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Frankie's First Halloween, Tony Pitré, Cello Wicklin

Fiction and Poetry

Frankie loves Halloween!

The only problem? He’s a ghost! When Evilena the Witch promises to make a potion that will turn him into a real boy, Frankie and his friend, Mona the Mummy, set off on a quest to find the Enchanted Pumpkin. Will Frankie and Mona find the pumpkin before Halloween is over?

2024 Week Of Welcome Program, Univeresity Of The Pacific

Presidential Communications

No abstract provided.

Wapiti Wayside, Olivia M. Bergeron

Ellipsis: A Journal of Art, Ideas, and Literature

No abstract provided.

Implementation Of An Education Program To Decrease Inpatient Falls, Elizabeth M. Carpenter, Jewyl Gibson

Graduate Publications and Other Selected Works - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

BACKGROUND: Inpatient falls are affecting 1 million patients across the United States every year with 25% of fall resulting in injury. Approximately 25% of falls are preventable with accurate assessment and appropriate fall precaution interventions. According to the literature, obtaining an accurate fall risk assessment is the first step in inpatient fall prevention.

LOCAL PROBLEM: Patient falls increased on 2 cardiac stepdown units in a level III trauma center in Knoxville, Tennessee. From 2020- 2022, the combined units experienced a 48% increase in patient falls. Nursing leadership identified staff knowledge deficits and inaccurate scoring of fall assessments as primary contributors …

Fall And Winter Tractor Maintenance, Kendall Kunelius

Advisory Council

No abstract provided.

Wind Symphony Fall Concert -"An American Tribute", Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

The AU Wind Symphony presents its fall concert, “An American Tribute” on Saturday, under the direction of Denisse Santos.

This program featured several patriotic pieces that highlighted various eras of the history of the United States. Selections included:

Robert Russell Bennett’s Suite of Old American Dances

Larry Daehn’s With Quiet Courage

Carolyn Bremer’s Early Light

Peter Wilhouky’s popular rendition of Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

An all-American composers program brought by the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra with conductor Marc Élysée. Repertoire:
"Dovetail Overture, op. 12"—Robert Muczynski (1929–2010) (born in Chicago, alumnus of DePaul University) "Music for Orchestra"—Václav Nelhybel (1919–1996) "Adagio for Strings, op. 11"—Samuel Barber (1910–1981) "Vitality"—Gala Flagello (b. 1994) (brief introduction of the work by the composer herself) "Rhapsody in Blue"—George Gershwin (1898–1937)

Camera Assisted Monitoring Device As A Tool To Reduce Falls In Inpatient Adults: An Integrative Review, Pamela Oriaifo

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Background: Adult inpatient falls remain a significant challenge in many hospitals, resulting in poor quality of life and severe financial burden. There have been tremendous efforts to curb the number of falls ranging from environmental modification, clinician education, review of medications, and use of assistive devices. One such assistive device is the use of camera monitoring systems. This systemic review scopes camera/video-assisted fall prevention programs in hospitals. It was hypothesized that camera/video-assisted fall prevention programs would reduce adult inpatient fall and costs significantly. The outcomes of camera or video-assisted fall prevention programs were considered in some hospital settings. Method: The …

Impact Of Fall Education To Nursing Staff On Oncology Patient Fall Rates, Danni Nina Sloane

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Falls and fall-related injuries impact patients' health outcomes and are the most commonly reported adverse event in hospitals for patients over 65 years of age. This scholarly project was conducted to evaluate the effect of evidence-based education to the Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistance in the medical and surgical oncology inpatient on reducing the number of patients falling. Retrospective reviews of patient fall rates, were conducted two months before the fall educational sessions, and prospective reviews were conducted after implementing fall education. Patient falls also affect reimbursement rates and, on average, increase a patient’s length of stay by about …

The Fall And Natural Suffering, Andrew Banacos

Obsculta

Evolutionary theory poses several questions for Christian notions of origins: 1) common ancestry of all creatures rather than monogenesis; 2) the violent history of evolution as a challenge to the notion of a fall from paradise into sin, death, and suffering; and 3) the relationship between suffering and evil in light of evolutionary process. This paper seeks to address the concept of the fall in the context of dialogue between evolution and the Christian faith.

Georgia Southern Magazine, Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern Magazine

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Managing Recurrent Delayed Pleural Effusion Post Rib Fracture In An Elderly Female, Yaseen Ramadan, Fnu Swatisikta, Mushfeka Baker Golawala

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

INTRODUCTION Delayed pleural effusion (DPL) post rib fracture is a lesser known and not adequately studied entity. DPL is associated with increased hospital/ICU length of stay (LOS) and poorer disposition at discharge. Some case series have reported incidence as high as 40.8 % making it a clinically significant complication to watch for.

CASE An elderly female presented to the ED after a mechanical fall leading to right side fractured ribs (5th to 9th rib posteriorly) and pneumothorax. Patient was hypoxic in ER and an ICD was placed. Trauma series showed right pulmonary contusion but no hemothorax or any other injury. …

History Of Falls, Mild Cognitive Impairment, And The Presence Of Home Environmental Hazards Among Community-Dwelling Older Persons In District V, Manila, Marilou J. Raval, Donald S. Lipardo

Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy

Introduction: It is important to investigate factors that may increase the fall risk in the geriatric population. This study aimed to determine the relationship between: 1) mild cognitive impairments (MCI) and history of falls; 2) home environmental hazards (HEH) and history of falls; and 3) MCI and HEHs among older adults.

Methods: Community-dwelling older persons of District V, Manila were random sampled to participate in this cross-sectional correlational study. The Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool for Health Professionals (HOMEFAST-HP) and Fall History Questionnaire were used to collect information on the presence of HEH and history of falls, respectively. Chi-Square …

Tyler Ninalga Junior Piano Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2022-2023

Tyler Ninalga - Pianist

Wind Symphony Holiday Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

On Holiday

Wind Symphony under the direction of Byron Graves.

Nehemias Calsin, graduate assistant

Jason Marquez, undergraduate assistant

Luccas Souza, undergraduate assistant

The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Voice Vespers, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

9th Annual Voice vespers presented by Music Department voice students.

An evening of Music, Worship and Word.

Inter-Step Height Variation Of Stairways And Observations Of Fall-Related Events, Chayston B. Brown, Shandon Poulsen, Chris Dakin, Sara Harper, Tyson Barrett

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

INTRODUCTION: Variation in step height within a stairway could negatively impact safe stairway negotiation by decreasing step height predictability, and consequently, increasing stair users’ fall risk. Unfortunately, inter-stairway step height variability is common, particularly in older stairways, but its impact may be lessened by highlighting steps’ edges using high-contrast stripes on the top front edge of each step. Such contrast enhancement may draw greater attention to the steps’ edges and potentially enhance the precision of the edge’s estimated location. PURPOSE: To determine (1) if fall-related events are associated with greater inter-step height variation, and (2) if such fall-related events are …

Fall Choir Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Sing A New Song

Andrews University Singers & Chorale Fall Concert

Auso Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Marc Élysée.

Featuring Soloist: Mailyn Iribar

“Alias Grace” By Margaret Atwood: The Perfect Fall Mystery, Ava Montalbano

Digital Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire.

A Biomechanical Approach To Prevent Falls In Ergonomic Settings, Sachini Kodithuwakku Arachchige

Theses and Dissertations

Introduction: Fall-related injuries are exceptionally prevalent in occupational settings. While endangering the workers’ health, falls cause poor productivity and increased economic burden in the workplace. Hence, identifying these threats and training workers to achieve proper postural control is crucial. Purpose: Study 1: To investigate the ankle joint kinematics in unexpected and expected trip responses during single-tasking (ST), dual-tasking (DT), and triple-tasking (TT), before and after a physically fatiguing exercise. Study 2: To investigate the impact of virtual heights, DT, and training on static postural stability and cognitive processing. Methods: Study 1: Twenty collegiate volunteers (10 males and females, one left …

Association Between Components Of A Self-Management Theory And Falls Among Older Adults, Christina Diane Sima

Theses and Dissertations

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine self-management process factors, proximal outcomes, and distal outcomes of fall prevention utilizing the Individual Family and Self-Management Theory (IFSMT) in older adults residing in CCRC’s in a Midwest community. Design: This descriptive study was a secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional correlational study. Setting: Completed in six Continuing Care Retirement Communities in a Midwest state. Participants: Ninety-nine participants ranged in age from 70-99 years of age. Measurement: The data for self-efficacy, goal congruence, social support, aging expectation, protein intake, vitamin D intake, and total number of falls was obtained through questionnaires. …

Pick A Pumpkin, Krista Alletto

Children's Book and Media Review

Pick a Pumpkin is a celebration of the age-old tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween. Readers take a journey with a brother and sister to the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin. Then we see the pumpkin transformation take place. From cleaning the pumpkin to scooping out the insides to carving a funny or scary face, the pumpkin becomes a glowing jack-o-lantern! After some decorations are put up and costumes put on, the family is ready to set out their festive jack-o-lanterns and go trick-or-treating!

Eagle Insider, Georgia Southern University

Eagle Insider

No abstract provided.

Judicial Ethics In The Confluence Of National Security And Political Ideology: William Howard Taft And The “Teapot Dome” Oil Scandal As A Case Study For The Post-Trump Era, Joshua E. Kastenberg

St. Mary's Law Journal

Political scandal arose from almost the outset of President Warren G. Harding’s administration. The scandal included corruption in the Veterans’ Administration, in the Alien Property Custodian, but most importantly, in the executive branch’s oversight of the Navy’s ability to supply fuel to itself. The scandal reached the Court in three appeals arising from the transfer of naval petroleum management from the Department of the Navy to the Department of the Interior. Two of the appeals arose from President Coolidge’s decision to rescind oil leases to two companies that had funneled monies to the Secretary of the Interior. A third appeal …

Preventing Maternal Falls, Blair Burkhart

Master's Projects and Capstones

Patient falls are unfortunate events in healthcare that are an essential quality improvement focus during patients’ hospital stays. At Hospital X, a private institution located in the suburbs of a large city, there had been 23 maternal falls within the last three years. This increase in maternal fall rate puts this hospital’s maternity unit above the average of other hospital’s fall rates according to the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators. This quality improvement project aimed to reduce the rate of maternal falls on postpartum units through various forms of staff education. Education included Morse Fall Scale scoring, Sara Stedy …

Chamber Studio Recital, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Chamber Recital presented by students from the Music Department.

Choir Christmas Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Experience a festive garland of heartwarming carols such as Cameron Roses’ Infant Holy and selections from John Rutter’s Gloria, Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, and Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. The centerpiece of the Christmas concert includes Z. Randall Stroope’s Magnificat, Shawn Kirchner’s setting of Brightest and Best, Paul Stookey’s Christmas Dinner arranged by Stephen Zork, and the reverent symphonic setting of See Amid the Winter’s Snow by Dan Forrest. The concert, presented in a collaborative purpose by instrumentalists and vocalists from the Department of Music, is designed to inspire you to serve those that Jesus Christ came to save.

Hourly Rounding To Reduce Patient Falls - A Quality Improvement Project, Shelley L. Lloyd

MSN Capstone Projects

Patient falls are devastating. They can result in injury and even death. They also result in extra costs for the patient as well as they facility. Hourly rounding is a simple process that can help reduce the number of patient falls within an acute care facility. Purposeful hourly rounding will help meet the needs of the patient as well as allow the staff member to asses the environment for safety issues. Rounding should happen every hour during the day and every two hours at night. During these rounds, staff will ask the patient about pain, bathroom needs, comfort, peacefulness of …