The process of choosing employees for specific types of employment. The concept includes recruitment.
Differential and non-random reproduction of different genotypes, operating to alter the gene frequencies within a population.
Persons including soldiers involved with the armed forces.
The individuals employed by the hospital.
Men and women working in the provision of health services, whether as individual practitioners or employees of health institutions and programs, whether or not professionally trained, and whether or not subject to public regulation. (From A Discursive Dictionary of Health Care, 1976)
Health care workers specially trained and licensed to assist and support the work of health professionals. Often used synonymously with paramedical personnel, the term generally refers to all health care workers who perform tasks which must otherwise be performed by a physician or other health professional.
Planning, organizing, and administering all activities related to personnel.
The practice of medicine as applied to special circumstances associated with military operations.
Health care professionals, technicians, and assistants staffing LABORATORIES in research or health care facilities.
Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of genetic processes or phenomena. They include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment.
Paramedical personnel trained to provide basic emergency care and life support under the supervision of physicians and/or nurses. These services may be carried out at the site of the emergency, in the ambulance, or in a health care institution.
The process of cumulative change at the level of DNA; RNA; and PROTEINS, over successive generations.
The selection, appointing, and scheduling of personnel.
The process of cumulative change over successive generations through which organisms acquire their distinguishing morphological and physiological characteristics.
Genotypic differences observed among individuals in a population.
Criteria and standards used for the determination of the appropriateness of the inclusion of patients with specific conditions in proposed treatment plans and the criteria used for the inclusion of subjects in various clinical trials and other research protocols.
The introduction of error due to systematic differences in the characteristics between those selected and those not selected for a given study. In sampling bias, error is the result of failure to ensure that all members of the reference population have a known chance of selection in the sample.
Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories.
Hostile conflict between organized groups of people.
The practice of medicine concerned with conditions affecting the health of individuals associated with the marine environment.
Computer-based systems for use in personnel management in a facility, e.g., distribution of caregivers with relation to patient needs.
An armed intervention involving multi-national forces in the country of IRAQ.
Professionals, technicians, and assistants staffing LABORATORIES.
The relationships of groups of organisms as reflected by their genetic makeup.
The discipline studying genetic composition of populations and effects of factors such as GENETIC SELECTION, population size, MUTATION, migration, and GENETIC DRIFT on the frequencies of various GENOTYPES and PHENOTYPES using a variety of GENETIC TECHNIQUES.
Multinational coalition military operation initiated in October 2001 to counter terrorism and bring security to AFGHANISTAN in collaboration with Afghan forces.
Any detectable and heritable change in the genetic material that causes a change in the GENOTYPE and which is transmitted to daughter cells and to succeeding generations.
The term "United States" in a medical context often refers to the country where a patient or study participant resides, and is not a medical term per se, but relevant for epidemiological studies, healthcare policies, and understanding differences in disease prevalence, treatment patterns, and health outcomes across various geographic locations.
To entrust to the care or management of another, to transfer or to assign tasks within an organizational or administrative unit or structure
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Iraq" is a country located in the Middle East and it doesn't have a medical definition. If you have any questions related to medical topics or definitions, I'd be happy to try to help answer them!
Attitudes of personnel toward their patients, other professionals, toward the medical care system, etc.
The sequence of PURINES and PYRIMIDINES in nucleic acids and polynucleotides. It is also called nucleotide sequence.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Afghanistan" is not a medical term and does not have a medical definition. It is a country located in South-Central Asia. If you have any questions related to medical terminology or health concerns, I would be happy to help answer those!
A vehicle equipped for transporting patients in need of emergency care.
Facilities equipped for performing surgery.
The outward appearance of the individual. It is the product of interactions between genes, and between the GENOTYPE and the environment.

Library residencies and internships as indicators of success: evidence from three programs. (1/406)

This paper discusses post-master's degree internships in three very different organizations; the University of Illinois at Chicago, the National Library of Medicine, and the Library of Congress. It discusses the internships using several questions. Do the programs serve as a recruitment strategy? Do the programs develop key competencies needed by the participant or organization? Do the programs develop leaders and managers? Is acceptance into a program an indicator of future career success? A survey was mailed to 520 persons who had completed internships in one of the three programs. There was a 49.8% response rate. Responses to fifty-four questions were tabulated and analyzed for each program and for the total group. The results confirm the value of internships to the career of participants.  (+info)

Organizational selection and assessment of women entering a surrogacy agreement in the UK. (2/406)

In the UK, surrogacy procedures are unregulated and not monitored. Information concerning the selection and assessment of intended (the mother commissioning) and surrogate mothers (the mother carrying and delivering the baby) is therefore not generally available (BMA, 1996). It is important to determine what type of assessment is used, and how selection takes place within the organizations dealing with surrogate motherhood arrangements. The present survey enquired about the incidence, selection and assessment procedures of all registered surrogate and commissioning couples, and aimed to find out what advice and support is given. Eight organizations took part in the survey, six were clinics and two agencies dealing with surrogate arrangements. Two voluntary organizations/helplines were also surveyed, but their data are not relevant to the results presented here. An interview and questionnaire approach was used. Psychosocial assessment was minimally addressed by all organizations, and no fixed procedures for assessment and selection were employed. Despite this, few incidences of controversial cases were reported. Confidence in this practice could be increased in the future if both parties embarking on a surrogacy arrangement knew they were properly selected and assessed. A regulatory body could monitor consistent use of professional evidence-based criteria prior to arrangements.  (+info)

Adjustment of Korean-American physicians in Korea: aspect of personal satisfaction. (3/406)

This study was conducted to assess the psychosocial adjustment of Korean-American physicians in the aspect of personal satisfaction after returning to Korea. A questionnaire was mailed to 72 Korean-American physicians who were practicing medicine in Korea and forty physicians responded. These physicians, typically in their 50s, lived in America for 21-30 years before coming back to Korea. The most frequent motives for them to come back to Korea were giving back to their native country, longing for their native country, filial duty, and suggestions from their colleagues or professors to move back. Eighty percent of them were extremely satisfied or slightly satisfied with their work in Korea, and only 10% are extremely or slightly dissatisfied with their decision to return. Although most of them are content for the time being in Korea, only 12.5% have definite plans to stay in Korea after retirement. The variables that were most significantly related to personal satisfaction of returning to Korea were how well treated at work and how much satisfied with job rather than other factors such as motives for returning, duration of staying in America and in Korea, and family situation.  (+info)

Estimates of costs of primary care physician turnover. (4/406)

OBJECTIVE: To provide estimates of the institutional costs associated with primary care physician (PCP) turnover (job exit). SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A cohort of 533 postresident, nonfederal, employed PCPs younger than 45 years of age, in practice between 2 and 9 years, participated in national surveys in 1987 and 1991. Data from a national study of physician compensation and productivity and data from physician recruiters were combined with PCP cohort data to estimate recruitment and replacement costs associated with turnover. RESULTS: By the time of the 1991 survey, slightly more than half (n = 279 or 55%) of all PCPs in this cohort had left the practice in which they had been employed in 1987; 20% (n = 100) had left 2 employers in that same 5-year period. Among those who left, self-designated specialties and proportions were general/family practice (n = 104 or 37%); general internal medicine (n = 91 or 33%); and pediatrics (n = 84 or 30%). Estimates of recruitment and replacement costs for individual PCPs for the 3 specialties were $236,383 for general/family practice, $245,128 for general internal medicine, and $264,645 for pediatrics. Turnover costs for all PCPs in the cohort by specialty were $24.5 million for general/family practice, $22.3 million for general internal medicine, and $22.2 million for pediatrics. CONCLUSIONS: Turnover was an important phenomenon among the PCPs in this cohort. This turnover has major fiscal implications for PCP employers because loss of PCPs causes healthcare delivery systems to lose resources that could otherwise be devoted to patient care.  (+info)

GPs' employment of locum doctors and satisfaction with their service. (5/406)

BACKGROUND: Locum doctors provide cover during normal working hours for GPs absent due to holidays, sickness, maternity leave or for educational purposes. However, there is little information on the extent of the use of locums or of GPs' perception of their services. OBJECTIVES: To examine the level of use of locum doctors by GPs, the ease of recruitment and satisfaction with their services. METHODS: A postal survey of all general practices in one of the six health regions in England was carried out. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the independent effects on locum use of practice size and type of area, source of recruitment and GPs' satisfaction with their services. RESULTS: A total of 935 (80.6%) general practices responded. Locum GPs were employed by 81.7% of practices in the previous 12 months. Two-thirds of practices reported problems obtaining locum cover, especially at short notice and for holiday periods. One-fifth of practices employing a locum in the previous 12 months were dissatisfied with the locum. CONCLUSIONS: There are high demands for, but a considerable shortage of, locum doctors in general practice. Educational and other initiatives for GPs may contribute to increased demands for locum cover. Difficulties in recruitment may be reduced by measures to improve the conditions of employment for doctors working as locums on a longer term basis. New codes of practice for employing locums may increase satisfaction with locum services.  (+info)

Women in hospital medicine in the United Kingdom: glass ceiling, preference, prejudice or cohort effect? (6/406)

OBJECTIVE: To assess from official statistics whether there is evidence that the careers of women doctors in hospitals do not progress in the same way as those of men. DESIGN: The proportions of female hospital doctors overall (1963-96), and in the specialties of medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, pathology, radiology/radiotherapy, anaesthetics and psychiatry (1974-1996) were examined. Additionally data were examined on career preferences and intentions from pre-registration house officers, final year medical students, and medical school applicants (1966-1991). ANALYSIS: Data were analysed according to cohort of entry to medical school to assess the extent of disproportionate promotion. RESULTS: The proportion of women in hospital career posts was largely explained by the rapidly increasing proportion of women entering medical school during the past three decades. In general there was little evidence for disproportionate promotion of women in hospital careers, although in surgery, hospital medicine and obstetrics and gynaecology, fewer women seemed to progress beyond the SHO grade, and in anaesthetics there were deficits of women at each career stage. Analyses of career preferences and intentions suggest that disproportionate promotion cannot readily be explained as differential choice by women. CONCLUSIONS: Although there is no evidence as such of a "glass ceiling" for women doctors in hospital careers, and the current paucity of women consultants primarily reflects historical trends in the numbers of women entering medical school, there is evidence in some cases of disproportionate promotion that is best interpreted as direct or indirect discrimination.  (+info)

Lessons from the London Initiative Zone Educational Incentives funding: associations between practice characteristics, funding, and courses undertaken. (7/406)

BACKGROUND: Following the Tomlinson report of 1992, London Initiative Zone Educational Incentives (LIZEI) funding was introduced for a three-year period to improve recruitment, retention, and educational opportunities for general practitioners working within inner London. AIM: To test the hypothesis that general practices that show evidence of good organisation achieved better access to LIZEI funding than less organised practices. METHOD: Observational practice-based study involving all 164 general practices in EAst London and the City Health Authority during the first two years of the scheme, April 1995 to March 1997. RESULTS: Univariate analysis showed that higher levels of LIZEI funding were associated with practices where there was evidence of good organisation, including higher targets for cervical cytology screening and immunisation rates for under two-year-olds, better asthma prescribing, and training status. Using ten practice and population explanatory variables, multiple regression models were developed for fundholding and non-fundholding practices. Among non-fundholding practices, the asthma prescribing ratio was the variable with the greatest predictive value, explaining 14.7% of the variation in LIZEI funding between practices. Strong positive associations existed between taking further degrees and diplomas, practice size, training, and non-fundholding status. CONCLUSION: Larger practices, training practices, and those that demonstrated aspects of good practice organisation gained more LIZEI funding: an example of the 'inverse funding law'. Practices within a multifund, based in the Newham locality, gained LIZEI funding regardless of practice organisation. Networks of practices, and, potentially, primary care groups, have a role in equalising the opportunities for education and development between practices in east London.  (+info)

A competency model for general practice: implications for selection, training, and development. (8/406)

BACKGROUND: The role of the general practitioner (GP) has changed significantly over the past decade. This problem is compounded by growing concern over postgraduate attrition rates from medicine, with current estimates as high as 19%. AIM: To define a comprehensive model of the competencies required for the job role of GP. METHOD: Three independent studies were conducted to define GP competencies including (1) critical incidents focus groups with GPs, (2) behavioural coding of GP-patient consultations, and (3) critical incidents interviews with patients. Study 1 was conducted with GPs (n = 35) from the Trent region. Study 2 involved observation of GP-patient consultations (n = 33 consultations), and Study 3 was conducted with patients (n = 21), all from a Midlands-based medical practice. RESULTS: The data collected from the three studies provided strong evidence for a competency model comprising 11 categories with a summary of the associated behavioural descriptions. Example competencies included empathy and sensitivity, communication skills, clinical knowledge and expertise, conceptual thinking, and coping with pressure. CONCLUSIONS: Triangulation of results was achieved from three independent studies. The competencies derived imply that a greater account of personal attributes needs to be considered in recruitment and training, rather than focusing on academic and clinical competency alone. The model could be employed for future research in design of selection techniques for the role of GP.  (+info)

"Personnel Selection," in a medical context, refers to the process of choosing and hiring healthcare professionals for various positions within a healthcare organization or setting. This process typically involves several steps, including job analysis, recruitment, application screening, interviews, testing, background checks, and reference checks. The goal is to identify and select the most qualified, competent, and suitable candidates who possess the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors to perform the job duties effectively and safely, while also aligning with the organization's mission, values, and culture. Personnel selection in healthcare aims to ensure high-quality patient care, improve patient outcomes, reduce medical errors, and enhance overall organizational performance.

Genetic selection, also known as natural selection, is a fundamental mechanism of evolution. It refers to the process by which certain heritable traits become more or less common in a population over successive generations due to differential reproduction of organisms with those traits.

In genetic selection, traits that increase an individual's fitness (its ability to survive and reproduce) are more likely to be passed on to the next generation, while traits that decrease fitness are less likely to be passed on. This results in a gradual change in the distribution of traits within a population over time, leading to adaptation to the environment and potentially speciation.

Genetic selection can occur through various mechanisms, including viability selection (differential survival), fecundity selection (differences in reproductive success), and sexual selection (choices made by individuals during mating). The process of genetic selection is driven by environmental pressures, such as predation, competition for resources, and changes in the availability of food or habitat.

I apologize for any confusion, but "Military Personnel" is not a medical term. It refers to individuals who serve in the military forces of a country, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Medical terms typically refer to specific conditions, diagnoses, treatments, or anatomical features related to healthcare. If you have any questions about medical terminology or concepts, I would be happy to help clarify!

'Hospital Personnel' is a general term that refers to all individuals who are employed by or provide services on behalf of a hospital. This can include, but is not limited to:

1. Healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and technicians.
2. Administrative staff who manage the hospital's operations, including human resources, finance, and management.
3. Support services personnel such as maintenance workers, food service workers, housekeeping staff, and volunteers.
4. Medical students, interns, and trainees who are gaining clinical experience in the hospital setting.

All of these individuals play a critical role in ensuring that the hospital runs smoothly and provides high-quality care to its patients.

"Health personnel" is a broad term that refers to individuals who are involved in maintaining, promoting, and restoring the health of populations or individuals. This can include a wide range of professionals such as:

1. Healthcare providers: These are medical doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, pharmacists, allied health professionals (like physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, etc.), and other healthcare workers who provide direct patient care.

2. Public health professionals: These are individuals who work in public health agencies, non-governmental organizations, or academia to promote health, prevent diseases, and protect populations from health hazards. They include epidemiologists, biostatisticians, health educators, environmental health specialists, and health services researchers.

3. Health managers and administrators: These are professionals who oversee the operations, finances, and strategic planning of healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, clinics, or public health departments. They may include hospital CEOs, medical directors, practice managers, and healthcare consultants.

4. Health support staff: This group includes various personnel who provide essential services to healthcare organizations, such as medical records technicians, billing specialists, receptionists, and maintenance workers.

5. Health researchers and academics: These are professionals involved in conducting research, teaching, and disseminating knowledge related to health sciences, medicine, public health, or healthcare management in universities, research institutions, or think tanks.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines "health worker" as "a person who contributes to the promotion, protection, or improvement of health through prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, palliation, health promotion, and health education." This definition encompasses a wide range of professionals working in various capacities to improve health outcomes.

Allied health personnel refers to a group of healthcare professionals who are licensed or regulated to provide specific services within the healthcare system. They work in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive medical care. Allied health personnel include various disciplines such as:

1. Occupational therapists
2. Physical therapists
3. Speech-language pathologists
4. Audiologists
5. Respiratory therapists
6. Dietitians and nutritionists
7. Social workers
8. Diagnostic medical sonographers
9. Radiologic technologists
10. Clinical laboratory scientists
11. Genetic counselors
12. Rehabilitation counselors
13. Therapeutic recreation specialists

These professionals play a crucial role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various medical conditions and are essential members of the healthcare team.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Personnel Management" and "medical definition" are two separate concepts that don't typically intersect.

Personnel management is a function of management concerned with hiring, training, developing, compensating, and motivating employees, as well as maintaining appropriate records and ensuring legal compliance. It's a crucial aspect of human resource management in any organization, including healthcare institutions.

However, if you're looking for a medical term related to the management of personnel in a healthcare setting, you might consider "Healthcare Human Resources Management" or "Clinical Workforce Management." These terms refer to the specific application of personnel management principles and practices within the context of healthcare organizations.

"Military medicine" is a specific branch of medical practice that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and injuries in military populations. It encompasses the provision of healthcare services to military personnel, both in peacetime and during times of conflict or emergency situations. This may include providing care in combat zones, managing mass casualties, delivering preventive medicine programs, conducting medical research, and providing medical support during peacekeeping missions and humanitarian assistance efforts. Military medicine also places a strong emphasis on the development and use of specialized equipment, techniques, and protocols to ensure the best possible medical care for military personnel in challenging environments.

Medical Laboratory Personnel are professionals who perform and interpret various laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases and other medical conditions. They work in different areas of the clinical laboratory such as chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and transfusion medicine.

Their responsibilities may include collecting and processing specimens, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, performing tests and procedures, analyzing results, conducting quality control, maintaining records, and reporting findings to healthcare providers. Medical Laboratory Personnel play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of diagnostic information, which is essential for providing effective medical care.

Medical Laboratory Personnel may hold various job titles, including Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), and Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT). The specific duties and educational requirements for these positions may vary depending on the laboratory setting, state regulations, and professional certification.

Genetic models are theoretical frameworks used in genetics to describe and explain the inheritance patterns and genetic architecture of traits, diseases, or phenomena. These models are based on mathematical equations and statistical methods that incorporate information about gene frequencies, modes of inheritance, and the effects of environmental factors. They can be used to predict the probability of certain genetic outcomes, to understand the genetic basis of complex traits, and to inform medical management and treatment decisions.

There are several types of genetic models, including:

1. Mendelian models: These models describe the inheritance patterns of simple genetic traits that follow Mendel's laws of segregation and independent assortment. Examples include autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and X-linked inheritance.
2. Complex trait models: These models describe the inheritance patterns of complex traits that are influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors. Examples include heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
3. Population genetics models: These models describe the distribution and frequency of genetic variants within populations over time. They can be used to study evolutionary processes, such as natural selection and genetic drift.
4. Quantitative genetics models: These models describe the relationship between genetic variation and phenotypic variation in continuous traits, such as height or IQ. They can be used to estimate heritability and to identify quantitative trait loci (QTLs) that contribute to trait variation.
5. Statistical genetics models: These models use statistical methods to analyze genetic data and infer the presence of genetic associations or linkage. They can be used to identify genetic risk factors for diseases or traits.

Overall, genetic models are essential tools in genetics research and medical genetics, as they allow researchers to make predictions about genetic outcomes, test hypotheses about the genetic basis of traits and diseases, and develop strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are healthcare professionals who provide emergency medical services to critically ill or injured individuals. They are trained to assess a patient's condition, manage respiratory, cardiac, and trauma emergencies, and administer basic life support care. EMTs may also perform emergency procedures such as spinal immobilization, automated external defibrillation, and administer medications under certain circumstances.

EMTs typically work in ambulances, fire departments, hospitals, and other emergency medical settings. They must be able to work in high-stress situations, make quick decisions, and communicate effectively with other healthcare providers. EMTs are required to obtain certification and maintain continuing education to ensure they are up-to-date on the latest practices and protocols in emergency medicine.

Molecular evolution is the process of change in the DNA sequence or protein structure over time, driven by mechanisms such as mutation, genetic drift, gene flow, and natural selection. It refers to the evolutionary study of changes in DNA, RNA, and proteins, and how these changes accumulate and lead to new species and diversity of life. Molecular evolution can be used to understand the history and relationships among different organisms, as well as the functional consequences of genetic changes.

I couldn't find a specific medical definition for "Personnel Staffing and Scheduling," but I can provide you with a general definition that is widely used in the healthcare industry.

"Personnel Staffing and Scheduling" refers to the process of managing and allocating healthcare personnel resources to ensure appropriate staffing levels and schedules to meet the demand for patient care services. It involves determining the right number and mix of qualified healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, therapists, and other support staff, required to provide safe and high-quality patient care.

Effective personnel staffing and scheduling aim to match the supply of healthcare personnel with the demand for patient care services while considering factors such as patient acuity, skill mix, workload, and productivity. It also involves addressing issues related to employee satisfaction, work-life balance, fatigue management, and regulatory compliance.

Proper personnel staffing and scheduling are critical in ensuring that healthcare organizations can deliver safe, high-quality care to their patients while maintaining the well-being and job satisfaction of their employees.

Biological evolution is the change in the genetic composition of populations of organisms over time, from one generation to the next. It is a process that results in descendants differing genetically from their ancestors. Biological evolution can be driven by several mechanisms, including natural selection, genetic drift, gene flow, and mutation. These processes can lead to changes in the frequency of alleles (variants of a gene) within populations, resulting in the development of new species and the extinction of others over long periods of time. Biological evolution provides a unifying explanation for the diversity of life on Earth and is supported by extensive evidence from many different fields of science, including genetics, paleontology, comparative anatomy, and biogeography.

Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA sequences among individuals and populations. These variations can result from mutations, genetic recombination, or gene flow between populations. Genetic variation is essential for evolution by providing the raw material upon which natural selection acts. It can occur within a single gene, between different genes, or at larger scales, such as differences in the number of chromosomes or entire sets of chromosomes. The study of genetic variation is crucial in understanding the genetic basis of diseases and traits, as well as the evolutionary history and relationships among species.

Patient selection, in the context of medical treatment or clinical research, refers to the process of identifying and choosing appropriate individuals who are most likely to benefit from a particular medical intervention or who meet specific criteria to participate in a study. This decision is based on various factors such as the patient's diagnosis, stage of disease, overall health status, potential risks, and expected benefits. The goal of patient selection is to ensure that the selected individuals will receive the most effective and safe care possible while also contributing to meaningful research outcomes.

Selection bias is a type of statistical bias that occurs when the sample used in a study is not representative of the population as a whole, typically because of the way the sample was selected or because some members of the intended sample were excluded. This can lead to skewed or inaccurate results, as the sample may not accurately reflect the characteristics and behaviors of the entire population.

Selection bias can occur in various ways, such as through self-selection (when individuals choose whether or not to participate in a study), through the use of nonrandom sampling methods (such as convenience sampling or snowball sampling), or through the exclusion of certain groups or individuals from the sample. This type of bias is particularly problematic in observational studies, as it can be difficult to control for all of the factors that may influence the results.

To minimize the risk of selection bias, researchers often use random sampling methods (such as simple random sampling or stratified random sampling) to ensure that the sample is representative of the population. They may also take steps to increase the diversity of the sample and to reduce the likelihood of self-selection. By carefully designing and implementing their studies, researchers can help to minimize the impact of selection bias on their results and improve the validity and reliability of their findings.

Molecular sequence data refers to the specific arrangement of molecules, most commonly nucleotides in DNA or RNA, or amino acids in proteins, that make up a biological macromolecule. This data is generated through laboratory techniques such as sequencing, and provides information about the exact order of the constituent molecules. This data is crucial in various fields of biology, including genetics, evolution, and molecular biology, allowing for comparisons between different organisms, identification of genetic variations, and studies of gene function and regulation.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "war" is not a medical term. It refers to a state of armed conflict between different nations or states or between political or social groups, usually with large-scale violence and loss of life. If you have any questions related to medicine or health, I would be happy to try to help answer them.

Naval medicine, also known as marine medicine or maritime medicine, is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries that occur in naval or maritime environments. This can include conditions related to sea travel, such as motion sickness, decompression sickness, and infectious diseases spread through contaminated water or food. It also covers occupational health concerns for naval personnel, including hearing loss from exposure to loud noises, respiratory problems from inhaling fumes, and musculoskeletal injuries from heavy lifting. Additionally, naval medicine may address the unique mental health challenges faced by naval personnel, such as those related to isolation, stress, and combat.

I could not find a specific medical definition for "Personnel Staffing and Scheduling Information Systems" as it is more related to healthcare management and human resources. However, I can provide you with a general definition and explain its relevance to the medical field:

Personnel Staffing and Scheduling Information Systems refer to automated or computerized systems designed to manage and optimize staffing and scheduling processes within an organization. These systems help streamline workforce management by tracking employee availability, qualifications, and schedules while ensuring adequate coverage for various shifts, departments, or positions.

In the medical field, these systems are particularly important for managing healthcare personnel, such as nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals. Proper staffing and scheduling are crucial for maintaining high-quality patient care, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and optimizing resource allocation. Personnel Staffing and Scheduling Information Systems in healthcare can help:

1. Match staff skills and qualifications to patient needs and unit requirements.
2. Ensure adequate coverage during peak demand periods or emergencies.
3. Minimize overstaffing and reduce labor costs.
4. Prevent scheduling conflicts, fatigue, and burnout by tracking employee work hours and mandatory rest periods.
5. Facilitate communication between staff members, managers, and human resources departments.
6. Monitor compliance with labor laws, union rules, and organizational policies related to staffing and scheduling.
7. Provide data for workforce planning, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Iraq War (2003-2011) is not a medical term or concept. It refers to a military intervention and subsequent occupation of Iraq by the United States and its allies, which began on March 20, 2003, with the invasion of Iraq by U.S.-led forces. The stated reasons for the invasion included the presence of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in Iraq, which were never found, and the alleged links between the government of Saddam Hussein and terrorist organizations such as al-Qaeda, which were also not substantiated.

However, it is worth noting that the Iraq War had significant medical and public health consequences for both the Iraqi population and U.S. military personnel. The conflict resulted in widespread destruction of infrastructure, displacement of civilians, and a breakdown of healthcare services, leading to increased rates of infectious diseases, malnutrition, and mental health disorders among Iraqis. Additionally, U.S. soldiers were exposed to various health hazards during their deployment, including traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and exposure to toxic substances such as burn pits.

Therefore, while the term "Iraq War, 2003-2011" is not a medical definition, it does have important implications for medical research, practice, and policy related to military conflicts and their health impacts.

Laboratory personnel are individuals who work in a laboratory setting and are responsible for conducting various types of tests, experiments, and research activities. They may include, but are not limited to, the following roles:

1. Medical Technologists/Clinical Scientists: These professionals typically have a bachelor's or master's degree in medical technology or a related field and are responsible for performing complex laboratory tests, analyzing specimens, and reporting results. They may specialize in areas such as hematology, microbiology, chemistry, immunology, or molecular biology.

2. Laboratory Technicians: These individuals typically have an associate's degree or a certificate in medical laboratory technology and assist medical technologists in performing routine tests and maintaining laboratory equipment. They may prepare specimens, operate automated instruments, and perform quality control checks.

3. Research Assistants/Associates: These professionals work under the supervision of principal investigators or research scientists and are responsible for conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing samples in support of scientific research.

4. Laboratory Managers/Supervisors: These individuals oversee the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, ensuring that all procedures are followed correctly, maintaining quality control, managing staff, and handling administrative tasks such as ordering supplies and maintaining records.

5. Pathologists' Assistants: They work under the direction of pathologists to provide support in autopsy and surgical specimen examination, preparation, and histology.

6. Histotechnicians/Histology Technicians: These professionals prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by cutting thin sections, staining them with dyes, and mounting them on slides. They work closely with pathologists and laboratory technologists to ensure accurate results.

7. Phlebotomists: Although not strictly laboratory personnel, phlebotomists are essential members of the healthcare team who draw blood samples from patients for laboratory testing. They must follow strict protocols to ensure proper specimen collection and handling.

8. Other Specialist Roles: Depending on the specific laboratory setting, there may be additional specialist roles such as cytogenetic technologists, virologists, or toxicologists who have specialized knowledge and skills in their respective fields.

Phylogeny is the evolutionary history and relationship among biological entities, such as species or genes, based on their shared characteristics. In other words, it refers to the branching pattern of evolution that shows how various organisms have descended from a common ancestor over time. Phylogenetic analysis involves constructing a tree-like diagram called a phylogenetic tree, which depicts the inferred evolutionary relationships among organisms or genes based on molecular sequence data or other types of characters. This information is crucial for understanding the diversity and distribution of life on Earth, as well as for studying the emergence and spread of diseases.

Population Genetics is a subfield of genetics that deals with the genetic composition of populations and how this composition changes over time. It involves the study of the frequency and distribution of genes and genetic variations in populations, as well as the evolutionary forces that contribute to these patterns, such as mutation, gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection.

Population genetics can provide insights into a wide range of topics, including the history and relationships between populations, the genetic basis of diseases and other traits, and the potential impacts of environmental changes on genetic diversity. This field is important for understanding evolutionary processes at the population level and has applications in areas such as conservation biology, medical genetics, and forensic science.

The "Afghan Campaign" is a term commonly used to refer to the military intervention and ongoing efforts in Afghanistan, led by the United States and NATO forces, which began in October 2001. The campaign was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, with the primary objective of defeating al-Qaeda and removing the Taliban regime that had provided them safe haven.

The military intervention, known as Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), started with airstrikes against al-Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. The ground invasion followed, led by the United States and supported by coalition forces from various countries, including NATO members. The initial success of the campaign resulted in the overthrow of the Taliban regime and the establishment of a new government in Afghanistan.

However, despite the initial victory, the situation in Afghanistan has remained volatile due to the ongoing insurgency led by the resurgent Taliban and other militant groups. The mission in Afghanistan has evolved over time, with the focus shifting from combat operations to training and advising Afghan security forces, counterinsurgency, and counterterrorism efforts.

The "Afghan Campaign" is also referred to as the "War in Afghanistan," and it represents one of the longest military conflicts in United States history. The campaign has involved various phases, including Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Freedom's Sentinel (OFS), and NATO's Resolute Support Mission (RSM).

The medical aspects of the Afghan Campaign have been significant, with thousands of coalition forces injured or killed during the conflict. Additionally, the campaign has had a substantial impact on the healthcare system in Afghanistan, as well as the overall health and well-being of its population. The ongoing efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure, train medical personnel, and provide essential services to the Afghan people remain an important part of the broader mission in the region.

A mutation is a permanent change in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome. Mutations can occur spontaneously or be caused by environmental factors such as exposure to radiation, chemicals, or viruses. They may have various effects on the organism, ranging from benign to harmful, depending on where they occur and whether they alter the function of essential proteins. In some cases, mutations can increase an individual's susceptibility to certain diseases or disorders, while in others, they may confer a survival advantage. Mutations are the driving force behind evolution, as they introduce new genetic variability into populations, which can then be acted upon by natural selection.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "United States" is a geopolitical entity, specifically the name of the country consisting of 50 states, and it is not a medical term or concept. Therefore, I can't provide a medical definition for it. If you have any questions related to health, medicine, or biology, I would be happy to try to help answer those!

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "personnel delegation" is not a medical term. It is a general management or organizational concept that refers to the assignment of authority and responsibility to make decisions or take actions to specific individuals or teams within an organization. This allows for more efficient use of resources, clearer accountability, and increased autonomy for those to whom responsibilities are delegated.

In a medical setting, you might find this concept applied in various ways, such as when hospital administrators delegate certain decision-making authorities related to patient care or resource allocation to specific clinical departments or individual healthcare providers. However, the term "personnel delegation" itself does not have a specific medical definition.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Iraq" is not a medical term. It is a country located in the Middle East. If you have any medical questions or terms you would like defined, I would be happy to help!

The "attitude of health personnel" refers to the overall disposition, behavior, and approach that healthcare professionals exhibit towards their patients or clients. This encompasses various aspects such as:

1. Interpersonal skills: The ability to communicate effectively, listen actively, and build rapport with patients.
2. Professionalism: Adherence to ethical principles, confidentiality, and maintaining a non-judgmental attitude.
3. Compassion and empathy: Showing genuine concern for the patient's well-being and understanding their feelings and experiences.
4. Cultural sensitivity: Respecting and acknowledging the cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and values of patients.
5. Competence: Demonstrating knowledge, skills, and expertise in providing healthcare services.
6. Collaboration: Working together with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for the patient.
7. Patient-centeredness: Focusing on the individual needs, preferences, and goals of the patient in the decision-making process.
8. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement: Staying updated with the latest developments in the field and seeking opportunities to enhance one's skills and knowledge.

A positive attitude of health personnel contributes significantly to patient satisfaction, adherence to treatment plans, and overall healthcare outcomes.

A base sequence in the context of molecular biology refers to the specific order of nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule. In DNA, these nucleotides are adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and thymine (T). In RNA, uracil (U) takes the place of thymine. The base sequence contains genetic information that is transcribed into RNA and ultimately translated into proteins. It is the exact order of these bases that determines the genetic code and thus the function of the DNA or RNA molecule.

'Afghanistan' is a country and not a medical term or condition. It is located in Central Asia and is bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China, and the Arabian Sea. The country has a complex history with ongoing political and security challenges. If you are looking for information related to medical tourism or healthcare in Afghanistan, I can provide some general insights. However, please note that the medical facilities and services in Afghanistan may not be comparable to those in developed countries due to various factors such as infrastructure, resources, and expertise.

An ambulance is a vehicle specifically equipped to provide emergency medical care and transportation to sick or injured individuals. The term "ambulance" generally refers to the vehicle itself, as well as the medical services provided within it.

The primary function of an ambulance is to quickly transport patients to a hospital or other medical facility where they can receive further treatment. However, many ambulances are also staffed with trained medical professionals, such as paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), who can provide basic life support and advanced life support during transportation.

Ambulances may be equipped with a variety of medical equipment, including stretchers, oxygen tanks, heart monitors, defibrillators, and medication to treat various medical emergencies. Some ambulances may also have specialized equipment for transporting patients with specific needs, such as bariatric patients or those requiring critical care.

There are several types of ambulances, including:

1. Ground Ambulance: These are the most common type of ambulance and are designed to travel on roads and highways. They can range from basic transport vans to advanced mobile intensive care units (MICUs).
2. Air Ambulance: These are helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft that are used to transport patients over long distances or in remote areas where ground transportation is not feasible.
3. Water Ambulance: These are specialized boats or ships that are used to transport patients in coastal or aquatic environments, such as offshore oil rigs or cruise ships.
4. Bariatric Ambulance: These are specially designed ambulances that can accommodate patients who weigh over 300 pounds (136 kg). They typically have reinforced floors and walls, wider doors, and specialized lifting equipment to safely move the patient.
5. Critical Care Ambulance: These are advanced mobile intensive care units that are staffed with critical care nurses and paramedics. They are equipped with sophisticated medical equipment, such as ventilators and monitoring devices, to provide critical care during transportation.

An operating room, also known as an operating theatre or surgery suite, is a specially equipped and staffed hospital department where surgical procedures are performed. It is a sterile environment with controlled temperature, humidity, and air quality to minimize the risk of infection during surgeries. The room is typically equipped with medical equipment such as an operating table, surgical lights, anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and various surgical instruments. Access to the operating room is usually restricted to trained medical personnel to maintain a sterile environment and ensure patient safety.

A phenotype is the physical or biochemical expression of an organism's genes, or the observable traits and characteristics resulting from the interaction of its genetic constitution (genotype) with environmental factors. These characteristics can include appearance, development, behavior, and resistance to disease, among others. Phenotypes can vary widely, even among individuals with identical genotypes, due to differences in environmental influences, gene expression, and genetic interactions.

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Personnel Selection in the British Forces. University of London Press. Morris, B.S. (1949). "Officer Selection in the British ... The WOSBs were a precursor to the Army Officer Selection Board that is in place today. During World War II, WOSBs selection ... White, Alice (13 September 2016). "Silence and selection: The "trick cyclist" at the War Office Selection Boards". In Mellor, ... Murray, Hugh (1990). "The Transformation of Selection Procedures: The War Office Selection Boards" (PDF). In Trist, Eric; ...
Predictive validity Criterion validity Sackett, Paul R.; Lievens, Filip (2008). "Personnel Selection". Annual Review of ...
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Allen, NJ; West, MA (2005). "Selection for teams". In Evers, A; Anderson, N; Voskuijl, O (eds.). Handbook of Personnel ... Jones, R; Stevens, MJ; Fischer, D (2000). "Selection in team contexts". In Kehoe, J (ed.). Managing selection in changing ... In 1990, a European astronaut working group reevaluated selection criteria for the selection of European astronauts as Russian ... During the selection of crew members, throughout their training and during their psychosocial adaptation to the mission ...
"European Personnel Selection Office". Europa (web portal). Retrieved 2 August 2007. "Welcome to the eas". Europa (web portal). ... the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO), a recruitment body which organises competitions for posts within Union ...
ISBN 978-1-61592-619-0. Chamorro-Premuzic, Tomas; Furnham, Adrian (2010). The Psychology of Personnel Selection. Cambridge ...
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ISBN 978-0-17-650012-2. Schmitt, N., & Chan, D. (1998). Personnel selection: A theoretical approach. Thousand Oaks: CA: Sage. ... which is used to make personnel selection decisions. There are two types of BIBs: the empirical and the rational. With the ... International Journal of Selection and Assessment, 7(2), 72-85. Breaugh, J. A. (2009). The use of biodata for employee ... Catano, Victor Michael (2009). Recruitment and Selection in Canada. Cengage Learning. ...
Selection and Recruitment of personnel. Planning incentive for executives. Financial Planning based advice. Wage incentive ...
Dunnette, M.D. & Borman, W.C. (1979). "Personnel selection and classification systems". Annual Review of Psychology. 30: 485. ...
Chamorro-Premuzic, Tomas; Furnham, Adrian (14 January 2010). The Psychology of Personnel Selection. doi:10.1017/ ...
Guion, Robert M.; Highhouse, Scott (2006). Essentials of Personnel Assessment and Selection. ISBN 9780415963602. Archived from ... He was voted first-team All-Pac-12, and was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection of ESPN Pac-12 Blog and Phil Steele, as well as a ... He was Cal's highest selection in the 2012 draft, and its first offensive lineman picked in the NFL draft since Alex Mack was ... He was a second-team midseason All-Pac-12 selection of Steele. He received Cal's Brick Muller Award as its Most Valuable ...
... used in personnel selection". International Journal of Selection and Assessment. 9 (1/2): 31-39. doi:10.1111/1468-2389.00161. ... Sackett, P. R. (1994). "Integrity testing for personnel selection" (PDF). Current Directions in Psychological Science ( ... 259-328, in Research in Personnel and Human Resources Management (Vol. 11) edited by G. R. Ferris. Greenwich, CT: JAI Press. ... A brief list of noted journals includes The International Journal of Selection and Assessment, The Journal of Applied ...
Selection involves the exchange of information between applicants and employers. Personnel selection involves the goal ... Robert Yerkes, along with Walter Van Dyke Bingham and Scott, headed the selection and placement of army personnel with their ... Personnel psychology is a subfield of industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology . Personnel psychology is the area of I-O ... Bangerter, Adrian; Roulin, Nicolas; König, Cornelius J. (1 January 2011). "Personnel selection as a signaling game". Journal of ...
In N. Schmitt, W. C. Borman, & Associates (Eds.), Personnel selection in organizations (pp. 71-98). San-Francisco: Jossey-Bass ... In N. Schmitt, W. C. Borman, & Associates (Eds.), Personnel selection in organizations (pp. 71-98). San-Francisco: Jossey-Bass ... Personnel Psychology, 48(4), 775-802. Podsakoff, N. P., Blume, B. D., Whiting, S. W., & Podsakoff, P. M. (2009). Individual- ... Review of Public Personnel Administration. 40 (1): 3-35. doi:10.1177/0734371X18773492. S2CID 158869342. Perry, J.L.; & Wise, L. ...
Raju, N. S., Steinhaus, S. D., Edwards, J. E., & DeLessio, J. (1991). A logistic regression model for personnel selection. ... Raju contributed to the literature on personnel selection (especially validation and utility), psychometrics (especially in the ... Personnel Psychology, 42(3), 461-489. Raju, N. S., Pappas, S., & Williams, C. P. (1989). An empirical monte carlo test of the ... Personnel Psychology, 18(2), 179-185. Raju, N. S., & Guttman, I. (1965). A new working formula for the split-half reliability ...
"Integrity Testing for Personnel Selection: An Update". Personnel Psychology. 3. 42 (3): 491-501. doi:10.1111/j.1744-6570.1989. ... Examples of overt integrity test are: London House Personnel Selection (PSI), the Reid Report, the Stanton Survey, and the ... These tests may weigh in on the final personnel decisions. Integrity testing for employment selection became popular during the ... Examples of personality-oriented integrity test are the Personnel reaction blank, employment inventory from personnel decisions ...
A meta-analysis of selection methods in personnel psychology found that general mental ability was the best overall predictor ... In N. Schmitt & W. C. Borman (Eds.), Personnel Selection in Organizations (pp. 71-98). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Rotundo, M ... Schmidt, Frank L.; Hunter, John E. (1998). "The validity and utility of selection methods in personnel psychology: Practical ... The American Psychological Association's Research in Action article on personnel selection recounts evidence indicating that ...
Officially heading personnel selection was Richard Riley. However, after Riley was named to be Clinton's choice for Secretary ... Clinton deeply involved himself with the details of his new presidential administration, especially the selection of members of ... decision to be so deeply involved in personnel decisions contributed to the delay in naming individuals to the positions. In ...
Ghiselli, E. E. (1973). "The validity of aptitude tests in personnel selection". Personnel Psychology. 26 (4): 461-477. doi: ... Schmidt, Frank L.; Hunter, John E. (1998). "The validity and utility of selection methods in personnel psychology: Practical ... Personnel Psychology. 54 (2): 297-330. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.372.6092. doi:10.1111/j.1744-6570.2001.tb00094.x. Rushton, J.P.; Jensen ... Personnel Psychology. 56 (2): 431-462. doi:10.1111/j.1744-6570.2003.tb00157.x. ISSN 1744-6570. Stauffer, Joseph M.; Buckley, M ...
Funke, U. (1995). "Complex problem solving in personnel selection and training". In Frensch, P. A.; Funke, J. (eds.). Complex ...
"How Widespread is Graphology in Personnel Selection Practice? A case study of a job market myth" (PDF). International Journal ... International Journal of Selection and Assessment. 4 (2): 78-86. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2389.1996.tb00062.x. Cohen, Roger (19 ... of Selection and Assessment. 17 (2): 219-30. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2389.2009.00464.x. S2CID 55481603. Berger J (2002). Shermer M ( ...
Personnel Selection and Assessment: Individual and Organizational Perspectives. Psychology Press. pp. 125-139. ISBN 978-0-8058- ... Personnel Psychology, 49, 853-882. Bauer, Talya N. (2010). "Onboading new employees: maximizing success" (PDF). SHRM Foundation ... Chatman, Jennifer A. (August 1989). "Matching People and Organizations: Selection and Socialization in Public Accounting Firms ... Personnel Psychology. 53 (1): 47-66. doi:10.1111/j.1744-6570.2000.tb00193.x. Saari, L. M. & Judge, T. A. (2004). Employee ...
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  • Institute of Banking Personnel Selection" / IBPS caters to Banking and Insurance industry and also other sectors. (infoqueenbee.com)
  • The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has long been a crucial institution in the recruitment of banking personnel in India. (rkalert.in)
  • IBPS offers 'end to end recruitment' and selection related services that begin with designing the advertisement and completes with the processing of results. (infoqueenbee.com)
  • The IBPS CRP 13 Office Assistant Admit Card serves as an official permission slip granted by IBPS that allows candidates to enter the examination center and attempt the mains phase of the selection process. (rkalert.in)
  • Although the term can apply to all aspects of the process (recruitment, selection, hiring, onboarding, acculturation, etc.) the most common meaning focuses on the selection of workers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Recruitment And Selection Of Personnel For A Company: Choosing the template that will make up the engine of your company is not an easy task and poor management can be the Achilles heel of your project. (howcomtech.com)
  • Video recruiting offers significant optimization potential for personnel recruitment due to its diverse possibilities and process variants. (viasto.com)
  • In today's post, I talk about a serious issue we face: employee selection and personnel decisions. (healthyworkenvironment.com)
  • Learning about employee selection procedures was very insightful for me, but I still wonder what the right decision should have been in a case involving myself two years ago. (healthyworkenvironment.com)
  • The professional standards of industrial-organizational psychologists (I-O psychologists) require that any selection system be based on a job analysis to ensure that the selection criteria are job-related. (wikipedia.org)
  • I-O psychologists must evaluate evidence regarding the extent to which selection tools predict job performance, evidence that bears on the validity of selection tools. (wikipedia.org)
  • This article aims at identifying experiences and practices of psychologists who perform personnel selection activity in their daily work, considering the actual field of work, marked by the unemployement and competition for the labor market. (bvsalud.org)
  • As a scientific and scholarly field, personnel selection owes much to psychometric theory and the art of integrating selection systems falls to human resource professionals. (wikipedia.org)
  • We first discuss the unique status of CA in selection, and clarify its psychometric and psychological meaning. (dilchert.com)
  • 44% of the candidates expect significantly faster selection processes from the companies - and they would like to have more flexibility. (viasto.com)
  • NDU follows standardized personnel processes for the selection and hiring of faculty. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • As the course progresses, continually ask yourself, 'How can I improve selection and placement processes in organizations? (bemidjistate.edu)
  • NIOSH personnel concluded that in order to prevent future similar occurrences, employers should: 1. (cdc.gov)
  • In October 2007, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) together released a Safety and Health Information Bulletin titled Use of Blunt-Tip Suture Needles to Decrease Percutaneous Injuries to Surgical Personnel . (cdc.gov)
  • This course will examine important concepts in personnel selection such as reliability and validity, as well as provide an understanding of various types of selection tests and assessments in current practice. (bemidjistate.edu)
  • Thus, part of this course will provide the background necessary for the future practice and application of personnel selection activities. (bemidjistate.edu)
  • This practice is intended to assist in size selection of work uniforms for fire and rescue services personnel and workers who may be exposed to thermal hazards. (cdc.gov)
  • This practice can be used for selecting the proper size and fit of work uniforms for fire and rescue personnel and personnel in other occupations where hazardous thermal exposures may exist. (cdc.gov)
  • Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation. (onetonline.org)
  • Generally, the complexity and severity of a patient's clinical condition should dictate the selection of appropriate imaging procedures or treatments. (bvsalud.org)
  • Personnel Selection Technicians are distinguished from other clerical classes by duties which require thorough and detailed understanding and application of a broad range of laws, rules and departmental policies and procedures pertaining to the State civil service merit selection program. (ca.gov)
  • Surgical personnel such as surgeons, nurses, surgical technicians, and anesthesiologists are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens if they receive a percutaneous injury (a penetrating injury to the skin) from sharp surgical instruments. (cdc.gov)
  • As a proud supporter of the Canadian Forces (CF), NAIT provides access to a wide variety of courses, upgrading and full-time programs to hundreds of Canadian Forces personnel and their families each year. (nait.ca)
  • Personnel Branches were created to enable members of the Canadian Forces in related occupations to identify with each other in cohesive professional groups, with these groups based on similarity of military roles, customs and traditions. (canadiansoldiers.com)
  • In the United States of America, members of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) conduct much of the research on selection. (wikipedia.org)
  • Personnel selection is the methodical process used to hire (or, less commonly, promote) individuals. (wikipedia.org)
  • Then again, a selection method may be deemed valid after it has already been executed by directing follow up job analysis and demonstrating the relationship between the selection process and the respective job. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sometimes you have all these steps, but sometimes others, it all depends on how each company has organized its personnel selection process according to its profile and needs. (howcomtech.com)
  • The overall effort in the process is significantly minimized due to the extremely high accuracy of the selection. (viasto.com)
  • through our selection process, which would certainly be much more elaborate and less accurate without the viasto interview suite. (viasto.com)
  • The greatest added values for us are the high degree of time flexibility and the truly, we think, fantastic possibility of a A large number of colleagues involved in the selection process without having to hold selection interviews that last for hours. (viasto.com)
  • This process overview is a product of the DHS Acquisition Innovations in Motion (AIiM) Acquisition Innovation Roundtable, which brought together Industry and government representatives to discuss the personnel security process. (dhs.gov)
  • primarily for health reasons but also because the company that I work for is about to be acquired under a share sale agreement and a selection process for key personnel is due to commence shortly. (cancer.org)
  • On the practical front, I imagine the employment rights in the UK are very different than in the US, but I can only think that I need to ensure that the selection process at work proceeds as far as possible before I reach a position where I have to inform my employers. (cancer.org)
  • establish a registry identifying potentially hazardous facilities, and inform emergency rescue personnel of these potential hazards, and of appropriate rescue methods and equipment 7. (cdc.gov)
  • When dispatched to the scene of an incident, emergency response personnel may not be aware that the situation involves hazardous materials. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, emergency personnel should be alert to the obvious locations in their communities that use and/or store hazardous materials (e.g., laboratories, factories, farm and paint supply outlets, construction sites). (cdc.gov)
  • This guide for emergency department personnel is designed to familiarize readers with the concepts, terminology, and key considerations that affect the management of incidents of chemical contamination. (cdc.gov)
  • Basic toxicological and chemical terminology that emergency personnel need to understand to effectively conduct patient assessments is presented, as well as an outline of personal protective equipment such as respiratory devices and protective clothing. (cdc.gov)
  • The NDHQ/Director Manpower Planning (DMP) was the coordinating authority and the Assistant Deputy Minister (Personnel)(ADM(Per)) was the approving authority for the designation of Personnel Branches and for the assignment of occupations to the appropriate Branches. (canadiansoldiers.com)
  • The Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to administer polygraph examinations to all applicants for law enforcement positions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to initiate all periodic background reinvestigations of certain law enforcement personnel, and for other purposes. (dhs.gov)
  • Personnel selection systems employ evidence-based practices to determine the most qualified candidates and involve both the newly hired and those individuals who can be promoted from within the organization. (wikipedia.org)
  • The procedure of selection takes after strategy to gather data around a person so as to figure out whether that individual ought to be utilized. (wikipedia.org)
  • The procedure of personnel selection includes gathering data about the potential candidates with the end goal of deciding suitability and sustainability for the employment in that particular job. (wikipedia.org)
  • We conclude our chapter with a discussion of current and new directions for research on CA, including the assessment of CA using various selection methods such as interviews, assessment centers, situational judgment tests (SJTs), and newly proposed intelligences (such as practical intelligence, emotional intelligence, etc. (dilchert.com)
  • In this respect, selection of personnel has "validity" if an unmistakable relationship can be shown between the system itself and the employment for which the people are ultimately being chosen for. (wikipedia.org)
  • Next, we review the evidence supporting the use of CA tests for selection by summarizing results from meta-analyses examining their criterion-related validity in occupational settings, across national boundaries. (dilchert.com)
  • The strategies used must be in compliance with the various laws in respect to work force selection. (wikipedia.org)
  • Work experience is considered the most significant section in the selection of personnel! (selfgrowth.com)
  • Covers the skills and knowledge to help security managers to interpret the statutory requirements to operate a security agency, in the implementation of an agency's rights and obligations as an employer of security personnel, in the understanding the rights and obligations of an agency to their clients, to understand the security agency's legal powers, rights and obligations at work. (tp.edu.sg)
  • Equips security personnel at managerial level with the knowledge and skills to assign work, monitor performance, review performance and follow-up on review. (tp.edu.sg)
  • If left unchecked, these violations would undermine the trust of faculty and staff that the university's personnel practices are consistent, transparent, fair, and equitable. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • This article reviews the issues related to transport of the critically ill newborn population, including personnel, medical control, equipment, policy development, and transport administration. (medscape.com)
  • Under close supervision, as a trainee and in accordance with established procedures, incumbents perform increasingly difficult duties in the exam processing and certification programs of State departments, including the State Personnel Board. (ca.gov)
  • The time-shifted video interview by viasto is an effective tool for us in the handling of pre-selection procedures. (viasto.com)
  • Here you will find information on policies, procedures, and general reference information related to personnel security at DHS. (dhs.gov)
  • The Department of Homeland Security strives for consistency across the enterprise when it comes to personnel security vetting policies and procedures. (dhs.gov)
  • This Instruction establishes procedures, program responsibilities, standards and reporting protocols for the Department of Homeland Security personnel security and suitability program. (dhs.gov)
  • To ensure appropriate and timely patient care, as well as optimal worker protection, emergency personnel must have an understanding of decontamination procedures and personal protective equipment that they do not generally receive in the course of their routine professional training. (cdc.gov)
  • High-quality, specific, and concise guidance is needed to describe appropriate procedures to be followed by emergency medical personnel to safely care for a patient, as well as to protect equipment, hospital personnel, and others from risk of exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities. (onetonline.org)
  • The maintenance worker and supervisor were rescued and resuscitated by emergency rescue personnel. (cdc.gov)
  • Journey level incumbents, under general supervision, independently perform a broad range of exam processing and certification activities, are involved with sensitive public contact and have substantial knowledge of the selection program and specific testing components. (ca.gov)
  • Hospital emergency department personnel who are familiar with these clues will find their communication with field personnel enhanced. (cdc.gov)
  • Hospital emergency departments must protect their personnel and other people within the hospital, while providing the best care for the chemically contaminated patient. (cdc.gov)
  • Accountability for the selection of mobile equipment is assigned to a suitably experienced and qualified person(s). (amazonaws.com)
  • Medical transport of high-risk and critically ill newborns requires skilled personnel and specialized equipment. (medscape.com)
  • Ergometrics & Applied Personnel Research, Inc. (ergometrics.org)
  • Ergometrics & Applied Personnel Research, Inc. ("Ergometrics") is committed to protecting your privacy. (ergometrics.org)
  • Studies have shown that the use of blunt-tip suture needles results in substantial reduction or elimination of injuries to surgical personnel with minimal adverse effects on patient care and a general acceptance by participating surgeons. (cdc.gov)
  • Our main objective in this chapter is to provide an overview of the vast literature on CA tests in selection contexts. (dilchert.com)
  • Chinese civil servant exams, established in AD 605, may be the first documented "modern" selection tests, and have influenced subsequent examination systems. (wikipedia.org)
  • EMS/FD/LEO personnel, generated by the incredible Midjourney A.I. Program! (unrealengine.com)
  • Here you will find general reference materials supporting the DHS personnel security, fitness, and suitability program. (dhs.gov)
  • We then review information on the prevalence of CA test use in personnel selection from around the world. (dilchert.com)
  • For more information about promotions and other personnel issues, visit the myPers website at https://mypers.af.mil . (af.mil)
  • Equips security personnel at managerial level with the knowledge and skills to prepare for security audit, conduct security audit, confirm security requirements, co-ordinate and monitor security operations and review and report status of security operations. (tp.edu.sg)
  • Among other things, it provided medical personnel and facilities and evacuated critical care and dialysis patients. (gao.gov)
  • Introducing the ultimate collection of EMS/FD/LEO personnel generated by Midjourney AI for the first responders, men, and women of Emergency Medical Services/Fire Department/Law Enforcement Officers. (unrealengine.com)
  • JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Air Force has selected 456 lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel, and 2,126 captains for promotion to major, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today. (af.mil)
  • One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Personnel Selection Technician, Range B. (ca.gov)
  • Eligible officers were considered during the calendar year 2014C Colonel (Chaplain/Line of the Air Force), CY14D Colonel (Nurse Corps) and the CY14C Major (LAF) selection boards. (af.mil)
  • Direct costs include recruiting, selection, and training of personnel. (medscape.com)
  • Findings show that personnel selection modalities are diverse, with also different experiences and practices, including pleasure and suffering. (bvsalud.org)
  • Training relevant to diverse industries, flexible opportunities (including full-time, part-time and online/distance courses), and small classes are just some of the many reasons why CF personnel choose NAIT to further their military careers or to transition to civilian life. (nait.ca)
  • Moreover, the images come with a diverse range of people groups represented, so you can find the perfect personnel for your project with ease. (unrealengine.com)