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Lean Management Principles To The Creation Of Postpartum Hemorrhage Care Bundles, Bethan Faulkner
Lean Management Principles To The Creation Of Postpartum Hemorrhage Care Bundles, Bethan Faulkner
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the number one cause of pregnancy-related death in the US. The Maternity local improvement team (LIT), co-led by an Obstetrician and Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist found that each month the maternity unit averages 40 PPHs with 1-2 resulting in an emergency. Over a 6-month period, the LIT decreased response time for emergencies significantly. Supply retrieval time decreased by 99.9%, MD response time decreased by 81%, and Family Centered Care increased by 100%. They recently turned their attention to prevention. Given the lack of literature on preventing PPH in postpartum units, the team developed a PPH …
The Creation And Implementation Of Interprofessional Simulation Leadership Scenarios, Angeline C. Delucas
The Creation And Implementation Of Interprofessional Simulation Leadership Scenarios, Angeline C. Delucas
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Healthcare is in a historical state of change creating an era that requires superior leadership skills. Leaders face burgeoning challenges in a competitive environment ensconced in reform. Today’s dynamic healthcare environment demands that nurse and interprofessional leaders be astute in a variety of areas including: fiscal responsibility and accountability, organizational politics, interpersonal skills, human resources, communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence. Some areas such as fiscal management are considered hard skills, or skills which can be taught, while others such as conflict resolution are referred to as soft skills, or skills that are learned through experience. Though soft …