This volume, developed by the Observatory together with OECD, provides an overall conceptual framework for understanding and applying strategies aimed at improving quality of care. Crucially, it summarizes available evidence on different quality strategies and provides recommendations for their implementation. This book is intended to help policy-makers to understand concepts of quality and to support them to evaluate single strategies and combinations of strategies.
Advances in medical, biomedical and health services research have reduced the level of uncertainty in clinical practice. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) complement this progress by establishing standards of care backed by strong scientific evidence. CPGs are statements that include recommendations intended to optimize patient care. These statements are informed by a systematic review of evidence and an assessment of the benefits and costs of alternative care options. Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust examines the current state of clinical practice guidelines and how they can be improved to enhance healthcare quality and patient outcomes. Clinical practice guidelines now are ubiquitous in our healthcare system. The Guidelines International Network (GIN) database currently lists more than 3,700 guidelines from 39 countries. Developing guidelines presents a number of challenges including lack of transparent methodological practices, difficulty reconciling conflicting guidelines, and conflicts of interest. Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust explores questions surrounding the quality of CPG development processes and the establishment of standards. It proposes eight standards for developing trustworthy clinical practice guidelines emphasizing transparency; management of conflict of interest ; systematic review-guideline development intersection; establishing evidence foundations for and rating strength of guideline recommendations; articulation of recommendations; external review; and updating. Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust shows how clinical practice guidelines can enhance clinician and patient decision-making by translating complex scientific research findings into recommendations for clinical practice that are relevant to the individual patient encounter, instead of implementing a one size fits all approach to patient care. This book contains information directly related to the work of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), as well as various Congressional staff and policymakers. It is a vital resource for medical specialty societies, disease advocacy groups, health professionals, private and international organizations that develop or use clinical practice guidelines, consumers, clinicians, and payers.
This book is an introduction into methodology and practice of analysis, design and implementation of distributed health information systems. Special attention is dedicated to security and interoperability of such systems as well as to advanced electronic health record approaches. In the book, both available architectures and implementations but also current and future innovations are considered. Therefore, the component paradigm, UML, XML, eHealth are discussed in a concise way. Many practical solutions specified and implemented first in the author's environment are presented in greater detail. The book addresses information scientists, administrators, health professionals, managers and other users of health information systems.
This paper is motivated by the emphasis on secure property rights as a determinant of economic development in recent literature. The authors use village and household level information from about 800 villages throughout China to explore whether legal reform increased protection of land rights against unauthorized reallocation or expropriation with below-average compensation by the state. The analysis provides nation-wide evidence on a sensitive topic. The authors find positive impacts, equivalent to increasing land values by 30 percent, of reform even in the short term. Reform originated in villages where democratic election of leaders ensured a minimum level of accountability, pointing toward complementarity between good governance and legal reform. The paper explores the implications for situations where individuals and groups hold overlapping rights to land.
Here's the book you need to prepare for Cisco's Secure Intrusion Detection (CSIDS) and SAFE Implementation (CSI) exams. This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates. In addition to the focused and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the "Best Study Guide" designation in the 2003 CertCities Readers Choice Awards, this two-in-one Study Guide provides: Focused coverage on working with a Cisco Intrustion Detection System and SAFE Implemtation Practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience Leading-edge exam preparation software, including the Sybex testing engine and electronic flashcards for your Palm Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Secure Intrusion Detection: Designing a Cisco IDS protection solution Installing and configuring a Cisco IDS Sensor Tuning and customizing signatures to work optimally in specific environments Performing device management of supported blocking devices Performing maintenance operations Monitoring a protection solution for small and medium networks Managing a large scale deployment of Cisco IDS Sensors SAFE Implementation Security Fundamentals Architectural Overview Cisco Security Portfolio SAFE Small Network Design SAFE Medium Network Design SAFE Remote-User Network Implementation Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern world, the synergy between technology and management has become a cornerstone of innovation and progress. This book, Syntactical Constructs and Algorithmic Paradigms in Python: A Comprehensive Guide, is conceived to bridge the gap between emerging technological advancements in programming and their strategic application in the development of robust algorithms and software systems. Our objective is to equip readers with the tools and insights necessary to excel in this dynamic intersection of fields. This book is structured to provide a comprehensive exploration of the methodologies and strategies that define Python's innovation, particularly its syntactical constructs and algorithmic paradigms, and their integration into modern software development practices. From foundational theories to advanced applications, we delve into the critical aspects that drive successful programming in real-world environments. We have made a concerted effort to present complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making this work suitable for a diverse audience, including students, developers, and industry professionals. In authoring this book, we have drawn upon the latest research and best practices to ensure that readers not only gain a robust theoretical understanding but also acquire practical skills that can be applied in a variety of programming scenarios. The chapters are designed to strike a balance between depth and breadth, covering topics ranging from basic Python syntax and programming principles to advanced algorithm design and optimization. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of effective communication, dedicating sections to the art of presenting programming ideas and solutions in a precise and academically rigorous manner. The inspiration for this book arises from a recognition of the crucial role that Python and algorithmic design play in shaping the future of software development. We are profoundly grateful to Chancellor Shri Shiv Kumar Gupta of Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University for his unwavering support and vision. His dedication to fostering academic excellence and promoting a culture of innovation has been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition. We hope this book will serve as a valuable resource and inspiration for those eager to deepen their understanding of how Python programming and algorithmic paradigms can be harnessed together to drive innovation. We believe that the knowledge and insights contained within these pages will empower readers to lead the way in creating innovative solutions that will define the future of software development. Thank you for joining us on this journey. Authors
This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th EuroSPI conference, held in Ostrava, Czech Republic, in September 2017.The 56 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 97 submissions. They are organized in topical sections on SPI and VSEs, SPI and process models, SPI and safety, SPI and project management, SPI and implementation, SPI issues, SPI and automotive, selected key notes and workshop papers, GamifySPI, SPI in Industry 4.0, best practices in implementing traceability, good and bad practices in improvement, safety and security, experiences with agile and lean, standards and assessment models, team skills and diversity strategies.
The fifteenth volume of a new, well-received and highly acclaimed series on critical infrastructure, Emergency Services Sector Protection and Homeland Security is an eye-opening account which discusses the unique challenges this industry faces and the deadly consequences that could result if there was a failure or disruption in the emergency services sector. The Emergency Services Sector (ESS) is crucial to all critical infrastructure sectors, as well as to the American public. As its operations provide the first line of defense for nearly all critical infrastructure sectors, a failure or disruption of the Emergency Services Sector (ESS) would be devastating. Emergency Services Sector Protection and Homeland Security was written to provide guidelines to improve the protections and resilience of this infrastructure.
