UNEP Inter-Agency Liaison Office In Europe UNEP has collaborative MOU with WMO on Global Climate Observing Systems for the BTF activities will engage stakeholders from all sectors of society in http://www.unep.ch/glo/glo pages/areas of cooperation.htm
Extractions: UNEP Collaboration with Geneva-based UN Organisations UNEP and The World Health Organization (WHO) UNEP and The International Labour Organization (ILO) UNEP and The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) UNEP and The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ... (UNHCHR) UNEP-UNHCR The environmental aspect of UNHCR's work has been focused on effects of refugees and refugee movements on natural environments. In many respects this overlaps with core areas of UNEP expertise. Therefore in responding to the common concerns , the two organization have had extensive cooperation in the following areas: 1-Combating deforestation, soil erosion and desertification, pollution and depletion of freshwater resources, 2-Development of Environmental Guidelines to provide a cohesive framework for action at the field and policy levels in refugee-affected scenarios 3-Environmental Education and Training , including the implementation of indicators for gender and environment-sensitive management practices' for refugee-affected scenarios, field projects, post conflict environmental impact assessment , awareness rising Ongoing activities A) UNEP-UNHCR Pre-assessment report of environmental impact by refugees in Guinea.
ILAB - NAO Cooperative Activities Workforce Development. Occupational safety and Health. Migrant Workers US Mexico collaboration on workforce development is being undertaken as part of http://www.dol.gov/ilab/programs/coopact/currcoopact.htm
Extractions: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of International Labor Affairs www.dol.gov/ilab Search / A-Z Index Find It!: By Topic By Audience By Top 20 Requested Items By Form ... By Location September 25, 2005 DOL Home ILAB NAO NAO Cooperative Activities Workforce Development Occupational Safety and Health Migrant Workers WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT U.S. Mexico collaboration on workforce development is being undertaken as part of the Cooperative Activities Program of the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC) and in support of the Partnership for Prosperity Program launched by President George W. Bush and President Vicente Fox on September 7, 2001, to promote economic growth and employment along the US Mexico border. Bilateral cooperation in the area of workforce development between the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Mexicos Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) began in 2001. This collaborative effort has resulted in the successful establishment of an Internet-based job bank (Chambanet) in Mexico, the modernization of Mexicos occupational classification system, and the development of model One-Stop Employment Service Centers. In 2004, DOL and Mexico's Secretariat of Labor (STPS) will undertake a joint assessment in the area of labor market projections, a priority of STPS in formulating relevant policies and programs consistent with the needs and requirements of Mexico's 21st Century workforce. For more, see the cooperative activities undertaken by the US Department of Labor under the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC), to address
EUROPA - Public Health - Programme 2003-2008 - Funded Projects - 2004 Vinnueftirlitk (AOSH Administration of Occupational safety and Health) establishedin Iceland The guide will describe the most typical WHP activities, http://europa.eu.int/comm/health/ph_projects/2004/action3/action3_2004_10_en.htm
Overview Collaboration with Other Agencies National Participation Processes Designedto Support Center activities. VISN 8 Patient safety Center of Inquiry http://www.patientsafetycenter.com/overview.htm
Extractions: Other Sites of Interest Mission The mission of our Center is to support clinicians in providing safe patient care by designing and testing clinical innovations, technological solutions, and patient safety improvement systems. Our research efforts target two patient populations with compromised mobility: frail elderly and persons with disabilities. Patient Safety Area of Emphasis The Department of Veteran’s Affairs funded the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa to establish a VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry. The Center was originally funded for three years in 1999 and has continued to receive funding to the present time. The focus of this Center is safe mobility. Two goals for this center are: (1) To promote personal freedom and safety for frail elderly and persons with disabilities, across the continuum of care and (2) To build a "culture of safety" to support clinicians in providing safe patient care and safe working environments. Three other Centers, organized under the VA National Patient Safety Center, are in White Plains (VT), Cincinnati (OH), and Palo Alto (CA).
Extractions: info@ahrq.gov Presenters: Jonathan Durbin, M.A., C.P.M., Patient Safety Project Administrator, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, IA Robert W. Barnett, Director, Patient Safety Center, New York State Department of Health, Delmar, NY James B. Conway, M.Sc., Chief Operations Officer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA Iowa has developed a collaboration between the Iowa Department of Public Health and the University of Iowa College of Public Health with input from providers and stakeholders to improve patient safety. The partnership was enabled by Iowa's small rural character, a climate of cooperation and hard work, a willingness to talk to one another, absence of marketplace dynamics that foster competition, a legislature willing to wait for results of collaborative efforts and research projects, and good relations with licensing boards. Key stakeholders have been involved in meetings and conferences to promote patient safety with national support from AHRQ, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Senator Tom Harkin. The Director of Public Health has created a Council of Scientific and Health Advisors that is evaluating relevant literature and data dealing with public health issues and has identified the need for additional scientific data regarding patient safety and health outcomes in Iowa. The Advisory Council is comprised of professional organizations, providers, consumers, regulators, purchasers, policymakers, administrators, and educators. This group provides input into the development of research projects, serves as a communication link with their constituents, and provides guidance on ongoing efforts to improve patient safety and health outcomes.
Extractions: More than 500,000 medical devices such as life-supporting implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are marketed in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for market approval and post-approval surveillance (PAS) of medical devices. Two recent studies, which were supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (HS10548) through the Centers for Education and Research on Therapeutics (CERTs) program, examined issues involving the safety of cardiovascular medical devices. The studies, which were led by researchers at the Duke University CERT , are described here. O'Shea, J.C., Kramer, J.M., Califf, R.M., and Peterson, E.D. (2004, June). "Sharing a commitment to improve cardiovascular devices. Part 1: Identifying holes in the safety net." American Heart Journal 147(6), pp. 977-984. According to the FDA's Enforcement Report Index, since 1990 there have been more than 130 product recalls affecting more than 900,000 major cardiovascular devices and 16 safety alerts affecting almost 900,000 additional devices. Once a medical device is in the marketplace, its exposure to patients and real-world conditions can uncover new safety concerns that were not fully appreciated during the premarket phase. Premarketing approval is short, so long-term problems with devices, for example, pacemaker batteries that fail without warning, do not surface until after the device is on the market.
GOVERNMENT ISSUES AND POLICY By their very nature, standards setting activities that are improperly conducted can The Consumer Product safety Act Pursuant to this Act, the Consumer http://consortiuminfo.org/government/
Extractions: GOVERNMENT ISSUES AND POLICY I Introduction II United States III European Union IV US Enforcement Agencies V Useful Links I Introduction Governments worldwide have recognized the importance and impact of standards on their economies. Standards have significant procompetitive effects such as increasing price competition as standard products are more readily compared, and solve issues such as product compatibility and consumer safety. Countries that are leaders in developing standards are at a competitive advantage, and internationally accepted standards are fundamental to the expansion of international trade. In addition to recognizing the economic benefits of standard-setting activities, governments have an interest in standard setting in their capacity as consumers. As the purchasers of enormous quantities of goods and services, governments share with other end-users a desire to make purchases from a wide variety of high quality solutions that are interoperable. While the benefits of standards are widely recognized, so are the potential downsides. By their very nature, standards setting activities that are improperly conducted can discourage or even eliminate competition, giving rise to antitrust concerns. In their role as regulators, governments therefore have a duty to police standard setting in order to prevent abuse of the standard setting process. Governments in the United States and some other countries have taken an active role in applying antitrust laws, in particular, to the standard setting environment.
Patient Safety The Network should be based in the UK, but may include collaboration with activities by which the objectives will be achieved should be described, http://www.mrc.ac.uk/index/funding/funding-specific_schemes/funding-calls_for_pr
Extractions: Grant Schemes Calls For Proposals Closed Calls For Proposals New dynamics of ageing ... Stem Cell Strategic Grants Patient Safety Call for Expressions of Interest Sexual Health and HIV - 2003 Brain Awareness Week awards Brain Sciences - Call for proposals 2004 ... Closed Calls For Proposals : Patient Safety Closed call: Cross Research Council Networks in Patient Safety Research This call is now closed - it is provided on the website for reference purposes. In January 2003, the Medical Research Council (MRC), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) jointly held a Workshop on Patient Safety Research ( click for Workshop report ) in response to a request from the Chief Medical Officer for England and Wales to consider how the research base in this area should be developed and strengthened. Following the Workshop and to facilitate multidisciplinary working in this area, the Research Councils wish to encourage high quality proposals for collaborative networks whose long term objective would be to increase and promote high quality multidisciplinary patient safety research. Applications are invited in any area of patient safety research including those highlighted during the Workshop. The Research Councils also wish to encourage the involvement of researchers not currently working in patient safety research in the collaborative Networks; these researchers should have skills and expertise that could be applied to the area and may include experts from other areas with a safety focus.
SBRI - About: Jobs This is a collaborative effort among SBRI, the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, Environmental Health safety Assistant Learn procedures for proper http://www.sbri.org/about/jobs.asp
Extractions: Nearly 200 scientists and staff members strive to combat global infectious disease each day at SBRI. By combining science and imagination, it is our goal to conquer the diseases that are responsible for the majority of deaths worldwide. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference, SBRI is the place for you. Our major areas of research include molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, and informatics. In addition to an exciting work environment, we also offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, long term disability insurance, retirement, vacation and sick pay. SBRI values a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
404 Error - Page Not Found The following inventory of federal activities addressing violence in schools was prevention activities and enhance collaboration on future projects. http://www.ncjrs.org/school_safety/programs.html
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Extractions: TTY Relay: 711 Click here to email us Subscribe to Free Email Alerts! Click here to learn more Successful Search Tips Home Press Release Archives 07-28-05: Pedestrian fatalities New report documents King County pedestrian fatalities, urges continued pedestrian safety activities Thursday, July 28, 2005 KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON - County Among the main findings: Other key findings: November, December, and January are especially dangerous months for pedestrians. Pedestrian fatalities were most likely to happen during work rush hours and times of darkness.
OCCRL--Office Of Community College Research And Leadership By far, the best activities involve collaboration with instructors from the Instructional booklets describing safety procedures for laboratory tools and http://occrl.ed.uiuc.edu/Newsletter/2000/spring2000_1.asp
Extractions: Linda Iliff, Administrative Assistant This Issue Features: Building Bridges: Integration and Faculty Collaboration at Rock Valley College Curriculum Integration and Faculty Collaboration at South Suburban College Crossing Imaginary Boundaries Integration Projects Impact Curriculum at John A. Logan College Integration and Collaboration: Views of Community College Instructors and Administrators ... Collaborative Research: A Researcher's Perspective Building Bridges: Integration and Faculty Collaboration at Rock Valley College by Scott Fisher river separates technical programs from liberal arts and science courses. On some campuses the river is as narrow as a drainage ditch, and on others it is wider than the Mississippi. It has always been there, and it probably always will be. On our campus, the river is no metaphor: An actual stream flows through the middle of our campus, physically dividing the two areas. The dissociation these rivers create is not necessarily bad, as long as there are plenty of strategically placed bridges up and down the channel. I enjoy building and maintaining those bridges.
.:: Economics; Nutrition; Statistics Mother s participation in children s feeding activities in the home gardeningproject in In meeting food safety challenges in the context of nutrition, http://www.fao.org/world/regional/rap/economics_nutrition_activities.asp
Extractions: FAO direct technical assistance Assistance was provided to Indonesia on livestock statistics; to Myanmar on preparation for an agricultural census; to Tonga on the development of a sustainable agricultural statistics system; to Viet Nam on the analysis of the agricultural census and strengthening of a food security information system with funding from an Italian trust fund project; to Cambodia on agricultural productivity improvement; and to Bangladesh on crop yield forecasting and agro-meteorology.
Physical Technologies And Processes For Food Safety scientific activities Physical Technologies and Processes for Food safety A collaboration under way for a few years with LASMEA has given rise to a http://www.cemagref.fr/English/more-infos/Agrosyst/FoodSafety.htm
Extractions: The quality of edible foods depends on the raw materials from which they are made, the processing and preservation methods involved. In addition to food quality, environmental constraints associated with destruction of the ozone layer and the use of greenhouse gas should be taken into consideration by developing environment-friendly refrigeration systems.
Archived: SEC. 10963. URBAN SCHOOL GRANTS. ``(A) activities designed to increase the number and percentages of ``(H)collaborative activities with urban universities to revise and upgrade teacher http://www.ed.gov/legislation/ESEA/sec10963.html
Extractions: A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n ``(a) Authority.The Secretary is authorized to make grants to eligible local educational agencies serving an urban area or State educational agencies in the case where the State educational agency is the local educational agency for activities designed to assist in local school improvement efforts and school reform, and to assist the schools of such agencies in meeting the National Education Goals. ``(b) Authorized Activities.Funds under this section may be used to ``(1) increase the academic achievement of urban public school children to at least the national average, such as ``(A) effective public schools programs; ``(B) tutoring, mentoring, and other activities to improve academic achievement directly; ``(C) activities designed to increase the participation of minority and female students in entry level and advanced courses in mathematics and science; ``(D) supplementary academic instruction; ``(E) efforts to improve problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills; ``(F) programs to increase student motivation for learning; and
Extractions: In This Report Highlights of the Year Positive EHS Initiatives and Collaborations Scope of EHS Office Activities Regulatory Interactions MIT is entering its third year of implementation of a comprehensive Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management System (EHS-MS). Its foundation is an EHS policy adopted by the Academic Council in 2000 to reflect MIT's commitment to excellent EHS performance and to an integrated approach to environmental sustainability, good health and safety practices and EHS compliance. The EHS-MS also must satisfy the requirements of MIT's Consent Decree with the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Justice Department, resulting from a 1998 inspection. Major features of the system are now in place, and responsibilities under the new system are shared throughout the Institute. The emerging system has been designed and is being implemented by faculty members and staff from departments, labs, and centers (DLCs) in partnership with the EHS Office, to ensure its usability and support of research and teaching at MIT. Its features have been endorsed by an Ad Hoc EHS Subcommittee of the Institute's EHS Council, consisting of senior faculty from highly regulated labs and programs. The key participants in this new system are department heads, principal investigators, managers and EHS coordinators of more than 50 DLCs with significant regulatory responsibilities relating to the use, handling, storage, and disposal of regulated materials and the minimization of environmental effects.
NPSF Press Room NPSF Renal Community Launch collaborative Leadership Teams to Reduce HealthcareErrors. Chicago, IL The National Patient safety Foundation (NPSF), http://www.npsf.org/html/pressrel/esrd_phase2.html
Extractions: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago, IL The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), the Renal Physicians Association (RPA) and The Forum of ESRD Networks (Forum) are announcing the launch of Collaborative Leadership Teams to reduce healthcare error. Four Teams have been formed as a beginning of Phase II of the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Patient Safety Initiative. These teams will focus on four primary tasks: conducting surveys of ESRD professionals and patients in order to better understand what errors are most prominent in renal care; defining terms in order to create a classification system of healthcare error in ESRD; creating an educational tool box and conducting training for ESRD leadership; and determining best practices in ESRD care in order to reduce error. These Collaborative Leadership Teams grew out of the earlier, agenda-setting phase I of the project. Once these teams have developed implementation plans, the next step involves using the work products to increase patient safety directly within the renal care community. A national steering committee has been formed, and together with the Collaborative Leadership Teams, will facilitate the dissemination and adoption of the innovations devised by the Teams.
QUT R RT Collaborative Research Examples A substantial component of QUT s collaborative research activity is undertaken example is the Centre for Accident Research and Road safety Queensland http://www.research.qut.edu.au/oresearch/collaborativ/collaborativ.jsp
Social Response To The Financial Crisis ASEAN COOPERATION ON SOCIAL RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION The ASEAN Action Plan on Social safety Nets was subsequently adopted by the http://www.aseansec.org/8480.htm
Extractions: Introduction 1. This paper provides an overview of ASEAN policies and mandates for addressing the social impact of the financial and economic crisis. Secondly, it provides an overview of the possible areas of collaboration with ASEAN Dialogue Partners and international agencies in the area of social recovery, taking into account pending ASEAN projects and programmes. Finally, it suggests some approaches for collaboration. Sixth ASEAN Summit: Hanoi Plan of Action 2. At the 6 th ASEAN Summit, held in December 1998, the ASEAN Leaders recognised that the financial crisis has a social dimension and that the poor and vulnerable were the most affected. The leaders expressed their commitment to safeguard the interests of the poor and emphasised that the eradication of poverty shall be the ultimate goal of their strategies for recovery and growth. They " urged the international community to step up their technical and financial assistance in this area as well as ensure that the reforms in the international financial architecture include a social dimension to protect the poor 3. The concern for the poor was also given prominence in the six-year "Hanoi Plan of Action" (HPA) adopted at the 6th ASEAN Summit. Apart from initiatives to hasten economic recovery, the HPA includes the section: "Promote social development and address the social impact of the financial and economic crisis" which comprises the following actions:
