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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.
Marital Status And Highest-Grade Achieved: Contribution To Alcohol Screening Scores In Male Veterans, Marit P. Fraune
Marital Status And Highest-Grade Achieved: Contribution To Alcohol Screening Scores In Male Veterans, Marit P. Fraune
Honors Theses, 1963-2015
Background: Alcohol is frequently used among active military groups and veterans. There is no research regarding the effects of marital status and highest grade achieved on AUDIT-C screening scores for older male veterans.
Objective: This study aims to determine whether marital status or highest grade achieved significantly impacts AUDIT-C screening scores for older male veterans.
Method: This study used existing medical record data from the VAHS-St. Cloud. IRB approval through the VAHS provided protection of human subjects. Data were analyzed with Chi-square tests.
Results: Marital status did not produce statistically significant impacts on the AUDIT-C screening scores for older male …