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The Evaluation Of The Brøset Violence Checklist (Bvc) And Interventions To Reduce Patient Violence Incidents Occurring In The Emergency Department, Grace D. Yoon, Dnp, Rn, Fnp-Bc
The Evaluation Of The Brøset Violence Checklist (Bvc) And Interventions To Reduce Patient Violence Incidents Occurring In The Emergency Department, Grace D. Yoon, Dnp, Rn, Fnp-Bc
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Background: Patient violence in healthcare is an issue across many departments, but many staff members in the emergency department (ED) are directly affected by violent incidents.
Objectives: Three primary purposes determined the success of this Quality Improvement (QI) project: 1) to evaluate the effectiveness of utilizing the Brøset Violence Checklist (BVC) and implementing appropriate interventions to reduce the number of physical assault occurrences against healthcare providers in the ED; 2) to assess if there was an increase in reporting patient violence incidents; and 3) to assess for any improvements in perceived safety in the ED among the nurses.
Methods: Adult …
Implementation Of A Provider In Triage Program In A Level Iii Emergency Department, Rachel Parmer Mph, Msn, Fnp- Bc
Implementation Of A Provider In Triage Program In A Level Iii Emergency Department, Rachel Parmer Mph, Msn, Fnp- Bc
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Background: This project implemented a Provider in Triage (PIT) system in a small emergency department (ED) in Washington State. The employment of a PIT to decrease patient waiting time and improve ED flow was supported by a literature review. A needs assessment was conducted, which indicated potential benefit from a PIT system, particularly because several ED metrics are worse than national average.
Aims/Objectives: This project aimed to develop, implement, and evaluate a PIT system by employing ED Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs). The objectives consist of evaluating the impact of a PIT system on the percentage of patients who leave without …
Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment Protocol In The Emergency Department, Malvis Ndips Achonduh Tamon, Dnp, Aprn, Fnp-Bc
Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment Protocol In The Emergency Department, Malvis Ndips Achonduh Tamon, Dnp, Aprn, Fnp-Bc
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Background: The impact that results from inappropriate alcohol consumption poses challenges to public health. The rate of alcohol-related visits to the Emergency Department (ED) has increased, which has resulted in an increased annual cost of alcohol-related visits. ED serves as a common portal of entry into the healthcare system for many patients and offers a unique opportunity to impact drinking behaviors.
Objectives: To increase the number of alcohol screenings and brief interventions when indicated to adult patients who visit the ED and increase ED nurses' knowledge regarding alcohol misuse and indications for brief interventions.
Methods: An educational module was delivered …