[Information literacy among undergraduate students of health services administration in Ahvaz Jundishapur university of medical sciences based on SCONUL seven pillars model: 2013]

Information literacy is a set of skills required to identify rightful information resources and access to them. These skills are empowering goal oriented use of information resources. This study aimed to determine the ability rate of information literacy among health services administration students in Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences based on SCONUL seven pillars model. This cross-sectional descriptive-analytic study was conducted using a questionnaire developed based on SCONUL information literacy seven pillars model. Validity of the questionnaire was confirmed through content analysis and coefficient of Chronbach's alpha was 0.93. The study population included students of health services administration in Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in 2013. The sample size included 40 cases collected randomly. Data analyzed through SPSS descriptive statistics and non-parametric statistical tests. The mean score for the studied components of information literacy abilities among the study population was 0.5 +/- 0.43. Information Literacy score among freshmen was significantly different from other students [P<0.03]. Students who passed Computer Basics and Research Methodology educational courses showed significant differences from other students in the information management [P<0.01]. Given the increasing development in information technology, the need to develop information literacy skills is considerable especially among those who are going to be engaged in the health sector. Although studied students' information literacy estimated relatively well, it seems necessary to take measures to improve their information literacy in all components

[Safety Standards observation at clinical laboratories of hospitals affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences considering Total Quality Management safety regulations]

Clinical laboratories, due to their succeptibility to potential risks, are priorities in all activities concerning safety issues in hospitals. Total Quality Management [TQM] is a model considered by WHO for clinical laboratories safety development. This study aimed to assess how safety standards were followed at the clinical laboratories of hospitals affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences [TUMS] based on TQM safety regulations. This descriptive study was conducted on a research population including TUMS hospitals clinical laboratories in 2012. For data collection, census was applied and sampling was not considered. The data gathering instrument was a checklist measuring seven safety components based on TQM. The validity of the instrument was determined through content validation, and Cronbach alpha was calculated to be 0.82. For the analysis of the results, descriptive statistics including frequency percentage of scores was employed. The safety of research population turned out to be suitable in terms of four factors: designing, existence of general safety items, conducting standard safety activities, and safe disposal of laboratory wastes. Besides, implementation of safety programs and increase in employees' knowledge to cope with accidents were relatively acceptable. The emergency evacuation program, however, was estimated as poor. The studied laboratories enjoy relatively safe conditions, but imperfect implementation of safety protocols can endanger safety conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to take the required correcting measures to ensure full safety in clinical labs