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In Situ Pediatric Mock Codes: The First Five Minutes, Josephine N. Ruiz
In Situ Pediatric Mock Codes: The First Five Minutes, Josephine N. Ruiz
Doctoral Projects
The purpose of this quality improvement project was to use in situ simulation-based mock codes to evaluate the effectiveness of participants’ actions and perceived confidence, and to potentially reinforce and improve knowledge retention, skill acquisition, and confidence levels of nursing staff with regards to pediatric emergencies. Simulated drills were evaluated with a tool focused on high-performance teams and team dynamics as outlined by American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2016. Twenty-four simulated drills were conducted from January to February 2019. Each hour-long session was composed of pre-briefing, simulated drill or scenario, and debriefing and took place in empty patient …
A Pediatric Respiratory Care Curriculum For Emergency Department Nurses, Luzmaria Alcala-Van Houten
A Pediatric Respiratory Care Curriculum For Emergency Department Nurses, Luzmaria Alcala-Van Houten
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As pediatric visits to community hospitals increase, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the Pediatric Emergency Care Network (PECARN) recommend that staff be provided improved education, protocols, and resources to improve patient outcomes (Emergency Medical Services for Children, n.d.). Acute respiratory disorders are the most commonly seen complaints in children aged 0–24 months, with an average of 2–4 visits a year. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project is to create a pediatric respiratory care curriculum for emergency department nurses in the Kaiser Permanente Central Valley Area (CVA) and to have it evaluated by a group of …
Identifying Factors In Medication Non-Adherence In Teens Diagnosed With Juvenile Arthritis: A Pilot Study, Susan Viola Senzaki
Identifying Factors In Medication Non-Adherence In Teens Diagnosed With Juvenile Arthritis: A Pilot Study, Susan Viola Senzaki
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors that correlate with medication non-adherence in teens diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. Background: The impact of medication non-adherence often begins in childhood where children depend and learn from their care-givers how to manage their health. Children with chronic disorders are among those at risk for a higher medication non-adherence. Juvenile arthritis (JA) is a chronic childhood disorder where often medication non-adherence is an issue. Methodology: This was a mixed-method qualitative and quantitative pilot study. Teens between the ages of 11 – 17 years, with juvenile arthritis were asked to volunteer in …
Outcome Analysis And Quality Improvement For Inter-Hospital Transfers Of Pediatric, Carma Lynn Tobiassen
Outcome Analysis And Quality Improvement For Inter-Hospital Transfers Of Pediatric, Carma Lynn Tobiassen
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Pediatric patients who initially present to a community hospital setting can be adequately cared for the majority of the time, in the emergency department (ED), on the pediatric ward (PEDS), and the post anesthesia care unit (PACU). When a pediatric patient is in need of specialized care or is decompensating and becomes critically ill, initial medical stabilization is required and the identification of a critical care bed and admitting physician are needed in a timely manner. Inter-hospital transfers (IHT) of pediatric patients are frequent occurrences, as more and more areas are consolidating their resources and Pediatric Intensive Care beds are …