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A centralized hybrid model for regulatory inspection readiness in a multi-site radiation oncology system. [PDF]

J Appl Clin Med Phys
Abstract Background State regulatory inspections of radiation‐producing treatment equipment combine a review of quality assurance and regulatory records with direct verification of facility and safety systems. When these activities are performed entirely on‐site across multiple facilities, real‐time document retrieval can prolong visits and divert ...
Kalavagunta C, Simonson D, Guerrero M.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Report of the unannounced inspection at Galway University Hospitals, Galway

, 2014
Monitoring programme for unannounced inspections undertaken against the National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections Date of on-site inspection: 21 May ...
core   +4 more sources

Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in the ICU: A Nurse-Led Evidence Based Quality Improvement Initiative. [PDF]

Nurs Open
ABSTRACT Aim This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to develop, implement and evaluate a nurse‐led, evidence‐based central venous catheter (CVC) maintenance flowchart to reduce central line‐associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates across five adult intensive care units (ICUs).
Deng LX, Yue LQ, Zhang LN, Zhong P, Wu HM, Lai JM, Yang Q, Cao L.   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

The Strategic Role of Sustainability Certifications: A Multi‐Theoretical Framework and Comparative Analysis in the Global Wine Industry

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sustainability certifications are increasingly embedded in the governance and competitiveness of the wine sector, yet their strategic role remains under‐theorised. This study conceptualises certifications as multidimensional strategic mechanisms and conducts a comparative analysis of 50 schemes used in the global wine industry.
Alexy Apolo‐Romero, Nieves García‐Casarejos, Pilar Gargallo   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Intensity Measure‐Based Methodology for Ground Motion Orientation in Seismic Structural Assessment

Earthquake Engineering &Structural Dynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In current dynamic time history assessment protocols, ground motion recordings are mostly oriented along fixed sensor directions. Consequently, the orientation of the principal resultant of rupture energy, which may control the maximum structural demand, remains undefined, precluding consistent correlation with physically detrimental ...
Santiago Londono‐Lopez, Raffaele Cucuzza, Fabrizio Mollaioli, Giuseppe Carlo Marano, Marco Domaneschi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Intraoperative Patient‐Specific 3D‐Printed Temporal Bones: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This randomized controlled trial demonstrates that inspecting patient‐specific 3D‐printed temporal bone models during cochlear implantation impacts cognitive load differently depending on surgical roles. We found models act as a cognitive offloading tool that reduces fatigue for attending surgeons, whereas they function as an active educational ...
Adam Omari, Obinna I. Nwosu, Steven A. W. Andersen, Alicia M. Quesnel   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hidden Costs of Ethical Fashion: Sustainable Development Goals and Garment Worker Exploitation in Bangladesh

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Across garment factories in the Global South, the promise of “ethical fashion” coexists with poverty wages and retaliation. This study examines why the global call for decent work has not improved labor conditions in Bangladesh's ready‐made garment industry.
Md. Rafiqul Islam Rana
wiley   +1 more source

Licence Loss: Revocations of Residential Care Licences in Four Nordic Countries

Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT With placement in residential care, society assumes overall responsibility for a child's daily care, well‐being and development. How public authorities respond to poor care quality is of crucial importance. To guarantee quality care and minimise risks, welfare states increasingly develop different mechanisms and systems to supervise out‐of ...
David Pålsson, Elisabeth Backe‐Hansen, Tonje Gundersen, Laura Kalliomaa‐Puha, Mette Lausten, Tarja Pösö   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identifying Deficiencies in Children's Residential Care in Finland: Inspectors' Views on Working With Information

Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Abusive and illegal practices in residential care are a recognised issue in child welfare internationally; thus, the question of how these institutions are supervised is important. However, children's residential care is complex by nature, making its supervision a challenging task.
Jenni Repo
wiley   +1 more source

Gender inequality in urban British Africa: Evidence from Anglican marriage registers

The Economic History Review, EarlyView.
Abstract We examine the colonial origins and evolution of gender inequality in mission schooling and formal labour force participation across six cities in British colonial Africa, using marriage register data for some 30,000 Anglican brides and grooms well‐positioned to benefit from colonial educational and employment opportunities.
Felix Meier zu Selhausen, Jacob Weisdorf
wiley   +1 more source