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Implementation Of A Standardized Protocol To Improve Provider Documentation And Initiation Of Guideline-Concordant Hypertension Follow-Up Within 14 Days In Primary Care, Stella Williams
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, yet timely follow-up after elevated blood pressure (BP) readings is not consistently documented in primary care. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project evaluated whether a standardized hypertension screening follow-up protocol improved provider initiation or documentation of guideline-concordant follow-up within 14 days. The faculty-approved PICOT population was primary care providers in a primary care clinic; we used eligible electronic health record (EHR) encounters as the analytic records to observe provider performance. We used a quantitative pre/post design and retrospectively reviewed 30 eligible EHR encounters: 15 pre-implementation …
The Impact Of Evidence-Based Benzodiazepine Tapering Guidelines In An Outpatient Psychiatric Setting: A Quality Improvement Project, Addeh Tosin
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Long-term benzodiazepine use is associated with dependence, withdrawal, cognitive impairment, falls, and overdose, yet tapering practices remain inconsistent in outpatient psychiatric care. This quality improvement project examined whether evidence-based deprescribing education improved psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners' (PMHNPs) self-efficacy, adherence to benzodiazepine tapering guidelines, and active prescription outcomes. The Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle guided implementation, the ADKAR Model guided change, Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory provided the theoretical framework, and the Stetler Model supported evidence translation. The project employed a quantitative, quasi-experimental, single-group pretest-posttest design and involved three PMHNPs from one outpatient psychiatric practice. Participants received one 20-minute educational session based on American Society …
Improving Provider Confidence In Suicide-Risk Screening Through Training On A Safe-T-Guided Pathway At Intake, Shukairo Mack Baker
Improving Provider Confidence In Suicide-Risk Screening Through Training On A Safe-T-Guided Pathway At Intake, Shukairo Mack Baker
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Evidence supports structured suicide-prevention education, but inconsistent pathway use at outpatient intake prompted this quality improvement project to evaluate provider confidence. The aim was increased confidence after training on a Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T) guided pathway. Donabedian's structure, process, and outcome model and the Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement change model guided implementation through one Plan, Do, Study, Act cycle. A single-group pre-test and post-test design involved seven clinicians at one hybrid outpatient behavioral health clinic. All available eligible staff (100%) completed a 2.5-hour training and both surveys. The Suicide Risk Assessment Confidence Scale was administered …
Quality Improvement Project: Improving Nurse Confidence In Managing Patient Aggression Using The Brøset Violence Checklist And Team-Based Strategies, Grace Amakulor
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Workplace violence remains a concern in psychiatric nursing, particularly when changes in patient behavior are not recognized early or communicated consistently. This quality improvement (QI) project was conducted at a psychiatric recovery center in Central Ohio after identifying a practice gap in aggression risk assessment and response. The purpose was to implement and evaluate a multicomponent aggression-management approach using the Brøset Violence Checklist (BVC), structured team huddles, and individualized aggression care plans. The aim was to improve nurse confidence (primary outcome) and reduce aggressive behavioral incidents (secondary outcome) over four weeks. Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory and Lewin’s Change Theory guided …
Quality Improvement Project: Telehealth Follow-Up After Psychiatric Hospital Discharge, Ikemi Echeng
Quality Improvement Project: Telehealth Follow-Up After Psychiatric Hospital Discharge, Ikemi Echeng
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
The period following psychiatric hospitalization is a high-risk transition during which inconsistent communication, delayed follow-up, and poorly coordinated referrals can create gaps in continuity of care. This quality improvement project addressed inconsistent post-discharge follow-up processes in a community outpatient mental health clinic. The purpose was to implement staff education and a structured workflow incorporating the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Discharge Phone Call Tool to improve staff confidence, telehealth follow-up, and referral coordination over eight weeks. A quantitative, quasi-experimental, one-group pre- and post-intervention design was used. Staff confidence was measured with Grundy’s C-Scale, and telehealth follow-up and referral activities …
Quality Improvement Project: The Impact Of Provider Education On Antipsychotic Medication Side Effects, Anthony Emego
Quality Improvement Project: The Impact Of Provider Education On Antipsychotic Medication Side Effects, Anthony Emego
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Weight gain is a frequent and clinically relevant side effect of antipsychotic medication. A needs assessment at the project site found that roughly 55% of patients on an antipsychotic treatment had clinically significant weight gain, and providers had no formal training on how to prevent and manage this. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to determine if a provider-focused educational intervention is effective in increasing provider confidence and decreasing antipsychotic-induced weight gain in adult psychiatric patients. This quantitative, one-group pre-post design utilized Lewin's Change Theory and Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory. It was conducted at an outpatient psychiatric clinic …
Quality Improvement Project: Improve Patient Show Rate For Appointments At The Outpatient Diabetic Clinic, Smitha Mathew
Quality Improvement Project: Improve Patient Show Rate For Appointments At The Outpatient Diabetic Clinic, Smitha Mathew
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Missed appointments disrupt diabetes management, delay treatment, and waste healthcare resources. This quality improvement project evaluated whether patient-centered scheduling, staff education, and multimodal communication reduced no-show rates among adults with diabetes. The Plan-Do-Study-Act model provided the theoretical and implementation framework, while Kotter’s Eight-Step Change Model guided practice change. The uncontrolled preintervention-postintervention project occurred from January through July 2026 in a hospital-based outpatient diabetes clinic. The evidence-based intervention included 45-minute staff education, scheduling based on patients’ preferred days and times, verifying contact information and communication preferences, sending telephone and text reminders, and re-engaging patients the same day after missed appointments. Appointment …
The Impact Of Provider Education On Medication Adherence In An Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project, Tina Ezeh
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Medication adherence is important in psychiatric care, as nonadherence can contribute to poor health outcomes and increased use of healthcare services. A needs assessment at an outpatient psychiatric clinic identified inconsistent medication adherence education, with only 30% of providers routinely providing education and 20% using a structured approach. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate structured provider education, with the aim of assessing changes in provider confidence and the frequency of medication adherence education over eight weeks. Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model guided project implementation, while the Donabedian Model was used for project evaluation. A quantitative, one-group pretest-posttest …
Quality Improvement Project: Enhancing Suicide Recognition Protocols With The Use Of Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale In An Outpatient Mental Health Practice, Pamela Oxley
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Suicide prevention in outpatient mental health settings requires prompt recognition of and an appropriate response to suicide-related concerns, including those initially communicated to administrative staff. Frontline administrative phone staff may first encounter patients expressing suicidal thoughts; however, evidence supports education and standardized processes to facilitate effective recognition and response. At the project site, a practice gap existed in administrative staff preparation and confidence in responding to suicide-related concerns. The quality improvement project addressed this gap through structured, standardized Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) education paired with a standardized suicide-risk stratification and escalation protocol. The project aimed to improve administrative staff …
Quality Improvement Project: Early Screening For Kidney Disease In Primary Care Clinics, Binsy Easow
Quality Improvement Project: Early Screening For Kidney Disease In Primary Care Clinics, Binsy Easow
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common complication of diabetes. Evidence-based guidelines recommend urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) screening for early identification of albuminuria in patients with diabetes; however, screening was inconsistently completed in an outpatient primary care clinic. This quality improvement project evaluated the impact of a standardized, provider-focused intervention on UACR screening completion and therapy intensification in patients with microalbuminuria. The Iowa Model served as the evidence-based practice framework, Lewin’s Change Theory provided the theoretical framework for practice change, and the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle guided implementation and evaluation. A quasi-experimental pre- and post-intervention design was used. The intervention was delivered …
Enhancing Healthcare Provider Confidence And Accuracy In Performing And Documenting The Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale, Victoria Okoani-Nneji
Enhancing Healthcare Provider Confidence And Accuracy In Performing And Documenting The Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale, Victoria Okoani-Nneji
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Monitoring for medication-related movement disorders is essential for adults with schizophrenia receiving antipsychotic medications; however, inconsistent Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessment and documentation can limit timely recognition of abnormal movements. This quality improvement project evaluated a six-week structured AIMS education program designed to improve provider confidence and documentation accuracy in an outpatient behavioral health setting in Central Ohio. Guided by Benner’s Novice-to-Expert Model and Kotter’s Eight-Step Change Model, the project used a one-group pretest-posttest design with 15 licensed behavioral health providers. Weekly sessions included instruction, demonstration, guided practice, case-based learning, scoring, interpretation, and electronic health record (EHR) documentation. Descriptive …
Quality Improvement Project: Determining Impact Of Mental Health Screening Provider Training, Sherri Bennett
Quality Improvement Project: Determining Impact Of Mental Health Screening Provider Training, Sherri Bennett
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Obesity is frequently associated with mental health concerns, yet these conditions may remain under identified when mental health screening is not consistently incorporated into medical weight-loss care. At the project site, fewer than 2% of patients who are overweight or obese were identified as needing mental health services, demonstrating a practice gap in screening and referral. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate whether targeted mental health screening education improved provider confidence. The aim was to increase confidence in conducting mental health screening among nurse practitioners in a medical weight-loss program. The Stetler Model provided the theoretical …
Quality Improvement Project: Improving Nurse Discharge Competency Through Standardized Education And Discharge Tools In An Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital, Valina Williams
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Inconsistent discharge education and variable use of structured discharge tools can affect the consistency of transitions from inpatient behavioral health care. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project was to improve nurse discharge competency by implementing standardized discharge education and reinforcing use of a structured discharge tool in a rural inpatient behavioral health hospital. A quantitative, quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was used over 12 weeks with 16 eligible registered and licensed practical nurses. Organizational readiness was assessed at baseline, and nurse self-efficacy was measured before and after implementation. Discharge-tool adherence and 30-day readmissions were also evaluated. …
Quality Improvement Project: Implementing The 2025 Aha Hypertension Guidelines In Rural Primary Care, Johanna M. Alvarez
Quality Improvement Project: Implementing The 2025 Aha Hypertension Guidelines In Rural Primary Care, Johanna M. Alvarez
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Hypertension contributes to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and delayed adoption of updated guidelines can increase therapeutic inertia in rural primary care. This Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project addressed an evidence-to-practice gap at a rural Federally Qualified Health Center where clinicians used 2017 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology hypertension protocols after release of the 2025 guideline. The purpose was to determine whether structured education and point-of-care visual decision aids improved provider knowledge, attitudes, self-reported practices, and selected clinical adherence metrics over 3 months. Guided by the Iowa Model, Lewin’s Change Management Model, and the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework, a quasi-experimental …
Impacting Provider Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Care In Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Targeted Educational Interventions, Aganaba Alabi Anike Grace
Impacting Provider Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Care In Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Targeted Educational Interventions, Aganaba Alabi Anike Grace
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Autism spectrum disorder is often considered a pediatric problem. However, undiagnosed autism among adults causes disproportionate healthcare inequities. Conventional ASD research and clinical training focus on pediatric groups, resulting in underdeveloped adult-oriented care and inadequately prepared providers. The project site reported discrepancies in ASD documentation and lack of knowledge in adult autism. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the impact of targeted educational interventions on provider knowledge, attitude, and practice of adult autism. The Iowa Model guided the translation of evidence into practice, whereas Kotter’s eight-step change model guided implementation. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design was used among 30 …
Quality Improvement Project: Improving Nursing Knowledge And Confidence Of Dysglycemia In Pediatric Oncology Patients, Lindley Abrams
Quality Improvement Project: Improving Nursing Knowledge And Confidence Of Dysglycemia In Pediatric Oncology Patients, Lindley Abrams
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Treatment-induced dysglycemia is a frequently underrecognized complication of pediatric cancer therapy. Pediatric oncology nurses play a critical role in recognizing and managing dysglycemia; however, limited exposure to specialized dysglycemia education may contribute to gaps in knowledge and confidence. A site needs assessment found that 53% of nurses reported discomfort with glycemia-related concepts, supporting the need for targeted education. The purpose of the project was to evaluate changes in pediatric oncology nurses’ knowledge and confidence in recognizing and responding to treatment-induced dysglycemia. The project aimed to provide a structured educational intervention and measure pre- and post-intervention changes. Newman’s Health as Expanding …
Implementing An Evidence-Based Practice Training Program To Impact Nursing Skills Competency And Self-Efficacy In A Long-Term Care Facility, Angela Mcknight
Implementing An Evidence-Based Practice Training Program To Impact Nursing Skills Competency And Self-Efficacy In A Long-Term Care Facility, Angela Mcknight
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Long-term care facilities require nursing staff who can competently perform clinical skills; however, the project site relied primarily on written in-service education and attendance verification without direct validation of psychomotor performance. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate competency-based nursing education in a long-term care facility. The aim was to strengthen demonstrated urinary catheterization competency and evaluate changes in perceived professional nursing competence and general self-efficacy among licensed nurses. A quasi-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest design included 12 registered and licensed practical nurses. Plan-Do-Study-Act guided implementation, Lewin’s Change Theory guided organizational change, and Social Cognitive Theory supported the educational …
Quality Improvement Project: Empowering Change: Evidence-Based Strategies To Improve Ai Use In Pedagogy, Amanda Boyle
Quality Improvement Project: Empowering Change: Evidence-Based Strategies To Improve Ai Use In Pedagogy, Amanda Boyle
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to integrate into healthcare and higher education; however, Health Science faculty at the project site lacked formal training to operate or teach AI responsibly. This Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project evaluated whether computer-based AI literacy education improved Health Science faculty members’ self-reported AI literacy. It was predicted that faculty AI literacy scores would improve after completing the intervention. Kotter’s change model and Benner’s novice-to-expert framework informed implementation of change and faculty professional development. The Plan–Do–Study–Act model supported evaluation. In a one-group, quasi-experimental preintervention–postintervention study design at a North Texas two-year college, 19 eligible Health …
Integrating Interprofessional Education To Strengthen Team-Based Mental Health Care, Adebisi Tijani
Integrating Interprofessional Education To Strengthen Team-Based Mental Health Care, Adebisi Tijani
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Fragmented interprofessional collaboration in outpatient mental health settings compromises care coordination and patient engagement. This quality improvement (QI) project implemented a structured interprofessional education (IPE) workshop series to improve team collaboration and reduce patient no-show rates in an outpatient mental health clinic. Guided by Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory and Lewin's Change Management Model, the project used a pre-post, single-group design with 12 licensed mental health professionals. The team measured collaboration with the Assessment of Interprofessional Team Collaboration Scale-II (AITCS-II) and collected aggregate patient no-show rates from the electronic health record. The intervention consisted of four monthly, one-hour workshops covering role …
Quality Improvement Project: Impacting Clinical Competency Through Faculty Preparation: A Standardized Teaching Guide Initiative, Caroline White
Quality Improvement Project: Impacting Clinical Competency Through Faculty Preparation: A Standardized Teaching Guide Initiative, Caroline White
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Variability in clinical teaching practices can contribute to inconsistent faculty preparation and student learning experiences. This quality improvement project addressed the absence of a standardized clinical teaching resource within an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at a public technical college in the southeastern United States. The purpose was to implement a standardized, evidence-based clinical teaching guide to improve faculty confidence and clinical educator skill acquisition. Social Cognitive Theory provided the theoretical framework, and Lewin’s Change Theory guided practice change. A quantitative, quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was used. Fourteen eligible nursing faculty and clinical instructors were invited to participate; 10 participated, …
Impacting Competency In C-Ssrs Suicide Risk Screening On An Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Fidelis Sangye
Impacting Competency In C-Ssrs Suicide Risk Screening On An Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Fidelis Sangye
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Suicide remains a leading public health concern, and inconsistent application of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) may contribute to variability in suicide risk assessment and delayed intervention within inpatient psychiatric settings. The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to evaluate the effectiveness of a standardized C-SSRS-guided educational intervention on staff competency in suicide risk screening. Guided by Lewin’s Change Theory and implemented using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework, this quantitative pretest-posttest QI project was conducted on an adult inpatient psychiatric unit. The intervention consisted of a 25-minute instructor-led PowerPoint presentation on standardized C-SSRS administration and evidence-based suicide risk …
The Impact Of A Structured Education Program On Artificial Intelligence Use For Nursing Faculty On Teaching Practices, Katy White
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into nursing education; however, nursing faculty report inconsistent preparedness, including gaps in AI knowledge and self-efficacy for responsible AI integration. This quality improvement project addressed inconsistent faculty preparedness through an asynchronous AI educational program. The purpose was to address gaps in AI knowledge and self-efficacy, and the aim was to evaluate changes in AI self-efficacy and AI knowledge while supporting AI integration into nursing education. Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations Theory served as the change theory, the Technology Acceptance Model served as the theoretical framework, and the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework guided implementation. A quantitative one-group pretest-posttest …
Quality Improvement Project: Advancing Personalized Depression Care In Outpatient Psychiatry, Jillian K. Benoit
Quality Improvement Project: Advancing Personalized Depression Care In Outpatient Psychiatry, Jillian K. Benoit
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, yet inconsistent use of evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies contributes to gaps in the quality of psychiatric care. A needs assessment at a community outpatient psychiatric clinic identified inconsistent documentation of measurement-based care (MBC), shared decision-making (SDM), and patient education during depression treatment. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate whether implementation of MBC and SDM improved depression treatment documentation among psychiatric providers over a 4-week period. Guided by Lewin’s Change Theory and implemented using the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice as the implementation framework, this quantitative one-group pretest-posttest …
Improving Exam Scores: Alternative Next Generation Questions In Curriculum, April Morgan
Improving Exam Scores: Alternative Next Generation Questions In Curriculum, April Morgan
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Evidence identifies clinical judgment deficits among newly licensed nurses, supporting the integration of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) and Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) strategies. Inconsistent NGN implementation and Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Comprehensive Predictor performance established the local problem. This quality improvement project evaluated the impact of implementing NCJMM-aligned NGN instructional strategies, including unfolding case studies and bow-tie questions, on students’ first-attempt achievement of the ATI Comprehensive Predictor benchmark and faculty outcomes. The primary aim was to increase the percentage of students achieving the ATI Comprehensive Predictor benchmark of 76.2% on …
Standardizing Hypertension Care In An Occupational Medicine Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project, Carolyn Duncan
Standardizing Hypertension Care In An Occupational Medicine Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project, Carolyn Duncan
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Hypertension remains a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and inconsistent implementation of evidence-based hypertension management may contribute to variability in patient education, documentation, and follow-up care. This quality improvement project evaluated an evidence-based educational program and a standardized hypertension management workflow, based on the 2025 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) hypertension guidelines, in an occupational medicine clinic. Guided by the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice, Kotter's 8-Step Change Model, and the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework, the intervention aimed to impact staff self-efficacy, documentation of lifestyle education, and follow-up appointment scheduling. A quantitative quasi-experimental pre-post design was used with …
Quality Improvement Project: Implementation Of Trauma-Informed Care Education In An Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic, Ornela Claude Ika
Quality Improvement Project: Implementation Of Trauma-Informed Care Education In An Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic, Ornela Claude Ika
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an evidence-based approach that promotes safe, patient-centered care for individuals with a history of trauma. Many patients receiving services in psychiatric settings have experienced trauma, placing them at risk for retraumatization during healthcare encounters. Despite the recognized benefits of TIC, the outpatient psychiatric clinic involved in this project lacked a formal trauma-informed care education program for staff. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to determine whether implementation of a structured trauma-informed care educational intervention improved staff attitudes toward trauma-informed care. Lewin’s Change Theory and the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework guided project implementation. A quantitative pre-intervention and …
Quality Improvement Project The Impact Of The Interact “Stop And Watch Tool” In A Skilled Nursing Facility, Lorraine Hicks
Quality Improvement Project The Impact Of The Interact “Stop And Watch Tool” In A Skilled Nursing Facility, Lorraine Hicks
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Avoidable hospitalizations from skilled nursing facilities (SNF) contribute to increased healthcare costs, resident distress, and adverse health outcomes. Many readmissions result from delays in identifying and communicating early signs of resident deterioration. The purpose of this project was to implement an evidence-based intervention to recognize early changes in residents’ conditions, empower nursing staff to detect and promptly communicate concerns, and impact 30-day hospital readmission rates. Problems identified included delayed recognition of early changes in residents’ conditions, fragmented staff communication, and the absence of standardized reporting practices, which were associated with preventable hospital readmissions. A quasi-experimental pre-/post-intervention design guided by Jean …
Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness Through Professional Development For Part-Time Nursing Faculty, Amanda Moss
Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness Through Professional Development For Part-Time Nursing Faculty, Amanda Moss
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Part-time nursing faculty play a vital role in nursing education; however, many institutions lack standardized professional development opportunities for part-time faculty, resulting in inconsistent preparation and teaching practices. This Doctor of Nursing Practice policy change project examined whether revising an institutional professional development policy to include part-time faculty and implementing a structured faculty development program would improve faculty preparedness, confidence, and comfort with evidence-based teaching practices and instructional strategies that support ACEN faculty development expectations. Guided by the Iowa Model–Revised of Evidence-Based Practice, Kotter’s Organizational Change Theory, and the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework, this quantitative policy change project was conducted over …
Quality Improvement Project: Impact Of Formalized Debriefing On Correctional Health Emergency Response, Angel Woody
Quality Improvement Project: Impact Of Formalized Debriefing On Correctional Health Emergency Response, Angel Woody
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Structured debriefing following medical emergencies has been identified as an evidence-based strategy to improve communication, reflective learning, and staff confidence within high-acuity healthcare settings. Inconsistent debriefing practices within correctional healthcare environments contributed to a gap in emergency response support and staff preparedness. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate whether implementation of a formalized debriefing protocol following medical emergencies impacted staff confidence during emergency response situations within a correctional healthcare setting. The project was guided by Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory and Lewin’s Change Theory. A quantitative one-group pretest-posttest quality improvement design was implemented in a county correctional healthcare …
Perceptions Of Trauma-Informed Trained Campus Leadership, Shelly Hardin
Perceptions Of Trauma-Informed Trained Campus Leadership, Shelly Hardin
Student Theses and Dissertations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention define adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as potentially traumatic experiences that occur in a person’s life between birth and age 17. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2024), more than two thirds of children experience at least one traumatic event by the age of 16, and this is likely an underestimate, as this percentage represents only those cases reported. The physical, emotional, and neurological impact of traumatic experiences can be detrimental to a child’s education, often contributing to learning deficits and behavioral issues. School leaders have the responsibility of creating …