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Standardizing The Discharge Process To Reduce Copd Readmission Rates, Kristine Doligosa

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Background: Frequent acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) can lead to unfavorable patient outcomes and costly readmissions. Inadequate patient support during discharge and an inconsistent discharge process are factors contributing to high readmissions in this population.

Purpose: This quality improvement project aimed to reduce COPD-related hospital readmissions by standardizing the discharge process for patients admitted with AECOPD and identify patient risk factors for readmission.

Methods: Following a quantitative and quasi-experimental design, this project standardized the discharge process for patients admitted with AECOPD using the Re-Engineered Discharge Toolkit components and a discharge care bundle. The project was …

Implementation Of The Stop The Bleed Program At A Local Park District, Emily J. Minerva

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Background: Fifty percent of people who suffer from an acute bleeding event die before arriving to the hospital due to lack of receiving care in a timely manner.

Local Problem: Increased emergency response times could prove fatal to someone experiencing a large bleed, highlighting the need for increased emergency preparedness in the community.

Methodology: This implementation pilot project utilized quantitative tools (pre- and post-multiple-choice test and Likert scales) and a qualitative narrative approach (inductive content analysis).

Interventions: A certified Stop the Bleed instructor provided Stop the Bleed education with an animated presentation, hands-on skills training session, and a …