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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

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

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

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

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

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.