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Patient Care News: September 2010, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

Medical Examiner Change

SAFE Account Program

Upcoming Education

Daisy Award

Holiday Schedules

First Choice PTO Planners

Injury Prevention: Safety Challenge

Evidence Based Projects

Research Article: Losing the Moment: Understanding Interruptions to Nurses’ Work

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: September 2010, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Health Care Matters: New Growth, New Development
• Patient satisfaction goal achieved!
• The case for service: Patient feedback
• Congratulations to our employees of the quarter
• Recognition for years of service
• CentraCare named Best Place to Work
• Welcome to our new employees
• A.W.A.K.E. Support Group meets Sept. 21
• Food Allergy Basics
• Schrup is clinic’s associate medical director
• Donate new or gently used books for children
• Calling all bike riders!

The Arkansian, Fall 2010, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Libraries. Special Collections Department

Arkansian

"Newsletter of the University of Arkansas Libraries Special Collections Department."

Graduate, Fall-Winter 2010, Dale Bumpers College Of Agricultural, Food, And Life Sciences (University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville)

Graduate

"For alumni and friends of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture."

The 6-Minute Walk Is Associated With Frailty And Predicts Mortality In Older Adults With Heart Failure, Alison Kleppinger, Amir Ahmad, Kristen M. Annis, W. David Hager, Anne M. Kenny

UCHC Articles - Research

Heart failure is the most rapidly increasing cardiovascular disease in the US and the primary discharge diagnosis for Medicare recipients. There are approximately 5.7 million people who have the diagnosis of HF in the US.¹ Heart failure constitutes the most common cause for re-hospitalization and has been identified by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission as the highest cost to the healthcare system.^{2, 3} Hospitalizations of older patients can result in functional deterioration leading to dependency and disability.^{4, 5} Due to the unpredictable trajectory of heart failure exacerbations it is difficult to discern which patients are …

Effects Of Smoking Cessation On Body Composition In Postmenopausal Women, Alison Kleppinger, Mark D. Litt, Anne M. Kenny, Cheryl A. Oncken

UCHC Articles - Research

Abstract

Background

Smoking cessation is associated with weight gain, but the effects of smoking cessation on measures of body composition (BC) have not been adequately evaluated. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of 16 months of cigarette abstinence on areas of BC measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).

Methods

One hundred fifty-two postmenopausal women participated in a smoking cessation study using the nicotine patch. Secondary analyses were conducted on data from 119 subjects (age 56±7 years, range 41–78 years) who had had DXA scans at baseline and 16 months later. Participants were classified either as quitters …

Effects Of Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers On Marigold Growth And Flowering, Guihong Bi, William B. Evans, James M. Spiers, Anthony L. Witcher

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the growth and flowering responses of greenhouse-grown French marigold (Tagetes patula L. ‘Janie Deep Orange’) to two non-composted broiler chicken litter-based organic fertilizers, 4-2-2 and 3-3-3, and one commonly used synthetic controlled-release fertilizer, 14-14-14. In both experiments, fertilizer 4-2-2 was applied at four rates of 1%, 2%, 4%, and 6% (by volume); 3-3-3 was applied at four rates of 1.34%, 2.67%, 5.34%, and 8.0% (by volume); and 14-14-14 was applied at rates of 0.99, 1.98, 3.96, and 5.94 kg·m−3. In general, substrate containing different rates and types of fertilizers had a pH within the …

Transfer Of Sorghum, Millet Production, Processing And Marketing Technologies In Mali September 29, 2009 - September 30, 2010, Intsormil

USAID Mali Mission Awards

Table of Contents

Introduction.................................. 3

Executive Summary .................................. 5

Management Entity .................................. 9

Production-Marketing Activities .................................. 25

Food Processing Activities.................................. 42

Décrue Sorghum Activities.................................. 48

Training Activities.................................. 61

Healthy You, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Healthy You

No abstract provided.

Human Capital Investment And The Gender Division Of Labor In A Brawn-Based Economy, Mark M. Pitt, Mark R. Rosenzweig, Nazmul Hassan

Discussion Papers

No abstract provided.

Nutrient Requirements Of Beef Cattle, Cody Wright, Julie Walker, Ken Olson

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

Feed cost has been estimated to account for approxi¬mately 70% of the expenses associated with a beef cattle operation. The consequences of under- or overfeeding beef cows can be substantial. Underfeeding cows can result in thin body condition, poor reproductive performance, and poor milk production. On the other hand, overfeeding can be unnecessarily expensive, increase calving difficulty, reduce milk production, and potentially have a negative impact on the environment. To effectively balance diets, it is essential to know the nutrient requirements of the animal. Demand for nutrients can vary by numerous factors. However, the requirements defined in this publication will …

2009-2010 Hccp Year-End Summary, Kristen S. Cloutier

Year-end Summaries

No abstract provided.

Progress Notes, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Progress Notes

No abstract provided.

Adaptation Of A Lay Health Advisor Model As A Recruitment And Retention Strategy In A Clinical Trial Of College Student Smokers, Shiloh Jordan Varvel, Nikole J. Cronk, Kari Jo Harris, Anne B. Scott

Public and Community Health Sciences Faculty Publications

This study describes and provides results from a process evaluation of a lay health advisor (LHA) model to enhance participation in a clinical trial of the effectiveness of motivational interviewing on smoking cessation in college fraternity and sorority members. The implementation of the model had two phases: (a) the selection and training of LHAs as liaisons between research staff and participants and (b) LHAs’ roles in recruitment and retention. Perceptions of the LHA model were explored using survey questionnaires. Trial participants (N = 118) and LHAs (N = 8) were generally satisfied with the model and identified LHAs as helpful …

Findings From A Study Of The Working Well With A Disability Program, Catherine Ipsen, Charles Asp, University Of Montana Rural Institute

Employment

People with disabilities are employed at a rate of 36.9%, compared to 79.7% for people without disabilities (Erickson & Lee, 2008). Lack of accessible transportation, social insurance disincentives, and negative attitudes by employers are cited reasons for this disparity. People with disabilities also describe secondary health conditions as a barrier to employment (Ipsen, Seekins, & Arnold, in press; Kaye, 2009). Secondary conditions are health issues that are intensified by primary disability, including conditions such as chronic pain, fatigue, pressure sores, weight problems, and depression. Because access to health promotion programs typically occurs at the worksite, it’s troublesome that secondary conditions …

Su People, Paula Meseroll, Michelle J. Barrett, Christine Yackel

Syracuse University Magazine

No abstract provided.

Center For Food Safety, Fall 2010, University Of Arkansas (System). Division Of Agriculture. Center For Food Safety

Center for Food Safety

No abstract provided.

Food Safety Consortium Newsletter, Fall 2010, Food Safety Consortium (U.S.)

Food Safety Consortium Newsletter

No abstract provided.

September 1, 2010 Finance & Facilities (F&F) Committee Meeting, Evp For Administration

Finance and Facilities Committee

Documents related to the September 1, 2010 Board of Regents' Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting. (Agenda, Minutes, eBook, Notice)

The Baysider : Fall 2010, Bayside Neighborhood Association

The Baysider

The Baysider (1999 - 2018) a community newspaper, published by the Bayside Neighborhood Association. Bayside is an inner-city Portland neighborhood flanked by Parkside, Back Cove, Downtown (a.k.a. Intown), and the East End. Feature articles focused on Bayside, though also included many city themes.

Making Ecodistricts Concepts And Methods For Advancing Sustainability In Neighborhoods, Ethan Seltzer, Timothy W. Smith, Joseph Cortright, Ellen M. Bassett, Vivek Shandas

Institute for Sustainable Solutions Publications and Presentations

This report is about how developing "EcoDistricts" in Portland can result in more sustainable neighborhoods and a more sustainable city. With generous funding from the Bullitt Foundation in Seattle, we have been able to take a deeper look into core concepts underlying the notion of pursuing citywide sustainability through neighborhood-scale action. The question becomes: What needs to be done to enable communities to self-manage their resource using behavior by creating community-inspired interventions that change relationships between people and between people and place? To answer these questions and to contribute to the emerging practice of EcoDistrict formation and development, what follows …

September 2010, Lori Gwyn, Berva Pool, Delana Holt

SWOSU OSP

No abstract provided.

School Attendance And Retention Of Indigenous Australian Students, Nola Purdie, Sarah Buckley

Indigenous Education Research

Engagement in education is a key factor affecting the life chances of all Australians, and for Indigenous Australians in particular. Higher levels of educational attainment improve employment opportunities, are associated with higher income and promote participation in all societal activities. This paper evaluates the quality of available evidence regarding strategies for improving school attendance, with emphasis on Australian research. It examines the causes and consequences of non-attendance; measures of attendance and retention; examples of existing programs and initiatives; different program approaches, such as sanctions, incentives, and cultural relevance; what constitutes good evidence; what works in attendance and retention programs; and …

The Effect Of Claw Horn Disruption Lesions And Body Condition Score At Dry-Off On Survivability, Reproductive Performance, And Milk Production In The Subsequent Lactation, V. S. Machado, L. S. Caixeta, J. A. A. Mcart, R. C. Bicalho

Farm Animal Welfare Collection

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of claw horn disruption lesions (CHDL; sole ulcers and white line disease) and body condition score (BCS) at dry-off on survivability, milk production, and reproductive performance during the subsequent lactation. An observational prospective cohort study was conducted on a large commercial dairy in Cayuga County, New York, from September 2008 until January 2009. A total of 573 cows enrolled at dry-off were scored for body condition and hoof trimmed; digits were visually inspected for the presence of CHDL. The BCS data were recategorized into a 3-level variable BCS group (BCSG), …

Delivering Health And Wellness, Phillip S. Tong

Dairy Science

No abstract provided.

Colleague, Fall 2010, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. College Of Education And Health Professions, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Department Of Education Reform

Colleague

No abstract provided.

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 12 No. 5 (September/October 2010), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.

2010 Annual Safety And Fire Report, Stony Brook University. Police Department

Annual Safety Reports

Pursuant to New York State Education Law, the Stony Brook University Police Department is a full service police department, certified by the State of New York and comprised of members recognized as Police Officers by the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services. Officers respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consistent with this authority, the University Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the Stony Brook main and Southampton campuses. The university is committed to the safety and well-being of its faculty, staff, students, and visitors to the campus. This report provides …

Maintenance Of Activity And Eating Change After A Clinical Trial Of Tailored Newsletters With Older Rural Women., Susan Noble Walker, Carol H. Pullen, Patricia A. Hageman, Linda S. Boeckner, Melody A. Hertzog, Maureen K. Oberdorfer, Matthew J. Rutledge

Journal Articles: College of Nursing

BACKGROUND: In the Wellness for Women Project, a randomized-by-site 1-year controlled clinical trial, the efficacy of generic newsletters and newsletters tailored on Health Promotion Model behavior-specific cognitions, eating behavior, and activity behavior were compared among 225 women aged 50 to 69 years.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to compare the maintenance of change in healthy eating and physical activity over the 12 months following the tailored versus generic mailed newsletter intervention.

METHODS: Outcomes at 18 and 24 months included behavioral markers and biomarkers of physical activity and eating. Data were analyzed using the multivariate approach to repeated measures …

Adobe Medicus 2010 5 September-October, Health Sciences Library And Informatics Center

adobe medicus

No abstract provided.