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Improving Handoff To Decrease Sepsis Mortality: A Quality Improvement Project, Macdana Selecon, Macdana Selecon

Master's Projects and Capstones

A sepsis handoff tool utilized between Emergency Department nurses and unit nurses at a 554-bed acute care hospital were investigated. A survey assessing general knowledge of the facilities sepsis protocol was given to ED nurses, and unit nurses. The electronic health records (EHR) were evaluated for feasibility to transfer the facilities current paper format sepsis handoff tool into the EHR with time sensitive alerts. Three literature reviews supported utilization of standardized handoff tools for improved patient outcomes.

Implementation Of A Mentor Program To Support Nurse Retention: A Pilot Project, Lucy Camarena

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Abstract

Problem: Primary factors affecting nurses’ decisions to stay at an organization include nurse self-concept, job satisfaction, and professional growth. A high turnover rate of nurses poses a risk to patients’ safety and healthcare outcomes. The implementation of mentor programs in institutions that employ new nurses has been shown to reduce turnover rates, increase the quality of patient care, and empower nurses in professional development. The existing literature supports the use of mentor programs and encourages their implementation in healthcare institutions.

Interventions: The DNP project’s goal was to identify effective methods of promoting positive nurse self-concept and increasing job satisfaction …

Preparing Healthcare Staff For Cardiac Arrest Codes In The Outpatient Clinical Setting: Code Drill Training Improves Patient Outcomes, Rowan Edwards, Rn

Master's Projects and Capstones

Preparing Healthcare Staff for Cardiac Arrest Codes in the Outpatient Clinical Setting: Code Drill Training Improves Patient Outcomes

The acuity of care provided in outpatient clinical settings across the United States continues to rise. It is estimated that more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital each year (AHA, 2019). For the purpose of this clinical nurse leader (CNL)-lead quality improvement project, the relevant focus is directed towards improving the knowledge, physical skills and perceptions of healthcare staff within an urgent care center (UCC) regarding the application of advanced rescue skills. It is important to note that the …

Enhancing Discharge Communication For Timely Patient Discharge: A Quality Improvement Project, Maricel Hiponia

Master's Projects and Capstones

A delay in discharge is a delay in patient care. The complexity of hospital discharge can be challenging and time-consuming in poorly coordinated discharge planning. Generally, older adults and those patients with chronic medical conditions are often met with challenges for after-care services and require more attention to discharge. Variations in discharge practice often resulted in hours, sometimes days in discharge delays with implications to cost, reduced patient satisfaction and outcomes. A well-structured team communication during rounding and bedside shift handoff has the potential to decrease discharge delays advertently increasing patient satisfaction and quality outcomes of care.