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Large platypus stuffed animal1/23/2024 ![]() ![]() Animal soft toys are especially popular picks when it comes to choosing a nap time buddy, friend to pull along in the wagon or sit at the table for tea, or even an impromptu pillow for watching cartoons. When you complete one, please post it on our Facebook Page.Whether you remember your own childhood stuffed animals fondly, or have seen a child playing with kids plush toys even once, you know they are more than a mere plaything. TIME FOR RARE CROCHET ANIMAL PATTERN LIKE THESE CROCHET PLATYPUS PATTERNS FOR THOSE OF YOUR WHO LIKE SOMETHING A LITLE DIFFERENT! ![]() She uses up small amounts of yarn, making her a perfect start buster. The sweetest, goofiest, little platypus friend you could ever ask for. Patty, The Free Crochet Platypus Pattern by Knot Too Shabby There’s something about duck-billed platypus’ – they just put a smile on our faces! This super fun design almost looks like he’s reaching out for a cuddle too!ġ0. Paul, The Platypus Crochet Pattern by Yarn Wave Shop Make a platypus bookmark for your most interesting reads!ĩ. If you also want to have your own little platypus to enjoy the wild wonders of evolution every day, then you can crochet this platypus yourself. The Platypus, the wildest evolutionary cocktail that nature has ever produced. Crochet Platypus Bookmark Pattern by Supergurumi Shop You will need to know how to crochet in the round to finish your project.Ĩ. This cutie works up quickly with your favorite worsted weight yarn, basic crochet stitches and a size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook. Amigurumi Platypus Crochet Pattern by T Crews Designs Get the Pattern by Hooked In A Flash hereħ. It is an easy and quick pattern to make up so you can get to snuggling your new buddy in no time flat. Crochet Platypus Pattern by Hooked In A FlashĮveryone needs a platypus! This fuzzy little creation measures roughly 18″ long and 5″ tall. Your own handmade platypus can be used as a little gift, decoration, or cute desk accessory.Ħ. This quick and easy project only takes about an hour to make, and is great for using up leftover yarn in your stash. You may also want to check these Crochet Potholder Patterns.ĥ. This cute little egg-laying mammal will protect your hands when handling hot dishes. Crochet Platypus Potholder Pattern by Patalappumania ![]() Get the Pattern by Handmade By Hamond hereĤ. Say hello to the Chubby Bubby Platypus, the cutest and sweetest little guy around! He’s the perfect “huggable” size and extra squishy for all the love he’ll exchange. Chubby Bubby Platypus Crochet Pattern by Handmade By Hamond And in his amigurumi form, Perry is always ready for a hug!ģ. Perry, the Platypus, he’s a real gentleman! This is a most unusual creature, with a duck-like bill and a beaver-like tail. Crochet Perry the Platypus Pattern by Irene Strange This crochet platypus is crocheted with chain stitches and single crochet stitches in spiral rounds and in rows and is easy to crochet.Ģ. Free Crochet Platypus Pattern by Supergurumiĭespite its various physical characteristics, this small platypus is quick and easy to crochet. If you’re bored of bunnies and had enough of elephants, it’s time we started celebrating – and crocheting – some of life’s more unusual creatures! Think a platypus can’t be adorable? Think again!ġ. You like beaks, but not birds? Check! You find webbed toes fascinating, but don’t like reptiles? Check! You like mammals, but you want your dream mammal to ay eggs instead of giving birth to children like the rest of the mammal world? Check! What an icon! Celebrate these peculiar animals with some crochet platypus patterns! With water-resistant fur, this semi-aquatic creature loves to frolic and play in the freshwater rivers and creeks it calls home. Despite being a renowned recluse, the platypus is one of Australia’s most recognized animals. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The final unused track found in the Asian release of ProStreet is a track named "TestTrack." It is not fully clear what this track could have been used to test, but it is similar to L6R_NIS and the Alpha 61 tracks due to the fact it is another track which uses Mondello Park as a base. This track, like the name may imply, was used to test Black Box's "NIS" (non-interactive scene) files, which are used throughout Most Wanted, Carbon, ProStreet, and Undercover. This is similar to the Laguna Seca and Leipzig courses found in the Alpha 61 build of ProStreet for PlayStation 2 because of the fact it continues its trend and uses Mondello Park as a base. This track is another one found in the Asian release. As the name suggests, this track may have been used to test LOD (level of detail) mesh generation that is used throughout majority of Black Box's Need for Speed titles. This course shares a similar base to L6R_Lighting as majority of its assets are derived from Infineon. This course shares a majority of its assets with that of Infineon, and even contains some unused Super Promotion assets.Īnother unused track found in the Asian PC release. Judging by its name, the track was designed to test lighting and other light behavior. In 1.0 version of this track found in Asian version,they are lack float buildings and dated August 28,2007 while 1.1 is October 11,2007Īn unused track found in the Asian PC release of the game. This track was most likely abandoned for the version of the expressway included with the Booster Pack. The track layout itself is a recreation of Shuto Expressway Route 11 and is fairly unique as it is the only track that allows driving on both separated and elevated sections of road at the same time. It is unknown if the barriers were a cut concept or simply just a placeholder. The destructible canyon barriers from Need for Speed: Carbon even make a return. ![]() The track actually has a proper road spline, and even has some rough level scenery consisting of various windowed cuboids placed on some basic pieces of land. Continuing the trend of using early versions of already existing tracks being used as placeholders, these two are both of a very early version of Mondello Park.Īnother unfinished track referred to as "ShutoExpressway" exists in every version. ![]() Present in only the leaked "Alpha 61" build for the PS2, placeholder tracks for both Laguna Seca Raceway and the Porsche Leipzig race track exist, despite the PlayStation 2 and Wii versions never actually receiving Leipzig. ![]()
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![]() ![]() In addition, unemployment has been associated with societal issues, like poverty and increased cost for society. Unemployment is known to have a negative impact on health, such as depression and psychological distress. It is important that people with mental illness participate in the labour market, as they could also benefit from the positive effects of employment, such as social contact, routine, and structuring time. This contrast illustrates the tension between the preference for disclosure and possible negative employment outcomes. Another recent study showed that 64% of Dutch line managers were reluctant to hire people with mental illness. For example, two recent studies on workplace mental illness disclosure showed that 73% of Dutch workers with mental illness disclosed to their managers, and 75% of Dutch workers without mental illness indicated they would disclose to their managers. While most people may have a preference for disclosure, it may make them vulnerable to stigma and discrimination. However, non-disclosure can also be a barrier to sustainable employment because of job loss due to not receiving necessary work accommodations. For example, people who were more reluctant to disclose mental illness during a job interview were more likely to be reemployment than people who were less reluctant to disclose mental illness. It can avoid stigma and discrimination, and enable workers to maintain a positive status quo at work. Just like disclosure, non-disclosure can also be both a facilitator and a barrier for finding and maintaining work. ![]() ![]() Also outside the workplace mental illness disclosure can lead to increased self-stigma, shame, harm and discrimination. Nevertheless, disclosure can also be a barrier as it can lead to adverse employment outcomes due to stigma and discrimination, such as problems obtaining a job, job loss, limited advancement opportunities, and harassment at work. Also other studies that were not particularly related to the workplace showed that disclosure can lead to acceptance and support, and, after completing the Coming Out Proud program, decreased self-stigma and diminished depression. In general, disclosure can increase well-being. It can lead to work adjustments and social support. Disclosure can be a facilitator and a barrier for finding and maintaining work. The decision whether or not to disclose mental illness at work can have important positive and negative consequences for sustainable employment and well-being. ![]() Subgroup differences in expectations regarding workplace mental illness disclosure outcomes were found. Conclusion The disclosure process is complex, as most workers were optimistic (i.e., expected generally positive outcomes) whilst simultaneously expecting workplace discrimination. Significant differences between the classes were found on personal experience, work-related association with mental illness, gender, educational level, and workplace atmosphere. Six distinct subgroups of workers were identified based on expected workplace mental illness disclosure outcomes: two positive classes (50.1%), two negative classes (33.3%), and two classes who indicated not to know what the outcomes would be (16.7%). Results The majority of workers expected predominantly positive outcomes of workplace mental illness disclosure (e.g., being able to be one’s authentic self 82.4%), even though they simultaneously expected disclosure to lead to advancement-related discrimination (e.g., lower chances of contract renewal or getting a promotion 68.4% and 57%, respectively). A three-step approach LCA was chosen to investigate whether the classes differed in characteristics. Latent Class Analysis (LCA) was used to identify classes of workers based on expected workplace mental illness outcomes. Methods In this cross-sectional survey study, a sample of 1224 Dutch workers was used. The aim of the study is (1) to examine workers’ expectations of outcomes of mental illness disclosure in the workplace and to evaluate their expectations regarding which factors are of influence on these outcomes, (2) to identify distinct subgroups of workers, and (3) to characterize these subgroups in terms of personal, sociodemographic, and work-related characteristics. Purpose The decision whether to disclose mental illness at work can have important positive and negative consequences for sustainable employment and well-being. ![]()
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Endtidal co21/23/2024 ![]() ![]() Non-invasive assessment of ventilation can be performed by end-tidal (EtCO 2) or transcutaneous (TCOM) monitoring of carbon dioxide (CO 2). With the advent of pulse oximetry, continuous, non-invasive assessment of oxygenation is common practice and has been evaluated in multiple randomized controlled trials in preterm neonates. This review includes a description of the various types of CO 2 monitoring and their applications, benefits, and limitations in neonates.Īrterial blood gas (ABG) measurement is the gold standard assessment of gas exchange. Continuous CO 2 monitoring is helpful in trending PaCO 2 in critically ill neonates on respiratory support and can potentially lead to early detection and minimization of fluctuations in PaCO 2. A colorimetric CO 2 detector (a modified end-tidal CO 2 detector) is recommended by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and the American Academy of Pediatrics to confirm endotracheal tube placement. Two common methods of non-invasive CO 2 monitoring are end-tidal and transcutaneous. Non-invasive carbon dioxide (CO 2) monitoring has become ubiquitous in anesthesia and critical care and is being increasingly used in neonates. Blood gas measurement is the gold standard for assessing gas exchange but is intermittent, invasive, and contributes to iatrogenic blood loss. ![]() Wide fluctuations in partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO 2) can potentially be associated with neurological and lung injury in neonates. ![]()
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Estwing fireside friend sheath1/23/2024 ![]() ![]() Perfect for Hunters, Campers and Outdoorsmen. Estwing Fireside Friend Splitting Hatchet Maul Leather Sheath Mask (Axe NOT Included) (898) 24.50. Blue nylon-vinyl deep cushion safety grip handle. Genuine Leather Axe Sheath for Estwing E14A Sportsmans Axe 12' Camping Hatchet Blade Case, Axe Blade Cover, Leather Mask - READY TO SHIP (76) 35.00. One piece forged solid steel construction. Blue nylon-vinyl deep cushion safety grip handle. Forged one-piece tool steel is the strongest construction known. The finest Steel tools, unsurpassed in quality, balance and finish. One piece forged solid steel construction. The Fireside Friend Splitting Tool has a bonded and molded Shock Reduction Grip® which offers the utmost in both comfort and durability, while reducing vibrations caused by impact. Estwings Fireside Friend Splitting Tool is forged in one piece. Vintage Estwing Eastwing Leather Stacked Handle Hatchet No 24. Vntg Estwing Fireside Friend Splitting Maul,Leather Wrap Handle,3lbs.15.5oz,EXC 59.99. Blue nylon-vinyl deep cushion safety grip handle. Fireside Friend 14 Splitting Axe with Sheath - Part Number E3-FF4 (E3FF4) by Estwing. Vintage Estwing Hatchet With Leather Sheath Axe Stone Camping Scout Kindling. Made in USA"Įstwing Black Eagle Tomahawk Axe - BRK-ESEBTAĮstwing Hunters Axe with Guthook - BRK-ESEBHAORĮstwing Hunters Axe with Guthook - BRK-ESEBHAĮstwing Black Eagle Double Bit Axe - BRK-ESEBDBAĮstwing Black Eagle Tomahawk Axe - BRK-ESE6TAĮstwing Black Eagle Double Bit Axe - BRK-ESE6DBAĮstwing Campers Axe Special Edition - BRK-ESE45ASEĮstwing Campers Axe Special - BRK-ESE44ASEĮstwing Riggers Axe. Estwing Axes are proudly forged in the in USA using the finest American steel. Estwing E45A 26-Inch Campers Axe-All Steel with Shock Reduction Grip. Estwing E44A 16' Campers Axe - All Steel with Shock Reduction Grip. Estwing EO-25A 14' Campers Axe with Black Finish & Orange Shock Reduction Grip. Replacement sheath for Estwing special edition double-bit axe (ESE6DBA). A must for all campers and outdoorsman alike. Estwing E14A 12' Sportsmans Axe with Leather Grip & Nylon Sheath. It has a tempered 2-3/8' cutting edge for easy cutting. Perfect for Hunters, Campers and Outdoorsmen. The Fireside Friend axe includes a rugged ballistic nylon sheath for added safety and protection. ![]() Estwing Fireside Friend Splitting Tool - ESFF4Įstwing Fireside Friend Splitting Tool. ![]()
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Google hangouts video call no sound1/23/2024 ![]() □️If you have questions, check our Help section for details on how to submit your questions.Summary: This post shares how to record Google Hangout sessions in 6 free or easy ways! What To Do If You Can’t Receive Zoom Activation Email.Camera Not Working On Hangouts, Video Calls Fail.Google Hangouts Microphone Not Working, Other Users Can’t Hear.Please support us by subscribing to our channel. Privacy policy and terms of service may apply. I hope this troubleshooting guide has been helpful in fixing the Google Meet no sound issue. You can also use alternative options such as Google Hangouts meet application for the meantime. Just Right click on the tab and check if you have the “unmute” option at the right corner. You may configure the system preferences like speaker settings according to your taste. You may also try checking the G suite of meet google website () through a Chrome browser in a Windows 10 computer. When the reset is done, set up your phone properly. If prompted, enter your PIN, Password or Pattern.Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap Reset.Swipe down from the top of the screen and then tap the Settings icon.When ready, follow these steps to reset your phone: So if that’s the case with your device, you have no other choice but to reset your phone.Ī reset will delete all your personal files stored in your phone’s internal storage, so make sure to create a backup. However, there are instances wherein the problem is with the firmware and issues like this are simply one of the symptoms. We have encountered similar issues in the past and we know that the solutions above will cover everything and make the app work perfectly again. Once the app is successfully reinstalled, try creating a video call and see if the problem is fixed. Tap Install and wait until the phone has finished installing the app. Search for ‘meet’ and tap the Google Meet app.ħ. Once the app is successfully uninstalled, launch the Play Store.Ħ. Tap and hold on its icon until options show.ĥ. Go to the screen where the Google Meet application is located.ģ. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to pull up the app drawer.Ģ. Once it’s uninstalled, download a fresh copy from the Play Store to make sure you have the latest version.ġ. This will remove all its files that may have been corrupted. However, if the loudspeaker isn’t working, you need to have the phone checked.Īfter making sure that the problem isn’t with the loudspeakers, then what you have to do next is remove the app from your phone. If your phone plays the audio without any issue through the loudspeaker, then move on to the next solution. ![]() It’s also better to just disable Bluetooth to make sure that the audio output isn’t channeled through a wireless device. It means that you may need to disconnect your headsets. To do that, just play any music track through the loudspeakers. ![]() What you need to do next is make sure the microphone and speakers are working properly. Once the reboot is finished, try opening Google Meet, create a video call and see if the audio is now working properly. When the logo shows, release both keys and wait until the device has finished rebooting. This will force your phone to power itself down and turn back on.Ģ. To do this, press and hold the volume down button and the power key for 10 seconds. Most of the time, if the problem is just due to a minor firmware issue, then this would be enough to make things work the way they should.ġ. ![]() If you were able to use the app without a problem prior to this issue, then try doing the forced restart to refresh your phone’s memory and reload all applications and services. For this problem, we have to find out if this is a problem with the hardware or just the app. ![]()
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![]() Claude works for Asuka against the Leone's and the police. ![]() Maria introduces him to a Yakuza leader Asuka Kasen and they move to Staunton Island to escape the Leone's.Īsuka wants Claude to prove that his ties with Leone's are completely broken by assassinating Salvatore as he is leaving Luigi's club. At the docks, Maria admits that she lied to Salvatore and said she was having an affair with Claude, which caused his rage. Should Claude enter the car, it will explode. ![]() However, as Claude nears the car's location, Maria pages Claude, saying that the car is a trap, and to meet her at the docks. Salvatore has Claude, with the help of 8-Ball, blow up the Cartel Ship with their supply of SPANK.įor his last mission, Salvatore asks Claude to get rid of a car filled with murder evidence. Claude kills Curly Bob, but Catalina and Miguel escape. Claude follows Curly Bob and finds out that Catalina and Miguel are now leaders of the Cartel. Salvatore begins trusting Claude, and confides in him that he believes that a bartender named Curly Bob is selling information about the Leone's to the Cartel in exchange for SPANK, an illegal drug. Claude is not powerful enough to stay for Joey, Toni, and Salvatore's meeting, so he is instructed to drive around Salvatore's trophy wife, Maria Latore, and saves her from a drug raid in a warehouse party she attended. After proving himself, Claude is introduced to Joey's father and the head of the Leone Family, Salvatore Leone. Joey introduces him to Toni Cipriani, who Claude begins working for to exact revenge on the Triads after a failed assault attempt in a laundry shop. Luigi orders him to drive Joey Leone's favorite prostitute, Misty, to Joey's Garage, and earns Joey's trust by performing missions against the Triads and the Forelli Crime Family. Claude and another prisoner named 8-Ball free themselves while the convoy is ambushed and leave.Ĩ-Ball introduces Claude to Luigi Goterelli and Claude works for him to prove himself useful. While crossing the Portland Island bridge in a police convoy, the Colombian Cartel ambushes them by blowing up the Callahan Bridge (isolating Portland from the rest of the city) and then kidnap an Old Oriental Gentleman. Claude survives, and is arrested for the robbery. ![]() Amidst the chase, Catalina tells Claude that she is an ambitious girl and doesn't need him anymore, shooting him, killing the unnamed man, and leaving with Miguel and the money. At the start of the game, the two are seen robbing a bank with Miguel, a Colombian Cartel member and their getaway driver, and another unnamed man. On November 11, 2021, the game was re-released on 8th and 9th generation consoles for its 20-year anniversary under the title Grand Theft Auto III - The Definitive Edition, included in the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition bundle.Ĭhronologically following the events of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Catalina leaves with her boyfriend Claude to Liberty City. It was met with positive responses, with gaming publications praising its visuals, though criticism was directed at the port's controls. In 2011, the game was re-released on iOS and Android devices for its 10-year anniversary under the title Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary Edition. A commercial success, GTA 3 sold over 14 million copies. Multiple publications deemed it a revolutionary title for its advancements in game design and open-ended gameplay, and it was awarded a variety of end-year accolades. Critics praised the game for its presentation, game design, freedom, sound design and ambition, though it was a subject of controversy due to its violent nature. Grand Theft Auto III was universally acclaimed upon its release in October 2001. Development was handled by DMA Design, and it was the final game developed by the company before its rename into Rockstar North. Set in an open-world environment, Grand Theft Auto III is the first game in the series to be presented in a fully 3D world, shifting away from the top-down perspective that characterized previous games in the franchise. Claude begins to work for different factions in the crime-riddled Liberty City, including the Mafia, Yakuza and corrupted figures. ![]() The game's narrative follows the adventures of Claude, a silent criminal who was betrayed by his girlfriend Catalina during a bank heist. Set in the fictional Liberty City in 2001, Grand Theft Auto III begins a new continuity separated from its prede cessors. It is the third main game of the Grand Theft Auto series and the fifth overall installment. It was originally released for the PlayStation 2 console, but also saw ports for the PC and Xbox. Grand Theft Auto III (also shortened into GTA III or GTA 3) is a 2001 action-adventure videogame developed by Rockstar North (then known as DMA Design) and published by Rockstar Games. ![]()
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Equal pay for equal work1/23/2024 ![]() When introduced four years ago, Colorado’s Equal Pay law sought to equalize pay for substantially similar work. “Excluding remote workers from the protections of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act would negatively impact a valued and critical part of our workforce,” she said. But their attempts to water down or remove protections for Coloradans who work remotely for out-of-state companies only threatens pay equity, especially for women. ![]() Remote jobs are not addressed in the draft bill.ĭanielson said she and other advocates, which include The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, have met with interested parties since spring to suss out their differences. The former is a promotion as part of that type of job. A draft shared with The Colorado Sun attempts to clarify the difference between “career progression” for existing workers versus a “job opportunity.” The latter means a current or anticipated vacancy that needs to be filled. This bill aims to clear some of those things up. “The complexity of the law, the confusion amongst employers, the problem of not addressing remote work situations, because they were not contemplated in 2019 when the original bill passed, needs to be addressed for the future of the workforce,” said Loren Furman, president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber. But there was also confusion among local employers about employee promotions and whether they had to advertise the new role to outsiders. A Commerce City engineer created a site to track violators (it’s now archived). Pushback came from out-of-state companies that didn’t ignore Colorado’s new law - they just excluded candidates from Colorado. Supporters of a bill that seeks to ensure women and men are paid equally for equal work rally at the Colorado Capitol on April 2, 2019. ![]()
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Legend revo a 13 shocks1/23/2024 ![]() ![]() Quick and easy install on my 2009 Road King Classic. All I can say is the product is topnotch and worth every penny, just wish that I would've installed these sooner, pony up the money and get yourself some!! Our combined weights are 320# and ran the factory settings from Legend. After reinstalling the bags I went for a quick solo rip, the ride was day and night difference over stock shocks! Later that day the wife and I went on a 3 hour ride, she immediately noticed how much smoother the ride was and no harsh bottoming out. Install was extremely quick and easy, setting the sag was quick as well. I chose to mount up the lower portion on both sides first and adjust my lift to line up the top eyelets. ![]() Getting to the install-grab some blue Loctite before hand as you will need it. Comparing the Legend shocks to the OEM Harley shocks I could tell things are looking up for my rides. Upon opening up the box and checking out the shocks, the finish and quality are top notch. The shocks came packaged extremely well and shipped out lightning fast. ![]() Chose the 13" even though I'm a short bastard figuring it might help the ride. Purchased the 13" shocks for my 2017 Street Glide Special. You better bet your ass I'll be placing an order soon. I have only one regret.not purchasing the front suspension. With riding season in full swing I can't wait to get back out of the road and run these shocks through its paces. The short jaunt back to Newcastle from Sturgis gave me a good feel of what this suspension is capable of. I'm lousy at remembering names, but I guarantee I will recognize their faces if I saw them again. The tech walked me through set up and adjustments for both solo and 2-up application. We were greeted with knowledgeable and helpful staff from the selection process to purchasing and scheduling, to the day of the install. The suspension far exceeded my expectations, but the customers service is "Bar-None" Grade A+++. Prior to coming to Legends, I did my research on Legends and your competitors, and I must say, I selected the best. I made a purchase that day and set up an appt for the next day. I was impressed and was sold on the product. I spoke to a young man who shared his knowledge of Legends suspension. I was staying with w/ friends in Wyoming, so on our way to Sturgis we stopped into Legends on Wednesday. ![]()
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Emr system1/23/2024 ![]() Technology alone is not sufficient for ensuring the potential benefits are achieved in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of care. This type of innovation is marked by a high degree of change within the organization during and after its adoption, and the speed and depth of any impact may be mitigated or enhanced by how this type of innovation is implemented. Despite the above aspirations it has been estimated that between 50 and 80 per cent of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) projects fail in the health care sector outside the sphere of carefully controlled trials.Įlectronic medical records systems (EMR) are designed to manage both the distribution and processing of the information required for the care delivery process, including patient care records, demographics and billing details in some systems. ![]() The use of effective Information and Communication Technologies and systems (ICT) underpins this vision although the health care sector has been less successful in exploiting the potential of ICT than other sectors. It is theorized that a ‘transformation’ of health care processes will come about when timely and accurate information is made available when, where and for whom it is needed, including the various stakeholders involved in the delivery and management of care and, in some models, the patients themselves or their family. Throughout Europe and in other parts of the world, governments and healthcare providers are engaged in health care system reforms aimed at improving the quality and safety of care and containing costs. It also demonstrates how ANT may be usefully deployed in evaluating such projects. The paper highlights the organizational, cultural, technological, and financial considerations that should be taken into account when planning strategies for the implementation of EMR systems in hospital settings. The results illustrate how important it is to plan innovative and complex information systems with reference to (i) the expressed needs and involvement of different actors, starting from the initial introductory phase (ii) promoting commitment to the system and adopting a participative approach (iii) defining and resourcing new roles within the organization capable of supporting and sustaining the change and (iv) assessing system impacts in order to mobilize the network around a common goal. ![]() The EMR clearly emerged as a central ‘actor’ within this network. Qualitative analyses revealed a complex network of interactions between organizational stakeholders and technology that helped to shape the system and influence its acceptance and adoption. Qualitative thematic analysis drawing on ANT. MethodsĬase study using documentary analysis, interviews and observations. ![]() It aimed to obtain insights for managers planning such projects in the future and to examine the usefulness of Actor Network Theory (ANT) as a research tool in this context. This study examined the interaction of sociological and technological factors in the implementation of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system by a major national hospital. Recent health care policies have supported the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) but examples of failed ICT projects in this sector have highlighted the need for a greater understanding of the processes used to implement such innovations in complex organizations. ![]() |