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Coordination Of Bg Testing, Insulin Administration And Delivery Of Meal Trays, Maria Gough, Margaret Geneve

All Publications

Abstract Category: Practice Innovation / Performance Improvement (PI)

Purpose: The purpose of this initiative was to implement an evidence based process to improve BG control by coordinating BG testing, administration of insulin and delivery of meals in patients with fast/rapid acting insulin orders.

Methods: Multidisciplinary taskforce formed by Nursing Leaders, Nutrition Services Leaders, Clinical Educators, Clinical RNs and Certified Diabetes Educator met at the beginning of 2016 to evaluate current practice (room service) and recommend changes. 3 South was selected to pilot the new process in June of 2016. Pharmacy provided Nutrition Services with a list of patients taking insulin. …

Summer 2006 Full Review, The U.S. Naval War College

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Preparing To Prevent Crises, Dick Lugar

Naval War College Review

It is an honor to celebrate the graduation of another remarkable class from the Naval War College. I congratulate you on the hard work that has led to this day. This is a high moment in the lives of our graduates and in the lives of all who have given inspiration and support to them. We are especially appreciative of the families of the graduates. The work the graduates have done in the past and will do in the future is sometimes dangerous and often personally consuming. It requires patience, courage, and love from family members. Their sacrifices have made …

Fax: August 8, 1996, The White House, Office Of The Press Secretary

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

A fax sent to Dr. Edna L. Saffy, a press release regarding President Clinton signing a bill on July 31, 1996 and the welfare system.

13th Annual Focus On Creative Inquiry Poster Forum Program, Clemson University

Focus on Creative Inquiry

The Focus on Creative Inquiry (FoCI) Poster Forum is an annual event in which CI teams can present their research and project accomplishments through poster and interactive displays. FoCI is a celebration of student and mentor collaboration and accomplishments! FoCI is a great venue for students to develop and hone their communication skills.

Prevention Of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (Clabsi) In Adult Oncology Patients, Christina Winkelman

Doctoral Projects

Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) is a preventable issue in healthcare. CLABSI contributes to negative patient outcomes and increased healthcare cost. Research demonstrates that many interventions are effective in reducing the rate of CLABSI. The implementation of CLABSI bundles can significantly reduce the occurrence of CLABSI. This quality improvement project implemented a CLABSI bundle that specifically targeted identified areas of weakness in CLABSI prevention at an organization with a focus on adult oncology care. The three part CLABSI prevention bundle focused on: (a) registered nurses (RN) changing and documenting endcaps in the electronic health record after blood administration, (b) RNs …

Faculty Senate Agenda, April 2, 2018, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• EPC March Report
• Faculty Diversity, Development and Equity (FDDE) Annual Report
• Professional Responsibilities and Procedures (PRPC) Annual Report
• Honorary Degrees and Awards
• 401.4.2 (7) State Cooperator (SC) Ranks (first reading)

Impact Of Sorghum Cultivar, Phenology, Nitrogen, And Silicon Fertilization On Melanaphis Sacchari Biology, Luna Lama

LSU Master's Theses

The sugarcane aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), is an invasive pest of grain sorghum, Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench. Since its first outbreak in sorghum in 2013, severe infestations have spread throughout the southern U.S. causing high economic losses. While insecticidal control has mitigated some of the impacts of this pest, a sustainable ecology-based management program is needed to reduce reliance on chemical control. We studied the effects of silicon (rates equivalent to 0 and 3360 kg Si/ha) and nitrogen (rates equivalent to 0, 110, and 220 kg N/ha) on M. sacchari growth and reproduction on resistant (DKS 37-07) and …

Changes In Carbon, Nutrient, And Trace Metal Concentrations During The Transition From Freshwater To Marine Environments - A Case Study In Southwest Louisiana, Songjie He

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Rivers carry terrestrial nutrients and other materials to estuaries, affecting biogeochemical cycles and ecosystems in coastal margins. This dissertation research incorporated five studies to investigate the dynamics of carbon, nutrients, and trace metals in four major coastal rivers in southwest Louisiana – the Sabine, Calcasieu, Mermentau, and Vermilion Rivers. The overarching goal of this research was to broaden the knowledge and understanding of biogeochemical processes in freshwater – saltwater mixing zones. These studies employed decade-long monitoring records of water chemistry, utilized monthly field measurements conducted over a two-year period, and used analysis of over 200 water samples for carbon, nitrogen, …

Exploring Alternative Giant Salvinia (Salvinia Molesta D.S. Mitchell) Management Strategies, Bradley T. Sartain

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Dense infestations of the free-floating aquatic fern giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta D.S. Mitchell) have been expanding across the southeastern United States for over two decades. Although herbicide programs have provided relief to giant salvinia infested areas, morphology and growth characteristics make management difficult. A series of mesocosm trials were conducted to explore alternative management strategies for giant salvinia. Evaluation of non-registered aquatic herbicides showed that rates of sulfometuron and metsulfuron controlled giant salvinia and provided a 98 to 100% biomass reduction. An outdoor mesocosm trial evaluated potential glyphosate resistance in giant salvinia in select water bodies throughout Louisiana. Differences …

Hospital Acquired Hypo/Hyperglycemia: A Clinical Issue, Lucille Hughes

DNP and Student Works

Hypo- and hyperglycemia related to improper timing of mealtime insulin occurs frequently in the in-patient setting. The timing of mealtime insulin administration is affected by many variables such as blood glucose meter availability, meal delivery and patient's willingness and desire to eat. The purpose of this collaborative multidisciplinary evidence-based project was to improve the timing of mealtime insulin administration related to point of care fingerstick blood glucose monitoring and meal delivery to decrease the rate of hypo- and hyperglycemia. The average time between point of care fingerstick blood glucose monitoring and insulin delivery on the medical unit where this project …

Pertinacity Volume 4 Issue 1, Courteney Benjamin

Pertinacity

No abstract provided.

Winthrop University Undergraduate Scholarship & Creative Activity 2018, Winthrop University, Undergraduate Research Office, Winthrop University

Abstract Books

University College and Winthrop University proudly present Undergraduate Scholarship and Creative Activity 2018. This seventh annual University-wide compilation of undergraduate work chronicles the accomplishments of students and faculty mentors from at least 32 academic departments and programs, spanning all five colleges of the university: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Business Administration (CBA), College of Education (COE), College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) and University College (UC).

Mid-Atlantic Ethics Committee Newsletter, Spring 2018

Mid-Atlantic Ethics Committee Newsletter

No abstract provided.

The Greater Effects Of Ocean Acidification: Shellfish In The Arctic, Bailey Aasen

Scandinavian Studies Student Award

This paper explains the impacts of ocean acidification, specifically on the shellfish population in the Arctic. It explores the physical, economical and social implications that this issue has on the Arctic and the Arctic community. Originally written in 2016 and revised in 2018, this paper aims to address the increasing problem of ocean acidification in the Arctic and what solutions are being brought to the table to address the problem.

The Interprofessional Management Of Geriatric Patients Undergoing Head And Neck Cancer Treatment In U.S. Nursing Homes, Rashida Wiley, Vidushi Gupta, Riddhi A. Daftary, Jessfor Baugh, Anh H. Tran, Dorothy Lynne Cataldo, Yang Kang, Takashi Komabayashi

Dental Medicine Faculty Publications

A dental approach toward interprofessional management, treatment planning and rehabilitation of diagnosed individuals undergoing cancer therapies is essential. Literature review focuses on presurgery oral hygiene instructions, pre-radiography/chemotherapy dental clearance, complications and management during radiotherapy/chemotherapy; post-radiotherapy/ chemotherapy oral healthcare; and adjunctive measures.

Com Outlook Spring 2018, College Of Osteopathic Medicine

COM Outlook

No abstract provided.

On My Own Terms: Effectiveness Of Death With Dignity Legislation In Oregon, Megan E. Russell

Student Publications

As the elderly constitute a greater proportion of the population, end-of- life issues have taken on a greater sense of urgency. This paper will address the heart of the debate, which is a terminally ill patient's right to dignity and self-determination. To further explore this social issue, a literature review will be conducted using a variety of relevant literature including, peer reviewed journals, and accredited online resources to assemble evidence of researchers. In some states, the discussion on this social issue has resulted in the enactment of policy. One of the first groundbreaking public laws was the Oregon Death with …

New Frontiers 2017-2018, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Office Of Graduate Studies And Research

New Frontiers

New Frontiers 2017-2018 Features:

• Educating Educators - Dick Meyer
• Career in Chemistry - Christopher Exstrom
• 18th Century Appeal - Denys Van Renen
• Printmaking Perfection - Victoria Goro-Rapoport
• Technology, Teaching, Teamwork - Angela Hollman
• Framing the Future of Fuel - Frank Tenkorang
• Strength Training, Nutrition, Exercise Science - Greg Brown
• Motivated by Mint - Bryan Drew

Public Accounting Vs. Private Accounting: Student Intentions, Robert Lazzaro

Honors Projects in Accounting

Most accounting students are faced with a big decision as they near the end of their undergraduate career. Will they work toward the Certified Public Accountant license and enter public accounting or will they will choose private accounting? Both fields have their pros and cons which makes this a difficult decision. This research indicated that students more focused on extrinsic rewards, such as compensation, are more likely to choose public accounting, while students more focused on lifestyle factors, such as work-life balance, are more likely to choose private. These findings were derived from surveys distributed to accounting students at Bryant …

Progress Notes, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Progress Notes

No abstract provided.

Aquilegia Volume 42 No. 2 Spring 2018, Mary Menz, Mo Ewing, Judy Kennedy, Renee Galeano-Popp, Lenore Mitchell, Donald L. Hazlett, Marcella Fremgen, Lara Duran, Robert Trout, Brad Klafehn

Aquilegia - Colorado Native Plant Society

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Syrian Refugees On Jordan: A Framework For Analysis, Wa’Ed Alshoubaki, Michael Harris

Public Administration Faculty Research

The civil war in Syria has caused a mass influx of Syrian refugees into other countries throughout the region and beyond. Jordan has received a large share of Syrian refugees, currently totaling to the alarming number of 1.2 mln people. Addressing the need of Syrian refugees has drained the resources of Jordanian government and has had its substantial impact on Jordanian society overall. In an effort to better understand the humanitarian, political, economic, sociocultural and environmental challenges to Jordan and its government, this study has developed a comprehensive analytical framework. The comprehensive analytical framework has been developed based on the …

Improving Access, Affordability, Fairness, And Efficiency Of The Good Food Bus Mobile Market, Adair Andre, Joakim Cohen, Josephine Gillett, Nell Houde

Community Engaged Research Reports

Pulled by a pick-up truck and operated out of a retrofitted trailer, the Good Food Bus (GFB) is a mobile market run through the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center in Lewiston, Maine. With the mission of bringing good food to where people live, work and play, the GFB is committed to providing fresh and local produce to neighborhoods and communities that suffer from a lack of access to healthy and affordable food. The GFB will be starting its fourth season of operations in June of 2018 and are in the process of critical reflection on what the successes and priorities of …

Nicotine And Exercise Performance: Another Tool In The Arsenal Or Curse For Anti-Doping? Eur J Appl Physiol, Toby Mündel, I. Mark Olfert

Clinical and Translational Science Institute

No abstract provided.

Cerebrovascular Dysfunction With Stress And Depression, Emily Burrage, Kent L. Marshall, Nalini Santanam, Paul D. Chantler

Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Maintenance of adequate tissue perfusion through a dense network of cerebral microvessels is critical for the perseveration of normal brain function. Regulation of the cerebral blood flow has to ensure adequate delivery of nutrients and oxygen with moment-to-moment adjustments to avoid both hypo- and hyper-perfusion of the brain tissue. Even mild impairments of cerebral blood flow regulation can have significant implications on brain function. Evidence suggests that chronic stress and depression elicits multifaceted functional impairments to the cerebral microcirculation, which plays a critical role in brain health and the pathogenesis of stress-related cognitive impairment and cerebrovascular events. Identifying the functional …

Division I Female Student Athletes’ Self-Image Perceptions And The Association With Photo Centric Social Media Platforms, Logan Paul

Honors Projects in Applied Psychology

The purpose of this study is to describe self-image (body image) perceptions of female, Division I student athletes and discover how photo centric social media platforms and the frequency of their use may shape these perceptions. Body image is a complex phenomenon influenced by many factors including peers, parents, coaches, and social constructs. In the general population, data has shown that media messages play a powerful role in shaping perceived self-image and body satisfaction. Body image may not match the actual body and the athlete may strive more often to achieve a body ideal. It is hypothesized that female athletes …

Office Of Student Research Newsletter (Spring 2018), Csusb - Office Of Student Research

Office of Student Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Faculty Achievements, April 2018, Otterbein University

Faculty Achievement Reports

No abstract provided.

How Technology Has Changed Direct Selling, Robert Anthony Norris

Honors Projects in Marketing

Traditional direct selling has undergone a dramatic transformation as new technology, products, and methods have developed over the last few years. The industry has adapted to these advancements in order to stay relevant in today’s changing market place. In some ways, these technological advancements have created opportunities, though some believe the essence of direct selling is now at risk. There has been little research in the field of direct selling and even less on the impact technological advances have on the industry or players involved. The purpose of this research is to uncover how the development of technology and social …