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Using Accreditation Standards As A Framework To Evaluate And Improve A Community-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education Program., Neva White, Mary Lou Manning, Rickie Brawer, James Plumb

Department of Nursing papers and presentations

Diabetes self-management education is an essential component of diabetes clinical management, and community-based programs are an effective intervention for improving glycemic control among adults living with diabetes. The National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support are designed to define quality diabetes self-management education and support, and to assist diabetes educators to provide evidence-based education and self-management support. These standards are used in the field for recognition and accreditation. This article presents the results of a program evaluation conducted by the Center for Urban Health at the Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital, examines the outcomes of the community-based diabetes self-management …

Characteristics Of Acute Care Utilization Of A Delaware Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patient Population., Nina Anderson, Jennifer L. Bellot, Oluseyi Senu-Oke, Samir K. Ballas

Department of Nursing papers and presentations

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that is chronic in nature and manifests itself through many facets of the patient's life. Comprehensive specialty centers have the potential to reduce health care costs and improve the quality of care for patients who have chronic medical conditions such as heart failure and SCD. The purpose of this practice inquiry was to analyze de-identified data for acute care episodes involving SCD in order to create a detailed picture of acute care utilization for adult patients in Delaware with SCD from 2007 to 2009. Gaining a better understanding of acute care …

Stroke Education In The Chinese Community: A Nurse Resident Project, Laura Beans, Bsn, Rn, Roisin Harvey, Bsn, Rn, Jonathan Lee, Bsn, Rn, David Lincul, Bsn, Rn, Gina Ramos, Bsn, Rn, Jodi Schantz, Bsn, Rn

Department of Nursing papers and presentations

Objectives:

To educate an urban Chinese community by creating a stroke prevention program that increases awareness of the disease.

To educate an urban Chinese community about stroke risk factors, stroke warning signs, and how to reduce modifiable stroke risk factors.

Health Information Technology (Hit) And Chemotherapy Management, Diane Abisaleh, Rn, Bsn, Msn

Department of Nursing papers and presentations

• Cancer is the 2nd most common cause of death, accounting for 26% of all deaths.
• Chemotherapy errors can potentially lead to significant harm or death
• 1 out of every 50 chemotherapy orders, results in serious death
• Lack of HIT support for workflow increases error

Partnership Between University Clnical Skills/Simulation Center And Nursing Staff Development-New Products, Mary Bent Mangano, Msn, Rn, Cns, John J. Duffy, Rn, Msn, Ccrn, Cnrn

Department of Nursing papers and presentations

There is a growing evidence in the nursing literature about the effectiveness of clinical simulation as a powerful teaching/learning strategy. This wealth of research attributes simulation's effectiveness to its design that creates an environment where "students become active learners, abandoning memorization for accessing knowledge, and thinking and applying learning in context rather than providing answers to fact-based test" (Jeffries, 2007). A simulation suite provides a "safe, supportive environment that allows students to learn a variety of complex skills in a stress-free environment" (Ghiglieri, Ruiz, & Vasudevan, 2007). Creating this environment requires meticulous planning to details. The learner must have a …

The Impact Of Gi Inpatient Nursing Rounds On Patient Procedure Cancellations, Barbara Alpini, Rn, Cgrn, Elise Dorr-Dorynek, Rn, Bsn, Crrn, Cgrn

Department of Nursing papers and presentations

Abstract:

Research on rounding among hospital providers demonstrated the fundamental value in the practice. If rounding is of value in surgical, medical, and other areas, it is logical to hypothesize that structured rounds would be useful for other nursing units, such those performing special procedures. Structured rounding between GI nurses and colleagues on inpatient units could enhance preparation and efficient care of patients, decrease same day cancellations, and increase RN satisfaction with communication. Analysis using a Z-test demonstrated some support for a reduction in canceled procedures. Nurses also reported satisfaction with this new rounding procedure.