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Root Cause Analysis Part 2 – Appointing a Root Cause Analysis Officer

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:09:41 +0000

Appointing a standing Root Cause Analysis Officer ensures that when any problem arises the RCA process will be implemented quickly. A job description should be written for the position and whether the position is a discrete one or is filled by a staff member who also fills another role in the organization depends upon the availability and resources of the organization.

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Root Cause Analysis – When Things Go Wrong

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:09:12 +0000

When things go wrong, or systems break down, the tendency is to blame the immediate cause. This article will help you find the root cause.

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Try a Little Tenderness – For Yourself

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:57:13 +0000

Imagine that your three children are home after school. They are quarreling, procrastinating about homework, and begging you to intervene. Meanwhile, you are very tired. This is a recipe for an angry outburst in many families.

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How to Deal With Developmental Disabilities

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:48:46 +0000

Parents who have children with disabilities should know how this condition progresses with age. This will allow them to prepare and take care of their children better. Family members and therapists can nurture children with developmental disabilities.

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Treatment For ADHD In Children – The Debate Still Continues

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:15:54 +0000

There are so many unsettling reports about children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) being given strong stimulant drugs, such as Ritalin. We hear about bad reactions to the drugs, or the child has not responded well to the treatment, showing no improvements. We might also hear about other issues relating to side effects that produce additional issues that the child, parents, and family must cope with, such as personality changes, sleep disturbances, depression, paranoia, mood swings, suicidal tendencies, and more.

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Cerebral Palsy: Is Your Child at Risk?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:54:35 +0000

Cerebral palsy is a generic term for a group of disorders, affecting movement, balance and posture. It is the result of an abnormal brain damage or a brain injury occurred in the early stages of a person’s life. It is the most common type of movement disorder among children in the United States, around 800,000 people suffering from it.

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Drug or Non-Drug ADHD Treatments, What Works Best?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:09:55 +0000

Many ADHD specialist report that non-drug therapies for ADHD do not work but according to a major government agency, drug therapy for ADHD may not be the answer either. Read on to learn if drug or non-drug therapy works better for treating the symptoms of ADHD.

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There Are Three ADHD Types – How Do You Know Which Type Your Child Is?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:40:11 +0000

We have all been there – seated in the doctor’s office, being told that your child has one of the ADHD types. If you do not have a good understanding about the disorder it can all seem rather overwhelming at the beginning.

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ADHD Supplements FDA Registered – How Does That Benefit ADHD Kids?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:20:21 +0000

When you decide that it might be the right time to consider ADHD supplements, FDA registered should be on the top of your list of criteria. It is important to remember that just because something is natural, it does not necessarily follow that it will be good for you.

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ADHD – The Importance of Getting Treatment

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:10:30 +0000

Just a few short years ago researchers thought they had unraveled the mystery of ADHD isolating the brain chemical messengers dopamine and norepinephrine as the primary cause. This unleashed a barrage of stimulant and non-stimulant medications designed to rebalance and increase brain chemical messengers in order to level the playing field for those struggling to manage their inattention, impulsive behavior, and hyperactivity.

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