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Triage Re-Education: Impact On Accuracy Of Acuity And Care Provision, Alexandra Rowen
Triage Re-Education: Impact On Accuracy Of Acuity And Care Provision, Alexandra Rowen
Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present
Background:
Triage is the process of sorting and prioritizing patients requiring medical treatment. A primary goal is to identify high-risk or life-threatening situations. Emergency Severity Index (ESI) is a validated method to assign an acuity level from Level 1 (emergent) to Level 5 (non-urgent). ESI handbook states competency is vital to the success and accuracy of the ESI tool & requires periodic assessment of RNs participating in triage. The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) reports only 60% accuracy in assigning acuity.
Aim:
The aim of this evidence-based practice project was to determine compliance with triage standards and provision of initial …
An Evidence-Based Skin Management Improvement Project In The Intensive Care Unit, Chelsea Lannoo
An Evidence-Based Skin Management Improvement Project In The Intensive Care Unit, Chelsea Lannoo
Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present
Background:
Pressure injuries have detrimental effects on patients healing and outcomes and are costly to organizations due to payment programs. Pressure injuries are largely preventable if appropriate interventions are implemented early. In our ICU, post-pandemic monitoring showed increases in hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) and consults for medical device HAPIs were increasing. Rounds with wound care department indicated lack of staff compliance with recommended preventive practices. Some issues reported were the use of diapers and excessive linens, failure to use scheduled turning for patients, lack of prevention related to medical devices
Purpose:
The goal of this skin-care management project is …