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Reducing Falls In The Neuroscience Patient Population, Elizabeth Plante
Reducing Falls In The Neuroscience Patient Population, Elizabeth Plante
Nursing Posters
Purpose Statement:
The purpose of this evidence-based practice project is to reduce the fall rate from 5.52 to less than 4.80 on a Neuroscience/Spine Unit through increasing staff and patient awareness of fall risk and application of evidence-based fall prevention practices of communication, patient involvement and bedside report.
Collaboration To Improve Care Of Oncology Patient, Kara Panek, Melinda Jennings
Collaboration To Improve Care Of Oncology Patient, Kara Panek, Melinda Jennings
Nursing Posters
It was identified that there were opportunities to enhance the care of the inpatient oncology patient when they were not on the Medical and Oncology Unit. Upon completing leadership rounding, patients identified that they did not receive consistent oncology specific interventions when they were transferred to a higher level of care.
Patient Education Barriers, May Schomer, Hannah Newhouse
Patient Education Barriers, May Schomer, Hannah Newhouse
Nursing Posters
Introduction: Our survey answers corresponded closely to the research data found. The typical barriers included time, subject knowledge, patient education needs assessment, setting for teaching and nursing teaching skills.
Pneumonia: Ongoing Efforts To Improve Outcomes, Centracare Health
Pneumonia: Ongoing Efforts To Improve Outcomes, Centracare Health
Nursing Posters
Background: Original improvement efforts emphasized correct antibiotic, early mobilization, adequate hydration, and early and ongoing oxygen weaning. Ongoing efforts include: early mobilization, obtaining room air sats on admission, early and ongoing oxygen weaning, and patient education.
Improving The Preparedness Of Discharge Education For Patients On The Bone And Joint Center, Angela Moscho
Improving The Preparedness Of Discharge Education For Patients On The Bone And Joint Center, Angela Moscho
Nursing Posters
To improve discharge education in order to increase the percent of overall discharge and patient satisfaction in relation to being discharged.
Revising A Patient Medication Program To Improve Medication Adherence And Patient Outcomes, Rebecca Kastanek, Sandi Mulliner, Ann Summar
Revising A Patient Medication Program To Improve Medication Adherence And Patient Outcomes, Rebecca Kastanek, Sandi Mulliner, Ann Summar
Nursing Posters
To improve education and understanding of medications in order to improve overall quality of care, to ensure our patients stay healthy and retain the gains they made during their rehabilitation stay, and to decrease readmission rates.