed in the modeling. A key contribution of this research is to incorporate both a whole-network measure (betweenness centrality) and a network quality measure (LTS) in estimating cycling volumes. This research also improves upon cycling risk assessment by using more rigorous exposure …

Is The Transit Industry Prepared For The Cyber Revolution? Policy Recommendations To Enhance Surface Transit Cyber Preparedness, Scott Belcher, Terri Belcher, Eric Greenwald, Brandon Thomas

Mineta Transportation Institute

The intent of this study is to assess the readiness, resourcing, and structure of public transit agencies to identify, protect from, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats. Given the multitude of connected devices already in use by the transit industry and the vast amount of data generated (with more coming online soon), the transit industry is vulnerable to malicious cyber-attack and other cybersecurity-related threats. This study reviews the state of best cybersecurity practices in public surface transit; outlines U.S. public surface transit operators’ cybersecurity operations; assesses U.S. policy on cybersecurity in public surface transportation; and provides …