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Improving Adherence To Mental Health Treatment In A Low-Income Clinic, Janice G. Gandy
Improving Adherence To Mental Health Treatment In A Low-Income Clinic, Janice G. Gandy
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Final Clinical Projects, 2016-2019
The increasing prevalence of mental illness in the United States presents significant challenges for primary care providers in low-income settings. Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) programs have resulted in improved general health for low-income participants; however, managing appointment adherence, in which the patient attends appointment as scheduled, is particularly challenging. The purpose of this pilot project was to implement bundled interventions at a low-income primary care clinic to improve patient adherence to behavioral health treatment. The bundle of interventions included: 1) educational interventions emphasizing the benefits of IBH care 2) warm patient handoffs between the primary care provider to a behavioral …
Quality Improvement In Provider Attitudes Towards Adherence To Comprehensive Diabetic Care Hedis Standards, Samantha Taylor
Quality Improvement In Provider Attitudes Towards Adherence To Comprehensive Diabetic Care Hedis Standards, Samantha Taylor
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Final Clinical Projects, 2016-2019
Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is a quality measurement for standard of care used to rate a health plan or provider's ability to demonstrate clinical effectiveness. Medicare Advantage healthcare plan utilizes HEDIS as a guide for standard of care. Adherence to HEDIS is useful in decreasing chronic disease burden through preventative measures. Diabetes, a disease with high burden, has Comprehensive Diabetes Care HEDIS standards that specifically target providers. Increasing adherence to HEDIS measures is shown to significantly improve health outcomes when used with evidence-based guidelines. The literature shows having high HEDIS scores are not an incentive to adhere …
Pilot Of A Randomized Trial Comparing Outcomes Of Three Types Of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (Pivc): Utilizing The Plan, Do, Study, Act Cycle, Heather Galang
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Final Clinical Projects, 2016-2019
Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) are used in high volume in acute and ambulatory settings. Due to high volume of use in patient care, complications from a PIVC can significantly impact patient experience. Literature indicates complications such as blood exposure, phlebitis, unplanned removal, infiltration, occlusion, dwell time, pain, and cost have serious consequences in patient care, leading to potential delays in treatment, patient discomfort, patient dissatisfaction, safety concerns, nursing interruptions, increased length of stay, and added costs. Gap analysis indicates additional research can prove beneficial for evidence-based care improvement. The authors propose using the plan, do, study, act to conduct a …
The Effectiveness Of Education And Cognitive Rehearsal In Managing Nurse-To-Nurse Incivility, Deborah B. Kile
The Effectiveness Of Education And Cognitive Rehearsal In Managing Nurse-To-Nurse Incivility, Deborah B. Kile
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Final Clinical Projects, 2016-2019
This project was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of education on nurse-to-nurse incivility and use of cognitive rehearsal techniques on registered nurses' perception of their ability to recognize and confront incivility, along with resulting job satisfaction. Nurse-to-nurse incivility negatively affects nurses, organizations and patients. The Tri-Council for Nursing's proclamation calls nurses to recognize incivility and take steps to eliminate this in practice ("Tri-Council" 2017). A mixed method, quality improvement pilot study was conducted. Participants, (registered nurses employed in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit in a community hospital in Virginia), received education on incivility and cognitive rehearsal techniques. Data was collected through …
Improving Nursing Adherence To Pediatric Pain Management Bundle Using The Pdsa Cycle, Stephen W. Lovern
Improving Nursing Adherence To Pediatric Pain Management Bundle Using The Pdsa Cycle, Stephen W. Lovern
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Final Clinical Projects, 2016-2019
Given the current standards, pediatric post-operative pain management can be a distressing outcome to the patient and family. Adequate management of post-op pain in this population is a challenge despite the availability of evidence-based interventions combined to form care bundles. Tonsillectomies are common procedures in the pediatric population and often include moderate to severe pain with ineffective pain relief. Inadequate pain management leads to unplanned admissions, longer post anesthesia care unit (PACU) stays, slower oral intake, and longer recovery periods. In this project, two interventions were tested using the plan-do-study-act (PDSA) model for rapid cycle improvements. The first intervention was …
Identifying Ways That Institutional Staffing And Scheduling Committees Engage Nursing Staff In Resource Allocation At The Unit And Institutional Levels, Kevin M. Shimp
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Final Clinical Projects, 2016-2019
The American Nurses Association (ANA) recommends that at least fifty percent direct care providers are involved in staffing and scheduling decisions at the institutional level (ANA Staffing, 2015). This recommendation coincides with Magnet recommendations for the staff most impacted by staffing levels. Magnet organizations are recognized for superior nursing processes and quality patient care, which lead to the highest levels of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction (ANCC, 2015). Existing research, largely at the unit level, shows that registered nurses in acute care environments have higher general work satisfaction and morale when they are engaged in decision making around staffing (Ellerbe …
New Nurse Huddle Pilot To Improve New Graduate Nurse Retention, Timothy Craddock
New Nurse Huddle Pilot To Improve New Graduate Nurse Retention, Timothy Craddock
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Final Clinical Projects, 2016-2019
Purpose: With the continued nursing shortage, it has become increasingly important for healthcare organizations to focus on nurse retention to maintain quality of care standards and maintain fiscal responsibility. The purpose of this project was to pilot a new graduate nurse huddle to improve retention of new graduate nurses.
Method: A new graduate nurse huddle was developed using past nurse residency cohort Casey-Fink Graduate Nurse Experience Survey data to focus on areas of poor performance. Mixed methods surveys were administered pre-huddle and post-huddle to measure participant intent to stay and perception of huddle value. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate …
Improve Readmissions And Patient Satisfaction Scores With A Revised Discharge Education Plan, Michele M. Hughes
Improve Readmissions And Patient Satisfaction Scores With A Revised Discharge Education Plan, Michele M. Hughes
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Final Clinical Projects, 2016-2019
Problem: Payers of health insurance are tracking key performance measures and are limiting payments to hospitals. With this threat to financial reimbursement hospital systems have increased emphasis on tracking and improving outcomes. The purpose of this project is to reduce all-cause 30-day readmissions and improve patient satisfaction scores in the care transitions domain after a total hip or total knee replacement by revising the discharge materials and education.
Method: The total joint replacement discharge education materials were revised to address the common causes of readmissions. The documents were reformatted to improve literacy level, readability, and patient learning. Nurses were educated …