Personnel Reliability Research Articles

Satisfacción de los pacientes que asisten a consulta externa, Centro de Salud San Miguel de Tuta Boyacá 2019

Introducción. La calidad de la atención en salud se determina a través de la satisfacción de los usuarios, con base en sus necesidades y asociada a elementos tangibles, de seguridad, fiabilidad, sensibilidad y empatía, con respecto a los servicios y al personal de salud. Objetivo. Identificar la satisfacción de los pacientes que asisten al servicio de consulta externa en el ESE Centro de Salud San Miguel de Tuta, Boyacá. Materiales y métodos. Se desarrolló un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, con diseño transversal y una muestra de 76 pacientes, obtenida mediante un muestreo probabilístico a través del software EPI INFO. Resultados. De acuerdo con el análisis de las dimensiones del estudio, se obtuvieron resultados de mejor satisfacción, anteponiendo algunas atenciones; asimismo, desde la perspectiva de los usuarios que acuden al Centro de Salud San Miguel del municipio de Tuta, se observó que los usuarios están muy de acuerdo con las dimensiones de elementos tangibles y empatía y en lo concerniente a las dimensiones de fiabilidad, sensibilidad y seguridad. Conclusiones. A partir del estudio, se evidencia satisfacción por parte de los usuarios en el servicio de consulta externa, lo cual favorece sus preferencias hacia las consultas de control prenatal y permite evidenciar la buena atención, las expectativas y percepciones de los usuarios.

Оценка показателей надежности персонала при длительной эксплуатации энергоблока атомной станции

Оценка показателей надежности персонала при длительной эксплуатации энергоблока атомной станции

Assessment of Personnel Actions in the Most Dangerous Accidents

The reliability of the human operator is an essential indicator of the safe operation of nuclear power plants. Mistakes can be made during performance checks, maintenance, at the stage of accident management, etc. A number of different factors affect the stability of a nuclear power plant: level of organization of the project, quality of equipment in operation, selection and training of competent personnel, maintaining the qualifications of NPP workers, and etc. In the “man-machine” system, the reliability of the technical component is calculated by known methods and in accordance with established reliability standards. However, the “human” component cannot be technically and accurately determined, therefore, it is necessary to undertake systematic efforts to increase and subsequently maintain the achieved level of reliability of this component. The contribution of the human factor to emergencies at technosphere facilities is significant: 70% of air crashes, 50% of disasters in the fleet occur precisely due to incorrect actions (low reliability) of personnel. According to statistics, the main causes of accidents are improper actions (low reliability) of personnel (60-70%), technical reasons (20-30%), adverse effects of external factors, etc.

RELIABILITY OF SELF-REGULATION AS A RESOURCE FOR GOAL ACHIEVEMENT IN HIGH-RISK OCCUPATIONS

Relevance. In occupations with high demands for resistance to stress, the reliability of conscious self-regulation is considered an important factor ensuring personnel reliability. This interdisciplinary study takes place at the intersection of general psychology, psychology of self-regulation, labor psychology, professional psychology, and extreme psychology. Objective. To study the reliability of self-regulation as a universal and special resource for achieving goals under stressful conditions in high-risk occupations. Methodology. Representatives of high-risk occupations — sailors (N = 139), pilots (N = 33), rescuers (N = 123) — and low-risk professions (teachers, N = 154) took part in the study. Individual differences in self-regulation and its reliability under stress were assessed by means of the Self-Regulation Profile Questionnaire (V.I. Morosanova & N.G. Kondratyuk, 2011). Results. Self-regulation and its reliability in stressful conditions were found to be significantly greater among the high-risk professions than the low-risk ones. There were no significant differences in self-regulation reliability between the different groups of high-risk professionals. Using one-way ANOVA and Cohen’s effect size measures, differences in self-regulation variables were found between experts and novices for different professional groups. Among sailors and pilots, significant differences were found between experts and novices only for one variable: reliability of self-regulation. Quite the opposite result was obtained for the teachers: Experts differ significantly from novices in all self-regulation parameters except for reliability of self-regulation. Conclusion. The study substantiated the view that reliability of self-regulation is a universal and special regulatory resource for professional goal achievement. The research results allow us to conclude that in high-risk occupations, reliability of self-regulation may serve as a professional resource ensuring efficiency, faultless operation, and safety.

KUALITAS PELAYANAN RAWAT JALAN PUSKESMAS TANJUNG PALAS BERDASARKAN METODE IMPORTANCE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

This study was to analyze the quality of outpatient services at Tanjung Palas Community Health Center using the Importance Performance Analysis method. Population collection uses non probability sampling through convenience sampling. The questionnaire was distributed to 99 respondents who were samples of outpatients at the Tanjung Palas health center. The outpatient satisfaction index using the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) obtained the results of research that service quality had a significant impact on patient satisfaction with service users with proven reality or performance of health centers that were far from patient expectations, patients were less satisfied with the services provided by the Center health, especially in attributes or quadrant I, namely cleanliness of the health center, completeness of medical devices, and reliability of health personnel both doctors and nurses.

Interconnection of personnel reliability and personnel security in the organization management system

Interconnection of personnel reliability and personnel security in the organization management system

Quantifying aggressive riding behavior of youth barrel racers and conflict behaviors of their horses

Abstract Research shows that thoroughbred race horses reach top velocity when no whip is used and that increased whip use is not related to variation in velocity or improved finish position. The cloverleaf barrel race is a popular timed event among American youth riders, who are often encouraged to aggressively use both the whip and leg to increase the velocity of the horse. Hence, the purpose of this study was to quantify aggressive riding behaviors among youth riders in a timed cloverleaf barrel race, as well as specific horse behaviors. The first hypothesis stated there is a positive correlation between aggressive rider behaviors and performance time, such that increased aggressive riding would result in increased, and hence slower, run times. The second hypothesis asserted a positive correlation exists between aggressive rider behaviors and horse behaviors. Study participants included 64 horse-and-rider teams competing in a state-level cloverleaf barrel race. This class was chosen because it allows for recording of individual runs of horse-and-rider pairs. Patterns were of the same measured distance, in the same arena, with the same footing conditions. Each horse-and-rider combination was videotaped from the time they approached the gate to the time they dismounted after their run. Three trained observers separately assessed horse and rider behaviors, and frequency of behaviors was recorded using a predetermined ethogram. Interobserver reliability of trained personnel ranged from 0.69 to 0.97. Aggressive riding did not enhance competition time (mean equaled 19.33 ± 1.77 seconds). There was a small but significant positive relationship between mean gate and whip scores (r = 0.25; P P P

Psychological Evaluations for the U.S. Army Biological Personnel Reliability Program

Abstract Given the inherent dangers associated with working in biodefense labs, coupled with the potential for insider threat, the Department of Defense and Federal Agencies are charged with determining the most suitable and reliable personnel for work in this high risk setting. A critical component to meeting this charge are Personnel Reliability Programs which aim to ensure the safety, security, and health of personnel who work with biological select agents and toxins. Behavioral health consultants can be an asset within an interdisciplinary approach for determining personnel suitability. The following perspective, on conducting psychological evaluations for the Army’s Biological Personnel Reliability Program, is intended to provide a framework for these complex exams along with highlighting relevant procedural, policy, and legal issues.

発電プラントの健全性確保に求められる欠陥検出確率の検討（損傷確率に及ぼす欠陥検出確率の影響評価）

This paper discuss about suitable damage size that should be detected by ultrasonic testing (UT) for nuclear power plant piping when consider about propagation of IGSCC. The power plant piping loop is inspected using UT as an in-service inspection (ISI). The reliability of UT result is affected by examination personnel. In this paper, the reliability of UT is defined simplified POD (Probability of detection) curve. The curve is defined by only three parameters, minimum detectable crack depth (a0), most detectable crack depth (a1) and maximum POD(m). The reliability of plant piping with different diameters are estimated by using this POD curve. The Failure probabilities were calculated with Monte Carlo approach. In case of low carbon stainless steel with IGSCC, a1 and m are less than 6 mm and 0.96 respectively, the piping loop failure probability is under 1x10-7. In another case of sensitized stainless steel with IGSCC, a1 and m are less than 6 mm and 0.96, the piping loop failure probability is under 1x10-3. It was found that the parameters of a1 and m do not affect plant reliability when a1 is between 3 to 6mm, and m is between 1.00 to 0.96. This result can be used to decide the requirement for examination personnel reliability.

Implementation of a Personnel Reliability Program as a Facilitator of Biosafety and Biosecurity Culture in BSL-3 and BSL-4 Laboratories

In late 2010, the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) implemented a Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) with the goal of enabling active participation by its staff to drive and improve the biosafety and biosecurity culture at the organization. A philosophical keystone for accomplishment of NBACC's scientific mission is simultaneous excellence in operations and outreach. Its personnel reliability program builds on this approach to: (1) enable and support a culture of responsibility based on human performance principles, (2) maintain compliance with regulations, and (3) address the risk associated with the insider threat. Recently, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) governing use and possession of biological select agents and toxins (BSAT) was amended to require a pre-access suitability assessment and ongoing evaluation for staff accessing Tier 1 BSAT. These 2 new requirements are in addition to the already required Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Security Risk Assessment (SRA). Two years prior to the release of these guidelines, NBACC developed its PRP to supplement the SRA requirement as a means to empower personnel and foster an operational environment where any and all work with BSAT is conducted in a safe, secure, and reliable manner.

Developing a Behavioral Health Screening Program for BSL-4 Laboratory Workers at the National Institutes of Health

The events and aftermath of September 11, 2001, accelerated a search for personnel reliability test measures to identify individuals who could pose a threat to our nation's security and safety. The creation and administration of a behavioral health screen for BSL-4 laboratory workers at the National Institutes of Health represents a pioneering effort to proactively build a BSL-4 safety culture promoting worker cohesiveness, trust, respect, and reliability with a balance of worker privacy and public safety.

Biosafety Practices Associated with Potential Agents of Biocrime and Biowarfare

Conducting research in a manner that guards against theft and intentional misuse of biological materials requires a process of hazard identification and risk assessment to most effectively identify and implement a risk management plan. Procedures describing physical security, personnel reliability, and material control and accountability define a security plan for this type of research.

Implementation of biosurety systems in a Department of Defense medical research laboratory.

New biosurety regulations and guidelines were implemented in 2003 because of increased concern for the safety and security of biological select agents and toxins (BSAT) that may be used as weapons of mass destruction. Biosurety is defined as the combination of security, biosafety, agent accountability, and personnel reliability needed to prevent unauthorized access to select agents of bioterrorism. These new regulations will lead to increased scrutiny of the use of select biological agents in registered research laboratories, but the regulations may have unintended effects on cost, progress, and perceptions in programs previously considered part of the academic research community. We review the history of biosurety, evolving guidelines, implementation of the regulations, and impacts at the lead research laboratory for medical biological defense for the Department of Defense.

Armageddon Theology and the Risk of Global War

Millions of Americans, primarily premillennialist fundamentalist Christians, believe that God has foreordained a global nuclear war as the precursor to the Second Coming of Christ. Apocalyptic religious beliefs would be of less consequence were it not for the fact that after being given computer warning of an apparent nuclear attack, U.S. personnel in the midst of the electronic loop have just a few minutes to decide whether or not to launch missiles in retaliation. Early warning computer systems have malfunctioned in the past, and religious convictions about the inevitability of a nuclear war could incline a person to make the disastrous error of believing an erroneous computer warning to be correct. In the U.S. military, access to nuclear devices and authorization to participate in their "delivery" is controlled by the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP). For the sake of global safety, American psychologists and psychiatrists, under the auspices of the PRP, should be engaged in screening out personnel who are convinced that a nuclear attack against Russia would accord with God's will.

The Role of Maintenance Management Deficiencies in Major Accident Causation

There appears to be an increasing awareness that organizational and managerial factors play a critical role in ensuring plant safety. A detailed study is presented of one branch of industrial management, viz. maintenance management. It has highlighted the nature of some of the links between managerial practices and the reliability of plant equipment and personnel. The causes of several major accidents are analysed using a systems approach, with the aim of understanding how the maintenance function was involved. A key conclusion is that, prior to major accidents, there is often a lack of detailed safety objectives and long-term safety control. Without these it becomes very difficult to assess the adequacy or otherwise of other maintenance management elements such as maintenance strategy, resources or administrative structure. In the absence of tight safety and reliability control and consequent corrective actions a mismatch can develop between the perceptions of management and the actual condition of the plant.

Studies in the reliability of personnel records.

Studies in the reliability of personnel records.