Essays on Prevention

Background and Rationale Falls among any individual can cause significant trauma, often leading to an increase in mortality. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012), one in every three adults over the age of 65 falls each year. Long-term care facilities account for many of these falls, with an average of 1.5…

One of the major safety concerns that hospitals face today is preventing patient falls. A fall is defined as “an unexpected inadvertant change in position thta causes a person to land at a lower level on an object, floor or ground” (Payson & Haviley, 2005). Falls can be witnessed, unwitnessed or assisted. If a patient…

Fires can ignite at any time without warning. Fire is merciless; it takes away everything standing on its way, including people’s lives. “The sudden increase of fires has caused the authorities to take preventive measures to control this growing problem. If the underbrush is cleared out on a regular basis, many forest fires will be…

A proverb is a well-known short saying that gives good advice. As there are many languages in the world, there are many proverbs. These proverbs are words of wisdom and if we really understand and follow them, our work will be made smoother and easier, we will commit fewer mistakes and we will be able…

This study helps us understand how people acquire and process new information and then adapt behaviors based on learning. Methods using constructivist theory, semi-structured face-to-face and phone interviews were conducted to gather pertinent data. This allowed participants to tell their stories so their experiences could deepen our understanding of this crucial health issue. Interview transcripts…

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is a proactive protection technology that provides security at the network level. It’s the first line of defense against malware. An organization can not protect their network with just a firewall. Additional protection is needed to avoid potential risks and attacks. An Intrusion Prevention System adds the extra layer of protection…

A drug is any substance that when absorbed in the body alters the normally body function. In pharmacies drugs are a chemical substance in the treatment, cure, prevention or diagnosis of disease or otherwise physical or mental well being. All drugs have the potential to be misused whether prescribed by a doctor, bought over the…