Patient Transitions Between Acute And Post-Acute Care Organizations: Can Nursing Communication Prevent Patient Readmission?, Penny Gilbert

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Preventing Patient Readmission

Background and Review of Literature: Communication is the foundation of patient safety. As patients move from the acute to post-acute care setting, risk for insufficient communication rises. Research demonstrates a vast array of communication hand-off tools currently exist for and between different care arenas. No one tool has been standardized for patients transitioning from acute to post-acute care settings. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) and The Joint Commission (TJC) have published multiple documents discussing communication plagues within health care resulting in readmission.

Purpose: The purpose of this project is multifaceted: 1) identifying current nursing communication practices between …

The Effects Of Cultural Competency Training On Providers Knowledge, Skills And Attitudes Towards The Latino Population, Jennifer L. Peppiatt

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Background: Providers in the United States (U.S.) healthcare system need to understand the cultural values, beliefs, and traditions of the growing Latino population. As a result, academic institutions are incorporating cultural competency training in their curricula. However, a noticeable knowledge gap exists for those currently practicing in the healthcare arena, impacting patient and provider satisfaction and healthcare outcomes.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to obtain a baseline assessment of the cultural competence of a select group of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) caring for the Latino population at the University of Kentucky and provide a targeted educational intervention, followed …

The Measurement Of The Impact Of Well-Being Resources On Moral Distress And Burnout Following The Covid-19 Pandemic In Front-Line Nurse Leaders, Benjamin Hughes

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Background: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is significant burnout among front-line nursing staff. Little literature has been published about the measurement of burnout among front-line nursing leaders, such as nurse managers and directors, nor the interventions used to help with this ever-growing issue among this group. Since the pandemic began, there have been many resources identified to help front-line staff members with burnout, but none specifically looking at what has worked or been utilized by front-line nursing leaders.

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to describe what well-being resources were identified as being effective in decreasing moral distress …

The Effect Of Relational Aggression Training On New Emergency Department Nurses, Mary Wethington

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BACKGROUND: Relational aggression (RA) in nursing is widespread. One group often at risk for exposure to RA is the newly licensed nurse. RA can lead to a negative work environment which can cause poor patient outcomes and high nurse turnover.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of an educational program on RA in the emergency department with newly licensed registered nurses. This was conducted using one pre and two post surveys. The surveys evaluated the nurses’ knowledge of RA self-awareness before and six weeks after an educational session.

METHODS: This was a single-site, single-unit pretest …

Addressing The Inpatient Penicillin Allergy: Implementing A Nurse-Driven Allergy Assessment Tool To Enhance Antimicrobial Stewardship., Shelby Ryan Bliss

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Background: In an acute care setting, more than half the inpatient population receives antibiotics. Approximately 10% of the general population reports an allergy to penicillin. It has been replicated in the literature with data that of those who report a penicillin allergy, up to 95% are incorrectly identified. When a patient is admitted to the hospital with a penicillin allergy on their electronic health record, they are at higher risk for adverse events such as a hospital acquired infection, the occurrence of an antibiotic resistant bacteria related to receiving broader therapy and increased healthcare utilization.

Purpose: The purpose of this …

Effects Of An Educational Module On Perceived Knowledge, Perceived Barriers, And Attitudes Related To Sleep-Promoting Practices Among Bedside Nursing Staff Within A Medical Intensive Care Unit, Arden Gross

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Background: Adult patients in the critical care setting are at risk for experiencing sleep disruption due to critical illness and environmental factors. The effects of disruption to the sleep/wake cycle has been associated with dysregulation of biological processes such as healing and immune system functioning. Current literature includes the use of sleep-promoting protocols that aim to reduce environmental disruptors of sleep in the critical care setting. However, there is a disconnect between the perceived importance of sleep and clinical practice. Additionally, there is a gap in literature exploring the effects of educational-modalities on nursing staff knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes related …