Occupational Safety and Health Administration Logs

What would be a relevant HNC to do at college before studying Occupational Therapy? Health care or Social care?

"Occupational Health & Safety" or "Health Care Administration"? Which sounds like a more reasonable focus for "Health Science" if I'm looking to enter graduate school as a potential surgeon?

How do I get started in finding a job as an occupational health and safety specialist? I am interested in knowing HOW to get a job as a occupational health and safety inspector/specialist. I have a B.S. in Health Administration, recent grad, and think I would like the work. I prefer to be able to inspect Hospitals and Health care facilities. Any suggestions.

Degree Health and social care-Occupational therapist? Im working towords a degree in Health and Social Care with The Open University and was wondering...To become an Occupational therapist do i have to do a degree on Occupational Therapy or will my Health and Social Care degree do??Im from Ireland...Many thanks...

why only 25 claimed cases of occupational AIDS among health care workers after nearly two decades of AIDS? n comparison to AIDS, 1,000 cases of hepatitis infection are reported each year among healthcare workers who attribute their illness to occupational exposure.

Which Health Care Career pays most, License practice nurse or Occupational therapy assistant? Occupational therapy assistant(OTA) and license practice nurse(LPN) are my two choices, but which one pays the most??? I know LPN is easy but OTA is fine as long as I am happy to get a career. I am in College and choosing between OTA and LPN(They are my dual major!!!)

Caregivers and Health Care Staff Needed for Occupational Trainee Prgoram in Australia? Hi good people in Sydney, and Australia at large. I need a help on this issue. I came accross a travel program in Sydney, Australia title: Caregivers and Health Care Staff Needed for Occupational Trainee Prgoram in Australia by a company call SHULAMIT GROSBARD INTERNATIONAL LTD. Their website address is: www.shulamitgrosbardltd.com Please check for me and let me know if it is a legitimate company, and whether it is risk free to partake in it. I need your advice, thanks in advance

Are health care recruiting companies worth it? I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the health care field. Are recruiting companies good or bad to work for? What companies should I watch out for?

easy to find job in the future (2015) master in health care administration or master in occupational therapy? i am junior in college and i dont know which master program i want. master in health care administration or master in occupational therapy.. which of this field have job safety in the future or easy to find job,once i graduate and less stress full. i am First semester nursing student...and it is k...i only doing this so i can get master degree in health care administration....but i have all ma pre-course for OT masters too...so i don't know which one too chose..i need job with safety of my future.

can nurses specialize in two health care field? for ex. Anesthesia and Occupational health.

Health care professionals please respond. My TB skin test was positive. Do I risk taking the meds? After 20 years as a Respiratory Therapist, and every year, testing went well This time the test was possitive! I have a weak immune system from a long term chemical exposure at the hospital years ago. The occupational health Doc. says I must go on antibiotic therapy for 6 months, this med is very toxic to the liver most of the time patients develop nonspecific hepetitsis from it and I am not to even take tylonol while taking the drug. The drug is meant to incapsulate the TB particals in my lung, to prevent it from becoming an active form of TB. At this point it is only an exposure. After the +skin test I found that over 1/2 of my department tested positive years ago and never did the treatment, just a lung x-ray yearly. I know I am highly suseptable to everything and 20 times more likely to develop cancer than others because of immunities and immuture T cells. I am very concerned about this and would like input. Web sites welcome. Anything! What would you do?

Occupational Health and Safety? What would be some Occupational Health and safety requirements in a health care facility and why are they relevant?

What health care or service career should I have? I've always wanted to do something in health care, but blood makes me faint. I was thinking of doing something like occupational therapy but I'm not sure. I just want to help people so I could also do something with psychology. Going to graduate school is not a problem at all. Suggestions?

Can you name the type of health care facility below? 1. provide assistance and care mainly for elderly people 2. deal with mental disorders 3. health centers located in large companies or industries 4. offices owned by dentist 5. perform Special diagnostics tests 6. provide physical, occupational and other therapies 7. check for genetic abnormalities and other birth defects help me out please =)

What is a good job for me in Health Care? I am 16, and am thinking of jobs I would like to have. I enjoy health class, and don't mind science or math, so I was thinking of going into Health Care. Only problem is, I can't stand blood. I have thought of being an Occupational or Physical Therapist. Are you an O.T. or P.T.? Or do you have any other job ideas that would suit me? Thank you!

Can you work in health care with hep c? My good friend has been on the phone to me tonight crying her eyes out because she thinks her future may be ruined. Her partner has hepetitis C and now she is concerned that she may have it too but is too scared to get tested for it. Her ambition is to work as a midwife or a nurse, she is at college right now doing some higher education in health care and doing gcse as she didnt get her exams at school, then she wants to go on to uni and train as a health professional. She is now petrified that she will not be allowed to train, or if she does she will not be given a job if it turns out she does have the hep C infection, she says she is thinking of just packing in her studies right now as its going to be a waste of time! I feel awful for her and desperatly want to help her through this but I have no idea on where she would stand in getting into a nursing or midwifery course. My understanding is that the virus is passed on through blood only so surely she wouldnt be able to pass it on to patients? Nurses wear gloves to protect themselves and their patients, it would be her dealing with their bodily fluids and blood and they shouldnt come into contact with hers right? But I just dont know where she stands cos you have to pass an occupational health check to get onto the course I think and do they test your blood? I would have thought they do? If anyone can help or direct me to any website that would be fantastic, I feel so awful for her and would love to hear she is worrying without need to! sorry, to the person who says about vacination, there is no vacination for hepetitus C ??!!?? There is for Hep B but not C Im sure.

How will Obama's healthcare plan affect Occupational Therapists? I am planning to start graduate school next year and obtain my Occupational Therapy degree. However, recently a physical therapist informed me that if Obama's health care plan is passed Occupational Therapy jobs will be drastically cut if not eliminated. This is the first time I've heard anything about this and was wondering if anyone had some additional information. I have noticed that there are many more openings for physical therapists than OTs.

I was just offered a job working for Meridian Health care...but I need a physical first? They told me before they can officially give me the job i need a background check, and tomorrow i have to get a physical at their occupational health office. But i dont understandd why? Since ill be in a doctors office i understand they might want to make sure my shots are up to date, and a drug test, but they keep saying physical? any ideas?

Safeguarding and protection in health and social care? Safeguarding and protection in health and social care? Socilal workers follow certain standards that give guidance on ways of working that have been identified as good practice. These standards include: *Legal requirements (regulations) *Codes of practice *national occupational standards (for training in different job roles) *Minimum standards identify TWO standards of different aspects of social care work listed below Safeguarding and protection

Which is a better career-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Family Nurse Practioner, or Occupational Ther Out of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesist, Family Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner, or an Occupational Therapist. In your own opinion, of course if you know about the fields, which do you think is a better career and why? I would like to know the pros, cons, good, bad, ups, downs, all of your thoughs on the careers. Any helpful feedback would be appreciated.

Some health care career questions? I had been, for quite a while, planning on going to college for nursing. Recently, though, I was at the Cleveland Clinic with my Anatomy class and I found Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy interesting. Now I'm caught between the two and I'm not sure how to decide. Could anyone give me some pros and cons and info or something on both fields and your opinion?

Should I work in the US or UK? (as an Occupational Therapist)? Which country has the better conditions for Occupational Therapists (or health care workers in general)? Which offers a higher salary? Which has the greater demand? What would you choose in my situation? I live in Boston, USA but have the option to go to university in Scotland. Any advice would be appreciated... thanks.

Home Health Care having problems getting insurance company to pay up, Help? My family and I put together and started a Home Health Care Agency. We have been in business for about 22 months now. We have done really well setting the company up. The company has about 65 to 70 clients every month. We employ about 45 people which includes Nurses, Physical therapists, Occupational therapists, Speech therapists, Social workers, Care givers, etc... The problem is we are running out of funds to support the company because many of the insurance company we contracted with won't pay up. Medical is the worst ever. Many home health agencies won't even take patients with medical because you just break even or some times even lose money. Our company takes them because we actually want to help these people. As long as we are breaking even it is not a problem. But when medical won't pay, then it becomes a problem. Same thing with blue shields. They can never pay on time, there is always some excuse. So we are going to have a meeting with the infinity care services family about how to get these people to pay up. My question is, well if you haven't guessed it by now, how do we get medical, blue-shield, and other insurance companies to pay up even if it is not on time, but in a reasonable amount of time? Do we have to go to the Insurance commissioner? I just want to hear some ideas I can work with. Thanks anybody in advance for any ideas.

Big Government and Health Care? This morning I was awoken by my alarm clock powered by electricity generated by the public power monopoly regulated by the US Department of Energy. I then took a shower in the clean water provided by the municipal water utility. After that, I turned on the TV to one of the FCC regulated channels to see what the national weather service of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration determined the weather was going to be like using satellites designed, built, and launched by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. I watched this while eating my breakfast of US Department of Agriculture inspected food and taking the drugs which have been determined as safe by the Food and Drug Administration. At the appropriate time as regulated by the US congress and kept accurate by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the US Naval Observatory, I get into my National Highway Traffic Safety Administration approved automobile and set out to work on the roads build by the local, state, and federal departments of transportation, possibly stopping to purchase additional fuel of a quality level determined by the Environmental Protection Agency, using legal tender issed by the Federal Reserve Bank. On the way out the door I deposit any mail I have to be sent out via the US Postal Service and drop the kids off at the public school. After spending another day not being maimed or killed at work thanks to the workplace regulations imposed by the Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, enjoying another two meals which again do not kill me because of the USDA, I drive my NHTSA car back home on the DOT roads, to my house which has not burned down in my absence because of the state and local building codes and fire marshal's inspection, and which has not been plundered of all it's valuables thanks to the local police department. I then log on to the internet which was developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Administration and post on freerepublic.com and fox news forums about how SOCIALISM in medicine is BAD because the government can't do anything right.

Are occupational therapist required to take updated vaccine shots to work as that profession? Are occupational therapist required to take updated vaccine shots to work as that profession? I know most careers in the health care are required to take one...but I'm not sure about Occupational Therapy. Thank you!

Waiting lists for occupational therapy assistant programs? I'm a military spouse with a degree, but due to the military lifestyle I'm considering going back to school for a portable career field. I'm interested in becoming an occupational therapy assistant but I've read that two-year health care programs at community colleges often have lengthy waiting lists. My husband gets stationed somewhere new every three years or so, so I don't have time to wait around for a couple years for a slot to open up. Anyone have an idea of what the waiting lists are for these programs, in general?

How will Obama's health plan affect practitioners? I am in my last year and a half of schooling in becoming an Occupational therapist (they work in rehab). Any-who, if the new health care plan goes through, how will this effect me? will I get paid more, less? is this a good thing for me or bad?? So far I don't like the sound of it, but I want others opinions, especially from Canadians who are already in this type of health system.--Thanks!

Are you interested in working for a Health Care institution in Saudi? Anyone wants to work in a health care institution in Saudi Question Details: Please send your CV to: soooma3000_2000@yahoo.com Director, Clinical Nursing Clinical Resource Nurse Midwifery Coordinator Transplant Coordinator Nursing Staffing Workload Coordinator Assistant Nurse Manager Nursing Manager Nursing Supervisor All Areas in Cardiac Nurse Coordinator NICU Nurses PICU Nurses Sleep Lab Tech Senior Pharmacist Industrial Anti-Venom Emergency Medical Services Manager Supervisor Anti-Venom Vaccine Production Orthopedic I & II Supervisor Occupational Therapy Respiratory Services Supervisor Occupational Therapist I & II Senior Pharmacist Anti-Venom Ultrasound Tech I & II Supervisor Physiotherapy Orthoptist Anesthesia Tech I Cath Lab Technician Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Tumor Registry Technician Dental Laboratory Tech I Urology Technician Emergency Medical Tech I Dental Hygienist Neurophysiology Laboratory Tech I Infection Control Practitioner Clinical Pharmacist Perfusionist Pharmacist Anti-Venom Quality Control Quality Management Specialist II

Geography Professor or Health Care Professional? I am a recent college grad at a crossroads since I do not know which career to choose. I am undecided between: Geography Professor - I love geography! But sometimes interest doesn't always mean career. Professorships are difficult to find. Registered Nurse - Best job security and good salary. I am scared of needles! Occupational Therapist - I get to be creative with my therapies as it can adapt to any life situation. Blends elements of health care with rehabilitation. As you can tell, I am most interested in health care and education. What draws me to both fields is that it is very student/patient centered, and caring and innovation in my career is something I value. I am anxious about the teaching careers as salaries are not as high as the health care professions, however I feel that I am more interested in social sciences subjects. It's not that I'm uninterested in health sciences, as I have a wide array of interests. I would like a profession that would guarantee me a high salary, job security, as well as respectability. (I know this sounds like a dream job, but I believe it is doable). As of right now, I am leaning towards the fields of Geography and Occupational Therapy.

What should I put on an occupational health questionnaire? I have just been informally offered a job and will need to fill out an occupational health questionnaire. I have a history of mental illness and have been off work for the past year (although on my CV I said to care for a family member). I was initially diagnosed with bipolar disorder but have subsequently been told I don't have it. However, I have definitely been depressed and do suffer from bad anxiety. I want to say 'NO' to all questions on the health form, however, I am worried that they might for some reason check and if they do I will be found out and lose my job which I desperately need to get my life back on track. If I say 'YES' to questions regarding my mental health, even if I say just depression and anxiety, will this mean they won't give me the job? Can someone withdraw an offer of employment if I have depression and anxiety? I am really not sure what to do. Can anyone advise me?

according to the new health care plan? Do you think or know anything about the occupational outlook of nurses? Will they be more in demand and will America need more of them? (associates & bachelor degrees) Will the pay still be ok, and the benefits? I don't know how health care is going to change these things and I don't want to finish school only to have no job or get paid too little for what I'm doing if I can help it. I'm not worried about patients because it seems the outlook for patients will always be high...people will always be getting sick and need someone to care for them. Thanks. thank you good answer

I am a health care student seeking answer from recovered Meth addict. 1. When did you begin using Meth? 2. How often did you use? 3. How did you view yourself at the time? 4. How do you view yourself now? 5. What daily activities in your life were you unable to do while using? 6. When did you decide to get help? 7. What was the hardest part about recovery? 8. What kind of treatment intervention did you have? 9. Did you have any occupational therapy? 10. What kind of therapy helped you the most? 11. Did any therapy hinder your treatment? If so, what and why? 12. What is the most positive thing about being sober? 13. What would you like to tell someone that wants to stop using? 14. Has your spirituality helped you on the road to recovery? 15. Are you currently working? 16. What advice would you like to give health care professionals that work with Meth addicts? 17. Do you have a support group? If so, how has this helped you? 18. Did you replace drug addiction with a positive, healthy “addition”? 19. How long have you been clean? 20. What are your current goals?

HELP ME WITH HEALTH!!! 10 points to best answers? 12. Which law helps to allow donation of organs without cost to the donor? Good Samaritan Act HIPAA Uniform Anatomical Gift Act DSHEA 13. Lucretia is having abdominal pain and decides she needs to have certain points in her foot massaged to control her pain. What type of unconventional medicine is she using? acupuncture iridology reflexology naturopathy 14. Marcus is complaining of a headache and his friend suggests to him that he should have a spinal adjustment to make the pain go away. What form of unconventional medicine is this friend most likely suggesting? homeopathy chelation therapy iridology chiropractics 15. Which of the following does not contribute to homelessness? substance abuse catastrophic financial event domestic violence medical insurance 16. What government agency helps homeless people find shelter? FDA FAA HUD CDC 17. Which policy helps protect patients' privacy and insurance coverage? FDA HIPAA OSHA CDC 18. You stop at the scene of an accident and notice a woman face down in a puddle of water. You turn her over and determine that she is unconscious. What law enables you to proceed with emergency care? Good Samaritan Act Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Controlled Substances Act Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. 19. What law prevents heroin from being prescribed by physicians and health care providers? Occupational Safety and Health Administration Workers' Compensation Fund Controlled Substances Act Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act 20. Which of the following would help you to get the best health care information currently available? Surf the .com websites for the most current treatment and prevention information. Obtain oils from the neighbor to put on your feet to soothe your sore throat. Buy the most current herb from the television infomercials. Research a medical condition at the library of your local hospital. 21. Who pays most of the health care costs of patients over the age of sixty-five? HIPAA CHIP Medicare Institute of Medicine 22. Which of the following is not a reason why health care costs are spiraling upward in the United States? lawsuits and need for legal coverage advancements in technology increased job losses and loss of benefits decreasing numbers of uninsured 23. When people do not have adequate health insurance or good access to health care, where do they typically go for health care services? the emergency department of a local hospital a health and wellness clinic a doctor that used to be on his or her insurance coverage an herb shop for alternative medicine ideas 24. Which of the following is not a technological advancement of the twentieth century? microscopes artificial hearts laser surgery MRIs 25. In the United States, which drug resistant lung infection is increasing in frequency due to homelessness and other diseases? malaria tuberculosis HIV/AIDS cancer 26. Which of the following is not one of the top ten leading objectives outlined in Healthy People 2010? Reduce the use of tobacco. Increase the use of nutrient supplements in diets. Reduce the use of harmful substances including drugs and alcohol. Increase the use of helmets and safety belts to prevent unintentional injuries. 27. Which of the following environmental factors is not a major concern listed in Healthy People 2010 report? available housing food safety clean water landfills and waste 28. What is the main goal of Healthy People 2010? disease control health promotion values clarification ethical exploration 29. What is the role of OSHA? regulates safety in the workplace regulates employee wages researches cancer and other diseases researches sea life and finds new creatures 30. The value compassion affects a community by causing its members to do which of the following? run organizations that help the needy compete with one another for jobs and money sue others when they break contracts punish criminals when a crime is committed Service Activity Questions Please answer the following questions about your service experience (referred to in objective 4). These questions will not affect your grade on this Speedback assignment. 31. What category best describes where you per

I am MBBS Doctor of 10 years exp, planning to do MBA from a good Institute.Is it a good carrier plan? I am working in an Industry and specialised in Occupational Health.I want to shift to health care sector.

Can anyone tell me long it takes to get a start date for a job on the NHS? I recently was verbally offered a job as a health care support worker in theatres at a local hospital. I recieved a disclosure and occupational health form a week later and sent them back the same day. I have already underwent a disclosure scotland check a few months ago, so that shouldn't take long? Just wondering if anyone could take me how long approx. to arrange a start date? Thanks.

Is Occupational Therapy a good career for an introvert? I am a fairly introverted person who loves getting to be creative. I also really enjoy learning about personality theories and relationship theories. I am a visual/big picture thinker. I originally considering grief counseling/family and marriage counseling for a career. I know I want to do something in the health care field. Is this a good fit?

safeguarding and protection in health and social care? Socilal workers follow certain standards that give guidance on ways of working that have been identified as good practice. These standards include: *Legal requirements (regulations) *Codes of practice *national occupational standards (for training in different job roles) *Minimum standards identify TWO standards of different aspects of social care work listed below Safeguarding and protection

how do i become a occupational therapist i the UK? Iam currently doing my NVQ2 in health and social care and would like to become a occupational therapist. Where should i go next. does any one know what course i should be looking to do next..at collage or uni? ive been looking on the net and its all so confusing.. I know i need a degree in OT but need lots of other courses under my belt fist... but which ones?? can any one help me? maybe a OT out there that knows there stuff?

will my previous health stop me getting a job with nhs? ok here goes, i have an interview coming up soon to be a health care assistant, i really want the job, but this year i have been in and out of hospital so many times. I have to fill in an occupational health form and its asking about out paitents appointments, and should i just be honest or just not say anything, because i am seeing a urologist begining of december, and am currently under cardio-respiritory for a very mild heart murmur, i also have ocd but this recently has got under control with new meds and the ocd has never stopped me working before, i really dont know what to do, because i dont want to get through the interview and occupational health say that i am not fit to work when i feel that i am............ if i am succesful do u think i will get through health check...............advice please guys..............

career changer from seasoned sales rep to health care resume and cover letter help wanted!? i am currently enrolled in a COTA program to become an occupational therapist. I am a career changer with 7 years of advertising sales and have a great resume for that however, I would like to get an entry level opportunity in healthcare setting. (since i do not have my liscensure yet i can not be a COTA) but would like to either work in an outpatient rehab or anywhere in a hospital. I really need advice on how to write a career changer resume and cover letter and more importantly I do not have any experience in healthcare. I tried to research online and had no luck. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Best Regards!

Easy 10 points if you answer some health questions? Some of these questions may seem obvious to you but I haven't slept much in 3 days so no judging please 5. Which of the following is generally not a function of community health departments? a) providing emergency care for accident victims b) overseeing public pools c) keeping records of communicable diseases d) regulating restaurant procedures 12. Which law helps to allow donation of organs without cost to the donor? a) Good Samaritan Act b) HIPAA c) Uniform Anatomical Gift Act d) DSHEA 16. What government agency helps homeless people find shelter? a) FDA b) FAA c) HUD d) CDC 17. Which policy helps protect patients' privacy and insurance coverage? a) FDA b) HIPAA c) OSHA d) CDC 9. What law prevents heroin from being prescribed by physicians and health care providers? a) Occupational Safety and Health Administration b) Workers' Compensation Fund c) Controlled Substances Act d) Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act 21. Who pays most of the health care costs of patients over the age of sixty-five? a) HIPAA b) CHIP c) Medicare d) Institute of Medicine 22. Which of the following is not a reason why health care costs are spiraling upward in the United States? a) lawsuits and need for legal coverage b)advancements in technology c)increased job losses and loss of benefits d)decreasing numbers of uninsured 24. Which of the following is not a technological advancement of the twentieth century? a) microscopes b)artificial hearts c)laser surgery d)MRIs 27. Which of the following environmental factors is not a major concern listed in Healthy People 2010 report? a) available housing b)food safety c)clean water d)landfills and waste 28. What is the main goal of Healthy People 2010? a) disease control b) health promotion c) values clarification d)ethical exploration 29. What is the role of OSHA? a) regulates safety in the workplace b)regulates employee wages c)researches cancer and other diseases d)researches sea life and finds new creatures 30. The value compassion affects a community by causing its members to do which of the following? a)run organizations that help the needy b)compete with one another for jobs and money c)sue others when they break contracts d)punish criminals when a crime is committed

Is Occupational Therapy a competitive field? I have really good grades in the prerequisite courses to get into the program. ( Bio, gen chem, psy, etc..) However, I have a D in calc II and an F in Organic Chem II. These courses are way advanced than the pre-reqs. Also I have about 200 hrs of volunteer health care exp. This program suggests that those w/ any hrs will have an advantage. Should I give applying to this state school a shot?

Looking after the elderly. health and social care? Describe how your own work must be influenced by national factors such as codes of practice, national occupational standards, legislation and government initiatives.

Teams in a Health & Social Care Setting? This is for my A level Double Award Health & Social care coursework and I am looking at teams. I need to find how each of these teams benefit a phsyically disabled child when they attend. I am not asking what the teams do because I done that and it is compeletly wrong. Its how the team together works to benefit the child. The teams I am looking help on are Occupational therapy Speech therapy Physiotherapy Teachers Swimming Coaches PTA (Parent teacher assosiation) Cleaners Nurses Classroom Assistants Thanks so much for your time I really appriecate it =]

which one is better ms or mba in health-care management? hi, i m an occupational thereapy student(last year) nd want to do masters in healthcare management. can anybody suggest me which one is better for good career...ms or mba in healthcare management. what is major difference between them. which one gives better position????? plsss help me....

What job in health care would suit me? I am currently trying to decide which career to pursue and hoped for the opinion of others. I am 21 and currently work in the corporate world and have become bored with my job. I want to do something where I can go home at night feeling like I made a difference. I have thought over many jobs but just can't figure out which one of any medical job would suit me best. I am more than willing to attend university. I am a very analytical person, good problem solver and love to learn new things (within my abilities). I have considered the following: Genetic Counselor - Sounds great and I love biology however I am not sure if I could cope with Uni science and jobs are few and far between at the moment. Also when it becomes between me and a genetics genius - who would get the role? Occupational Therapist - Sounds like a meaningful job however there is a lot of overlap between OT and Physio and alot of people question the use of having both jobs in the same place. Also I do not wish to do incontinence training etc and although there is more to OT than that - it appears old age care is where most of the jobs will be over the years to come. Physio - Also sounds good however I have scoliosis in my back and see a physio for it. I may not be able to do a lot of the manual lifting expected of a physio. I believe I may also become bored of doing the same exercises over and over again for similar injuries. Psychology - It is a lot of university and with the use of counselors who are paid less - psychology isn't always required and may not grow as a profession as rapidly as other careers. Additionally I may find it hard to counsel disabled people or mentally ill people who are unable to show a large amount of progress. Counselor - I believe it would be a good job for me however the amount of years of school you do, they are significantly under paid and leaving full time work to study would mean debts I would struggle to pay off in a profession that doesn't pay anymore than my current job. It may lead me to resent the job. Nurse - I like the idea, however it's a job you love or hate and I am afraid I may be one who hates it as I prefer to stay clear of high pressure on the spot stress. I have it in my current job and the on the spot stress is something I hate most. Therapeutic Radiography - I have considered this and sonography etc however there doesn't seem to be a lot of job opportunities at the moment and feel there may be more students than jobs by the time I graduate. Does anyone have an opinion on the ones listed above or any others I could consider. I have looked at others but these are the main ones I have researched. Thank you all for your time and opinions!

Nurse, Doctor, or something else in health care? 1. Yes, I already know that "Nurses can work anywhere, are in demand, blablabla...." No offense, but I've already heard that like a hundred times. 2. Is med. school REALLY worth it? 3. Do Occupational Therapist (or Physical Therapist) know more about medicine/disease than a nurse, but less than a doctor? 4. Do family practitioners ALWAYS work 70 hour weeks, even with a private, rural office? 5. What are some other med. careers that deal with disease and condition care, and extensive medical terminology? also, if im goin to school for 6 years to be a PA/NP, im willing to go to med school for 5 more years. lol. im sorry my question is so long. Thank you all for answering it!

Creative Catchy Health Slogan?!? I need a catchy health slogan for my HOSA club. (Health Occupational Students of America) I want it to be a play on words. Something like HOSA: ____ a promising future. or something about a heartbeat and stethoscope. or maybe something to do with passion and health care Examples of slogan used years before: HOSA: Where one persons passion becomes another persons hero. HOSA: Our hands mold the future of tomorrow.

i'm a health care major and just recieved a drunk in public charge? My friend turned 21 at midnight last night. We went out to the bar and got real drunk in the hour and a half we had before last call was announced. He only lives 1/4 mile from the bar we were at so we walked there. he was ahead of me and got inside about 10 minutes before me somehow. i was almost there and a cop stopped me and seen me arrested me for public drunkiness. Apparently i was stumbling which was probably true. The cop didnt give me a sobriety test or a blood test. I asked him if it will affect anything with me getting a job and he said "no, this is just a citation, its like getting a speeding ticket" I called my friends after the paperwork was filled out and he drove me to my friends house, the end. My question is, being that i am an occupational therapy major, will this affect me when i graduate in 3 years? should i plead guilty or not guilty? any advice is welcome please!

Health and Social Care Homework!!!? I have to do this Health and Social Care assignment and we had to read a case study. Here is the story: Mrs Poole is independent but has suffered a stroke at home. She was found by a friend who called an ambulance and she was admitted to hospital. After she had been in hospital for a week the hospital social worker called a meeting of all the people who were looking after her. At the meeting were the doctors,nurses,dietician,physiotherapist and also Mrs Poole herself. It was hoped that she would go into a residential home but Mrs Poole felt strongly that she wanted to go back to her own home,although the doctor and the rest of team did not agree. However Mrs Poole's wishes had to be taken into account and it was agreed to organise community services to help her live as independent a life as possible in her own home. It was agreed that she would receive the following: -Meals-on-Wheels seven days a week,until she could cook her own meals again -Support from the community/district nurse - A carer to bather her 4 times a week -A home carer to cook her breakfast and evening meals -Support from the occupational therapist to show her how to look after herself again After 6 months a second meeting was called bu the social worker, as Mrs Poole's health had gone worse. Mrs Poole agreed to enter a residential home.She visited a number of establishments before deciding on one she liked. When she was admitted to the home she was encouraged to stay registered with the same doctor and to keep in touch with her friends. That was the story now the questions 1) Describe the methods of referrals used in the case study. 2) Explain the role of all the professionals in the case meeting 3) What was Mrs Poole's role in the case meeting 4) Which elements of the care value base have been met in the case study 5) Describe how the workers in this case empowered Mrs Poole THANK YOU guys so much it will really mean so much to me cause this is the last question of the assignment and I have to hand it one Monday and I really want to finish the assignment so I don't have to think about it anymore!!! Why are you being so mean Caitlin I was just asking a question and if you don't wanna waste you time why are you coming to this section : HOMEWORK HELP!! Maybe there are some people that would like to help so go AWAY!!!!!

Know of a good Christian college? Currently I attend IU Bloomington. It's awesome and I looove college, but IU is not for me. I live in Indiana, but I'm looking to go further. I'm an Evangelical Christian looking to go to a Christian College. Also, I love sports and being active so a school with Division 1 sports would be awesome. Finally, I want to major doing something in health care (perhaps occupational therapy). Any suggestions?

Would prenatal care be listed under any of these catagories? General practice ? OB/GYN ? Pediatrics ? Show all clinic services... Acupuncture ? Allergy and immunology ? Audiology (hearing care) ? Cancer care (oncology) ? Cardiovascular disease ? Chiropractic care ? Chronic pain management ? Dermatology (skin care) ? Diabetes education ? Diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism ? Dietitian services ? Ear, nose and throat (otolaryngology) ? Eye care ? Gastroenterology ? Geriatric medicine ? Hematology (blood conditions and cancer) ? Infectious disease ? Maternal and fetal medicine (high-risk pregnancy care) ? Mental health ? Nephrology (kidney care) ? Occupational medicine ? Orthopedics ? Physical medicine and rehabilitation ? Physical therapy ? Plastic surgery ? Podiatry (foot care) ? Pulmonology (lung care) ? Rheumatology (arthritis) ? Sleep medicine ? Speech therapy ? Sports medicine ? Surgery ? Travel medicine ? Urology ? Vascular services ? Weight loss surgery (bariatrics) ?

Standards that influence the way the role is carried out (in health and social care...is for level 2)? Standards may include :codes of practice, regulations,minimum standards, national occupational standards. Please, help me!!!

What are some health related professions that pay at least 40,000 a year? im currently a nursing student but ive noticed that im not really into the "hands-on" care thing...well not THAT much anyway. What are some health-related professions (excluding physical and occupational therapy) that have LESS contact with patients but still make at least 40,000 a year?

Is this class a good step towards becoming a Doctor? My school guidance is NO HELP. I was wondering if this course is a good start towards becoming a Doctor. On page 23 (First Option: Allied Health) http://www.mcvsd.org/shared/ST_Course_Gu… It says occupational: • Home Health Aide • Patient care assistant • Medical assistant • Nurse’s aide No Doctor. Is it still a good start as oppose to just taking normal classes? Thanks in advance!

Health and Social Care coursework helpp? You need A-levels or something equivalent to get into the higher of further education also and take an approved, pre-registration degree. But if you are a mature applicant you could get away with other qualifications and experience, more likely if you are already in the experienced assistant range or you have other work experience from working in the NHS. The most common route to health professions is the three or four year university course. But some courses for occupational therapy and physiotherapy allow trainees that are in employment to combine part-time study with practical work. In a pre registration course some jobs you can get are – physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech and language therapist, prosthetics and more. help please ii want the advantages and disadvantages of that ? helpx

Does the Affirmative Action program apply to immigrants? i would like to emigrate to South Africa eventually. I am a white Australian and was just wondering if the policy would apply to me. i am hoping to get into the health care industry probably occupational therapy. i am concerned that i might not be able to get a job because of Afirmative Action. i have seen some jobs advertised on the internet, so i was hopeful that it may not apply to immigrants i just want answers to my question. NOT reasons to not immigrate to South Africa

Is it ever acceptable to take your own life? If you are mentally ill and your condition is causing deterioration, mental confusion, and a burden on others? If it is hurting life quality and occupational/academic ability? Especially in lieu of health care costs? Is it ever okay to call it quits? Rather, is it understandable?

What are the nurses occupational hazards (including safety and first aid)? i need this for my health care report.. i'm so helpless.. i just feel lazy... can u plz provide answers for me?? plzzzzz... ^_^

Nurse Practitioner or Occupational therapist? Who's a more respected member of the health care team? Do they both have high salary potential? The amount (# of years) of education is basically the same, right?

Between Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy and Occupational Therapy...which is the easiest? I heard some horror stories about health care majors BUT I also heard about the great $$ you can make. Which course can be done online and which is the easiest ?? Thanks a bunch

What is a Silent Auction? Has any one ever been to a silent auction and what was it like? At Hike for Hope 2011 - www.hikeforhope2011.org - it says that they're having a silent auction and meal for donations to go toward the goal of purchasing housing, providing occupational training, health care, and meeting the nutritional needs of children and families in a homeless situation.

Is this true or false?......? ....that a student has to have prior knowledge to computer networking, programming or something about computers before taking college courses for Computer Support Specialist or Information Technology? I desperately want to go to school for an associates degree and I'm torn between health care (occupational therapy assistant) and computers (computer support specialist or info tech). Which is best? I can't believe i'm 26 yrs old and still confused about what kind of career to get into.

What is good career for me to go into? I'm deciding between becoming a physical therapist....? What is good career for me to go into? I'm deciding between becoming a physical therapist, occupational therapist, and physician's assistant. Does anyone know if getting a masters in physical therapy would be sufficient or is a doctorate going to be required soon? Is going into the health field a bad idea with the potential universal health care? Thank you!

can you translate this to english to tagalog? Health care or healthcare is the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical, nursing, and allied health professions. - Health care" means preventative, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, maintenance or palliative care, services, procedures or counseling, including appropriate assistance with disease or symptom management and maintenance, that affects an individual's physical, mental or behavioral condition, including individual cells or their components or genetic information, or affects the structure or function of the human body or any part of the human body. ... HEALTH CARE PROVIDER A health care provider is anyone who provides health care to another person or persons as a profession. - means any person, corporation, facility or institution licensed or otherwise authorized by the Commonwealth to provide health care services, including, but not limited to, any physician, coordinated care organization, hospital, health care facility, dentist, nurse, optometrist, podiatrist, physical therapist, psychologist, chiropractor or pharmacist and an officer, employee or agent of such person acting in the course and scope of employment or agency related to health care services. Health care providers include 1.physicians, 2.nurses, 3.physician assistants, 4.nurse practitioners 5.and other specific provider of health TYPES OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES: 1.HEALTH PROMOTION AND ILLNESS PREVENTION Health Promotion - addresses areas such as adequate and proper nutrition, weight control and exercise, and stress reduction. It emphasizes the important role clients play in maintaining their own health and encourage them to maintain the highest level of wellness they can achieve. Illness prevention- maybe directed at the client or the community and involved in such practices as providing immunization, identifying risk factors for illness, and helping people tae measures to prevent these illness from occurring. It also includes environmental programs that can reduce the incidence of disability and illness. 2.DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT -Hospital and physicians’ officer have been the major agencies offering these complex services. DIAGNOSIS- the identifying of an illness or disorder in a patient through an interview, physical examination, and medical tests and other procedures TREATMENT- the application of medical care to cure disease, heal injuries, or ease symptoms 3.REHABILITATION, HEALTH RESTORATION, AND PALLIATIVE CARE REHABILITATION- is a process of restoring ill or injured people to optimum and functional level of wellness REHABILITATIVE CARE- emphasizes the importance of assisting clients to function adequately in physical, mental, social, economic, and vocational areas of their life. PALLIATIVE CARE-providing comfort and treatment for symptoms. RESTORATION-the return of something that was removed, or the restoring of something to a former condition. TYPES OF HEALTH AGENCIES 1.Hospital- building for medical care: an institution where people receive medical, surgical, or psychiatric treatment and nursing care 2.Public health- community health: the general health of a community and the practice and study of ways to preserve and improve this. It includes health education, sanitation, control of diseases, and regulation of pollution. 3.Ambulatory Care centers-a medical treatment centre where simple operations are performed on outpatients -also called “clinic” - have diagnostic and treatment facilities providing medical, nursing, laboratory and radiological services. They permitted the client to live at home while obtaining necessary health care, and they freely costly hospital bed for seriously ill clients. 4.Occupational health clinics -is gaining importance as a setting for employee health care. --it includes screening for such health problems like hypertension and obesity, caring for employee following injury and counseling.

Aspiring Occupational Therapist? I graduated high school when I was 16. I've spent the last 6 months looking into differant careers I might want to pursue. I really want to work in the health care field. I'm pretty determined to be an Occupational Therapist. Before that I'll probably be a Occupational Therapist Assistant. The problem is that I would like to start working around OTs and COTAs soon so that I can begin getting expereince. Can I be an Aide at 17? If not, can I do any kind of work with them? Volunteer?

Occupational Therapy School APP? I am applying to occupational therapy school and this is one of the questions I have to answer- Applicants to all other programs write a 500 word maximum essay to address: A) Any past activities, work and/or research experience that influenced your decision to enter your intended field of study, B) The path you took to prepare, both academically and personally, for a career in health care and C) Your career goals and how a Rush University degree can be instrumental to achieving them. I need some help with my essay. Any advice on how to better organize it or improve it would be greatly appreciated. Occupational therapy has been a large part of my life ever since I was a young child. I have fond memories of writing my name in shaving cream, finding beads in silly putty, and swinging on a hammock. I can also remember telling friends proudly that I could’t play after school, because I was going to OT. Although technically, I was never a patient, occupational therapy was one of my favorite activities as a child. My younger brother Kevin was diagnosed with Autism when I was 7 years old, and my parents thought it was very important that I be involved in every part of his treatment. I am very thankful to have been included in the process, and it has shaped me into the person I am today. Although occupational therapy has been a part of my life for over a decade, it did not occur to me as a potential career until I entered college. In a seminar during my freshman year, an occupational therapist came in to talk about her experiences, and I realized it had been right in front of my nose for quite some time. As tears streamed down my cheeks during the presentation, I knew what I had to do. The summer after my freshman year, I worked in an adaptive summer school as a para-educator. I had the opportunity to work directly with occupational therapists to help students with pervasive developmental disorders in developing cognitive, motor, and social skills. When I returned to school in the fall, I began volunteering and observing in different settings to get a feel for the diverse environments in which occupational therapists work. Each setting further enforced my decision to apply to occupational therapy school. In addition to volunteering, I am currently working towards a B.S in kinesiology, with a minor in psychology. I find the two fields of study to be very applicable to occupational therapy, and often find that concepts I am studying present themselves in the clinic. I believe that my current studies will provide a solid foundation for occupational therapy school. Also, I am working on my senior research project with the intent of presenting in April of 2010. I am researching early interventions for children with Autism, and integrating them into a home-based program for families in low-income areas. I have found my personal, clinical, and work experiences to be very helpful in the development of this project. I am unsure about which setting I would like to eventually work in, but I know that a Rush University degree would prepare me with the skills to work in any environment. Each setting that I have observed has interested me, and I wish to see where my strengths lie in order to best serve future patients. I am ready to be an advocate in the field, and to commit myself to every aspect of occupational therapy.

Occupational Therapists In Melbourne?? Hey there. I'm moving to Melbourne in about a year. I'm an OT in the States and was wondering if anyone knew if OT was very different down under. I just know it's more of a socialized health care and I'm wondering what to expect. Also, does anyone know how the pay is there for Occupational Therapists... we do pretty well here so I wasn't sure what to expect. The OT job searches in Australia don't list income.

Physical vs Occupational Therapy? I'm in college right now trying to figure out what I want to major in. I've been looking into both physical and occupational therapy. I'm having a little trouble trying to figure out some differences. I understand that the occupational works with patients to regain normal (or as close to normal as possible) activities to live. And physical therapist work with movement and strengthening of muscle The lines seem to be blurred as to who does what. Typically who would be more likely to work with: Neonatal-1 year children that aren't developing at the correct speed? Amputees? Children in general with developmental delays? Walking and crawling? Grasping objects? Which is field is more in demand? and which will hopefully be around and successful after the health care reform? Oh one more thing...in a few years are OT's and PT's going to be doing more evaluative and supervisory parts now that PTA's and OTA's have started popping up?

PLEASE HELP! HEALTH ONLINE!? Choose the best answer for each question. 1. Which community value helps us to tell the truth and to fulfill our end of a contract? respect civility obedience honesty 2. What describes trying to find an answer to our questions such as organ transplants and deciding how long to keep someone alive because we know how to do it? ethics act law theort 3. Which of the following non-profit agencies is least likely to be an advocate for a no-smoking campaign to keep our lungs and babies healthy? American Cancer Society Meals on Wheels March of Dimes American Lung Association 4. Which of the following is not a function of the school nurse? teaching maturation programs performing screenings for hearing and vision facilitating CPR classes for students and faculty maintaining fitness records for teachers 5. Which of the following is generally not a function of community health departments? providing emergency care for accident victims overseeing public pools keeping records of communicable diseases regulating restaurant procedures 6. Which of the following is not a sign of a medical scam? There is a promise of a miracle cure. There are several testimonials that express how amazing the product is. A single product is advertised as a treatment for a wide assortment of medical problems. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the product. 7. According to the lesson material, what term best describes anyone who buys or uses goods and services of any kind? patient shopper consumer practitioner 8. What organization originally developed the Patient's Bill of Rights? United States Congress National Institute of Health Department of Health and Human Services American Hospital Association 9. Which of the following is not a right listed in the Patient's Bill of Rights? the right to informed consent the right to know what risks or complications may occur the right to know the doctor's credentials the right to refuse payment 10. Which of the following is not a reason to seek care from an emergency department? The person is experiencing symptoms of a stroke including right sided weakness. You suspect your two-year-old sibling has consumed a bottle of flavored vitamins. Your mother says she is having a difficult time seeing the television screen. The neighbor's arm is cut and spurting bright red blood from the wound. 11. Which of the following statements could make you vulnerable to medical scams? Be wary of any statement that claims something is a cure all for disease. Believe all statements that use pseudo-medical terms to describe the cure. Disregard claims that all diseases are caused by nutritional deficiencies. Get a second opinion when a surgical procedure is ordered. 12. Which law helps to allow donation of organs without cost to the donor? Good Samaritan Act HIPAA Uniform Anatomical Gift Act DSHEA 13. Lucretia is having abdominal pain and decides she needs to have certain points in her foot massaged to control her pain. What type of unconventional medicine is she using? acupuncture iridology reflexology naturopathy 14. Marcus is complaining of a headache and his friend suggests to him that he should have a spinal adjustment to make the pain go away. What form of unconventional medicine is this friend most likely suggesting? homeopathy chelation therapy iridology chiropractics 15. Which of the following does not contribute to homelessness? substance abuse catastrophic financial event domestic violence medical insurance 16. What government agency helps homeless people find shelter? FDA FAA HUD CDC 17. Which policy helps protect patients' privacy and insurance coverage? FDA HIPAA OSHA CDC 18. You stop at the scene of an accident and notice a woman face down in a puddle of water. You turn her over and determine that she is unconscious. What law enables you to proceed with emergency care? Good Samaritan Act Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Controlled Substances Act Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. 19. What law prevents heroin from being prescribed by physicians and health care providers? Occupational Safety and Health Administration Workers' Compensation Fund Controlled Substances Act Dietary Supplement Health an

If i get an associates degree in medical....? Will i be able to be one of those people who give shots at a clinic or a health centers? Collegeamerica.edu >health care programs >>occupational associates degree How do i get that job? Wats it specifically called? Wat education nd training do i need?

Is Occupational Therapy a good field to get into? I recently lost my job and am considering going into occupational therapy. I am already on track to get into the program at a local school for fall of 2010. I am just wondering if this is a good investment. I am 28 years old and I do not want to spend a lot more time in school. I think that OT would be very interesting and quite rewarding. I am wondering how some of you (if you are in OT) like it. I have also heard on forums that it is getting phased out due to the health care reform, and that it would get merged into PT (not sure how credible the source is though). I just want to be sure that I am going into something that I will be able to get into a career in in two years. I have also considered nursing, but not sure if I would be as interested in that. How does that compare to OT?

is it true that once I become a registered nurse, I'll have to keep practicing or I'll go to jail? i wanted to get my bachelor's in Nursin and then get my Masters for occupational therapy. I think the nursing will help me get a health care background so that I can study Occ. therapy. if I were to get a a nursing license, will I not be able to get into occupational therapy? ok..thanks , everyone!

Good advice for the workers.....a lyrical poem, care to comment? Occupational Health and Safety (OH & S) Bulletin Notice to all Staff : Inspired by “Everything’s alright, yes” (Tune from JC Superstar ) Try not to get worried, try not to turn on to, problems that upset you. Cos you know, OH & S says that worry makes you stressful That’s stuff you want less of. Why don’t you try Yoga? Cut down on your smoking. Take care of your eyesight. Try to take more work breaks. Oh no, they’re not joking. Try not to get backache. Set out your whole workspace and sit with your legs straight. Then you’ll know Everything’s all right yes OH&S says so. If you do what they say then they may ignore you. And they won’t come round now and try to annoy you Then everything will be all right, yeaaaaah!

Should alternative therapy practices be regulated...? ..and thus required to conform to occupational health and safety competency requirements? A baby has been crushed to death in an accident that should never have happened. "Baby crushed to death at Fravira Clinic, St Morris" "THE Medical Board of South Australia has joined growing condemnation of "bogus practitioners" who take advantage of vulnerable people. Board chief executive officer Joe Hooper today said a parliamentary inquiry had "unearthed some disturbing findings". "These bogus practitioners are taking advantage of people when they are most vulnerable," he said. "In fact, to call them `health practitioners' sullies the name of reputable, registered health professionals. We suggest using the term `alternative therapists'." "For too long we've allowed anyone to practice in unregulated areas of health care without any real proper checks and balances," Mr Hunter said. "No checks . . . no safety training, no checks on occupational health and safety competency.” http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25649902-5006301,00.html Curious George, any country, and not "are" they regulated, but "should" they be regulated? Nature Boy, what kind of amateur cowboy outfit let allows babies to play around dangerous equipment during the mother's treatment?

What is Amerikkkas healthcare rating? Introduction to Risk Factors Personal Behaviors Prevalence of Smoking Motor Vehicle Deaths Prevalence of Obesity High School Graduation Community Environment Violent Crime Lack of Health Insurance Infectious Disease Children in Poverty Occupational Fatalities Health Policies Per Capita Public Health Spending Immunization Coverage Adequacy of Prenatal Care Introduction to Outcomes Limited Activity Days Cardiovascular Deaths Cancer Deaths Total Mortality Infant Mortality Premature Death Intro and Findings Components State Snapshots Methodology Commentaries and Special Features Foreword and Introduction Selection of Components State-by-State Snapshots Methodology Letter from Michael Leavitt, Secretary, US Health and Human Services Measures of Success Combined Measures: Risk Factors/Outcomes All State Snapshots Weighting of Components Putting Patients First with Personal Health Information Technology by Myrl Weinberg, President, National Health Council 2005 Results Appendices How do Health Care Systems Recover, and Even Improve, After a Catastrophe? by Frederick Cerise, MD, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Changes from 2004, 1990 Risk Factors Index of Tables Healthy Workforce = Healthy Business = Healthy State by John Clymer, President, Partnership for Prevention Comparison to Other Nations Outcomes Health Disparities Investing in Prevention to Improve Our Health by Georges Benjamin, Executive Director, American Public Health Association Importance of Creating a Smokefree Environment Great Progress, More Work Ahead by John Kirkwood, President and CEO, American Lung Association Teen Pregnancy in America by Sarah Brown, Executive Director, National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Findings 2005 Results America’s Health Rankings™ – 2005 Edition shows Minnesota at the top of the list of healthiest states. Minnesota has been among the top two states since 1990. Vermont is ranked second this year and has consistently moved up in the rankings for the last five years. New Hampshire is number three, followed by Utah, Hawaii and North Dakota. Mississippi is 50th and the least healthy state, while Louisiana is 49th. Tennessee, South Carolina and Arkansas complete the bottom five states. Minnesota is first this year, a position it has held for 10 of the 16 years since the 1990 Edition. Minnesota’s strengths include ranking first for a low rate of cardiovascular deaths, a low premature death rate and a low percentage of uninsured population. It is also in the top five states for a low percentage of children in poverty, a low total mortality rate, a low infant mortality rate, a low occupational fatalities rate, a low rate of motor vehicle deaths and a high rate of high school graduation. Minnesota’s biggest challenges are a high prevalence of smoking at 20.7 percent of the population, a high prevalence of obesity at 22.6 percent of the population and limited access to adequate prenatal care with 75.8 percent of pregnant women receiving adequate prenatal care. Mississippi is 50th this year, down from 49th in the 2004 Edition. It has been in the bottom three states since the 1990 Edition. The state ranks well in all three health policy measures: 8th for access to adequate prenatal care, which is available to 81.8 percent of pregnant women; 11th for per capita public health spending, at $197 per person; and 14th for immunization coverage, with 84.0 percent of children ages 19 to 35 months receiving complete immunizations. It ranks in the bottom five states on nine of the 18 measures: a high premature death rate, a high infant mortality rate, a high total mortality rate, a high rate of cardiovascular deaths, a high percentage of children in poverty, a high prevalence of obesity, a high rate of motor vehicle deaths, a high occupational fatalities rate, and a high number of limited activity days. It also ranks in the bottom 10 states for two other measures. Table 4 lists the score and ranking for each of the 50 states. Scores presented in the tables indicate the percentage a state is above or below the national norm. For example, a state with a score of 20 is 20 percent above the national average for that component. A negative score means the state is below the national average. When comparing states from year to year, differences in score are more important than changes in ranking. Table 4 2005 Overall America's Health Rankings ALPHABETICAL BY STATE RANK ORDER 2005 RANK (1-50) STATE SCORE* 2005 RANK (1-50) STATE SCORE* 45 Alabama -12.8 1 Minnesota 22.2 30 Alaska -1.2 2 Vermont 21.3 31 Arizona -1.6 3 New Hampshire 18.3 47 Arkansas -16.1 4 Utah 17.4 22 California 6.0 5 Hawaii 16.9 17 Colorado 9.7 6 North Dakota 16.6 7 Connecticut 15.9 7 Connecticut 15.7 33 Delaware -2.6 8 Maine 15.4 40 Florida -8.6 9 Massachusetts 15.2 43 Georgia -10.2 10 Iowa 15.0 5 Hawaii 17.0 11 Nebraska 12.5 16 Idaho 10.4 12 Rhode Island 11.2 28 Illinois 0.9 13 Wisconsin 10.9 32 Indiana -2.1 14 Washington 10.8 10 Iowa 14.9 15 New Jersey 10.6 23 Kansas 5.8 16 Idaho 10.4 42 Kentucky -9.7 17 Colorado 10.1 49 Louisiana -18.4 18 Oregon 8.4 8 Maine 15.5 19 South Dakota 6.7 34 Maryland -3.6 19 Wyoming 6.7 9 Massachusetts 15.2 21 Montana 5.9 29 Michigan 0.3 22 California 5.8 1 Minnesota 22.1 23 Kansas 5.7 50 Mississippi -19.1 24 Virginia 5.5 35 Missouri -4.1 25 Pennsylvania 2.1 21 Montana 6.6 26 Ohio 1.3 11 Nebraska 12.2 27 New York 1.0 37 Nevada -5.9 28 Illinois 0.9 3 New Hampshire 18.1 29 Michigan 0.1 15 New Jersey 10.6 30 Alaska -0.6 38 New Mexico -6.2 31 Arizona -1.5 26 New York 1.2 32 Indiana -2.3 36 North Carolina -5.6 33 Delaware -3.4 6 North Dakota 16.6 34 Maryland -3.5 27 Ohio 1.1 35 Missouri -3.8 44 Oklahoma -11.4 36 North Carolina -5.6 18 Oregon 8.3 37 Nevada -5.7 25 Pennsylvania 1.9 38 New Mexico -5.9 12 Rhode Island 11.5 39 Texas -6.7 46 South Carolina -15.8 40 Florida -8.6 20 South Dakota 6.7 41 West Virginia -9.1 48 Tennessee -17.1 42 Kentucky -9.8 39 Texas -6.7 43 Georgia -10.1 4 Utah 17.5 44 Oklahoma -11.4 2 Vermont 21.3 45 Alabama -12.7 24 Virginia 5.5 46 Arkansas -15.6 14 Washington 10.7 47 South Carolina -15.7 41 West Virginia -9.3 48 Tennessee -16.8 13 Wisconsin 11.0 49 Louisiana -18.3 19 Wyoming 7.0 50 Mississippi -19.4

chapter 31 asepsis key terms? DIRTY: denotes the likely presence of microorganism, some of ehich may be capable of causing infection DISEASE: an alteration in body function resulting in a reduction of cspscities or shortening of the normal life span DISENFECTANTS: agents that destroy pathogens or other spores DROPLET NUCLEI: residue of evaporated droplets that remain in the air for long period of time DROPLET PRECAUTIONS: methods used to reduce exposure to infectious agents transmitted by particle droplets larger than 5 microns ENDOGENOUS:developing from with in EXOGENOUS: developing from outside sources EXUDATE: material, such as fluid and cells, that has escaped from blood vessels during the inflammatory response and is deposited in tussue or on tissue surface FUNGI:infecious-causing microorganism that includes yeast and molds GRANULATION TISSUE: young connective tissue with new capollaries formed in the wound healing process HUMORAL IMMUNITY: antibody-mediated defense; resides utimaly in the B lymphocytes and is mediated by the aitibodies produced by B cells HYPEREMIA: increased blood flow to an area IATROGENIC INFECTIONS: infection that are direct result of of diagnostic or theupeputic procedure IMMUNE DEFENSE: see specific defense IMMUNITY: a specific resistant of the body to infection; it may be natural, or resistant may develope after exposure to disease agent IMMUNOGLOBULINS: see antibodies INFECTION: the diseease process produced by microorganisms INFLAMMATION: local or nonspecific defense tissue responde to injury or destruction of cells ISOLATION: pracrices the prevents the spread of infection and communicable disease LEUKOCYTES: white blood cells LEUKOCYTOSIS: increase in the number of white blood cells LOCAL INFECTION: an infection thst is limited to the specific part of the body where the microorganism remains MEDICAL ASEPSIS: all practices inend to confine a spcific micoorganism to a specific area, limiting the number, growth, and spread of microrganism NONSPECIFIC DEFENSES: bodily defense that protects a person against al microorganism, despite previous exposure NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION: infection associated with health care in a health care setting OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parental contact whith blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of an employees OPPORTUNISTIC PATHOGEN: a microorganism causing disease only in a susceptable host PARASITES: microorganism that live in or on another from which it obtains nutrishon PASSIVE IMMUNITY: a resistant of the body to infection in which the host recieves natural or artificial antibodies produced bu antoher source PATHOGRNICITY: the ability to produce disease; a oathogen is a microorganism that causes disease REGENERATION: renerwal, regrowth, the replacement of destroeyed tissue cells by cells that are identical or similar in structure and function RESERVOIRS: a source of microorganism RESIDENT FLORA: microorganism that normally reside on the skin an mucous membranes and inseide the respiratory and agastiointetinal tract SEPSIS: the presence od parhopgenic orahanism orh their tocins in the blooody or body tissue SEPTICEMIA: occors when the bactermis resilurs in sustemic infection SPECIFICE DEFENSE: immune functions directed against identifiable bacteria , viruses, fungi, and other sources STERILE FIELD: a specific area that is considered free from microorganism STERILE TECHNIQUE: practices that keep an area free from microorganism STERILIZATION: a process that destroys all microorganism including spores and viruses SURGICAL SEPSIS: see sterile technique SYSTEMIC INFECTION: occurs when the pathogen spreads and damages differnt parts of the body UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS (UP): techniques to be used with all cli

failed drug test, but legally on prescribed meds, with doctor cert for work. How can this be held against me? I have fibromylagia and secondary lupus, with som other chronic issues. I have to work, not yet disabled enough to collect disability ( I would rather take care of myself untill I can no longer ) I worked a high profile management job, quit for something ;ess hours and less stressfull. Took a drug test, knew it would show positive for my prescriptions. I went to my doctor , got a paper stating what I am on and how it in no way impares me and how I am 100% functioning on the meds. They refused to continue with my physical at the occupational health clicic, even though I had my cert papers. I was supposed to start new job but cannot untill it comes back from a lab to certify that I tested positive. How can this be held against me and what should I do while I wait? Please any help would be appriciated. I am in no way a recreational drug user! I could understand if it would of came up positive for another prescription or an illegal drug that I am not prescribed. How is this legal?

Occupational Therapy? Is there loan forgiveness like other health care fields? I want to go into OT, but the loans would be as much as PA. PA's make more money, even though that is not my motive. I just really do not like being tied down by debt. Thank you.

military occupational specialty be treated as a certification? Im trying to get into Health Studies program at my university. In order to get in i have be in or have a Associates degree or Certification in an Allied Health field. My MOS in the army is a 68E and I'm trying to find out if my MOS qualifies as a certification or does the training qualify as certification program Admission Requirements: Candidates must apply for admission into this program. Admission criteria include: (a) a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30 on all undergraduate coursework completed, and (b) proof of concurrent enrollment in or completion of accredited certificate and/or associate degree from a clinical allied health program, and (c) completion of the following course requirements: English Composition (6 hours), Mathematics (3 hours, College Algebra or equivalent), Natural Science (9 hours, must include a two-course sequence), and Introductory Sociology (3 hours). Degree Requirements: The degree requires a total of 123-126 hours, the 63 specified above and an additional 60-63 hours. Up to 30 of these hours may be awarded for clinical specialty coursework when students (1) complete an approved Associate Degree or graduate from an approved certificate program, and (2) meet the requirements for licensure/registration/certification in a clinical health care specialty.

What kinds of occupational complaints do service workers have?Would unionization may be able to help resolve s Is there any reason why a "new collar" worker would not want the same benefits and clout that "blue collar" workers were able to get by unionizing? What might be some of the reasons why a "new collar" worker would be hesitant to join a union? What do you feel are the future prospects of unions in the service industry? Why? Unions now represent only 13.2 percent of the labor force (called "blue collar" workers). If the figure goes much lower, unions may become irrelevant as a force in business. The answer, many union organizers believe, is to now organize service workers (clerical workers, insurance agents, nurses, teachers, mental health aides, computer technicians, loan officers, auditors, and salespeople). It is expected that most of the future job growth in the United States will be in service businesses. The question is whether or not unions will be able to win over service workers (also called "new collar" workers). There are some 20 million such workers, more than the AFL-CIO’s current 13 million members. To reach these workers, labor unions have to broaden their traditional bread and butter (money) appeals to include quality-of-work concerns such as career development, professional autonomy, and dealing with technological change. Thus unions may push issues such as pay equity, career ladders, child care, job training, and stress management. Workers will also have to be won over by successful union marketing. Most service workers are not very familiar with unions, and there is some resistance to union organizing. Nonetheless, unions have made some progress. A recent survey found a growing discontent among non-union workers over pay and job-advancement opportunities. More than 75 percent feel that unions generally improve pay and working conditions. The survey indicated that 53 percent of non-union service workers would react favorably to having union representation. Some unions that have had success recruiting service workers include the Service Employees Union, the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union, and the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees. One union that is doing a particularly good job of listening to employee needs and adjusting to them is AFSCME, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. The union’s campaign emphasized issues such as workplace dignity and safety, pay equity, and career development. One worker who joined has a complaint that many new computer workers have. She keys information from tax forms into computers, and her work is monitored to see if she meets daily goals. If not, she receives warnings. This management style is greatly resented by some workers.

Can IEP services be denied because a child has outside medical care? My 6 year old daughter with cerebral palsy, optic nerve hypoplasia, hypotonia, ect. She has physical and occupational therapy one time a week and doesn't arrive at school that day until noon. (Doctor has ordered "early in the day, early in the week" because of hypotonia and fatigue) We are going as early in the day as we can (8:00am) and have failed to find a rehab center open on Saturday or Sunday. So school hours have become our only option. This is doctor ordered and is imperative for her health. Today, at our IEP meeting we were told that she would not receive special education services for that day and all missed work would be sent home. They said this is because her physical and occupational therapies are not educationally related. This is what happened last year in Kindergarten and it took my daughter 2 hours each night to finish her homework to make up the missed work. She became so stressed about school that she sees a psychologist for school related anxiety. She fatigues very easily and does not have much energy left after a full school day. The director of the county special education department told us that the law stated that they are not required to serve her on that day, nor are they required to have a teacher help her make up the work. Can anyone cite this law for me?

with bachelor degree in occupational therapy & full term hospital adminis. course what are job option? B.Th.O. from P.M.C.H,Patna with 68% marks & completed hospital management from Symbiosis center of health care,pune

Any Experts on Health Care Careers? Okay, here's my deal. I graduated with a BS in health care administration from a good university. I did very well in all my classes and completed internships in public health policy and information technology. Now that I graduated, I'm having difficulty finding a job in health care administration. I'm not being picky; I have applied to several data entry and clerk position to get my foot in the door. This experience has given me change of heart with health care administration. I want to be in health care helping people. However, I want to develop a specific skill. I believe this will better suit me in today's rapidly changing job market. According to a career counselor, I have an ISTJ (Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging) personality. I have great attention to detail and have excellent written/verbal communication. I like when things are not routine and seeing results firsthand. Some health careers that I thought might appeal to me are physician assistant and occupational therapist. I would appreciate and input and/or ideas. Thanks!

can somebody please help me find figures about health care professionals in the Philippines? please help me determine: 1. health service budget in the Philippines 2. health services and cost by Filipino citizens 3. number of health care facilities in the Philippines 4. number of health care practitioners in the Philippines and their corresponding compensation and required working hours 5. trend of demand and supply of occupational therapists in the Philippines 6. factors affecting the demand and supply of occupational therapists in the Philippines 7. factors affecting the salary and income of occupational therapists in the Philippines it would be great if all of these would be answered, but if not, i'd still appreciate it if some were answered anyway. thank you :)

'health' questions =)? hi! alright so i have to answers some questions for health class, and i need help with some of them: 1. why is it important for pregnant women to get prenatal care? 2. what is the greatest source of air pollution in the U.S.? 3. define and briefly describe what the following federal agencies are responsible for: -environmental protection agency (EPA) -centers for disease control (CDC) -food and drug administration (FDA) -occupational safety and health administration (OHSA) 4. What are some harmful effects of long-term exposure to environmental toxins? *If you have the answer to even just one of these questions please lemme know! thank youuu! :)

im doing a speech on why the FDA should regulate personal care prouducts and i need more information help!?!? so this is wht i have so far: Do you think that major businesses would avoid putting there customers in dangers way, when they would make lots of money even by doing so? I don’t! For example, just look at are tobacco companies. Every year many people die from using there products. Yet they continue to sell and produce there products because there making millions from it. Did you know that your cosmetics and personal care products aren’t even regulated by the FDA before they are sold to you? The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health discovered that 884 out of the 2,983 chemicals available to be used in cosmetics alone have been reported as toxic substances to the government. If the FDA doesn’t start regulating these products then just think about it that’s millions of people everyday that are putting themselves in danger of serious harmful conditions. There are statistics and sceneries that prove that cosmetics are a danger to the pubic. And proof that the FDA dose not regulate cosmetics nor do they make very many efforts to warn you or the dangers. One of the main reasons the FDA should regulate personal care products is the FDA website directly quotes that: “Cosmetic products and ingredients are not subject to pre market approval authority, with exception of color additives. However, FDA may pursue enforcement action against violative products or against firms or individuals who violate the law.” The FDA also states that: “Cosmetic firms are responsible for sustaining the safety of their products and ingredients before marketing failure to adequately substantiate the safety of a cosmetic product or its ingredients prior to marketing causes the product to misbranded unless the following warning statement appears conspicuously on the principal display panel of the products label: warning –the safety of this product has not been determined.” Their for because the FDA dose not regulate cosmetics and other personal care products just by using the products you are putting yourself in danger of cancer, genetic damage, and other serious conditions. Cosmetics include: baby powder, bubble bath, toothpaste, deodorants, shaving cream, hair tonics, hairsprays, colognes, sun tan lotions, mouth washes, baby shampoo, hand lotions, shampoo, conditioner, hair dyes, moisturizing cream, and many other products. Americans think these products are safe. But this confidence is too unjustified. Our public wants and demands higher standards of protection. This protection has been established for drugs, medical devices, and food additives but not for cosmetics. The Cosmetic industries want people to believe that no effective regulation of cosmetics is necessary at state or federal level. The FDA doesn’t even do much, to protect or warn women when it comes to the danger of using femine hygiene products. Not only have that but the legislation prohibited states from taking action as well. Cosmetics are under-regulated and too often hazardous. Here are just a couple examples of people that found this out the hard way: A 59 year old woman almost died from a allergic reaction she had to hair dye. Another woman of age47 had her cornea destroyed by a mascara wand. A 6 year old girl and her mother used air product that resulted in second degree burns on her ears and neck! As result of using a inflammable hair treatmfgbfgytjjjyjyjtjhhnnnhjnjhjjjmmmmjkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk……..zzs very scarred. Other examples of injures that cosmetics can result in are: pain and tissue damage, sores, eye infection, cancer, blindness, eye problems such as; rash, redness, swelling, and inflammation. And the list goes on and on. For every one million cosmetics products purchased there are 200 more visits to a doctor to treat cosmetic-caused illnesses. A study for consumer product safety commission in 1987 found that in 1 year alone, cosmetic products result in 47,000 emergency room visits. Between 1985 and 1987 more then 150,000 cosmetic related injures occurred. One third of chemicals used in cosmetics are toxic. More then 125 ingredients that are in cosmetics are suspected to be the cause of cancer. 20 cosmetic ingredients may affect the nervous system; this includes headaches, drowsiness, and convulsions. Birth defects are suspected to be cause by another 20 cosmetic ingredients. The GAO concluded that: “cosmetics are being marketed in the united states which may pose a serious hazard to the public.” I believe that the cosmetic companies should be regulated by the FDA. To make The likeliness of a person becoming injured less. And reduce the number of visits to the emergency room because of cosmetic related injures. i need a 10 minute long speech for my speech and debate class and this isnt long enough i know i need to deosite all my statistics(which r in one paragraph right now) but i ineed more information....everywhere i look its the same old stuff so can someone please help me get a few more paragaphs and stuff so i can be

what kind of jobs can i get after getting NVQ level three? apposed to doing a full time level three course at college? this is for Health and social care and i'm thinking about doing nursing or some type of therapy (music, art or occupational)

Will you recognize INTERNATIONAL WORKER'S DAY?! Did you know that these myths have been debunked? Contrary to corporate mass media belief, it is not a communist/immigration holiday. It is a day to recognize the achievements of the international working class and a stand in solidarity with all of our struggles. THE FRUITS OF SOCIETY'S LABOR BELONGS TO THE WORKING CLASS....NOT AN OLIGARCHY OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, PRE-SELECTED GOVT. OFFICIALS, AND THE BOURGEOISIE! Thanks to the workers of the world, today we have: # End child slave labor # Establish the legal right of workers to form unions and collectively bargain for wages, benefits and working conditions # Establish the 8 hour work day and paid overtime # Win workers' comp benefits for workers injured on the job # Secure unemployment insurance for workers who lose their jobs # Secure a guaranteed minimum wage # Improve workplace safety and reduce on the job fatalities # Win pensions for workers # Win health care insurance for workers # Win paid sick leave, vacations, and holidays as standard benefits for most workers # Win the right for public sector workers to collectively bargain # Win passage of the Civil Right Acts and Title VII which outlaws job discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin # Win passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act # Win passage of the Family Medical Leave Act "Wars throughout history have been waged for conquest and plunder.... the master class has always declared the wars; the subject class has always fought the battles." -- Eugene V. Debs Republicans and Democrats in power will tremble at our power! We are the grave diggers of the corrupt system! We produce the fruits of society! May Day originated when workers in Chicago were massacred by police for legally protesting for their rights.

help with decision making!? I am applying to uni this year. I want to get into medicine at 21 but i am only 18 now. I want to do something related to medicine right now. I have listed the the courses i am interested in. Please help me which should i go for! Thanks::: Aromatherapy Beauty Therapy Child Care Child Nursing Chiropractic Clinical Combined Science Community Nursing Complementary Medicine Dental Technology Environmental Health Geratology Healing Health Health Management Health Science Health Studies Health care Health promotion Herbal Medicine Homeopathic Human Learning Difficulties Medical Genetics Medical Science Medical biochemistry Medicinal Chemistry Mental Health Midwifery Nursing Occupational Therapy Optometry Orthotics Osteopathy Paramedical Studies Physiotherapy Podiatry Prosthetics Public Health Radiography Registration School Nursing Therapy I really need your help in this

Does your work place take care of its employees if they are hurt on the job? Evidently San Fransisco doesn't feel it should cover medical expenses for workers hurt by animals at the zoo. Following is a quote from the website. http://apnews1.iwon.com/article/20071226/D8TP94GO1.html "On Dec. 22, 2006, Tatiana reached through the bars of her cage and grabbed a keeper, biting and mauling one of the woman's arms and causing deep lacerations. The zoo's Lion House was temporarily closed during an investigation. California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health blamed the zoo for the assault and imposed a $18,000 penalty. A medical claim filed against the city by the keeper was denied." The city paid a fine for the incident but the worker was not compensated for her medical bills! This same tigress recently killed one man and mauled two others. That should prove she was aggressive. But the city refused to pay the workers medical bills. I hope the place you work is more compassionate!

need some really good advice please? I am one of the managers in the caring profession, for 18 months I have been belittled, talked down to and made to feel small by my direct manager as a consequence about three other staff members (my juniors) have followed suit. I have felt undermined, indeed these members have refused my very polite requests. I have informed the line manager of this over several occasions (it is now making me ill, I have butterflies feel sick and dread work, although I love my proffesion) she has fobbed me off with promises of future changes and says she would prefer not to rock the boat by moving me as my direct manager will kick off. I am at breaking point and occupational health have offered to help but I do not want to upset my line manager by threats. Should I just threaten to go off sick if I am not moved and threaten to put in complaints for bullying and hassessment. Just to lay it on the line as the softly softly approach does not seem to have worked?

I am (hopefully) moving to Connecticut from the UK and want to know about nursing here? I am a registered nurse, have worked for 18 yrs, currently as an Occupational Health Nurse, but have my critical care nursing qualification and worked in intensive care for 6 years as well as operating room, what do I do to practice and get a work visa? I am so confused by the different requirements, I cann't e-mail the board of nursing as you have to supply an address and it won't except non american addresses and phoning is difficult as I am working when america is awake. (My husband has a job offer there hense the move)

ISPF questions ? I know what careers for an ISPF are good for them but which one makes the most money?? 1) Aerobics instructor 2) Child welfare counselor 3) Costume, wardrobe specialist 4) Entertainment agent 5) Fire investigator 6) Helicopter pilot 7) Landscape architect 8) Musician 9) Occupational therapist 10) Podiatrist 11) Respiratory therapist 12) Sketch artist 13) Teacher, elementary school 14) Travel Agent Careers: Sales/Service: Elementary Teacher, Teacher’s Aide, Crisis Hotline Operator, Travel Sales, Bookkeeper, Veterinarian Assistant, Customer Service, Cleaning Service, Merchandise Planner, Home Health Sales, Social Worker, Waiter/Waitress Trades/Technology/Science: Surveyor, Botanist, Marine Biologist, Geologist, Forester, Mechanic, Landscape Design, Interior Design, Fashion Designer, Jeweler, Painter, Chef, Carpenter, Business: Legal Secretary, Administrative Assistant, Clerical Supervisor, Computer Operator, Word Processor, Paralegal Health Care: Physical Therapist, Massage Therapist, Radiologic Technologist, Dental Hygienist, LPN, Occupational Therapist, Art Therapist, Lifeguard, Home Health Aide, Medical Assistant, Optician, Pharmacy Technician, Respiratory Therapist, RN, Recreational Attendant which one??

sample for selection criteria -nursing level 2? Povide samples for these questions 1, Demonstrated nursing leadership and ability to work within a team struture,including advanced communication skills. 2, Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in coronary care unit. 3, Demonstrated knowledge on managed care principles and casemix management. 4, konwledge of and/or involvement in total quality improvement,research and education process. 5, ability to actively participate in working environment supporting quality human resourse management practices including employment equety,anti-discrimination.occupational health & safety,and ethical behaviour.

Employee resigns from company due to paranoid delusions. Does company have any legal duty of care? A few months ago a colleague and friend of mine at a large Aerospace company resigned showing signs of paranoid delusion (basically thought her employees were out to get her and were drugging her against her will and lots of other stuff I won't go into). To the best of my knowledge the company did not accept her resignation for a couple of months and repeatedly tried to get her to visit a doctor or the company's occupational heath department to be signed off sick. She failed to do any of this and eventually they accepted her resignation. Shortly after she did visit the doctor and ended up in a mental health ward of a local hosiptal for a month or so (I don't know if she was sectioned or not). Now she appears to be better and no longer thinks the people at work were out to get her. Unfortunately she is now in a very bad financial situation as you can imagine. Is there any legal duty of care the company could have in this case? What other advice could anyone give.

Have you heard about Promesse? I was told by a friend that a company known as Promesse offer health care positions in the Arabian Gulf, for a great salary. I was wondering if anybody has worked with them and can provide me with some information. I am looking at working in Occupational Therapy (currently in uni). I was wondering what sort of work there is, what sort of a period you are locked in for and what sort of an annual salary one can expect. I am considweing working in the United Arab Emirates. Any help would be appreciated. With thanks

Health insurance transfer question? My grandmother recently had a stroke and has both medicare and a secondary insurance. She has been in a nursing home for the last couple of months getting occupational therapy. On April 19, the secondary insurance found that it was not medically necessary for her to continue receiving care at the nursing home while medicare found it was medically necessary. They also said they would knock grandma off the policy. I would like my grandfather to change secondary insurance companies; however, believe the coverage denial and knocking off the policy might hurt the propects of grandma being able to get coverage. Should the determination be challenged prior to any insurance shift?

Do I need to be familiar with sports to take the class Human Anatomy and Physiology? I'm not that athletic, so I'm worried about taking this class. The course description mentioned something about sport injuries... I heard the course is just what makes about the human body, is this true? Human Anatomy and Physiology is intended for students interested in pursuing health and applied health-related fields, sports training, dietetics, and occupational safety. The main concept will be that the human body functions as an integrated unit. This integration exists at all structural levels from cell through system. The basic concepts of structure and function and homeostasis will be studied. Discussion of disease, sports injuries, dieting and health care issues will integrate with the discussion of human anatomy and physiology. Students enrolled in this course will research clinical applications and prepare presentations. I'm interested in the medical field, that's why i picked it.