Abstract: Computational systems and methods employ characteristics of a quantum processor determined or sampled between a start and an end of an annealing evolution per an annealing schedule. The annealing evolution can be reinitialized, reversed or continued after determination. The annealing evolution can be interrupted. The annealing evolution can be ramped immediately prior to or as part of determining the characteristics. The annealing evolution can be paused or not paused immediately prior to ramping. A second representation of a problem can be generated based at least in part on the determined characteristics from an annealing evolution performed on a first representation of the problem. The determined characteristics can be autonomously compared to an expected behavior, and alerts optionally provided and/or the annealing evolution optionally terminated based on the comparison. Iterations of annealing evolutions may be performed until an exit condition occurs.

Abstract: A securement device for securing a catheter to a patient is provided. The securement device includes a proximal portion having a pliable support and at least one securement arm extending away from the pliable support. The pliable support defines a slot configured to receive at least a portion of a catheter. A distal portion of the securement device includes an adhesive surface configured to be folded over the proximal portion to secure the proximal portion to a patient.

Abstract: A securement device for securing a catheter to a patient is provided. The securement device includes a proximal portion having a pliable support and at least one securement arm extending away from the pliable support. The pliable support defines a slot configured to receive at least a portion of a catheter. A distal portion of the securement device includes an adhesive surface configured to be folded over the proximal portion to secure the proximal portion to a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method wherein a manager is selected to manage a business or franchise leading to ownership thereof. The method preferably comprises determining the cost of purchasing the business or franchise and screening the manager candidate to determine whether the candidate can qualify for a loan on the amount of financing required to purchase the business or franchise. The method also preferably comprises incentives to increase performance and the value of the business, wherein bonuses and/or discounts that can be applied toward the purchase can be earned. The method preferably comprises providing financing to allow the manager to buy the business or franchise at the end of a predetermined amount of time, wherein the cost of purchasing the business or franchise is reduced by the discounts earned by the manager during the predetermined amount of time.