Evaluation of Malnutrion Universal Screening Tool (MUST) In this essay, the objective is to discuss, assess and evaluate the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool introduced by BAPEN in 2003. An assessment of an elderly patient Mr. X, 92 years old will be reviewed to understand if MUST was really beneficial for the patient who was identified malnutrition following a fall and stay in acute hospital for left Hemiarthroplasty. The Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) was developed by the Malnutrition…
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1. All intakes for the HSI Safe Haven program come from the MHAMC-HOMI (Homeless Outreach for the Mentally Ill) group. The HOMI group/team manage the waiting list and only they have access to the waiting list. Referrals for homeless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless are directed to HOMI. Calls mad to the shelter are also redirected using a unique method. 2. When a call is made to the shelter, a phone screen is completed by a…
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SKILLS Through out this assignment the practitioner is going to explore introduction of a new screening tool within a care home for people with learning disabilities and mental health issues. The practitioner will introduce what screening tool will be used and the reason it has been introduced. They will then go on to discuss what role they had during the introduction and implantation of the screening tool. The practitioner will discuss the difference between the manager and the leader and discuss…
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extra salt to foods (unless your mother’s cooking is bland). Well, I had a very high intake of sodium of 2,730.78 mg when it should have been at 2,300 mg. I usually stop by the blood pressure machine when at the grocery store and it tends to be good. So, I am not too worried about having to choose a low-sodium diet, unless it becomes a trend when being over my intake level. Astonishingly, my vitamin intake was really good, and I am somewhat surprised by that. There were only two Vitamins I…
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JUVENILE JUSTICE I FINAL EXAMYour browser does either not support Javascript or has Javascript disabled. This assessment contains features that requires Javascript. Refer to your browser's documentation to determine if Javascript is disabled and how to enable it. If you are using a browser that does not support Javascript switch to a different browser. 1. Youths who loiter on street corners are potential candidates for being stopped and questioned by police officers. In these instances, police…
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Given the challenges existing within facilities with mentally ill offenders, it is not surprising that national studies have concluded that almost 70% of individuals released from incarceration are re-arrested within three years. Incarceration has been found to have a harmful impact on individuals with mental illness and other behavioral health needs. Furthermore, the implications of ineffective jail and prison confinement go beyond just failing to achieve long-term rehabilitation. This neglected…
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What Careers are in Child Psychology? Professional careers in child psychology are all but nonexistent for those who only have undergraduate degrees. However, a bachelor’s degree provides the foundation for future advanced coursework and employment. The most important thing is to find a program that provides courses in child psychology, counseling and development. Master’s degrees in child psychology typically require two to three years of full-time study. A master of science is better suited…
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example - walking. There are several forms of Muscular Dystrophy (MD), all of which can occur throughout childhood or adulthood. In this report however I will focus on two main forms – Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD). Both forms of this disease affect mainly males. The four categories that I will talk about in this report include – genetic transfer, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and the prevention and treatment for MD. ____ GENETIC TRANSFER Muscular Dystrophy…
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Hope Marriage Project CONFIDENTIAL Couples Report Couple: Trevor and Liz (this is not a real couple) Assessment made by: Joni L. Utley Date: 4/2/09 Relationship History Trevor and Liz met 2 years ago at an office party. At the time, they were both involved in other romantic relationships, but they began talking to each other as friends. Trevor describes Liz as being everything he wanted and fun to be with. He thought she was “too good to be true,” and they quickly decided they wanted…
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or opened at the same time. Where is it? – Laundry and the Kitchen – Intake and Transportation – Clinic, Dental, Medication Room and the Infirmary – General population pods – Segregation Units Intake Intake is the department that patients start in. Every person that is booked by the jail is first assessed by the nursing staff. Assessments take an average of 7 minutes. Some patients have no medical problems to report and others may have many. Every patient is treated as if they are staying…
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