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The Development, Implementation And Evaluation Of An Evidence-Based Biohazard Training Program Within A Pediatric Ambulatory Practice, Lakeshia L. Evans Mba, Fnp-Bc

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Communicable disease(s) such as Ebola or Coronavirus can cause a catastrophic health crisis within the United States healthcare system, especially among the pediatric and elderly population. Lack of knowledge, skills and confidence among health care professionals in the pediatric setting regarding these infectious organisms can affect early identification, proper isolation, early treatment, and increased risk of a possible pandemic and/or fatalities.

Aims/Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop, implement and evaluate an evidence-based biohazard training program-using the Identify, Isolate and Inform (3I) tool within a pediatric urgent care center to increase the staff’s knowledge, skills and confidence …

Evaluation Of Patient Throughput In An Outpatient Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, And Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic, Samantha Depadova Msn, Rn, Anp-C, Ocn

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Outpatient oncology clinics are complex environments. The multi-step, sequential nature of oncology treatment contributes to delays. Prolonged wait time impacts patient compliance, satisfaction, and staff satisfaction.

Objectives: To assess throughput in the outpatient pediatric oncology clinic and explore staff’s assessment of throughput and their opinions of what might be improved.

Methods: Our descriptive-comparative study used retrospective reviews to measure four time intervals for 312 visits at our mid-Atlantic outpatient clinic. Patient and appointment factors were explored. Mean interval times were calculated and differences impacting throughput were analyzed using ANOVA. Prospective survey data were obtained from 22 clinic staff …