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Managing A Tissue Recall In A Large Academic Hospital, Victoria Steelman, A. Schlueter
Managing A Tissue Recall In A Large Academic Hospital, Victoria Steelman, A. Schlueter
Victoria J. Steelman
BACKGROUND: In October 2005, a recall of human tissue for implantation was initiated because one recovery center obtained tissues from donors who were not screened properly for infectious diseases. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended notifying affected patients and offering access to infectious disease testing. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: A multidisciplinary team was established to provide a framework for responding to the recall. The plan was designed to meet six goals. Steps included patient identification, surgeon and patient notification, patient education and testing, communication of test results, and information for the public. RESULTS: …
Infection Control. Quality Assessment, Improvement, Victoria Steelman
Infection Control. Quality Assessment, Improvement, Victoria Steelman
Victoria J. Steelman
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Infusing Research Into Practice To Promote Quality Care, M. G. Titler, Charmaine Kleiber, Victoria Steelman, C. Goode, Barbara Rakel, J. Barry-Walker, S. Small, Kathleen Buckwalter
Infusing Research Into Practice To Promote Quality Care, M. G. Titler, Charmaine Kleiber, Victoria Steelman, C. Goode, Barbara Rakel, J. Barry-Walker, S. Small, Kathleen Buckwalter
Victoria J. Steelman
This article describes the Iowa Model of Research in Practice, a heuristic model used at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for infusing research into practice to improve the quality of care. The components of the model are presented with examples. The impact of the model on patient, staff, and fiscal outcomes is delineated.