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The Evolution Of The U.S. Catholic Hospital: From Sisters In Habits To Men In Suits, Michael Greenstein
The Evolution Of The U.S. Catholic Hospital: From Sisters In Habits To Men In Suits, Michael Greenstein
Celebrating Scholarship & Creativity Day (2011-2017)
In today’s ever-changing healthcare landscape, Catholic U.S. hospitals have undergone a change in their mission and thus their identity. This paper argues that Catholic hospitals need to rediscover the origins of their ministry. This can be accomplished by refocusing their efforts away from mergers with secular entities that deal strictly with life and death issues to mergers that more fully engage the care for the poor and vulnerable. To provide the context for this paper, Part One will present an overview of Jesus’ ministry, which is the foundation for Catholic health care. Part Two will address the history of the …
New Graduate Registered Nurses In Public Health, Rachel Pollard, Kathryn J. (Katy) Smith
New Graduate Registered Nurses In Public Health, Rachel Pollard, Kathryn J. (Katy) Smith
Celebrating Scholarship & Creativity Day (2011-2017)
This presentation investigates the following objectives: 1) to discuss current challenges facing the public health nursing profession; 2) to synthesize existing literature regarding new graduate registered nurses (RNs) in public health; 3) to present the benefits of hiring new graduate RNs with baccalaureate degrees into public health agencies; 4) to utilize existing literature to suggest support measures that will optimize new graduate RNs’ success in public health.
Coming Home: The Use Of Skilled Nursing Visits On Recently Discharged Nicu Patients, Brittany Mattson
Coming Home: The Use Of Skilled Nursing Visits On Recently Discharged Nicu Patients, Brittany Mattson
Celebrating Scholarship & Creativity Day (2011-2017)
This research analyzes the facility’s use of skilled nursing visits of premature infants and recommends the best practice to support positive patient outcomes.
The Use Of Original Song-Writing To Help Families Cope With Hospice Care, Kelsey Mcquillan
The Use Of Original Song-Writing To Help Families Cope With Hospice Care, Kelsey Mcquillan
Celebrating Scholarship & Creativity Day (2011-2017)
No abstract provided.
Environmental Cleaning In The Emergency Department, Jenny Vang
Environmental Cleaning In The Emergency Department, Jenny Vang
Celebrating Scholarship & Creativity Day (2011-2017)
Emergency Departments (ED) have protocols in place for cleaning rooms vacated by patients in order to reduce the spread of infection. What is the health care staff’s responsibility to ensure these protocols are being updated and implemented as part of infection control? The principle objective of this project is to re-educate healthcare staff on the importance of the environmental cleaning policy in the ED to decrease transmission of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO). Secondary objectives include a review of the literature to provide evidence on the most effective disinfectant wipe to reduce MDROs, and best methods for evaluating cleanliness. Data will …
Home Care Role In Reducing Re-Hospitalization For Patients With Chf And Pneumonia Within 30 Days Of Discharge, Janelle (Nelli) Hodorff
Home Care Role In Reducing Re-Hospitalization For Patients With Chf And Pneumonia Within 30 Days Of Discharge, Janelle (Nelli) Hodorff
Celebrating Scholarship & Creativity Day (2011-2017)
No abstract provided.