Challenges and opportunities in recruiting, hiring and training Infection Preventionists across facility settings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara M Reese ◽  
Heather Gilmartin ◽  
Sarah Smathers
Keyword(s):  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
And Training ◽  
Infection Preventionists

scholarly journals ICT Adoption by Library Professionals in India: Challenges and Opportunities

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Technology Literacy ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Training Environment ◽  
Managerial Support ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
The Subject ◽  
And Training

In this research, the use of ICTs in India by librarians, particularly in the use of mobile phones, was the focus of this study. To gather the required data for the research, surveys were performed and this approach was implemented. The questionnaire was presented to eight librarians from eight teacher college libraries in the subject of study who responded to it, and the results were used to inform the research. According to the conclusions of the study’s materials, ICT use by professional librarians in India is still a relatively recent phenomena, and as a result, it is still in its early phases. The study showed that while libraries utilise information and communications technology (ICT) to deliver some services, these services are insufficient in part as a result of challenges such as a lack of money, a scarcity of trained personnel, and a lack of managerial support. According to the findings of this study, college librarians should get training in information and communications technology literacy since ICT is a dynamic, continuously practising, and training environment that they should take advantage of, as demonstrated by the results of the study. It was proposed that students have access to contemporary ICT instruments, such PCs, printers and scanners, to help them with their home maintenance tasks in order to enhance the administration of educational institutions. The recommendation was also made that libraries should get sufficient help in this respect. The research also advised that college bibliographers participate in attachment programmes with the help of students at the major university libraries to understand the finest practises of modern librarians.

Perceived Challenges and Opportunities of Digital Games

2021 ◽  
pp. 237-256
Author(s):  
Khalifa Alshaya ◽  
Pamela Beck
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Digital Games ◽  
The Other ◽  
Teaching Philosophy ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
And Training ◽  
Support Time ◽  
Pedagogical Challenge

This qualitative study explored the perceived challenges ELL teachers encounter when using and implementing digital games as educational tools. Six ELL teachers were interviewed, and a phenomenological lens was used to analyze the data. The synthesis of textural and structural meanings and essences as a last step of phenomenological data analysis lead to two major findings of ELL teachers' experiences with digital games: logistical and pedagogical. The findings indicate that there is a lack of resources, support, time, and overwhelming choices that characterize the logistical challenges. On the other hand, ELL teachers teaching philosophy, curriculum, and training highlights the pedagogical challenge of incorporating digital games.

France

2019 ◽  
pp. 159-166
Author(s):  
Philippe Robert ◽  
Renaud David ◽  
Valeria Manera
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Positive Research ◽  
Scientific Research Output ◽  
Loss Of Autonomy ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
And Training

In 2011, France began the launch of its National Alzheimer Plans to fund research on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related disorders, which resulted in a significant increase in French scientific research output, particularly after implementation of the Third National Alzheimer Plan (2008–2012). The 2014–2019 Neurodegenerative Disease Plan and the new Action and Prevention of Loss of Autonomy National Plan aim at extending the positive research outcomes in AD to other neurodegenerative pathologies. Interestingly, these plans also assign an important role to Information and Communication Technologies in the assessment and training of people with AD, frailty, and related disorders. This may contribute to shaping the new Silver Economy by creating new challenges and opportunities.

Have We Forsaken Quality and Professionalism for Technological Convenience in the Training of Lawyers in the 21st Century? The ‘Flexible Learning' Paradigm

2010 ◽  
pp. 99-117
Author(s):  
Gaye Lansdell
Keyword(s):  
Online Courses ◽  
Legal Education ◽  
Course Evaluations ◽  
Online Programs ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Delivery Modes ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Postgraduate Diploma ◽  
Professional Ethos ◽  
And Training

Critical questions and issues face legal educators as a result of the challenges and opportunities provided by the advent of information technology. This chapter focuses on the introduction of online learning environments in the legal education context primarily at the point of pre-admission practical legal training. It queries whether parallels can be drawn between changes in technology and changes in the learning and training of lawyers. In turn, it considers whether such changes are for the benefit of the students, their intended profession and the society it is supposed to serve. Can the important communication skills, the cornerstone of legal work, be obtained through flexible delivery modes? What are the perceived limitations, disadvantages of such programs and do they outweigh the advantages? Can the professional ethos of lawyering be conveyed and developed adequately by an online training program? In this context, the literature pertaining to online delivery in the area of legal education is considered. The writer also reflects on observations of teaching instructors in both the on-campus and online courses of the Postgraduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Skills and Ethics (PDLP) at Monash University. The chapter considers course evaluations administered to cohorts of PDLP students. Finally, the chapter proposes the preferred way forward for virtual communicators in producing online programs in this area.

scholarly journals Hospitals and the Covid19 pandemic: challenges and opportunities for transformation

ANALES RANM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 137 (137(03)) ◽  
pp. 292-297
Author(s):  
Julio Mayol Martínez
Keyword(s):  
High Complexity ◽  
Delivery Of Care ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Long Term Changes ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Training And Research ◽  
Scheduled Care ◽  
And Training ◽  
Made In

Short, medium and long term changes made in hospitals for delivery of care, teaching and training, and research during the crisis arising from the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic are analyzed. The transformation has implications both for patients with covid19 and for patients free of the disease but who require urgent, semi-urgent or scheduled care for medium or high complexity conditions.

scholarly journals The Combination of Artificial Intelligence and Extended Reality: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk Reiners ◽  
Mohammad Reza Davahli ◽  
Waldemar Karwowski ◽  
Carolina Cruz-Neira
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Affective Computing ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Screening Strategy ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Driver Education ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Autonomous Cars ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
And Training

Artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR) differ in their origin and primary objectives. However, their combination is emerging as a powerful tool for addressing prominent AI and XR challenges and opportunities for cross-development. To investigate the AI-XR combination, we mapped and analyzed published articles through a multi-stage screening strategy. We identified the main applications of the AI-XR combination, including autonomous cars, robotics, military, medical training, cancer diagnosis, entertainment, and gaming applications, advanced visualization methods, smart homes, affective computing, and driver education and training. In addition, we found that the primary motivation for developing the AI-XR applications include 1) training AI, 2) conferring intelligence on XR, and 3) interpreting XR- generated data. Finally, our results highlight the advancements and future perspectives of the AI-XR combination.

scholarly journals Beekeeping Production System, Challenges, and Opportunities in Selected Districts of South Wollo Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Addisu Bihonegn ◽  
Desalegn Begna
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Income Generation ◽  
Bee Colony ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Colony Number ◽  
Bee Colonies ◽  
And Training ◽  
Age And Sex ◽  
Home Consumption

The study was conducted in Tehulederie, Kalu, and Dessie Zuria districts of South Wollo Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia, to assess the current beekeeping production system with available opportunities and challenges facing the beekeeping subsector. The districts were purposively selected based on potential and accessibility and then stratified into lowland, midland, and highland. In total, 135 beekeepers, of which 126 were males and 9 were females, were interviewed using a pretested semistructured questionnaire. The result revealed that beekeeping is actively practiced by the community regardless of age and sex. Three beekeeping production systems, that is, traditional, transitional, and movable frame hive, have been identified, accounting for 80%, 4%, and 16%, respectively. More than 80% of total bee colonies are managed being placed in the backyard. Besides, the study indicated that about 79% of the beekeepers keep bees primarily for income generation and home consumption. According to this study, the average bee colony holding size is 5.13 per a beekeeper. Also, this study identified that the swarm catching method is the major source of bee colony accounting for more than 45% to start beekeeping and 76% to increase existing colony number. Bee colony decline, absconding and swarming, honeybee pests and predators, and lack of training and extension were identified as major beekeeping challenges in the study areas. This study identified the beekeeping production system, opportunities, and challenges of the study areas and has significantly contributed to our knowledge and identified lack of extension and training as intervention areas. Therefore, practical beekeeping training and extension should get primary emphasis to combat the existing challenges.

scholarly journals Challenges and Opportunities Experienced by Young Adults Transitioning Out of Informal Kinship-Based Foster Care in Bikita District, Zimbabwe

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Dziro
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Foster Care ◽  
Young People ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Transition Into Adulthood ◽  
Independent Life ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
And Training

The desire to understand young adults’ transition into adulthood from informal kinship-based foster care has been growing. This article examines the challenges encountered by, and the opportunities available to, young adults as they transition from informal kinship-based foster care to independent living in the Bikita District of Zimbabwe. In-depth interviews were conducted with 26 young people who had left care and key informants. Data were analyzed using a thematic framework. Key findings included the young adults’ need for proper preparation in formal education, health, social welfare, and employment to ward off the challenges they face before they leave informal kinship-based foster care. The opportunities available to the young adults included cultural identity, social capital, and training in independent life skills within their kinship group. Recommendations are made for better preparation and support to young people transitioning out of informal kinship-based care in Zimbabwe.

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