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The author of The One Minute Manager shows to get fit so they can continue to produce good results. Each copy includes a health appraisal form the reader can send to the Fitness Research Center at the University of Michigan for evaluation
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Measuring Quality Improvement in Healthcare covers practical applications of the tools and techniques of statistical process control (SPC), including control charts, in healthcare settings. The authors' straightforward discussions of data collection, variation, and process improvement set the conte…
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Although Outcome Measurement has become an important tool in the evaluation of health promotion, patient education and other health services interventions, there remain problems in locating reliable measurements and scales. This book provides a compilation of more than 50 self-administered scales f…
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Teaching is one of the most valuable services nurses provide to patients and families. But whether in the hospital, clinic, home, or long-term care facility, other tasks and responsibilities often compete for nurses' time. This book offers nurses useful, everyday information to apply to real-life …
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This book examines how expert critical care nurses use scientific knowledge, professional experience, and a careful attention to each patient's changing condition to provide excellent nursing care. Based on descriptive interviews and observational studies of 205 nurses, it helps readers at all leve…
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A communication guidebook designed for nurses to help them educate the public about their important work and gain greater respect and public support for it.
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Created for youth and their families to help them prepare for adult care and adulthood. Divided into four sections, the Family Care Book asks the questions; What are our daily needs? Why do we have those needs? When do we start planning for adulthood? And, where can we find the answers and resource…
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This comprehensive guide provides educators with the resources needed to implement a Preceptor Development Program in your organization. A series of six workshops, each four hours or less, addresses the learning needs of both beginning and experienced nurse preceptors, learners and hospital staff s…
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Language is the primary tool by which we communicate. Kegan and Lahey argue, though, that the words we use do more than represent feelings and attitudes. The very choice itself of one word or expression over another can determine feelings and attitudes and--most importantly--actions. In order to d…
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This text includes 15 practices for improving nurse manager performance. Areas include: Customized manager training; Manager peer mentoring; Desktop dashboards; Strategic planning protocols; Leadership triads; Manager assistants; Dedicated administrative support; Unit staffing associate, Nurse mana…
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This is a brief tale of two mice and two humans who live in a maze and one day are faced with change: someone moves their cheese. Reactions vary from quick adjustment to waiting for the situation to change by itself to suit their needs. This story is about adjusting attitudes toward change in life,…
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Designed to describe the process of writing for publication, the book contains four sections: writing various types of articles for publication in journals; structure of different types of articles; the writing process; steps used to submit materials; and strategies for dealing with editorial issue…
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This book presents the work of clinical health care teams and natural work groups, quality improvement teams, committees, and task forces comprising employees in health care settings. It discusses the importance of collaboration and interactive problem-solving among professionals from diverse disci…
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Encyclopedic entries are included for significant topics, such as diseases, disorders, or conditions. These encyclopedic entries include the definition along with an overview of the most important information related to Symptoms, Treatment, Patient Care, Prevention, etc.
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A business book disguised as a novel, a love story about the manufacturing process, and an exhilarating adventure in human potential, The Goal is changing how America does business.
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A quick reference guide for people who are tasked with designing (or redesigning) processes, products, and services at six sigma levels of performance. The focus is on DMADV (Design, Measure, Analyze, Design and Verify) steps of the Design for Six Sigma process.
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Drawing together sociological theories and clinical practice, Power and Conflict Between Doctors and Nurses explores the role of nurses in delivering contemporary health care. It makes a strong case for interdisciplinary working and is particularly timely when health care policy is challenging work…
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A leading management consultant outlines seven organizational rules for improving effectiveness and increasing productivity at work and at home.
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rom the author of "Change Management: the people side of change" comes a book just for employees.; After years of research with hundreds of organizations, employees now have the tools to succeed during organizational change. Practical information and real-life examples offer understanding about why…
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This self-directed module is designed for health care professionals caring for full and preterm infants. The module explains what you should know and do when assessing a newborn. The focus is on the transition period from intrauterine to extrauterine life.
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