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An Innovative Discharge Intervention: A Quality Improvement Project, Yvonne Swain
An Innovative Discharge Intervention: A Quality Improvement Project, Yvonne Swain
Master's Projects and Capstones
Abstract
Problem: This project aims to decrease the discharge time of a patient from the hospital once the discharge order has been written. Current discharge times are averaging over 3 hours, leading to a breakdown in the patient throughput process. A patient survey was conducted to determine the reason for prolonged discharge times. The survey revealed that patients are not aware of their day of discharge, which may lead them to being discharged without transportation home. Many studies conclude that there are improvement opportunities around discharge planning and communication.
Context: This quality improvement initiative takes place in a 26-bed, medical-surgical/telemetry …
Improving Knowledge And Attitude Of Primary Healthcare Givers Towards Vulnerable Populations: A Quality Improvement Project, Kimberly Shankel
Improving Knowledge And Attitude Of Primary Healthcare Givers Towards Vulnerable Populations: A Quality Improvement Project, Kimberly Shankel
Master's Projects and Capstones
Improving Knowledge and Attitude of Primary Healthcare
Givers Towards Vulnerable Populations
Kimberly Shankel
University of San Francisco
Abstract
Problem
This project aims to improve patient satisfaction for vulnerable population patients while in hospital, namely transgender and gender non-conforming people. A major roadblock for this population in seeking medical care is their fear of discrimination when accessing healthcare, resulting in a delay, or avoidance of medical care. Multiple studies agree there is a need for nursing education on cultural competence to improve care and satisfaction for vulnerable populations.
Context
The site for this quality improvement project is a small suburban hospital …
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Reduction: A Quality Improvement Project, Wallace Kramm
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Reduction: A Quality Improvement Project, Wallace Kramm
Master's Projects and Capstones
Abstract
Problem: Hospital-acquired infections are preventable harm that occurs to patients while in the hospital. Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is a preventable hospital-acquired infection that continues to plague hospitals nationwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are more than 13,000 CAUTI related deaths in the United States annually (Scanlon, 2017). In addition to the harm caused to patients by CAUTIs, the estimated $500 million yearly cost for CAUTI treatment has created a fiscal burden on healthcare systems (Scanlon, 2017). Decreasing the rate of CAUTI by decreasing overall number of catheters is the goal of this …
Raising Oas Cahps Scores: Using Patient Education, Katrina Pangilinan
Raising Oas Cahps Scores: Using Patient Education, Katrina Pangilinan
Master's Projects and Capstones
At the Golden Gate Endoscopy Center (GGEC), the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery (OAS CAHPS) survey results on patient satisfaction have been below the 50th percentile for the last three quarters of 2018. Patient satisfaction scores are a quality measure for the patient care experience and important for the success of the organization and its providers. Based on patient comments from previous surveys, patients feel that the center does not explain the possible side effects of the anesthesia in a way they can understand. Other patient comments and concerns included confusion regarding dietary restrictions …
Nutrition Education To Improve Health Outcomes In Community Dwelling Older Adults, Sara Giessinger
Nutrition Education To Improve Health Outcomes In Community Dwelling Older Adults, Sara Giessinger
Master's Projects and Capstones
Abstract
The proportion of people age 60 and over is growing faster than other age group, and will double by 2050 from approximately 605 million to 2 billion worldwide, in addition to the 80 and over population quadrupling by the same time. Non-communicable diseases such as obesity, cancer, coronary heart and lung disease, diabetes, hypertension, insulin resistance, and hyperlipidemia,represent 63% of deaths annually worldwide. Due to the immense contact nurses have with clients, they play a key role in screening, referrals and education to guide this demographic to improved health outcomes through nutrition and physical activity interventions (Xiaoyue, Parker, Ferguson, …