5,417 research outputs found
[Labor's Treasurer Paul Keating and Western Australian Liberal Party MP for O'Connor Wilson Tuckey abusing each other in Federal Parliament during the infamous Christine episode on 18 February 1986] [picture] /
No full textCondition: Good.; Title devised by cataloguer.; Inscriptions: signed "O'Neill"--In pencil l.r. corner. "18.2 x 20.5 SMH - op ed - news review"--In pencil l.c. "SMH 23-6-00 for Sat 24-6-00"--In pencil l.r.; Part of: Ward O'Neill collection.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3572473
The productive ward: releasing time to care - learning and impact review
No full textThe Productive Ward: Releasing time to care™ programme aims to empower ward teams to identify areas for improvement by giving staff the information, skills and time they need to regain control of their ward and the care they provide.The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement commissioned Kings College London to undertake a review of the Productive Ward programme. This review (undertaken February-June 2009) set out to establish the overall learning from and impact of The Productive Ward programme since its conception in 2005, and to suggest how this can be spread and sustained.The review applies an evidence-based Diffusion of Innovation framework to The Productive Ward programme to examine multi-level perspectives (national, regional, local) of learning and impact. The findings are informed by in-depth interviews with national and regional stakeholders, a national online-survey of frontline staff, and case studies of implementation within five NHS acute Trusts.Overall, this review finds The Productive Ward programme has been successfully framed and communicated in a way that connects with frontline NHS staffs’ need and will for change, and that it thrives where local leadership and ownership are strong. The review suggests 15 ‘top tips’, which comprise of key lessons from the programme to date that will assist trusts in local implementation in the future
Implementing large-scale quality improvement – lessons from the productive ward: Releasing time to care
No full textPurpose: This paper is concerned with facilitating large-scale quality improvement in health care, and specifically understanding more about the known challenges associated with implementation of Lean innovations: receptivity, the complexity of adoption processes, evidence of the innovation, and embedding change. Lessons are drawn from the implementation of The Productive Ward: Releasing Time to CareTM programme in English hospitals.Design/participants: The study which the paper draws upon was a mixed-method evaluation which aimed to capture the perceptions of three main stakeholder groups: national-level policymakers (15 semi-structured interviews), senior hospital managers (a national web-based survey of 150 staff), and healthcare practitioners (case studies within five hospitals involving 58 members of staff). The views of these stakeholder groups were analysed using a diffusion of innovations theoretical framework to examine aspects of the innovation, the organisation, the wider context and linkages. Findings: Although The Productive Ward was widely supported, stakeholders at different levels identified varying facilitators and challenges to implementation. Key issues for all stakeholders were staff time to work on the programme and showing evidence of the impact on staff, patients and ward environments. Implications: To support implementation policymakers should focus on expressing what can be gained locally using success stories and guidance from ‘early adopters’. Service managers, clinical educators and professional bodies can help to spread good practice and encourage professional leadership and support. Further research could help to secure support for the programme by generating evidence about the innovation, and specifically its clinical effectiveness and broader links to public expectations and experiences of healthcare.Originality/value: This paper draws lessons from the implementation of The Productive Ward programme in England which can inform the implementation of other large-scale programmes of quality improvement in health care
Application of the IS-MP-IA model to the German economy and policy implications
No full textExtending the IS-MP-IA model developed by Romer (2000) and applying the GARCH (Engle, 1982, 2001) methodology, the author finds that equilibrium GDP in Germany is positively affected by stock market performance and real exchange rate appreciation, and negatively influenced by the expected inflation rate, the government deficit/GDP ratio, and the U.S. federal funds rate. The relatively low deficit/GDP ratio of 1.83% in 2003 indicates that its fiscal condition was healthy. However, some other EU members may need to exercise fiscal discipline. Because real appreciation has a positive impact on output, a stronger euro may not be a concern for Germany but may be worried by those EU member nations which depend upon exports to stimulate their economies.
New Brunswick City, Second Ward
No full textThis map shows the Second Ward of the city of New Brunswick in 1876, which includes the area bounded by Livingston, George, and Mile Run Brook, all the way down to College Farm.From the Rutgers University Special Collections University Archives collection. Call number: SPCOL/UA MP/3813/M50/213/1876ABc2Removed from Everts and Stewart's Combination Atlas Map of Middlesex County, New Jersey, 1876, plates 60 and 61.Purpose: To map the Second Ward section of New Brunswick in 1876
New Brunswick City, Sixth Ward
No full textThis map shows the Sixth Ward of the city of New Brunswick in 1876, which includes the area bounded by Mile Run Brook, the Delaware/Raritan Canal, Sommerset, Albany, and Washington.From the Rutgers University Special Collections University Archives collection. Call number: SPCOL/UA MP/3813/M50/213/1876AEc1Removed from Everts and Stewart's Combination Atlas Map of Middlesex County, New Jersey, 1876, plates 68 and 69.Purpose: To map the Sixth Ward section of New Brunswick in 1876
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 2: The medicinal plants used in Katoro Ward, Bukoba District.
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The Kagera region of north western Tanzania has a rich culture of traditional medicine use and practices. The dynamic inter-ethnic interactions of different people from the surrounding countries constitute a rich reservoir of herbal based healing practices. This study, the second in an ongoing series, reports on the medicinal plant species used in Katoro ward, Bukoba District, and tries to use the literature to establish proof of the therapeutic claims. Ethnomedical information was collected using semi-structured interviews in Kyamlaile and Kashaba villages of Katoro, and in roadside bushes on the way from Katoro to Bukoba through Kyaka. Data collected included the common/local names of the plants, parts used, the diseases treated, methods of preparation, dosage, frequency and duration of treatments. Information on toxicity and antidote were also collected. Literature was consulted to get corroborative information on similar ethnomedical claims and proven biological activities of the plants. Thirty three (33) plant species for treatment of 13 different disease categories were documented. The most frequently treated diseases were those categorized as specific diseases/conditions (23.8% of all remedies) while eye diseases were the least treated using medicinal plants (1.5% of all remedies). Literature reports support 47% of the claims including proven anti-malarial, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory activity or similar ethnomedical uses. Leaves were the most frequently used plant part (20 species) followed by roots (13 species) while making of decoctions, pounding, squeezing, making infusions, burning and grinding to powder were the most common methods used to prepare a majority of the therapies. Therapeutic claims made on plants used in traditional medicine in Katoro ward of Bukoba district are well supported by literature, with 47% of the claims having already been reported. This study further enhances the validity of plants used in traditional medicine in this region as resources that can be relied on to provide effective, accessible and affordable basic healthcare to the local communities. The plants documented also have the potential of being used in drug development and on farm domestication initiatives.\u
New Brunswick City, Fifth Ward
No full textThis map shows the Fifth Ward of the city of New Brunswick in 1876, which includes the area bounded by Livingston, George, Albany, Sommerset, and Mile Run Brook. This map also has insets of Jamesburg, Spotswood, and Stelton.From the Rutgers University Special Collections University Archives collection. Call number: SPCOL/UA MP/3813/M50/213/1876ADRemoved from Everts and Stewart's Combination Atlas Map of Middlesex County, New Jersey, 1876, plates 64 and 65.Purpose: To map the Fifth Ward section of New Brunswick in 1876
New Brunswick City, First Ward
No full textThis map shows the First Ward of the city of New Brunswick in 1876, which includes the area bounded by New, George, Burnet, and Wilson, as well as part of the Raritan River, Tunisons Lane, and the Lawrence River.From the Rutgers University Special Collections University Archives collection. Call number: SPCOL/UA MP/3813/M50/213/1876AAc2Removed from Everts and Stewart's Combination Atlas Map of Middlesex County, New Jersey, 1876, plates 56 and 57.Purpose: To map the First Ward section of New Brunswick in 1876
Winning redefined, a new brand positioning for MP Motorsport
No full textMP Motorsport is a talent educating race team participating in the classes below the Formula 1. The problem with the lower classes and therefore MP Motorsport as well is that these classes don’t get much attention and exposure. As a company run by people with passion the branding and positioning is more something that naturally emerged from this passion rather than a series of conscious decisions. This makes it fragile. A more conscious strategy and vision on how MP Motorsport needs to be branded and positioned against their competition that is more than “look how cool racing is” is needed to become more attractive for sponsoring. This report describes the process from analysis to finding the right positioning and an advise for a new brand identity and an implementation plan to help becoming more attractive for sponsoring goals. The analysis done with employees showed a unique characteristic that will help the team to position themselves against the competition; the family atmosphere. This atmosphere is what also characterises their contradictory personality. This personality is on one hand leading and ambitious and on the other hand modest and involved. Competition and stakeholder analysis have been performed to find the right combination of being unique to the competition, desirable for the stakeholders (the fans and sponsors) and builds upon the core strengths of the company. Then using the brand key model, a positioning is made with the essence: Be your best self. The belief, “in everyone hides a talent” and values like “everyone is equal” and “together we succeed” combined with the essence and the positioning resulted in a brand story that describes the feeling MP Motorsport wants to communicate. To manifestate the brand, an advise has been set up for a tone of voice and tone of image. Wrapped in a concept called “winning redefined” this advise is part of the whole implementation plan that should lead the way for the team to implement the newly created brand in short and long term actions. In 3 phases MP Motorsport is advised to start with a clear brand introduction to the target groups Gen Z and potential sponsors. The next phase revolves around creating a community to attract both Gen Z talents and subsequently sponsors to interact with the team and each other. Finally the last phase is long term focused and aims for sustainable growth. In this phase the community is established and can expect various opportunities to discover and develop a whole range of talents, sponsors and gen z are connected to each other via MP Motorsport and the team is able to finance the lower classes without the pressure of the money drivers bring along.Strategic Product Desig
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