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Using Clinical Workflow Assessment Frameworks For Process Improvement Of Patient-Provider Communication In A Primary Care Office, Madeline Morris
Using Clinical Workflow Assessment Frameworks For Process Improvement Of Patient-Provider Communication In A Primary Care Office, Madeline Morris
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
The purpose of this project was to assess the current workflow for addressing the needs of patients between face-to-face healthcare visits at a primary care clinic in Northern New England. The assessment served as a framework to inform recommendations for process improvement interventions. Workflow was mapped using Lean’s value stream map (VSM) tool. Observational data and retrospective chart review were performed to collect information on time to complete tasks, equipment used, and personnel involved in each patient request. Key patterns in workflow variation, guided by theoretical frameworks of system constraints, were identified. Finally, a team brainstorming session was organized with …
Improving Communication Between Community Care Settings And Primary Care, Kristin Morgan
Improving Communication Between Community Care Settings And Primary Care, Kristin Morgan
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Background
In older patients with more complex and chronic health concerns, consistency and continuity of care is essential. Patients often live in assisted living residences or independently with support from programs such as Support and Services at Home (SASH), so nurses are available to address concerns and assist with certain aspects of care. Effective inter-professional communication is essential, but communication of assessments and coordinating care with participants’ primary care providers is complex.
Purpose
Improve efficiency and clarity of care-related communication for patient and care team by developing a system that standardizes and streamlines workflow and addresses current concerns.
Methods
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Improving Access To Gender-Affirming Care: A Welcome Packet, Kelsey J. Rumley
Improving Access To Gender-Affirming Care: A Welcome Packet, Kelsey J. Rumley
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
BACKGROUND: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals face unique challenges in accessing healthcare such as stigma, bias, fear of rejection, limited access to providers, and lack of information on where to seek care. There is evidence that creating an inclusive clinic atmosphere improves access and leads to a more positive healthcare experience
AIMS: The global aim of this project is to improve access to gender-affirming care for students at a New England university. Specific aims were to assess stakeholder needs for content inclusion and develop a new patient welcome packet based on the needs assessment.
METHODS: The Plan Do Study …