Friday, November 11, 2011

Spa, Hospital, School, Nursery Paging: Their Use and Benefits

By Ken Melblock


There are many institutions and establishments that can use long-range paging systems. Long-range paging systems are incredibly useful for restaurants that tend to be crowded with long queues in front. Paging systems let customers have a stroll in a nearby park, shopping mall, or bookstore so time can pass more quickly for them. Customers can also use the time to run small errands.hospital.

Hospitals have been found by the CQC to be failing in delivering basic care in the areas of nutrition and dignity. It may only be 20 out of 100 that were not meeting standards, but 20% is a big failing when you are talking about basic needs. Worse still, is that 50% of hospitals gave cause for concern. On the plus side, 78% of hospitals accept the findings and this, we hope, will lead to improved care.

Start your search with the hospital. Most women choose their doctor first, but even if you have a sympathetic doctor who wants to help you have a great birth, his or her hands may be tied by the hospital you deliver at. Begin your search by examining the hospitals in your area. Ask your friends about their birth experiences there.

Why is it that inspection routines still seem only able to work 9am to 4pm? Care happens 24 hours a day 365 days of the year any inspections should take this into account. It would have been helpful to ask some preliminary questions with patients on when the most problems were being encountered. Just concentrating on the day and just Lunch delivery has probably meant that some even bigger issues have been missed.

Nurseries under health clubs and churches can also make use of pagers for parents. They may be notified that it is time to pick up their children or otherwise notify parents if they need to be there for other reasons. For church nurseries, the pagers and transmitters do not disturb worshippers in the area. These devices emit strong signals that can penetrate through thick walls.

Interview the doctor or nurse-midwife you're considering to see if they are a good fit. Ask them about intervention rates and if they're open to a natural birth. Don't feel obligated to stick with someone you've interviewed if you feel uncomfortable.
Here's another tip: don't take your clothes off! When you call for the interview appointment make it clear that this is an appointment to get to know the doctor or midwife, not an appointment for an initial exam. Being in a situation where you've undressed and donned a gown can make you feel nervous and intimidated. You're in charge in this situation; you are hiring your care provider and hospital!
Understanding What Will Happen
Most pregnancy books and comprehensive childbirth classes cover what happens in the course of a normal labor. You should pay close attention to these sections. Though every labor is a little different, having a general idea of what to expect will help you feel more prepared.
Pay special attention to the sections on how to tell labor is starting -- and how to tell when it's increasing in intensity.
One key to having a great birth is to stay at home as long as possible! You can do this by understanding what happens in labor and when labor is actually getting "heavy." You'll be much more relaxed and at ease in your own home. You have the freedom to eat, to sit on the toilet, to get in the shower or bath, or even to take a walk through your yard or garden. These things can help your labor pattern get well-established and strong while helping you stay calm.
If you go to the hospital too early your labor could stall out. Some hospitals will send you home or have you walk, but others will just "start the clock." This means that you're on a countdown to have your baby (usually within 12 hours) -- and if that doesn't happen you end up with a cesarean section. Staying home and going to the hospital after labor is well-established usually prevents this from happening.
Developing Birth Skills
Having good skills will see you through a birth even if you're at an uncooperative hospital. It will help you even if insurance or occupation forced you to go with a doctor and facility you don't like. And if you're at a perfect hospital they will keep you on track for the wonderful birth experience you've planned so hard for!
Birth skills go beyond a few simple breathing techniques you may learn in hospital-sponsored classes. These are skills that teach you how to understand your own unique body and how it will work with your baby. You discover how to relax and handle contractions, even if they are very painful. You also find out how to work with a stalled labor, or a "stuck baby" -- situations that often lead to c-sections. If you understand your body and have a "toolbox" full of techniques to get things moving again you can work with your baby to have the birth you want for both of you. Your hospital experience can be a happy, memorable one, even one that empowers you!




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