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Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, October 5, 2022, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

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Improvement Of Meaningful Referrals Following Nursing Assessment Of Oncology Patient Distress, Genesis Sullivan

M. S. in Nursing Health Care Leadership

The purpose of this project was to transition a current paper-based assessment into the electronic medical record chart and develop automated referrals to trigger off the responses. I selected this project because delays in searching for the scanned paper assessment and manual referral entry could negatively impact the patient’s treatment journey. Methods used included bringing a multidisciplinary team together and reviewing multiple nursing and medical journeys for best practices on electronic assessments. Collaboration with the formed team including the Information Technology department was necessary and the development of new nursing workflows. Education to nursing colleagues was required before implementation. The …

Strategies To Retain Nurses And Prevent Turnover, Elizabeth Cooper

M. S. in Nursing Health Care Leadership

This quality improvement project is an assessment of burnout on one acute care nursing unit and an analysis of an opportunity for nurse retention work. The project required the analysis of best practices, exploring burnout with one nursing staff, and assessing best practices in order to recommend strategies to retain nurses long term. Significant collaboration was required with a nurse manager and staff nurses to propose a few tangible strategies for nurse support, including the intentional use of stress management techniques and the addition of a new role, the nurse retentionist.

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Improving The Referral And Prior Authorization Process For Non-Health System Orders, Ashley Eastman

M.S. in Health Care Management

The purpose of this project was to review the current referral and prior authorization process and identify areas of improvement of the Financial Clearance, Outside Order Control position at Wentworth Douglass Hospital. The Outside Order Control role receives orders from practices not within Epic software, verifies the order, and passes on to the scheduling department. There was a need for this research at the hospital, as one of their main initiatives is to reduce prior authorization denials. Methods included shadowing and connecting with managers over equivalent departments at Mass General Hospital to determine differences between Wentworth Douglass and their processes. …

Comparing Lifestyle Behaviors And Body Composition In College Students With And Without Health-Related Majors, Amanda Ares

Inquiry Journal Fall 2022

With funding from the Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP), Amanda Ares learned important exercise science research techniques while uncovering some significant differences in lifestyle habits of her participants.

2022 National Survey Provides Insights Into Effects Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Supervisor Perspectives: Comparing The Workplaces Of 2022 And 2017, Andrew J. Houtenville, Debra L. Brucker, Erica Spunt Jablonski, John O'Neill, Elaine E. Katz

Institute on Disability

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Law Enforcement Recruitment Crisis: What Are The Solutions?, Jason Smith

M.S. in Leadership

The current problem of finding qualified candidates for law enforcement agencies is quickly becoming a nationwide crisis. This problem is exacerbated by retention issues and a dramatic rise in violent crime. I selected this problem since I have seen a dramatic reduction in police candidates over the past ten years in my role as a police administrator. This study uses both a qualitative review of literature and a quantitative anonymous survey of New Hampshire police professionals to look for solutions. The results indicated numerous causes for this problem; the national discussion and protests of police, the decline of traditional 'pipelines' …

Mainers Disapprove Of Biden's Handling Of Economy; Majority Approve Of Fbi Search Of Mar-A-Lago 9/29/2022, Unh Survey Center

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Six in ten Maine residents disapprove of President Joe Biden's handling of the economy but are divided on Biden's overall performance as President. Seven in ten Mainers, particularly Republicans and Independents, think the country is on the wrong track. A majority approve of the FBI's decision to conduct a search of former President Donald Trump's home in Florida and few think that Trump's handling of classified material after his term in office has been appropriate.

Golden Leads Poliquin In Maine Second Congressional District Rematch; Pingree Far Ahead Of Thelander In First 9/28/2022, Unh Survey Center

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Incumbent Democratic Congressman Jared Golden leads former Congressman Bruce Poliquin and Independent Tiffany Bond in the race for Maine’s Second Congressional District. In the First District, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree holds a large lead over the relatively unknown Republican nominee Ed Thelander.

Mills Leads Lepage In Race For Maine Governor; Democrats Hold Edge Over Gop In Races For State Senate & House 9/27/2022, Unh Survey Center

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Incumbent Governor Janet Mills holds a double-digit lead over former Governor Paul LePage in the contest for Governor of Maine. A plurality of Mainers have a positive opinion of Mills while a majority have an unfavorable view of LePage. Likely voters lean towards Democrats in races for the Maine State Senate and House of Representatives.

Biden Approval Remains Mired In Low 40s In Nh; Majority Approve Of Fbi Search Of Trump's Home In Florida 9/23/2022, Unh Survey Center

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President Joe Biden continues to get low performance ratings in New Hampshire, particularly his handling of the economy. A small majority of Granite Staters approve of the FBI's decision to conduct a search of former President Donald Trump's home in Florida and few think that Trump's handling of classified material after his term in office has been appropriate.

Post Primary: Hassan Leads Bolduc For U.S. Senate; Cd1 & Cd2 Close 9/22/2022, Unh Survey Center

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Democratic incumbent Senator Maggie Hassan holds a slim lead over Republican Don Bolduc in the race for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire. Incumbent Democratic Representatives Chris Pappas and Ann Kuster are closely matched in their races with their Republican challengers, Karoline Leavitt and Robert Burns. When asked which issues are most likely to motivate them to vote, three-quarters of Republicans cite the economy or inflation while a similar percentage of Democrats cite abortion or women's rights.

Unh’S Institute On Disability To Continue Support For N.H. Residents, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

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Post Primary: Sununu Holds Double-Digit Lead Over Sherman In Nh Governor Race 9/21/2022, Unh Survey Center

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Incumbent Governor Chris Sununu leads his little-known Democratic challenger Tom Sherman in the 2022 race for Governor of New Hampshire. Sununu enjoys near universal support among Republicans and holds a commanding lead among Independents. A majority of New Hampshire adults continue to approve of Sununu's job performance but residents are less likely to approve than they were in September 2020, directly before Sununu's previous re-election. Democrats and Republicans are largely equally matched in elections to the Executive Council and State Senate while Republicans hold a small lead in elections for the State House of Representatives.

Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, September 21, 2022, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

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Unh Receives $3.4 Million To Examine Effects Of Climate Change On Arctic Ecosystems, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

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Unh Researchers Discover First Pair Of Mated Blue Crabs In Great Bay, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

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Media Availability: Unh British Historian To Comment On Queen Elizabeth’S Funeral And Future Of Monarchy, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

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Unh Announces 2022 Alumni Entrepreneur Hall Of Fame Inductees, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

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Unh Awarded Nearly $1.7 Million To Study Warming Arctic And Earthquake Vulnerability, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

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Nh Consumers Feel The Pinch, Perceptions Of Personal Finances At Record Lows 9/7/2022, Unh Survey Center

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Despite a strong labor market in New Hampshire, residents remain pessimistic about their household finances. Half of Granite Staters say their household finances are worse than last year and expect them to be even worse a year from now. State residents also remain pessimistic about the state and national economies, with few anticipating good economic times in the next twelve months.

Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, September 7, 2022, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

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Biden Approval Still Low But Granite Staters Support Most Inflation Reduction Act Provisions, Divided On Student Debt Plan 9/2/2022, Unh Survey Center

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President Joe Biden continues to suffer from low job approval ratings in New Hampshire but majorities favor most of the major provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), even though few think the law will reduce inflation. Granite Staters are divided over Biden’s executive order to cancel student loan debt.

Sununu Holds Commanding Lead Over Rivals In Gop Primary For Nh Governor 9/1/2022, Unh Survey Center

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Incumbent Governor Chris Sununu holds a wide lead in the 2022 Republican gubernatorial primary over his Republican rivals. Sununu remains popular among likely Republican primary voters while a majority don't know enough to have an opinion of each of his challengers. A majority of Granite Staters, and 85% of Republicans, approve of Sununu's performance as Governor.

Unh Scientists Play Role In Nasa Mission To Send Astronauts Safely Back To Moon, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

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Mowers & Leavitt Lead Nh's 1st District Gop Primary; Burns Leads In 2nd, Many Undecided 8/31/2022, Unh Survey Center

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Matt Mowers and Karoline Leavitt lead the field in the race for the GOP nomination in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, with Gail Huff Brown in third. In the 2nd District, Robert Burns leads George Hansel and Lily Tang Williams. However, a plurality of likely primary voters are undecided in both districts and most candidates remain largely unknown to voters

With Two Weeks To Go, Bolduc Maintains Lead In Nh Gop Senate Primary 8/30/2022, Unh Survey Center

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Retired Brigadier General Don Bolduc leads NH Senate President Chuck Morse in the race for the 2022 Republican nomination to the U.S. Senate, with other candidates far behind. Among those who remain undecided, four in ten say an endorsement by former President Donald Trump would make them more likely to support that candidate but about one-third say a Trump endorsement would make them less likely to vote for that candidate. Bolduc and Morse are much better known and more popular among likely Republican primary voters than other Senate candidates.

Unh Research Finds Angel Investor Behavior Can Be Influenced By Ego, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

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Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, August 24, 2022, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

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Home Game, Keith Testa

UNH Today Archive

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