Health Care Management

Step into the captivating world of Duroc pig rearing with "The Complete Guide to Raising Duroc Pigs". Perfect for both budding pig farmers and seasoned swine enthusiasts alike, this comprehensive and enlightening guide unearths the intricacies and rewards of nurturing these unique animals. Starting with a deep dive into the history, origin, and notable characteristics of Duroc pigs, this expansive guide provides a holistic understanding of these robust animals. This foundation sets you up to make informed decisions when selecting your breeding stock, considering age and health, and ...

Embark on a journey to master the serene world of bonsai with "Bonsai Vigilance," your comprehensive guide to ensuring the everlasting health and beauty of these living sculptures. This exceptional resource guides you through the intricacies of bonsai care, from selection to recovery, and everything in between. Discover the roots of bonsai artistry with a dive into its rich history and learn why plant health is not just important—it's essential. Each meticulously outlined chapter serves as a stepping stone to developing your skills in selecting robust trees and creating optimal ...

Lean healthcare is the practice of applying "lean" concepts to the healthcare industry in order to reduce waste, enhance patient outcomes, and lower costs. All employees of the firm, from clinicians to operations and administrative personnel, continuously work to identify areas of waste and eliminate anything that does not create value for patients using lean concepts in healthcare. If you visit Toyota assembly plants you can see how Toyota has put all the systems and supports staff in place to ensure that the production team members on the assembly line always have the parts and the ...

The purpose of this book is to demystify headache surgery and explain why it works so effectively. I want you to understand what is causing your pain and how and why this procedure works. By understanding this procedure, you can make an empowered and informed decision about whether it might be the right path for you. While peripheral nerve decompression surgery may not be suitable for everyone, it has brought substantial relief to countless people suffering from migraines, tension headaches, occipital neuralgia, and more.

BLS Provider Manual: Basic Life Support for Handbook Healthcare Providers

Discover the ultimate guide to nurturing your mind, body, and spirit with Health and Wellness for Moms. This comprehensive eBook is crafted to help mothers prioritize their well-being amidst the chaos of daily life. With a practical approach, it offers invaluable insights and actionable strategies to embrace self-care without guilt or compromise. Dive into Chapter 1 and explore the importance of self-care, learning how to overcome the common barriers that moms face. Understand the essentials of physical health in Chapter 2, with sections dedicated to basic nutrition, short yet effective ...

How can America's healthcare system be transformed to provide consistently higher-quality and lower-cost care? Nothing else in healthcare matters more. Prescription for the Future identifies some standout medical organizations that have achieved higher-quality, more patient-focused, and lower-cost care, and from their examples distills 12 transformational practices that could transform the entire healthcare sector.

This concise study guide is designed to help you prepare for the AACN ACNPC exam by focusing on high-yield concepts and core principles essential for acute care nurse practitioner practice. Each chapter provides a clear, structured overview of key clinical topics such as diagnostic reasoning, organ system disorders, emergency interventions, pharmacologic considerations, and interprofessional leadership. You’ll also find targeted guidance on study strategies and test-taking techniques to support your exam preparation journey. It’s important to note that this book is not a comprehensive ...

Clinical pharmacology is often one of the most challenging topics for healthcare professionals. This is a compilation of my favorite case scenarios, drug interactions, and clinical pearls from my practice as a clinical pharmacist. This book is a perfect piece of education for pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, and nurses who are looking to pick up real-life clinical practice pearls about medication management. It is ideal for the new professional or student trying to gain more confidence when it comes to medication management.

While there are a growing number of books based on the Toyota Production System, or lean, focused on healthcare, there are very few that detail the tools that make lean more than just a way of thinking and put the methodology into practice.

Exhausting schedules and a tumultuous work environment have left many nurses feeling burned out. The COVID-19 pandemic only compounded problems that have been plaguing nurses for decades. How can you take care of others when you don't have the time or energy to take care of yourself? In Courageous Well-Being for Nurses, Advanced Practice Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse, psychotherapist, and educator Donna Gaffney and National Board-certified health and wellness coach Nicole Foster provide essential strategies and resources.

In The Well-Being Handbook, Y.D. Gardens takes you on a journey of self-discovery unlike any other. You are invited to dive in and explore the many facets of your being, to unleash a healthier, stronger, and more authentic version of yourself. From mental and emotional wellness to living an authentic and happy life, this beautifully crafted book will empower you to take the necessary steps to tap into your unlimited source of happiness.

The Innovations in Mind/Body Therapies series is a collection of 10 short books that review latest thinking and research findings in Integrative Medicine, which is contrary to the bottom-up dogma that has been part of main-stream medicine for over a century. The focus is on what how the body down to the sub-cellular level reacts to its environment and how the mind can be intentionally used to affect the health through self-talk, imagery, meditation, and hypnotherapy.

Longing for a practical approach to self-care that actually fits your real life? Inside this comprehensive, research-supported guide, you'll discover 120 evidence-based self-care activities customized for different time availabilities.

Exhausted After Every Shift? You’re Not Alone—But You Don’t Have to Stay That Way. If you're a nurse, doctor, paramedic, or healthcare worker, you know the toll long shifts, erratic schedules, and high stress take on your body and mind. Chronic fatigue isn’t just exhausting—it impacts your performance, health, and patient safety. Fatigue Management for Nurses and Healthcare Workers is your practical, science-backed guide to restoring energy, improving sleep, and avoiding burnout—without relying on caffeine, sugar, or wishful thinking.

One box of chemicals mistaken for another. Ingredients intended to be life-sustaining are instead life-taking. Families in shock, healthcare providers reeling, and fingers starting to point. A large healthcare system's reputation hangs in the balance while decisions need to be made, quickly. More questions than answers. People have to be held accountable—does this mean they get fired? Should the media and therefore the public be informed? What are family members and the providers involved feeling? When the dust settles, will remaining patients be more safe or less safe?

"Pass the Animal Control Officer Exam: Your Guide to a Career in Animal Control" is the ultimate study guide for aspiring animal control officers seeking to embark on a fulfilling career in the field of animal control. This comprehensive guide covers essential topics that are crucial for success in the profession, providing a comprehensive overview of the diverse responsibilities and challenges faced by animal control officers. From understanding animal behavior and mastering handling techniques to identifying various animal breeds and species, this guide offers in-depth insights into the ...

Achieve financial security, cultivate lasting purpose, and find genuine life balance in your golden years. This focused yet thorough guide demystifies the challenges of retirement planning, tackling everything from 401(k) and IRA strategies to inflation concerns and healthcare cost surprises. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting to map out your post-work life, these concise chapters will empower you to create multiple streams of predictable income, preserve a robust nest egg, and safeguard your future. What Makes This Book Stand Out? Whole-Person Approach: Unites personal ...

Pain is the number one reason people schedule medical appointments. Yet many people do not receive adequate relief, especially for chronic pain. Pain: The Culture and Science of Pain describes the multiple factors that contribute to the ongoing problem of unrelieved pain. There are both cultural and scientific reasons. The book discusses how various cultures and religions throughout history have downplayed the importance of relieving pain. Such biases persist today.

You already have everything you need inside you to move from chaos to clarity, from self-neglect to self-possession, from burned out to lit up. Does the constant juggling of personal and professional demands leave you drained, overwhelmed, and ready to give up? You are not alone. There is another way, and it doesn’t require throwing it all out and spending five years in a cave.