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Defying The Gravity Of Falls On Msu, Alvin Joseph Abad
Defying The Gravity Of Falls On Msu, Alvin Joseph Abad
Master's Projects and Capstones
Falls are a leading cause of injury and death for adult males in the United States and have been an ongoing problem on the Medical Surgical Unit (MSU). Therefore, the aim of this project is to increase fall prevention education and communication on MSU in order to ultimately improve fall rates. Although there are currently fall prevention processes already in place, these may not be sufficient as demonstrated by recent fall metrics. Many RNs on MSU are fairly new nurses; and their enthusiasm and adaptability may be an advantage for this evidence-based project. Furthermore, the management team seems to be …
Increasing Chlorhexidine (Chg) Daily Bathing Compliance, Jonathan Lee
Increasing Chlorhexidine (Chg) Daily Bathing Compliance, Jonathan Lee
Master's Projects and Capstones
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) daily bathing in hospitalized patients in the intensive care setting is one of many interventions implemented by institutions to reduce and prevent central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). These hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) plague and complicate treatments for critically ill patients in the acute care setting. CLABSIs and CAUTIs increase patient morbidity and mortality as well as place a financial burden with increased costs and hospital lengths of stay. The decrease of CHG compliance in our ICU unit can be associated with an elevated CLABSI rates. The focus of this CNL …
Improving Value Based Purchasing Through The Implementation Of The Clinical Nurse Leader Role: The Chief Nursing Officer’S Case For Change, Leanne M. Hunstock
Improving Value Based Purchasing Through The Implementation Of The Clinical Nurse Leader Role: The Chief Nursing Officer’S Case For Change, Leanne M. Hunstock
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
The healthcare industry is focused on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the payment reform package from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the development of Accountable Care Organizations. The decisions, behaviors, and practices of medical and clinical staff directly impact patient care, quality, and subsequently cost and reimbursement. The imperative to balance quality and patient safety with cost effectiveness requires a complex orchestration of all the elements of care within the clinical microsystem. A priority is to support and enable bedside nurses’ daily practice, priorities, and decision-making. This can be accomplished through the implementation of the Clinical …