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Evaluation Of A Hypertension Bundle To Improve Maternal Outcomes, Jamie Jetton
Evaluation Of A Hypertension Bundle To Improve Maternal Outcomes, Jamie Jetton
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Abstract
Problem: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy continue to be on the rise in the United States, contributing to an increase in both maternal morbidity and mortality rates. These disorders not only have an effect on the pregnant women, but also the neonate. Early recognition and treatment of increased blood pressure findings can improve maternal and fetal outcomes.
Methods: This Quality Improvement (QI) project used a descriptive design and was comprised of a retrospective chart review, focused on the effectiveness of evaluating a hypertension bundle to improve maternal outcomes. The data collected for this project encompassed six months pre and post …
Post-Cesarean Section Pain Management Using Pre-Built Computerized Order Entry Sets, Ashleigh Hunkins
Post-Cesarean Section Pain Management Using Pre-Built Computerized Order Entry Sets, Ashleigh Hunkins
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Abstract
Problem
Electronic medical records (EMR) have helped decrease common medication errors. However, prescribing errors are still elevated. Creating pre-built order sets can decrease medication errors for post-cesarean section women.
Methods
This project used an evidence-based practice approach to create new order sets. Women undergoing a cesarean section between January 15, 2021 and April 14, 2021 received the new order sets. A retrospective data review was conducted pre and post-implementation between the dates of October 15, 2021 and April 14, 2021 to view medication errors.
Results
Before implementation of the order sets, there were 239 cesarean deliveries and eight errors …
Effect Of Purposeful Nurse Rounding On Patient Satisfaction, Jayne Mangi
Effect Of Purposeful Nurse Rounding On Patient Satisfaction, Jayne Mangi
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Problem Delayed nurse response times in an inpatient setting can have a negative impact on patient experience, and is reflected in patient satisfaction surveys such as The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey. The purpose of this project is to improve HCAHPS scores related to “responsiveness” in an antepartum unit.
Methods A prospective observational study designed to improve HCAHPS scores regarding nurse response time conducted as a retrospective and prospective review of data. Results of HCAHPS scores related to “responsiveness”, and actual nurse response times were examined before and after a nurse education tool was implemented. …
Intimate Partner Violence Education For High School Students, Morgan Foster
Intimate Partner Violence Education For High School Students, Morgan Foster
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Problem Adolescents are at risk for experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). As early as seventh grade, over half of adolescents have reported being in a romantic relationship. Adolescent screening for and education of IPV is minimal, and only the Healthy Relationships Quiz developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] screens young adolescents across all aspects of IPV, including psychological and sexual violence. The purpose of this project was to develop an IPV education plan for high school students in a health course.
Methods An educational lesson plan for IPV was created for high school teachers.
Results …