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Improving Infection Management Of The Institutionalized Elderly, Jovel Angela Viloria Broqueza
Improving Infection Management Of The Institutionalized Elderly, Jovel Angela Viloria Broqueza
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Abstract
As the elderly population rapidly grows in the United States, the burden of managing infection in long-term care facilities (LTCF) escalates. The use of evidence-based infection identification algorithms for early recognition and treatment of pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTI) and skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) was evaluated at a Midwest suburban 110-bed long-term care facility. Focus group sessions were conducted at the facility with four nurse practitioners, the medical director, eight nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) prior to an educational in-service which was provided to all staff at the facility. As criteria of infection were reported, nurses …
Implementation Of High Blood Pressure Guidelines In Clinical Practice, Jessica Walker
Implementation Of High Blood Pressure Guidelines In Clinical Practice, Jessica Walker
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Abstract
This quality improvement project implemented 2017 Guidelines for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults. An in-service education session on the 2017 High Blood Pressure Guidelines was provided to clinical staff. In addition, the AHA/ACC pooled cohort 10-year risk calculator was installed to computer desktops or smart phones, for providers. “Seven simple tips to get an accurate blood pressure reading” (American Medical Association, 2016) was posted in exam rooms and proper measurement and documentation techniques were reviewed with clinical staff. Review of recommended non-pharmacological treatment methods with proper patient education documentation was also conducted. …
Strong Recommendation Towards Hpv Vaccination, Danielle Bogue
Strong Recommendation Towards Hpv Vaccination, Danielle Bogue
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Risk of future HPV related cancers remains high in individuals unvaccinated against HPV, leading to too many people dying from this preventable cancer. However, primary care providers’ strong recommendation to vaccinate and family education about HPV and vaccine efficacy have a positive impact on a family’s decision to vaccinate. The setting for this project was a Midwest suburban family healthcare practice. This process was implemented by providing the guardian with a handout, a short video on HPV, a question and answer period with the provider, and ended with the provider giving a strong recommendation towards HPV vaccination. Of the 35 …
Impact Of Motivational Interviewing On Body Mass Index, Tajsier L. Thompson
Impact Of Motivational Interviewing On Body Mass Index, Tajsier L. Thompson
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Introduction
Being overweight and obese has become a common lifestyle. More than half of American adults are overweight and more than a quarter of overweight adults are obese. Despite this overwhelming statistic, weight-loss coaching by primary care providers is usually disregarded due to time constraints and lack of skills to motivate patients to reach weight-loss goals. Motivational interviewing (MI) focuses on helping people investigate and overcome ambivalence toward healthy lifestyle modifications by helping them to explore their weaknesses, strengths, and preferences in an effort to facilitate behavioral changes.
Objective
The primary objective of this project is to assess the effectiveness …