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Innovations in Medication Preparation Safety and Wastage Reduction: Use of a Workflow Management System in a Pediatric Hospital
Authors: Davis Stephen Jerome , Hurtado Josephine , Nguyen Rosemary , Huynh Tran , Lindon Ivan , Hudnall Cedric , Bork Sara 
Published: January 2017

Background USP <797> regulatory requirements have mandated that pharmacies improve aseptic techniques and cleanliness of the medication preparation areas. In addition, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) recommends that technology and automation be used as much as possible for preparing and verifying compounded sterile products. Objective To determine the benefits associated with the implementation of the workflow management system, such as reducing medication preparation and delivery errors, reducing quantity and frequency of medication errors, avoiding costs, and enhancing the organization's decision to move toward positive patient identification (PPID). Methods At Texas Children's Hospital, data were collected and analyzed from January 2014 through August 2014 in the pharmacy areas in which the workflow management system would be implemented. Data were excluded for September 2014 during the workflow management system oral liquid implementation phase. Data were collected and analyzed from October 2014 through June 2015 to determine whether the implementation of the workflow management system reduced the quantity and frequency of reported medication errors. Data collected and analyzed during the study period included the quantity of doses prepared, number of incorrect medication scans, number of doses discontinued from the workflow management system queue, and the number of doses rejected. Data were collected and analyzed to identify patterns of incorrect medication scans, to determine reasons for rejected medication doses, and to determine the reduction in wasted medications. Results: During the 17-month study period, the pharmacy department dispensed 1,506,220 oral liquid and injectable medication doses. From October 2014 through June 2015, the pharmacy department dispensed 826,220 medication doses that were prepared and checked via the workflow management system. Of those 826,220 medication doses, there were 16 reported incorrect volume errors. The error rate after the implementation of the workflow management system averaged 8.4%, which was a 1.6% reduction. After the implementation of the workflow management system, the average number of reported oral liquid medication and injectable medication errors decreased to 0.4 and 0.2 times per week, respectively. Conclusion The organization was able to achieve its purpose and goal of improving the provision of quality pharmacy care through optimal medication use and safety by reducing medication preparation errors. Error rates decreased and the workflow processes were streamlined, which has led to seamless operations within the pharmacy department. There has been significant cost avoidance and waste reduction and enhanced interdepartmental satisfaction due to the reduction of reported medication errors.
Understanding Human Over-reliance on Technology; It's Exelan, Not Exelon; Crash Cart Drug Mix-up; Risk with Entering a “Test Order”
Authors: Cohen Michael R. , Smetzer Judy L. 
Published: January 2017

These medication errors have occurred in health care facilities at least once. They will happen again—perhaps where you work. Through education and alertness of personnel and procedural safeguards, they can be avoided. You should consider publishing accounts of errors in your newsletters and/or presenting them at your inservice training programs. Your assistance is required to continue this feature. The reports described here were received through the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Medication Errors Reporting Program. Any reports published by ISMP will be anonymous. Comments are also invited; the writers' names will be published if desired. ISMP may be contacted at the address shown below. Errors, close calls, or hazardous conditions may be reported directly to ISMP through the ISMP Web site ( www.ismp.org ), by calling 800-FAIL-SAFE, or via e-mail at ismpinfo@ismp.org . ISMP guarantees the confidentiality and security of the information received and respects reporters' wishes as to the level of detail included in publications.
Psicologia e Educação Infantil: Desafios atuais
Authors: Silvana Francimária Sousa Santos , Oliveira Gislene Farias de 
Published: January 2017

O presente estudo é fruto de análise crítica da atual situação escolar infantil pública no que concerne ao acompanhamento e presença do psicólogo em sua equipe permanente. As relações estabelecidas entre a psicologia e o espaço escolar emergem como alicerce para desenvolver e ampliar as discussões aqui afloradas. Enquanto objetivos desta pesquisa encontram-se: identificar as atribuições do psicólogo escolar, discutir acerca da necessidade de sua inclusão e os possíveis fatores que ora implicam na sua ausência de forma mais incisiva e eficaz no contexto educacional. Este trabalho caracteriza-se metodologicamente uma pesquisa de cunho bibliográfico. Evoluindo em suas categorias desde a escolha e organização do referencial, a sua consequente exploração, finalizando com os resultados interpretações e inferências. É importante ressaltar o quanto o profissional da psicologia se faz necessário na mediação das relações existentes neste espaço educacional. A ausência deste profissional torna-se preocupante, o que atribui a esta pesquisa um caráter de relevância por suscitar questionamentos e proposições importantes a esta temática, permitindo considerações e contribuições futuras de profissionais afins.
Considerações sobre a Educação Ambiental no Brasil
Authors: Mota Neiva Menezes Pereira 
Published: January 2017

O objetivo deste trabalho é descrever sobre “como trabalhar a Educação Ambiental no ensino brasileiro”, buscando compreender como o sistema educacional pode proporcionar aos indivíduos uma concepção crítica e integral de conservação do espaço no qual estar inserido. Tendo como alicerce as teorias de renomados escritores. Portanto, trata-se um estudo bibliográfico de caráter qualitativo, tendo como justificativa o interesse de ampliar os conhecimentos sobre o tema e questão. Tendo as Escolas brasileiras como elemento primordial para a prática efetiva da Educação Ambiental, garantindo, assim, a obtenção ou concepção de uma consciência ecológica por meio de uma aprendizagem, autônoma, crítica e participativa. Assinalando para a necessidade de um ensino agregado e globalizado, induzindo o educando, ainda, na pré-escolar a ser consciente da sua responsabilidade para com o meio ambiente, bem como a apreciar e assinalar os diversos relacionamentos sociais, inclusive ao que estar inserido.
Effects of N‐acetyl‐seryl‐asparyl‐lysyl‐proline on blood pressure, renal damage, and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Nakagawa Pablo , Masjoan‐Juncos Juan X. , Basha Heba , Janic Branislava , Worou Morel E. , Liao Tang‐Dong , Romero Cesar A. , Peterson Edward L. , Carretero Oscar A. 
Published: January 2017

AbstractSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with a high prevalence of hypertension. NZBWF1 (SLE‐Hyp) mice develop hypertension that can be prevented by modulating T cells. The peptide N‐acetyl‐seryl‐aspartyl‐lysyl‐proline (Ac‐SDKP) decreases renal damage and improves renal function in a model of SLE without hypertension (MRL/lpr). However, it is not known whether Ac‐SDKP prevents hypertension in NZBWF1 mice. We hypothesized that in SLE‐Hyp, Ac‐SDKP prevents hypertension and renal damage by modulating T cells. Animals were divided into four groups: (1) control + vehicle, (2) control + Ac‐SDKP, (3) SLE + vehicle, and (4) SLE + Ac‐SDKP. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), albuminuria, renal fibrosis, and T‐cell phenotype were analyzed. SBP was higher in SLE compared to control mice and was not decreased by Ac‐SDKP treatment. Half of SLE mice developed an acute and severe form of hypertension accompanied by albuminuria followed by death. Ac‐SDKP delayed development of severe hypertension, albuminuria, and early mortality, but this delay did not reach statistical significance. Ac‐SDKP prevented glomerulosclerosis, but not interstitial fibrosis in SLE‐Hyp mice. SLE‐Hyp mice showed a decrease in helper and cytotoxic T cells as well as an increase in double negative lymphocytes and T helper 17 cells, but these cells were unaffected by Ac‐SDKP. In conclusion, Ac‐SDKP prevents kidney damage, without affecting blood pressure in an SLE animal model. However, during the acute relapse of SLE, Ac‐SDKP might also delay the manifestation of an acute and severe form of hypertension leading to early mortality. Ac‐SDKP is a potential tool to treat renal damage in SLE‐Hyp mice.
The role of willowherbs (Epilobium) in the recovery of vegetation cover a year after use of herbicide: a case study from Central Lithuania / Ožkarožių (Epilobium) vaidmuo atsikuriant augalijai praėjus metams po herbicido panaudojimo: tyrimas centrinėje Lietuvos dalyje
Authors: Matulevičiūtė Dalytė 
Published: January 2017

AbstractSeveral species of willowherb (Epilobium) are considered as agricultural weeds and their prevalence has become an increasing problem in agriculture. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of willowherb plants in the initial stage of vegetation succession a year after the use of glyphosate. The study was based on the examination of thirteen willowherb specimens collected in the apple orchard of 0.2 ha area in August 2008, one month after glyphosate treatment, and vegetation field investigations in the same orchard in July 2009. The coverage of herb layer, the abundance and life stages of Epilobium plants in twenty plots of 1 m2in size were investigated. The specimens of willowherbs, which survived the glyphosate application in 2008, were identified as Epilobium ciliatum and E. tetragonum. A year after the glyphosate treatment, the willowherb plants prevailed in the vegetation. One alien (E. ciliatum) and three native (E. hirsutum, E. parviflorum and E. tetragonum) species of willowherb were found. E. ciliatum was the most abundant. This species was characterized by the highest number of reproductive and virginile plants. E. parviflorum and E. tetragonum plants were abundant with a very high proportion of reproductive plants. Only pre-reproductive plants of E. hirsutum occurred in the study plots. The reproductive plants represented more than one third of the total number of willowherb plants. The distribution patterns of willowherb species in the plots were very variable.
Effect of plant growth regulators and organic manure on some morphological characters, biomass and essential oil yield of dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica) / Augalų augimo reguliatorių ir organinių trąšų poveikis darželinės žiomenės (Dracocephalum moldavica) morfologiniams požymiams, biomasei ir eterinio aliejaus išeigai
Authors: Nasiri Yousef 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
To study the effect of farmyard manure and plant growth regulators on yield and essential oils of dragonhead, an outdoor experiment was conducted in Maragheh, Iran. The experiment was carried out based on randomized complete block design with three replications. Three amounts of farmyard manure (FYM) including 0, 10 and 20 t/ha together with foliar growth regulators including 0, salicylic acid (SA), ascorbic acid (ASc) and SA + ASc were used. The results revealed that application of 10 and 20 t/ha farmyard manure significantly increased plant height and the number of lateral stems. However, application of 20 t/ha led to the increase of the number of the main and flowering stems, biomass and essential oil percentage of dragonhead compared to control. The effect of growth regulators on the number of lateral and flowering stems, and biomass was significant: foliar application of SA and ASc separately or in combination increased the number of lateral stems; however, the number of flowering stems and biomass of dragonhead increased only when both growth regulators were used in combination (SA + ASc). The results also indicated that the highest length of inflorescence (13.57 cm) and essential oil yield (41.83 kg/ha), by 31.4 and 126.3% increment, respectively, were observed under foliar application of 20 t/ha farmyard manure together with SA + ASc application compared to the control.
Wheat biochemical response to cadmium toxicity under Funneliformis mosseae and Piriformospora indica symbiosis / Kviečių, esančių simbiozėje su Funneliformis mosseae ir Piriformospora indica, biocheminis atsakas į kadmio toksinį poveikį
Authors: Shahabivand Saleh , Aliloo Ali Asghar , Maivan Hassan Zare 
Published: January 2017

AbstractThe effects of root endophytic fungus Piriformospora indica and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Funneliformis mosseae were investigated on some biochemical parameters in leaves and roots of Triticum aestivum cv. ‘Sardari39’ under Cadmium (Cd) stress. The experiment was carried out with inoculation treatments of F. mosseae, P. indica, F. mosseae + P. indica and no-inoculation (control) at four Cd concentrations (0, 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 mM Cd). The results revealed that in non-inoculated plants, H2O2, malondialdehyde (MDA) and proline contents increased in leaves and roots in response to increasing soil Cd concentrations. However, guaiacol peroxidase (GPX) activity in roots and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in leaves and roots increased at lower Cd concentrations, while at higher Cd concentrations the rate decreased. In the presence of P. indica and F. mosseae + P. indica, H2O2and MDA contents decreased, and proline accumulation increased in wheat leaves and roots. Also, the presence of P. indica increased GPX and SOD activities in leaves and roots. The study concluded that P. indica and F. mosseae were able to maintain an efficient symbiosis with wheat plants in soil at high Cd concentrations. However, the impact of P. indica in alleviating Cd stress was more noticeable than that of F. mosseae.
A Modified Constitutive Model for Tensile Flow Behaviors of BR1500HS Ultra-High-Strength Steel at Medium and Low Temperature Regions
Authors: Zhao Jun , Quan Guo-Zheng , Pan Jia , Wang Xuan , Wu Dong-Sen , Xia Yu-Feng 
Published: January 2017

AbstractConstitutive model of materials is one of the most requisite mathematical model in the finite element analysis, which describes the relationships of flow behaviors with strain, strain rate and temperature. In order to construct such constitutive relationships of ultra-high-strength BR1500HS steel at medium and low temperature regions, the true stress-strain data over a wide temperature range of 293–873 K and strain rate range of 0.01–10 s−1 were collected from a series of isothermal uniaxial tensile tests. The experimental results show that stress-strain relationships are highly non-linear and susceptible to three parameters involving temperature, strain and strain rate. By considering the impacts of strain rate and temperature on strain hardening, a modified constitutive model based on Johnson-Cook model was proposed to characterize flow behaviors in medium and low temperature ranges. The predictability of the improved model was also evaluated by the relative error ($W(\%)$), correlation coefficient (R) and average absolute relative error (AARE). The R-value and AARE-value for modified constitutive model at medium and low temperature regions are 0.9915 & 1.56 % and 0.9570 & 5.39 %, respectively, which indicates that the modified constitutive model can precisely estimate the flow behaviors for BR1500HS steel in the medium and low temperature regions.
Processing and Microstructure Characteristics of As-Cast A356 Alloys Manufactured via Ultrasonic Cavitation during Solidification
Authors: Xuan Yang , Jia Shian , Nastac Laurentiu 
Published: January 2017

AbstractRecent studies have showed that the microstructure and mechanical properties of A356 alloy can be significantly improved when ultrasonic cavitation and solidification processing is used. This is because during the fabrication of A356 castings, ultrasonic cavitation processing plays an important role in degassing and refining the as-cast microstructure. In the present study, A356 alloy and Al2O3/SiC nanoparticles are used as the matrix alloy and the reinforcements, respectively. Nanoparticles are injected into the molten alloy and dispersed by ultrasonic cavitation. Ultrasonic cavitation was also applied during solidification of these nanocomposites. The microstructure and nanoparticle distribution of the cast samples have been investigated in detail. The current experimental results indicated that ultrasonic cavitation during solidification will greatly improve the microstructure of the samples. Al2O3 and SiC nanoparticle reinforced nanocomposites have different nanoparticle distributions in the matrix.
Stock Performance of Socially Responsible Companies
Authors: Huang Tzu-Man , Zong Sijing 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Every year Corporate Responsibility Magazine selects and ranks 100 companies on the basis of their corporate social responsibility. This study investigates the stock performance of socially responsible companies in the U.S. The monthly stock returns for these companies are analyzed and compared with the market performance, with the S&P 500 index designated as a proxy for the market. The empirical evidence suggests that these 100 companies outperform the market in their monthly stock returns. We also narrow down the number of companies selected to the top 75, 50, 25, and 10 firms. As we narrow down the companies selected, the difference between their returns and the market returns also narrows. In other words, a portfolio that includes all top 100 companies provides the best stock performance. We extend the analysis to long-term annual stock performance. We find that these socially responsible companies′ annual returns are higher than the market returns for up to seven years after they are listed. We also conduct the same analysis on the top 75, 50, 25, and 10 firms, respectively. Similarly, the larger the number of these top 100 companies, the greater the tendency to generate higher annual returns. We suspect that because the difference between the socially responsible companies′ average returns and the market returns is not dramatic, with a bigger population and thus a larger sample size, the difference becomes more significant. However, in practice, transaction costs must be considered. This study is limited in that it does not consider transaction costs. Nevertheless, we hope to shed some light on the issue of socially responsible companies′ stock performance to encourage companies to start thinking about the importance of corporate social responsibility.
A Case Study of True and Fair View Override in Financial Reporting
Authors: Ho Horace 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
This paper documents a case study of true and fair view override in financial reporting by a multinational firm subject to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). The 2009 Interim Report of HSBC Holdings plc states that HSBC departed from the requirements of IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation (IAS 32). Notwithstanding its noncompliance with the IFRSs, HSBC (2009) concluded that “the interim consolidated financial statements prepared on this basis presented fairly, and gave a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows” (p. 2). The purpose of this paper is to evaluate critically the accounting treatment in light of the relevant requirements of the IFRSs and the implications for professional accounting standards arising from this departure.
Existential attitudes and Occupational burnout syndrome in nurses
Authors: Mazur Anna , Goś Anna , Humeniuk Ewa 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Aim. The aim of the study was to determine the relation between existential attitudes and occupational burnout in nurses.
Material and methods. The research sample consisted of 120 nurses. Life Attitudes Profile - Revised (the LAP-R) adapted by R. Klamut and Link Burnout Questionnaire (the LBQ) adapted by A. Jaworowska were used in the research.
Results. Psycho-physical exhaustion and relationship deterioration correlate negatively with life goals, internal consistency, life control, death acceptance and positively with existential void and goal seeking. Sense of professional failure and disillusion present a conversely proportional relation with goal, coherence, life control as well as an inversely proportional relation with existential void and goal seeking.
Conclusions. The analyses performed in the course of the research proved that existential attitudes accompany burnout in nurses. The obtained results of the authors’ own research present cognitive value and can be used to develop both prevention and aid programs aimed at enhancing the quality of personal and professional functioning of nurses.
Practical aspects of caring for a child with atopic eczema: education and diet. The role of cooperation among medical staff and patients and their parents. Education and diet
Authors: Skiba Anna , Połomska Joanna , Sikorska-Szaflik Hanna , Woś Alicja , Boznański Andrzej , Sozańska Barbara 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Atopic eczema (or atopic dermatitis, AD) has a great impact on the quality of life of the affected person as well as the whole family. Hospitalization may be required during exacerbations of the disease. Basic skin care is just as important as pharmacological treatment during acute and chronic stage. Everyday use of emollients is recommended to avoid the recurrence of the disease. In certain cases dietary interventions such as food elimination may be beneficial. Education about the condition should be provided by well educated medical staff both for caregivers and patients. In this paper we discuss educational and dietary standards of management of atopic dermatitis according to current medical knowledge.
Empathy in nursing. Assumptions, practice and its empirical determinants
Authors: Zarzycka Danuta , Ślusarska Barbara , Dobrowolska Beata , Deluga Alina , Trojanowska Alina , Bartoń Elżbieta 
Published: January 2017

AbstractIntroduction. In the subject literature there were five conceptual dimensions of empathy defined which were specified as a human trait, the basis of professional work, communication process, a manifestation of concern and the special relations. Empathy is the essence of understanding the other person in nursing. The empathic competences have a significant meaning for building caring and therapeutic relations in the work of nurses.Aim. An indication of the essence of empathy in nursing in the aspect of theoretical assumptions and practical activities together with its selected empirical determinants.Method. Topic and unsystematic review of literature looking at the last 30 years. The analysis carried out by the authors of the research included 55 sources.Results. The study of empathy in nursing quite often used the concept formulated by Neuman team and a definition of empathy coined by Mercer and Reynolds, resulting from the concept : “Empathy involves ability (…) (a) to understand the perspective of patient’s situation and feelings and related meanings; (b) conveying information about understanding patient’s state and checking their determinants; and (c) to act within the closeness agreement with a patient in the way consistent with the therapeutic assumptions. Research studies indicate that nurses in general have quite high levels of empathy which positively influences the process of communication with patients and their families and dealing with patients who have psychosocial problems.Summary. Empathy model most often used in nursing is based on the relations in the communication process. Empathy has positive influence over the quality of relations between nurses and patients, as well as the quality of nursing care. The empathic competences of nurses require system education and professional development with use of training and other active forms.