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Radiation safety aspects of nanotechnology : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2017.

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Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Scope -- 1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 1.3.1 General -- 1.3.2 Operational Health Physics -- 1.3.3 Internal Dosimetry -- 1.3.4 Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Background -- 2.2 Purpose -- 3. Types and Sources of Nanomateria…

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 1 online resource

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 176

Subjects: Nanoparticles; Radiation Exposure - adverse effects; Radiation Protection - methods; Radiometry; Safety Management - methods; Nanotechnology - standards; United States; Guideline

Abstract: Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Scope -- 1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 1.3.1 General -- 1.3.2 Operational Health Physics -- 1.3.3 Internal Dosimetry -- 1.3.4 Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Background -- 2.2 Purpose -- 3. Types and Sources of Nanomaterials Including Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Naturally Occurring and Incidentally Produced Nanomaterials -- 3.3 Radiation-Induced Synthesis of Nanomaterials -- 3.4 Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.1 Naturally Occurring Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.2 Incidentally Produced Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.3 Radiolabeled Nanomaterials -- 4. Physicochemical Concerns for Exposure to Nanoparticles -- 4.1 Nanoparticle Physicochemical Properties -- 4.1.1 Deposition Within the Respiratory Tract -- 4.1.2 Translocation Across Organ Membranes -- 4.1.3 Surface Area and Reactivity in Biological Systems -- 4.1.4 Particle Shape -- 4.1.5 Particle Agglomeration -- 4.1.6 Material Dispersibility -- 4.1.7 Material Surface Charge -- 4.2 Nanoparticle Exposure Experiences Involving Humans -- 4.2.1 Magic Nano Event -- 4.2.2 Event in China -- 4.2.3 Nickel Sensitization Case -- 4.2.4 Polymer and Metal Fume Experience -- 4.3 Guidance on Managing Physicochemical Concerns for Exposure to Nanoparticles -- 5. Operational Health Physics in a Nanotechnology Environment -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.1.1 Attention to the Physicochemical Toxicity of Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 5.1.2 Changes that May be Needed for Internal Dosimetry -- 5.1.3 Changes that May be Needed for Dispersion of Airborne Particles -- 5.1.4 Summary of Radiation Program Elements Applicable to Working with Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 5.2 Hierarchy of Exposure Controls for Facility and Process Design -- 5.2.1 Elimination and Substitution -- 5.2.2 Engineered Controls; 5.2.3 Administrative Controls -- 5.2.4 Personal Protective Equipment -- 5.3 Use of Radioactive Nanomaterials in Medical Settings -- 5.4 Management and Disposal of Radioactive Nanomaterial Waste -- 5.5 Control of Public Exposure -- 5.6 Emergency Response -- 5.7 Incident Investigation -- 5.8 Effective Risk Communication -- 6. Nanoparticle Issues for Internal Radiation Dosimetry -- 6.1 Framework for Considering Radioactive Nanoparticle Internal Dosimetry -- 6.2 General Approach to Biokinetic Modeling for Intakes of Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3 Radiation Dosimetry of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.1 Deposition of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.2 Clearance of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.3 Respiratory Tract Dosimetry for Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.4 Radiation Dosimetry of Ingested Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.5 Radiation Dosimetry of Radioactive Nanoparticles for Intact Skin -- 6.6 Radiation Dosimetry of Radioactive Nanoparticles in Wounds -- 6.7 Biokinetics of Nanoparticles that Affect Internal Dosimetry -- 6.7.1 Regional Deposition of Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.7.2 Biokinetic Characteristics of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.7.3 Biokinetics Example: Monomeric and Polymeric Plutonium -- 7. Dose Assessment and Medical Management for Individuals Exposed to Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 7.1 Approaches for Dose Assessment -- 7.2 Occupational Exposure and Dose Assessment Scenario: Plutonium Processing Facility -- 7.3 Impact of Radioactive Nanoparticles on Dose Assessment -- 7.4 Impact of Radioactive Nanoparticles on Medical Management Decisions -- 8. Conclusions and Recommendations -- 8.1 Hazard and Exposure Assessment -- 8.1.1 Conclusions -- 8.1.2 Recommendations -- 8.2 Operational Health Physics -- 8.2.1 Conclusions -- 8.2.2 Recommendations -- 8.3 Nanoparticle Issues for Radiation Dosimetry; 8.3.1 Conclusions -- 8.3.2 Recommendations -- 8.4 Dose Assessment and Medical Management -- 8.4.1 Conclusions -- 8.4.2 Recommendations -- Appendix A. Radiolabeled Nanoparticles -- A.1 Use of Radionuclides to Characterize and Quantitate Nanoparticle Contents -- A.2 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Biokinetic and Toxicologic Investigations -- A.3 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Diagnostic Medicine -- A.4 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Medical Imaging -- A.5 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Therapeutic Medicine -- A.6 Use of Radiation-Induced Emissions and Hyperthermal Effects from Nanoparticles in Therapeutic Medicine -- Appendix B. Biokinetic Models -- B.1 Fate of Nanoparticles in the Lungs -- B.2 Particle Clearance and Translocation Pathways -- B.3 Exposure and Biokinetics of Ingested Nanoparticles -- B.4 Human and Animal Studies Using Radioactive Nanoparticles -- Appendix C. Key Concepts for Understanding Nanoparticle Aerosol Properties and Behaviors -- C.1 Introduction -- C.2 A Range of Mechanisms Influence Particle Motion and Collection -- C.3 Behavior of Airborne Nanoparticles is Dominated by Brownian Diffusion -- C.4 Particle Volume Equivalent Diameter, Thermodynamic Diameter, and Aerodynamic Equivalent Diameter are Related -- C.5 Particle Size Distributions are Frequently Lognormal -- C.6 Nanoparticles Dominate the Count Distribution -- C.7 Nanoparticles Exist to Some Extent in the Majority of Occupational Aerosols -- C.8 Smaller Particles have a Greater Fraction of Their Atoms at the Particle Surface -- C.9 Number Concentrations of Concern Depend on the Material of Concern -- C.10 Realistic Airborne Particle Number Concentrations can be Limited by Coagulation -- C.11 Smaller Particles are More Difficult to Dislodge from Surfaces than Larger Particles -- Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee and Staff; The NCRP -- Officers -- Members -- Distinguished Emeritus Members -- Lauriston S. Taylor Lectures -- Warren K. Sinclair Keynote Addresses -- Thomas S. Tenforde Topical Lectures -- NCRP Publications -- NCRP Reports -- NCRP Commentaries -- Proceedings of the Annual Meeting -- Lauriston S. Taylor Lectures -- Warren K. Sinclair Keynote Addresses -- Thomas S. Tenforde Topical Lectures -- Symposium Proceedings -- NCRP Statements -- Other Documents

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ISBN: 9780913392041; 9780913392027

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

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Location: Internet

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Reference levels and achievable doses in medical and dental imaging : recommendations for the United States

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2012.

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2012

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 172; Ebrary books

Subjects: Diagnostic Imaging - adverse effects; Radiation Dosage; Radiation Protection - standards; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Practice Guideline; United States

ISBN: 9780983545026

Language: English

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Responding to a radiological or nuclear terrorism incident a guide for decision-makers

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2010.

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2010

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 165; Ebrary books

Subjects: Nuclear Warfare; Terrorism; Chemical Terrorism; United States

ISBN: 9780982384336

Language: English

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Crisis standards of care : a systems framework for catastrophic disaster response

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Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Guidance for Establishing Standards of Care for Use in Disaster Situations. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2012.

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Guidance for Establishing Standards of Care for Use in Disaster Situations

Editor: Hanfling, Dan

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2012

Subjects: Disaster Medicine - standards; Emergency Medical Services - standards; Emergency Treatment - standards; United States

ISBN: 9780309253468

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

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Location: Internet

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Health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids : the current state of evidence and recommendations for research

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Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Health and Medicine Division., National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2017.

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PART I: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND; 1 INTRODUCTION; 2 CANNABIS; 3 CANNABIS: PREVALENCE OF USE, REGULATION, AND CURRENT POLICY LANDSCAPE; PART II: THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS; 4 THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF CANNABIS AND CANNABINOIDS; PART III: OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS; 5 CANCER; 7 RESPIRATORY DISEASE; 8 IMMUNITY; 9…

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Corporate Author: Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Health and Medicine Division.; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 486 p.

Subjects: Cannabis; Cannabis - drug effects; Cannabinoids; Cannabinoids - therapeutic use; Medical Marijuana; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Health Policy; Risk Assessment; United States

Abstract: PART I: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND; 1 INTRODUCTION; 2 CANNABIS; 3 CANNABIS: PREVALENCE OF USE, REGULATION, AND CURRENT POLICY LANDSCAPE; PART II: THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS; 4 THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF CANNABIS AND CANNABINOIDS; PART III: OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS; 5 CANCER; 7 RESPIRATORY DISEASE; 8 IMMUNITY; 9 INJURY AND DEATH; 10 PRENATAL, PERINATAL, AND NEONATAL EXPOSURE TO CANNABIS; 11 PSYCHOSOCIAL; 12 MENTAL HEALTH; 13 PROBLEM CANNABIS USE; 14 CANNABIS USE AND THE ABUSE OF OTHER SUBSTANCES; PART IV: RESEARCH BARRIERS AND RECOMMENDATIONS; 15 CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS IN CONDUCTING CANNABIS RESEARCH; 16 RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT AND IMPROVE THE CANNABIS RESEARCH AGENDA; APPENDIXES

ISBN: 9780309453042; 9780309453073

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 6-2 on Radiation Exposure of the U.S. Population. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2009.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 2009 v.160

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Update of: NCRP report no. 93 "Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States, c1987".

Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 6-2 on Radiation Exposure of the U.S. Population

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xv. 387 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: NCRP report 160

Subjects: Radiation, Ionizing; Environmental Exposure; Radiation Dosage; United States; Statistics

Abstract: Update of: NCRP report no. 93 "Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States, c1987".

ISBN: 9780929600987

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 N39 2009 v.160

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Survivorship guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : coping with late effects

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Stronach, Keren. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2010. rev. ed.

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Call Number: WH380 S963 2010

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Author: Stronach, Keren

Corporate Author: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link

Edition: rev. ed.

Place of Publication: Southfield, MI

Publisher: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 63 p. : 25 cm.

Subjects: Bone Marrow Transplantation; Stem Cell Transplantation; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; United States; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WH380 S963 2010

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Radiation oncology review for boards and MOC

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New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2017.

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Table of Contents:; Pediatric malignancies[JS3] -- Gastrointestinal malignancies -- Gynecological malignancies -- Genitourinary malignancies -- Lymphoma/myeloma -- Head and neck malignancies -- Thoracic malignancies -- Breast cancer -- Bone/sarcoma -- Central nervous system -- Practice test 1: basi…

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Alternate Title: Radiation oncology review for boards and maintenance of certification

Editor: Biswas, Tithi; Rodrigues, George

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2017

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Radiation Oncology; Certification; Examination Questions; United States; Study Guide

Abstract: Table of Contents:; Pediatric malignancies[JS3] -- Gastrointestinal malignancies -- Gynecological malignancies -- Genitourinary malignancies -- Lymphoma/myeloma -- Head and neck malignancies -- Thoracic malignancies -- Breast cancer -- Bone/sarcoma -- Central nervous system -- Practice test 1: basic science questions and answers -- Practice test 2: clinical questions and answers.

ISBN: 0826169694; 9780826169693; 9780826169716

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Multicultural perspectives in working with families : a handbook for the helping professions

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New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , [2021]. 4th ed.

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Contents:; I Overview-- 1. Using the Culturagram and an Intersectional Approach in Practice With Culturally Diverse Families -- 2. Practice With Multiracial Individuals and Families -- 3. Transracial Adoption and Transracial Socialization: Clinical Implications and Recommendations -- 4. The DSM-5 F…

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Editor: Congress, Elaine; González, Manny

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, LLC

Publication Date: [2021]

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Cultural Diversity; Social work - methods; Counselling; Family Therapy - methods; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Culturally Competent Care; United States

Abstract: Contents:; I Overview-- 1. Using the Culturagram and an Intersectional Approach in Practice With Culturally Diverse Families -- 2. Practice With Multiracial Individuals and Families -- 3. Transracial Adoption and Transracial Socialization: Clinical Implications and Recommendations -- 4. The DSM-5 From a Multicultural Perspective -- 5. Evidence-Based Practice With Ethnically Diverse Clients -- II: ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL PERSPECTIVES -- 6. Managing Agencies for Multicultural Services -- 7. Legal Issues in Practice With Immigrants and Refugees -- III: LIFE CYCLE PERSPECTIVES -- 8. The Multicultural Triangle of the Child, the Family, and the School: Culturally Competent Approaches -- 9. Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Working With Adolescents -- 10. Working With Culturally Diverse Older Adults -- IV: PRACTICE WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM DIFFERENT RACIAL/ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS AND GENDER ORIENTATION -- 11. Practice With African American Families -- 12. Practice With Hispanic Individuals and Families -- 13. Practice With Asian Immigrant Families and Intergenerational Issues -- 14. Practice With Native American Families -- 15. Practice With Arab American Families -- 16. Practice With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People and Their Families -- V: PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WITH MULTICULTURAL FAMILIES -- 17. Health Beliefs, Care, and Access of Individuals and Families From Diverse Backgrounds -- 18. Spirituality and Culturally Diverse Families: The Intersection of Culture, Religion, and Spirituality -- 19. HIV/AIDS and Latinx Families: Practice Considerations -- 20. Substance Abuse --21. Practice With Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence -- 22. Culture, Intersectionality, and Suicide -- VI ETHICAL ISSUES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS -- 23. Ethical Issues and Future Directions

ISBN: 082615414X; 9780826154149; 9780826154156

Language: English

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Clinical research coordinator handbook

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Norris, Deborrah. Medford, NJ: Plexus Pub. , 2009. 4th ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QV771.4 N854c 2009

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Author: Norris, Deborrah

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Medford, NJ

Publisher: Plexus Pub.

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: x, 157 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Clinical Trials as Topic - standards; Clinical Trials as Topic - methods; Records as Topic - standards; Research Design - standards; Data Collection - methods; United States; Handbooks

ISBN: 9780937548707

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QV771.4 N854c 2009

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Clinical trials manual from the Duke Clinical Research Institute : lessons from a horse named Jim

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Liu, Margaret B, Davis, Kate. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell , 2010. 2nd ed.

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Call Number: QV771.4 L783c 2010

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Author: Liu, Margaret B; Davis, Kate

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Hoboken, NJ

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xviii, 406 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Clinical Trials as Topic - legislation & jurisprudence; Clinical Trials as Topic - ethics; Device Approval; Drug Approval; United States; Handbooks

ISBN: 9781405195157

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: QV771.4 L783c 2010

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Conducting clinical research : a practical guide for physicians, nurses, study co-ordinators and investigators

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Stone, Judy. Cumberland, MD: Mountainside MD Press , 2010.

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Author: Stone, Judy

Place of Publication: Cumberland, MD

Publisher: Mountainside MD Press

Publication Date: 2010

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Clinical Trials; Biomedical Research - ethics; Biomedical Research - methods; Human Experimentation; United States

ISBN: 9780974917818; 0974917818

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

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From cancer patient to cancer survivor : lost in transition

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Hewitt, Maria, Greenfield, Sheldon, Stovall, Ellen. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 F931 2005

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Author: Hewitt, Maria; Greenfield, Sheldon; Stovall, Ellen

Corporate Author: National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Committee on Cancer Survivorship : Improving Care and Quality of Life

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 17 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - therapy; Continuity of Patient Care; Quality of Health Care; Survival Rate; Survivors; United States

ISBN: 0309095956

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 F931 2005

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From cancer patient to cancer survivor : lost in transition

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Hewitt, Maria, Greenfield, Sheldon, Stovall, Ellen. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 F931 2005

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Author: Hewitt, Maria; Greenfield, Sheldon; Stovall, Ellen

Corporate Author: National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Committee on Cancer Survivorship : Improving Care and Quality of Life

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: xxv, 506 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - therapy; Continuity of Patient Care; Quality of Health Care; Survival Rate; Survivors; United States

ISBN: 0309095956

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 F931 2005

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Common sense guide to improving palliative care

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Lynn, Joanne. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2007.

Audience: Professional

An orientation; Basics of quality improvement; Advance care planning; Preventing, assessing, and treating pain; Assuring comfort; Caring for caregivers; Continuity and transfers; Chronic care: heart and lung failure; Nursing home quality: pressure ulcers; Improving care for people with advanced dem…

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Author: Lynn, Joanne

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2007

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Palliative Care - organization & administration; Terminal Care - organization & administration; Quality Assurance, Health Care - methods; United States

Abstract: An orientation; Basics of quality improvement; Advance care planning; Preventing, assessing, and treating pain; Assuring comfort; Caring for caregivers; Continuity and transfers; Chronic care: heart and lung failure; Nursing home quality: pressure ulcers; Improving care for people with advanced dementia and their families; Improving intensive care units; Building a palliative care program; Hospice program quality; End-of-life care, spiritual support, and bereavement; Beyond quality improvement: policy improvement

ISBN: 9780195310412; 0195310411

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

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Toyota way to healthcare excellence : increase efficiency and improve quality with Lean

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Black, John R, Miller, David. Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press , 2008.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WX150 B627t 2008

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An open letter to healthcare leaders (CEOs); Eliminating waste will transform American health care; A brief history of Lean; The "Lean House" and model lines; Your Lean action plan; Building kaizen leaders; Flow in a healthcare environment; Kanban and the supply chain; Lean comes to Virginia Mason …

Author: Black, John R; Miller, David

Place of Publication: Chicago, IL

Publisher: Health Administration Press

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xiii, 255 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: ACHE management series

Subjects: Health Facilities - organization & administration; Efficiency, Organizational; Organizational Innovation; Quality Assurance, Health Care - methods; United States

Abstract: An open letter to healthcare leaders (CEOs); Eliminating waste will transform American health care; A brief history of Lean; The "Lean House" and model lines; Your Lean action plan; Building kaizen leaders; Flow in a healthcare environment; Kanban and the supply chain; Lean comes to Virginia Mason Medical Center; Virginia Mason Medical Center case studies; Lean comes to Park Nicollet Health Services; Park Nicollet Health Services case studies

ISBN: 9781567932935; 1567932932

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WX150 B627t 2008

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Health communicator's social media toolkit

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , 2010.

Audience: Professional

This toolkit provides an overview of CDC's experience with more than a dozen types of social media tools, including blogs, Really Simple Syndication feeds, Facebook and Twitter, and with less well-known applications such as virtual worlds and e-cards

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Corporate Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Place of Publication: Atlanta, GA

Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Publication Date: 2010

Subjects: Health Communication; Communications Media; Computer Communication Networks; Webcasts; Blogging; Internet; Information Dissemination - methods; Communication; United States

Abstract: This toolkit provides an overview of CDC's experience with more than a dozen types of social media tools, including blogs, Really Simple Syndication feeds, Facebook and Twitter, and with less well-known applications such as virtual worlds and e-cards

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/ToolsTemplates/SocialMediaToolkit_BM.pdf

Improving health literacy within a state : workshop summary

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Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Health Literacy., Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice., Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2011.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA590 I34 2011

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Health Literacy.; Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice.; Institute of Medicine of the National Academies

Editor: Hewitt, Maria

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xvi, 98 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Consumer Health Information; Communication barriers; Educational Status; Health Education - methods; Health Education - standards; Telemedicine; United States; Congress

Notes: Conference workshop summary proceedings : Understanding What Works in Health Literacy Across a State: A Workshop (2010 : Los Angeles, Calif.).