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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services report 2011-12: online services report - key results
Get PDFThis report examines health services, Aboriginal community controlled and non-community controlled health organisations, funded by the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.SummaryPrimary health careIn 2011-12, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health-care services, funded by the Australian Government, provided 2.6 million episodes of health care to about 445,000 clients. Compared with 2010-11, there was a 5% increase in episodes of care and a 3% increase in the number of clients reported. About 4 in 5 clients (79% or 350,000) were Indigenous.About 5,500 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff, including 3,500 FTE health staff and 2,000 FTE managerial, administrative, support and other staff, worked for, and were paid by, health services providers. This is similar to the previous year. These staff were assisted in the delivery of primary health care by 395 FTE visiting health professionals who were paid for by other organisations.Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people held more than half (57%) of the FTE positions paid by health services providers.Substance use In 2011-12, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander substance use services (funded by the Australian Government) provided treatment and assistance for substance use issues to about 32,600 clients, an increase of 14% compared with 2010-11. More than 4 in 5 clients (83% or 27,000) were Indigenous.About 1,040 FTE staff from a variety of health (620 FTE) and managerial, administrative, support and other staff (420 FTE) worked for and, were paid by, health services providers. These staff were assisted in the delivery of substance use treatment by 58 FTE visiting health professionals who were paid for by other organisations.Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people held more than half (64%) of the FTE positions paid by health services providers.Bringing Them Home and Link Up counsellingIn 2011-12, Bringing Them Home and Link Up counselling services (funded by the Australian Government) provided counselling to about 9,800 clients, a decrease of about 17% compared with 2010-11. Most (96% or 9,400) clients were Indigenous.A total of 129 counsellors (113 FTE) were employed by the counselling services. Most services providers (83%) had at least one Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander counsellor.Data quality Data with significant and non-rectifiable quality issues were not included in this report. It should also be noted that some data presented in this report-particularly around client numbers, episodes of care and client contacts-were estimates of actual figures and should be used and interpreted with caution
Chosen logistics processes in Škoda JS
No full textThis master thesis deals with the purchase and sale process in Škoda JS company. The aim of this work is to assess whether the setting of the purchase and sale process is met by the company also within a real business case, in compliance with set controls, and whether the degree of perfect delivery is sufficient. In the introduction, the author specifies the basic terms: logistics, logistic chain, customer benefits, information systems in logistics, buying and selling. The following chapter introduces Škoda JS company, including the sphere of its entrepreneurial activity. This chapter also deals with the nuclear power industry. In the crucial chapter, the author describes the process of purchase and sale in Škoda JS company and compares it with a real business case. In conclusion, the author evaluates discrepancies and suggests recommendations to avoid them
National key performance indicators for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care: first national results June 2012 to June 2013
Get PDFThis report presents data for 19 ‘process of care’ and ‘health outcomes’ indicators which focus on the prevention and management of chronic disease, and maternal and child health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Summary
This is the first national report on the Indigenous primary health-care national Key Performance Indicators (nKPIs) data collection. It covers all the indicators collected since June 2012, and presents data analysed at the national level by jurisdiction, remoteness, and organisational size. The data are collected from over 200 primary health-care organisations receiving funding from the Australian Government Department of Health to provide services primarily to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The purpose of the nKPIs is to improve the delivery of primary health-care services by supporting continuous quality improvement (CQI) activity among service providers. The nKPIs also support policy and planning at the national and state/territory level by monitoring progress and highlighting areas for improvement.
The 19 indicators presented in this report focus on chronic disease prevention and management and on maternal and child health. These are two key areas for achieving the objective of closing the gap in life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and non-Indigenous Australians.
The nKPIs provide information on both \u27process of care\u27 indicators and \u27health outcomes\u27 for clients. The former are largely under the control of organisations and indicate good practice in primary health care. Health outcomes are influenced by the work of primary health care; however, they are also influenced by socioeconomic factors such as education, employment, income and housing, which are beyond the immediate control of primary health-care organisations.
A progress summary of the 19 nKPIs is shown at Table S1.
Key findings
For the three reporting periods covered by this report (those ending in June 2012, December 2012 and June 2013), improvements were seen for most of the process of care indicators. The national proportions increased by 5-9 percentage points for the following five indicators:
proportion of babies with birthweight recorded
Medical Benefits Schedule health assessments for adults
clients with type 2 diabetes who received a Team Care Arrangement
recording of smoking status
recording of alcohol use status.
The analyses of data by jurisdiction indicated that organisations in Queensland and the Northern Territory performed better against almost all process of care indicators. This may be due to these jurisdictions having well-established CQI programs that encouraged the development of and reporting against KPIs for several years before the start of the nKPIs.
Organisations with a small number of clients per general practitioner performed better against a large number of indicator measures. Smaller organisations (those with a small number of clients) did better than those with more clients on several indicators, including clients aged 50 and over immunised against influenza and HbA1c results recorded.
Implications
These early results have important implications:
They show that improvements have occurred across most process of care indicators. These improvements should result in better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Of particular note is the finding that the organisations with better performance are spread across diverse geographic and service delivery environments. Small organisations can and often do perform well, as do larger organisations.
The analysis also shows that well-established CQI programs make a positive difference and supports the view that the nKPI system itself can contribute to local CQI endeavours.
While the process of creating sound and evidence-based benchmarks is in its early stages, it is possible to use the nKPI data to identify areas where improvements are feasible. The need for good quality data is paramount to this. There is a wide range in performance across all indicators. Service providers can compare their results with the detailed analysis on each indicator in this report as a way of informing their CQI activities. For some organisations, prompt action is indicated to identify the reasons for poor results and to develop strategies to improve the quality of services they provide.
The report shows a number of key issues that require further investigation and/or development to inform the continuing improvement of the nKPI system itself. These include the possible development of benchmarks, and investigation of the robustness of current data gathering and recording processes in areas such as immunisation and kidney function tests. The report also highlights the need for further development of a CQI system that supports organisations in improving the delivery of primary health-care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Overview of Australian Indigenous health status 2014
Get PDFThis Overview of Australian Indigenous health status provides information about: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations; the context of Indigenous health; various measures of population health status; selected health conditions; and health risk and protective factors.
This Overview of Australian Indigenous health status provides a comprehensive summary of the most recent indicators of the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia (states and territories are: New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (Vic), Queensland (Qld), Western Australia (WA), South Australia (SA), Tasmania (Tas), The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and The Northern Territory (NT)). It draws largely on previously published information, some of which has been re-analysed to provide clearer comparisons between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous people (for more details of statistics and methods, readers should refer to the original sources). Very little information is available separately for Australian Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. It is often difficult to determine whether original sources that use the term ‘Indigenous\u27 are referring to Aboriginal people only, Torres Strait Islander people only or to both groups. In these instances the terms from the original source are used
The evolution of roman frontier defence systems and fortifications the lower danube provinces in the first and second centuries AD
Get PDFThe defence of the Roman Empire from barbarian attacks depended on two distinct but interrelated features: the actual fortifications on the borders of the imperial provinces and the troops that garrisoned them. The main aim of this dissertation is to provide a collective analysis of Roman defence systems on the Lower Danube region, i.e. the provinces of Pannonia Inferior, Moesia Superior, Moesia Inferior and Dacia. The period of study spans from the early first century to the middle of the second century AD, a period which corresponds to the gradual emergence and final consolidation of the Roman frontier defence systems in the area. On the basis of the physical evidence that has survived from the frontier fortifications of the Lower Danube area, this study attempts to present a reconstruction of the strategic and tactical situation on the frontier and to provide some fresh observations on the motives behind the creation, purpose and function of Roman frontiers during the early Principate. After a brief introduction on some of the views that have been put forward on the subject, the main part of the thesis is divided into four separate chapters, one for each of the provinces studied. These chapters study the fortifications themselves in order to establish their date and garrison so as to offer an evaluation of the characteristic features of the defensive system of each frontier sector. The last chapter brings together the above information in order to produce some conclusions on the defence systems in the area, especially in relation to the rationale behind their creation and subsequent development
A study of natural habitats and uses of medicinal plants in Thulamela and JS Moroka Municipalities, South Africa
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municipalities in South Africa <span style="font-size:11.0pt;
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forms, natural habitats and common uses of medicinal plant species identified in the study sites. Data collection
was achieved by conducting face-to-face interviews with traditional healers in
both sites.
A structured questionnaire served as a data collection tool during the
interviews.
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species from 10 families in site 2 were recorded. The most common families in
both sites were, Asteraceae,
Amaryllidaceae, Hyacinthaceae and Zingiberaceae. In<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
bold"> site 1, most of the medicinal plants (76.9%) grew on grasslands while
15.4% grew on mountains and only one plant species <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:
normal">(Alepidea amatymbica) was seen growing on wetlands. In site
2, the majority (69.2%) of the species
grew on mountains while 23 % grew on grasslands; and only one plant species (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:
normal">Gunnera
perpensa) grew on wetlands. The
majority of growth types in site 1 were herbs (76.9%), followed by shrubs
(23.1%). In site 2 most of the growth types were herbs (69.2%), followed by
shrubs, small trees and creepers (30.8%). Medicinal plants were used
for influenza, sore throat<span style="font-size:11.0pt;
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tuberculosis, coughs sexually transmitted diseases, continuous diarrhoea, and
purification of blood among other uses. The use of medicinal plants for the
treatment of various ailments differed in both sites, which was attributed to
strong cultural differences which are informed by indigenous knowledge systems. It was concluded that collaboration between traditional
healers, communities and local governments needs to be improved to enhance the
delivery of alternative healthcare. Such an approach should recognize the “significance of traditional healers”
and the “contributions of communities and
the government” as a “necessary
framework” for working together in “complementary efforts toward
common goals” for the efficient use of traditional medicine therapy. </span
Comparison of Javascript ES6 and its React JS library from the point of view of a beginning developer
No full textThis bachelor thesis deals with the issue of Vanilla JavaScript and its React JS library from the perspective of a beginning developer. The aim of the work is to map in detail, practically demonstrate and then compare the basic principles of selected tools Vanilla JavaScript and React JS. The work consists of three imaginary parts. After defining important terms, the author deals in the first part with the Vanilla JavaScript approach. The given part of the procedure presents important principles of pure JavaScript with the end of the part, which is an example of practical development in this tool. The second part of the work deals with the React JS library in the same way. The given part of the work goes again from the description of theoretical principles to a practical demonstration of the development of a functionally identical application, but this time from the point of view of the React JS tool. In the third and final part of the work, the author theoretically compares the key differences, advantages and disadvantages of the principles in the development of the application in Vanilla JavaScript and the React JS library. This part is then concluded with a final summary of the comparison with a detailed description of the advantages and disadvantages of each approach with a framework recommendation for the use of the solutions in various development situations. After reading the work, the reader should get a comprehensive idea of the possibilities of using the tools in solving specific problems, in such a way that they can choose the right tool in practice to solve the problem.Táto bakalárska práca sa zaoberá problematikou Vanilla JavaScriptu a jeho knižnice React JS z pohľadu začínajúceho vývojára. Cieľom práce je detailne zmapovať, prakticky demonštrovať a následne porovnať základné princípy vybraných nástrojov Vanilla JavaScript a React JS. Práca sa skladá z troch pomyselných častí. Po vymedzení dôležitých pojmov sa autor v prvej časti venuje prístupu Vanilla JavaScriptu. Daná časť postupe predstavuje dôležité princípy čistého JavaScriptu so zakončením časti, ktorá tvorí ukážka praktického vývoja v tomto nástroji. Druhá časť práce sa rovnakým spôsobom venuje knižnici React JS. Daná časť práce prechádza opäť od popisu teoretických princípov až po praktickú ukážku vývoja funkcionálne rovnakej aplikácie, tentokrát však z pohľadu nástroja React JS. V tretej a zároveň záverečnej časti práce autor teoreticky porovnáva kľúčové rozdiely, výhody a nevýhody daných princípov pri vývoji aplikácie vo Vanilla JavaScripte a knižnici React JS. Táto časť je následne ukončená záverečným zhrnutím porovnania s detailným popisom výhod a nevýhod jednotlivých prístupov s rámcovým odporúčaním použitia daných riešení v rôznych situáciách vývoja. Po prečítaní danej práce by mal čitateľ získať komplexnú predstavu o možnostiach využitia daných nástrojov pri riešení konkrétnych problémov, takým spôsobom, aby si pri riešení problému v praxi vedel vybrať ten správny nástroj.Tato bakalářská práce se zabývá problematikou Vanilla JavaScriptu a jeho knihovny React JS z pohledu začínajícího vývojáře. Cílem práce je detailně zmapovat, prakticky demonstrovat a následně porovnat základní principy vybraných nástrojů Vanilla JavaScript a React JS. Práce se skládá ze tří pomyslných částí. Po vymezení důležitých pojmů se autor v první části věnuje přístupu Vanilla JavaScriptu. Daná část postupu představuje důležité principy čistého JavaScriptu se zakončením části, která tvoří ukázka praktického vývoje v tomto nástroji. Druhá část práce se stejným způsobem věnuje knihovně React JS. Daná část práce přechází opět od popisu teoretických principů až po praktickou ukázku vývoje funkcionální stejné aplikace, tentokrát však z pohledu funkce React JS. Ve třetí a zároveň závěrečné části práce autor teoreticky porovnává klíčové rozdíly, výhody a nevýhody daných principů při vývoji aplikace ve Vanilla JavaScriptu a knihovně React JS. Tato část je následně ukončena závěrečným shrnutím srovnání s detailním popisem výhod a nevýhod jednotlivých přístupů s rámcovým doporučením použití daných řešení v různých situacích vývoje. Po přečtení dané práce by měl čtenář získat komplexní představu o možnostech využití daných nástrojů při řešení konkrétních problémů, takovým způsobem, aby si při řešení problému v praxi věděl vybrat ten správný nástroj
Comparison of Javascript ES6 and its React JS library from the point of view of a beginning developer
No full textThis bachelor thesis deals with the issue of Vanilla JavaScript and its React JS library from the perspective of a beginning developer. The aim of the work is to map in detail, practically demonstrate and then compare the basic principles of selected tools Vanilla JavaScript and React JS. The work consists of three imaginary parts. After defining important terms, the author deals in the first part with the Vanilla JavaScript approach. The given part of the procedure presents important principles of pure JavaScript with the end of the part, which is an example of practical development in this tool. The second part of the work deals with the React JS library in the same way. The given part of the work goes again from the description of theoretical principles to a practical demonstration of the development of a functionally identical application, but this time from the point of view of the React JS tool. In the third and final part of the work, the author theoretically compares the key differences, advantages and disadvantages of the principles in the development of the application in Vanilla JavaScript and the React JS library. This part is then concluded with a final summary of the comparison with a detailed description of the advantages and disadvantages of each approach with a framework recommendation for the use of the solutions in various development situations. After reading the work, the reader should get a comprehensive idea of the possibilities of using the tools in solving specific problems, in such a way that they can choose the right tool in practice to solve the problem.Táto bakalárska práca sa zaoberá problematikou Vanilla JavaScriptu a jeho knižnice React JS z pohľadu začínajúceho vývojára. Cieľom práce je detailne zmapovať, prakticky demonštrovať a následne porovnať základné princípy vybraných nástrojov Vanilla JavaScript a React JS. Práca sa skladá z troch pomyselných častí. Po vymedzení dôležitých pojmov sa autor v prvej časti venuje prístupu Vanilla JavaScriptu. Daná časť postupe predstavuje dôležité princípy čistého JavaScriptu so zakončením časti, ktorá tvorí ukážka praktického vývoja v tomto nástroji. Druhá časť práce sa rovnakým spôsobom venuje knižnici React JS. Daná časť práce prechádza opäť od popisu teoretických princípov až po praktickú ukážku vývoja funkcionálne rovnakej aplikácie, tentokrát však z pohľadu nástroja React JS. V tretej a zároveň záverečnej časti práce autor teoreticky porovnáva kľúčové rozdiely, výhody a nevýhody daných princípov pri vývoji aplikácie vo Vanilla JavaScripte a knižnici React JS. Táto časť je následne ukončená záverečným zhrnutím porovnania s detailným popisom výhod a nevýhod jednotlivých prístupov s rámcovým odporúčaním použitia daných riešení v rôznych situáciách vývoja. Po prečítaní danej práce by mal čitateľ získať komplexnú predstavu o možnostiach využitia daných nástrojov pri riešení konkrétnych problémov, takým spôsobom, aby si pri riešení problému v praxi vedel vybrať ten správny nástroj.Tato bakalářská práce se zabývá problematikou Vanilla JavaScriptu a jeho knihovny React JS z pohledu začínajícího vývojáře. Cílem práce je detailně zmapovat, prakticky demonstrovat a následně porovnat základní principy vybraných nástrojů Vanilla JavaScript a React JS. Práce se skládá ze tří pomyslných částí. Po vymezení důležitých pojmů se autor v první části věnuje přístupu Vanilla JavaScriptu. Daná část postupu představuje důležité principy čistého JavaScriptu se zakončením části, která tvoří ukázka praktického vývoje v tomto nástroji. Druhá část práce se stejným způsobem věnuje knihovně React JS. Daná část práce přechází opět od popisu teoretických principů až po praktickou ukázku vývoje funkcionální stejné aplikace, tentokrát však z pohledu funkce React JS. Ve třetí a zároveň závěrečné části práce autor teoreticky porovnává klíčové rozdíly, výhody a nevýhody daných principů při vývoji aplikace ve Vanilla JavaScriptu a knihovně React JS. Tato část je následně ukončena závěrečným shrnutím srovnání s detailním popisem výhod a nevýhod jednotlivých přístupů s rámcovým doporučením použití daných řešení v různých situacích vývoje. Po přečtení dané práce by měl čtenář získat komplexní představu o možnostech využití daných nástrojů při řešení konkrétních problémů, takovým způsobem, aby si při řešení problému v praxi věděl vybrat ten správný nástroj
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