Uniform Manual Real Property Acquisition and Relocation Assistance Section II - Chapter 111 Uniform Rules and Procedures April, 2006

The purpose of this chapter is to implement Iowa Code chapter 316 and sections 6B.42, 6B.45, 6B.54 and 6B.55, as required by the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Pub. L. 91-646, as amended by the Uniform Relocation Act Amendments of 1987, Title IV, Pub. L. No. 100-17 , Sec. 104, Pub. L. 105-117, and federal regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

Advancing hypoxic training in team sports: from intermittent hypoxic training to repeated sprint training in hypoxia.

Over the past two decades, intermittent hypoxic training (IHT), that is, a method where athletes live at or near sea level but train under hypoxic conditions, has gained unprecedented popularity. By adding the stress of hypoxia during 'aerobic' or 'anaerobic' interval training, it is believed that IHT would potentiate greater performance improvements compared to similar training at sea level. A thorough analysis of studies including IHT, however, leads to strikingly poor benefits for sea-level performance improvement, compared to the same training method performed in normoxia. Despite the positive molecular adaptations observed after various IHT modalities, the characteristics of optimal training stimulus in hypoxia are still unclear and their functional translation in terms of whole-body performance enhancement is minimal. To overcome some of the inherent limitations of IHT (lower training stimulus due to hypoxia), recent studies have successfully investigated a new training method based on the repetition of short (<30 s) 'all-out' sprints with incomplete recoveries in hypoxia, the so-called repeated sprint training in hypoxia (RSH). The aims of the present review are therefore threefold: first, to summarise the main mechanisms for interval training and repeated sprint training in normoxia. Second, to critically analyse the results of the studies involving high-intensity exercises performed in hypoxia for sea-level performance enhancement by differentiating IHT and RSH. Third, to discuss the potential mechanisms underpinning the effectiveness of those methods, and their inherent limitations, along with the new research avenues surrounding this topic.

Identifying and Implementing Effective Training for Hispanic Craft Workers, American Supervisors, and DOT Inspectors: Phase III of the Hispanic Workforce Research Project, May 2006

The number of Hispanic workers in the U.S. construction industry has been steadily increasing, and language and cultural barriers have sometimes arisen on the jobsite. Due in part to these barriers, the number of fatalities among Hispanics at construction sites in 2001 jumped 24%, while construction fatalities overall dropped 3%. This study, which constitutes Phase III of the Hispanic Workforce Research Project, addresses these language and cultural barriers by investigating the most effective way to deliver training material developed in Phases I and II to Hispanic workers, American supervisors, and department of transportation (DOT) inspectors. The research methodology consisted of assessing the needs and interests of potential and current course participants in terms of exploring innovative ways to deliver the training. The training courses were then adapted and delivered to fit the specific needs of each audience. During Phase III of this project, the research team delivered the courses described in the Phase I and II reports to eight highway construction companies and two DOT groups. The courses developed in Phases I and II consist of four construction-focused language training courses that can be part of an effective training program to facilitate integration among U.S. and Hispanic workers, increase productivity and motivation at the jobsite, and decrease the existing high mortality rate for Hispanic workers. Moreover, the research team developed a course for the construction season called Toolbox Integration Course for Hispanic workers and American supervisors (TICHA), which consists of nine 45-minute modules delivered to one construction company over 11 weeks in the summer of 2005.

Local Roads Maintenance Workers’ Manual, June 2006

This manual describes best roadway maintenance practices for Iowa's local roads and streets, from the center line to shoulders, ditches, and drainage, with chapters on public relations, bridge maintenance, and snow and ice control. Each chapter contains safety tips, information(as appropriate) on managing quality control, and a list of references for further information.

Indoor Multipurpose Use and Training Facility Revenue Bond Funds, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Independent Auditor's Report, Basic Financial Statements and Supplementary Information, June 30, 2006

State University Audit Report

Concrete Paving Training & Field Reference for Preventing Common Problems, August 2006

To ensure that high-quality materials are used in concrete mixing, all materials delivered to the site should be inspected to ensure that they meet specification requirements. All materials should be delivered with the proper certifications, invoices, or bill of lading. These records should indicate when the shipment arrived, the amount and identification of material delivered, and the laboratory report certification number, invoice number, and ticket number.

Evaluation of Virtual Reality Snowplow Simulator Training: A Literature Review, September 2006

Each winter, the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) maintenance operators are primarily responsible for plowing snow off federal and state roads. Drivers typically work long shifts under treacherous conditions. In addition to properly navigating the vehicle, drivers are required to operate several plowing mechanisms simultaneously, such as plow controls and salt sprayers. However, operators have few opportunities during the year to practice and refine their skills. An ideal training program would provide operators with the opportunity to practice these skills under realistic yet safe conditions, as well as provide basic training to novice or less-experienced operators. Recent technological advancements have made driving simulators a desirable training and research tool. This literature review discusses much of the recent research establishing simulator fidelity and espousing its applicability. Additionally, this report provides a summary of behavioral and eye tracking research involving driving simulators. Other research topics include comparisons between novice and expert drivers’ behavioral patterns, methods for avoiding cybersickness in virtual environments, and a synopsis of current personality measures with respect to job performance and driving performance. This literature review coincides with a study designed to examine the effectiveness of virtual reality snowplow simulator training for current maintenance operators, using the TranSim VS III truck and snowplow simulator recently purchased by the Iowa DOT.

Manual de formação para o Aconselhamento em IST, HIV e SIDA JUNHO 2004

A actual tendência de crescimento da epidemia da SIDA e os riscos derivados da presença das IST, atingindo amplos sectores populacionais, a um alto custo emocional, social e económico, ressaltam a importância do aconselhamento entre as acções de saúde pública. Esta epidemia evidencia questões fundamentais para o sistema de saúde em geral. Entre estas, aquelas que dizem respeito à qualidade da relação construída entre profissional de saúde e Utente. Esta relação estabelece um encontro íntimo e privilegiado para a acção preventiva, na medida em que as mensagens são individualizadas e ajustadas às necessidades e possibilidades do Utente. A prática do aconselhamento nas Unidades de Saúde é um instrumento importante para romper a cadeia de transmissão das IST e da SIDA. Apesar de ser uma actividade muitas vezes já desenvolvida pelos profissionais de saúde que actuam nessa área, requer atenções especiais por implicar questões subjectivas, como atitudes e valores do aconselhador, e por envolver temáticas com desdobramentos emocionais e socioculturais. Portanto, a formação de aconselhadores em IST e SIDA deve levar em conta essas questões ao propor a padronização das linhas de acção a serem desenvolvidas pelas Unidades de Saúde, utilizando um adequado referencial teórico e metodológico. O presente Manual tem por finalidade sistematizar uma proposta de implantação da prática do aconselhamento nas Unidades de Saúde e subsidiar as actividades de formação de aconselhamento em IST e SIDA, oferecendo aos instrutores recursos conceituais e metodológicos. A descrição do processo de aconselhamento está apresentada em documento específico1 e contempla os conceitos utilizados neste plano de curso, que está constituído por sete unidades, as quais guardam entre si uma sequência lógica. A Unidade I, Construindo o Conceito de Aconselhamento, tem por finalidade refletir sobre a prática profissional e sua relação com a Actividade de aconselhamento. A Unidade II, Conhecimentos Básicos de Epidemiologia das IST e da SIDA, propicia a aquisição de conhecimentos sobre esse tema, associando-o com o aconselhamento.

Manual de Protocolos Terapêuticos de Pediatria

Ministérios de Saúde

Manual de Protocolos Terapêuticos de Medicina Interna

Ministério de Saúde

Manual do Delegado de Saúde

H. Bryant, citado por David Morley na obra Pediatria no Mundo em Desenvolvimento, retrata a chegada de um jovem médico colocado pelo governo no seu primeiro posto: “Designado para trabalhar num distrito rural, com uma população de 70.000 pessoas, aproximadamente. É o único médico do lugar. O hospital conta com 70 leitos, mas os pacientes internados são 110. A enfermeira - apenas uma - acompanha-o durante a primeira visita ao hospital. Uma verdadeira multidão se comprime no ambulatório. Ele fica sabendo que diariamente vêm 200 a 400 pacientes. O médico só é chamado para ver casos difíceis. O hospital é limpo e bem cuidado. Uma parteira está tomando conta de duas mulheres em trabalho de parto, sem complicações. Há um aparelho de Rx que provavelmente voltará a funcionar quando for trocada a ampola. A farmácia está limpa mas o suprimento existente é pequeno. Na última remessa de medicamentos não veio a penicilina, e somente metade da cloroquina solicitada. Na região, as infecções são comuns e a malária endémica. O refrigerador não funciona. O pequeno laboratório possui um microscópio diminuto, uma centrífuga manual e algumas lâminas não rotuladas. O gabinete de delegado de saúde está localizado ao lado do hospital. No distrito há quatro unidades sanitárias, todas com auxiliares, e um jeep que fica muitas vezes parado por falta de gasolina. Enquanto realiza a visita, a enfermeira diz ao médico que uma mulher esteve em trabalho de parto durante dois dias, sem resultado, e agora apresenta sinais de rotura do útero. O hospital regional com cirurgião fica a 220 km. Um menino está em coma, com suspeita de malária cerebral. Seu pai é um chefe local muito importante.

COMPETENCY-BASED TRAINING IN NURSING: LIMITS AND POSSIBILITIES

Objective To analyze the possibilities and limits of competency-based training in nursing. Method An integrative review of the literature on the subject was carried out, and an analysis was made of the results of a survey evaluating a nursing course based on areas of competency. A dialog was then established between the review and the results of the research. Results On the question of which theoretical type of competency the articles from the literature relate to, there is a predominance of the constructivist perspective, followed by the functionalist approach and the dialog-based approach. In the dialog between the literature and the research, limits and possibilities were observed in the development of a training by areas of competency. Conclusion The dialog-based approach to competency is the proposition that most approximates to the profile defined by the National Curriculum Guidelines for training in nursing, and this was also identified in the evaluation survey that was studied. However, it is found that there are aspects on better work is needed, such as: partnership between school and the workplace, the role of the teacher, the role of the student, and the process of evaluation.

Needs of psychopedagogical training for the care of children with chronic disease: perceptions of hospital nursing

OBJECTIVE To identify the psychopedagogical training needs of the pediatric nurses in the largest public hospital of the Balearic Islands, Spain. METHOD This study was developed with a quantitative and qualitative design, where 78 nurses (97.5% of the service) answered a questionnaire, and 15 participated in interviews that were analyzed via content analysis. RESULTS The quantitative results show gaps in the knowledge and psychopedagogical skills of the staff. These aspects could facilitate the development of tasks tailored to the personality and the psychoevolutional time of children with chronic diseases, as well as to the emotional state of families. The qualitative data was organized into four categories: family support; hospital and education; psychopedagogical training and difficulties in practice. The little communication between nurses and teachers is evident. CONCLUSION The data reinforces the need to implement training strategies and interdisciplinary work among health professionals, educators and families.

Mediate evaluation of replicating a Training Program in Nonverbal Communication in Gerontology

OBJECTIVE Replicating the training program in non-verbal communication based on the theoretical framework of interpersonal communication; non-verbal coding, valuing the aging aspects in the perspective of active aging, checking its current relevance through the content assimilation index after 90 days (mediate) of its application. METHOD A descriptive and exploratory field study was conducted in three hospitals under direct administration of the state of São Paulo that caters exclusively to Unified Health System (SUS) patients. The training lasted 12 hours divided in three meetings, applied to 102 health professionals. RESULTS Revealed very satisfactory and satisfactory mediate content assimilation index in 82.9%. CONCLUSION The program replication proved to be relevant and updated the setting of hospital services, while remaining efficient for healthcare professionals.