reduction in maternal mortality requires an in-depth knowledge of the causes of death. this study was conducted to explore the circumstances and events leading to maternal mortality through a holistic approach. using narrative text analysis, all documents related to maternal deaths occurred from 2007 to 2011 in kerman province/iran were reviewed thoroughly by an expert panel. a 93-item chart ab...

BACKGROUND Despite the emphasis on patient safety in health care, few organizations have evaluated the extent to which safety is a strategic priority or their culture supports patient safety. In response to the Institute of Medicine's report and to an organizational commitment to patient safety, we conducted a systematic assessment of safety at the Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH) and, from this, d...

This literature review, with 232 citations, was prepared under contract to the American Welding Society for its Safety and Health Committee. The review deals with studies of the fumes, gases radiation, and noise generated during various arc welding processes. Section 1 summarizes recent studies of occupational exposures, Section 2 contains information related to the human health effects, and Se...

This paper aims to place current safe design activity in Australia into context by providing an overview of the regulatory environment, the history of safe design initiatives in Australia, and the influence of the National Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) strategy. The paper summarizes recent work in safe design policy undertaken at the national level in Australia. The paper sets out the Au...

background in recent times, there has been a growing demand internationally for health policies to be based on reliable research evidence. consequently, there is a need to strengthen institutions and mechanisms that can promote interactions among researchers, policy-makers and other stakeholders who can influence the uptake of research findings. the health policy advisory committee (hpac) is on...

Established in 1999, the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety advises the World Health Organization (WHO) on vaccine-related safety issues and enables WHO to respond promptly, efficiently, and with scientific rigor to issues of vaccine safety with potential global importance. The committee also assesses the implications of vaccine safety for practice worldwide and for WHO policies. We de...

national drug policy (ndp) constitutes the specification of mid-term and long-term pharmaceutical objectives by the government and the determination of major strategies warranted to achieve such objectives. stated in other words, ndp determines the frameworks for the pharmaceutical activities of private and state sectors. the specification of these policies and strategies will be an effective m...

Over the years, the role of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T/CM) in maintaining human health has significantly growing and could no longer be ignored. The World Health Organisation also recognised its contribution and encourages the member countries to integrate proven safe and effective traditional medicine into the national health care delivery. Unlike modern medicine, which is intro...