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Increasing Screening And Education For Human Trafficking In The Obstetric Department, Chibwe Caroline Powell
Increasing Screening And Education For Human Trafficking In The Obstetric Department, Chibwe Caroline Powell
Doctoral Projects
Background: Human Trafficking, is a human rights violation with global public health implications. HT is associated with multiple health problems. Healthcare providers working in obstetrics departments are in a unique position to interact with trafficked persons. Lack of specific HT screening tools, training and education have been identified as barriers to recognizing HT victims.
Objectives: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to increase victim identification and referrals by improving screening through implementation of an interdisciplinary screening tool into the EHR workflow and providing HT education.
Methods: This project examined the impact of implementing a HT screening tool and …
Interprofessional Collaboration During Discharge Planning For A Large Midwestern Hospital, Sarah Shepler
Interprofessional Collaboration During Discharge Planning For A Large Midwestern Hospital, Sarah Shepler
Doctoral Projects
Introduction: Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) improves the quality of healthcare delivery. IPC enhances communication during discharge planning, through use of structured daily rounds to reduce readmissions, length of stay (LOS), cost, and mortality. A $240 billion reduction in cost could be achieved with IPC. The Joint Commission, Institute of Medicine, and World Health Organization emphasize use of IPC to reduce errors, improve patient outcomes, and refine transitions of care for patients.
Objectives: The goal of this project was to determine how IPC within structured daily rounds during discharge planning impacts patient LOS and staff satisfaction.
Methods: This quality improvement project was …