The Sentinel Essays

MEANING OF THE MONOLITH A monolithic tale from outer space in the 1960s, has presented a classic example of a multi-discursive object. It is the story of the mysterious monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey (directed by Stanley Kubrick, 1968), a story that extents years of time, from early history to the future and into the infinite. The importance of the theme (monolith) tracks the film’s four episodes, (three of which are titled, documentary style) and casts the monolith as the key narrative connection

discover these other life forms? “The Sentinel” explores some of this and really asks questions about life in space and if humans are the most advanced species or if they are merely just pawns in a larger game. Arthur C. Clarks “The Sentinel” uses symbols, characters, and science fiction theories to show humans leaving the cradle of Earth in order to reach a higher level of ascension and explore the great vastness of space and those that inhabit it. “The Sentinel” follows the travels of an astronaut

THE SENTINEL AND 2001:A SPACE ODYSSEY Have you ever wondered the existence of qualified creatures from outer space? If your answer is “Exactly!”, here are the masterpieces of the science fiction stories referring to genius aliens: “The Sentinel” and “2001: A Space Odyssey”. “The Sentinel” is a story written by British writer Arthur C. Clarke in 1948. The story is about an astrogeologist’ s discovery of a construction beyond mankind on the surface of the moon. The other piece of art, “2001: A

Definition “A sentinel event is a Patient Safety Event that reaches a patient and results in any of the following death, permanent harm, severe temporary harm and intervention to sustain life” (Joint Commission 2015). Basically a sentinel event happens when the healthcare team or employee causes harm to a patient when it could have been avoided. Sentinel Event Policy was made by the Joint Commission to prevent sentinel events from happening, keep patients safe. The sentinel event that occurred with

Over the course of the semester I have been analyzing the content of my community's newspaper the Hot Springs Sentinel Record based upon my reading in the book. Before I took this class I was clueless of the world of community journalism, I have learned so much about it now and have a great deal of appreciation for community papers. The hard work and dedication that is put into community newspapers by their staff, surpasses that of any big city, large circulation newspaper, in my opinion. Due to

The emotional rollercoaster experienced due to a loss of such magnitude is unfathomable. As a future nurse, reading about Josie’s “sentinel event” and, finding out about the thousands of individuals who parish due to medical errors is quite disturbing. During the time Sorrel King spent educating medical students, doctors and nurses, another child suffered the same fate as Josie at another distinguished hospital. On the second anniversary of Josie’s death, Jessica Santillan a seventeen year old girl

changed. He was known as one of the hardest hitters ever to play at SFA. His instinct in the defensive backfield and ability to make plays are still talked about. “He was a coach’s dream,” said former SFA assistant coach Gene Chizik to the Orlando Sentinel in 2000. ““He was the whole package, but he was a better person than a

1. Introduction including a brief & factual review of the medical error or sentinel event. (References used to depict the source of information obtained.) a. Anesthesia Awareness is devastating as well as putting a toll on anyone’s life. This is a rare condition in which a patient wakes up during surgery and can recall their surroundings or events that have taken place. b. This horrific experience occurs when a patient is given medications intended to cause unconsciousness and relieve pain. These

t on effectiveness of the Adverse and Sentinel Events reporting program developed by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations to provide a safe, effective, and efficient environment of care. By: Nishant Taneja Week 7: HSM 542 The Joint Commission’s Goals and Guiding Principles As per The Joint Commission (TJC), “The ultimate purpose of The Joint Commission’s accreditation process is to enhance quality of care and patient safety. Each requirement or standard

family members. Guidelines under this policy are focused on identifying sentinel events or events that could result in patient harm or death, Identify the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and set Sentinel Event Alerts that would decrease the risk of future events. Sentinel events happen often in institutions such as hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare centers. Joint commission (2013) provides the following examples of sentinel events: patient death, paralysis, coma, associated with a medication error

The need of perioperative histology in malignant melanoma and sentinel lymph node biopsy 1. INTRODUCTION A noteworthy increase in melanoma incidence have been observed in the last few decades, this has led to an improvement in the diagnostic ability and early treatment that has led to an increase in the survival index. Even though, there has been improvement in the management of the disease, this has still not resulted in better control of neoplastic spread to regional lymph nodes for lesions

also from the movie Transformers.Optimus Prime a brave noble knight that is loyal to his fellow autobots and the leader of them.Optimus Prime uses wisdom at the end of every movie and uses honor to Sentinel Prime leader of the autobots before Optimus.But in Transformers three dark of the moon sentinel betrays Optimus as I have been betrayed by others some people that I really care about too.Optimus prime fought for the human race and he protected them but they wanted them to leave earth.Sentinel

INTRODUCTION: This case involves suspect cutting off his “Sentinel” ankle monitor in violation of PC 594(a)-Vandalism. LOCATION DESCRIPTION: The location a driveway alongside south side of the business. EVIDENCE: EV1- A grey “Sentinel” ankle monitor with a black strap-valued at less than $500.00. INVESTIGATION: On 12-03-15 at 1245 hours, Officer Cass #2067 and I responded to 433 N. Lake Avenue for a found property investigation. Upon our arrival, I spoke with Witness Art Artinian who told

accredited organization might face including medication and communication errors. The Joint Commission has also established National Patient Safety Goals for accredited organizations to follow in order to encourage patient safety by reevaluating the sentinel events data collected every year and revising the goals by omitting achieved goals and creating new ones. Hospitals evaluated by the Joint Commission must demonstrate compliance with the NPSGs as part of the accreditation process (Ellis & Hartley

example of this type of phenomena in human’s society is a donation of an organ. This behavior is seen in the animal’s reign as well. The meerkats have a so-called sentinel which acts as a guard while the other members of the group are eating or hunting. This particular guard risks its life greatly. Firstly because while the others eat the sentinel stay on position watching for predators. Secondly, by alarming the others

My Brother’s Keeper?” When you think of the first relationship of a brotherly bond, you think of Cain and Abel from the book of Genesis. Cain the older brother leaves his younger brother to die by himself. When God came to Cain probing for Abel, Cain responded saying “Am I my brother’s keeper?” What is the responsibility of an older brother? One would verbally express that the older boys are expected to surmise protective roles, such as "visually examining out" for their younger siblings. In “Sonny’s

root cause analysis is mandated by The Joint Commission (TJC) to be completed for every sentinel even. By doing this it allows healthcare providers to review contributing factors, establish a baseline and how to prevent future events from occurring. Root causes are identified factors within a process that can be restructured to decrease the risk of harm being repeated. (The Joint Commission, 2013) A sentinel event is defined by The Joint Commission as “unexpected occurrences involving death, or

formula has been able to obtain by the Sentinel-Observer. There was three similar formulas that describes the motion of the robot arm in one direction, which are east-west, north-south and up-down. In fact, the formulas had showed to Bill Park, a Professor of Physics from Silicon Valley University by the Sentinel-Observer. At the same time, Professor Park confirmed that these formulas could be used to describe the motion of a robot arm. In additional, the Sentinel-Observer then showed the program code

Kaidence Vaughn BSN 415: Sentinel Hospital Professor Yvonne Myette July 28th, 2023 Introduction As the charge nurse at Sentinel Hospital, I hold a critical and rewarding role in overseeing and coordinating the nursing staff and patient care. This position brings a mix of emotions, from a sense of responsibility and pride in contributing to patient care and unit efficiency to moments of stress and pressure in ensuring tasks are appropriately assigned and nurses are adequately supported

symbolism and imagery again in the passage, “He observed that it was a gray eye and remembered having read that gray eyes were keenest, and that all famous marksmen had them. Nevertheless, this one had missed.”(). Fahrquhar has gray eyes, just like the sentinel who is about to shoot him, but misses. This is coincidence is supposed to symbolize how the North and South have split families on both sides and the distinction between the two sides have collapsed at that moment because of