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Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

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2019

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Improving Sepsis Bundle Compliance Through Comprehensive Education, Stacy Mikel Jul 2019

Improving Sepsis Bundle Compliance Through Comprehensive Education, Stacy Mikel

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to improve emergency department compliance with sepsis bundles by educating registered nurses and licensed practical nurses on the proper use of sepsis screening tools, make changes to screening tools identified through chart reviews, and finally to evaluate the impact of these changes once initiated. This project sought to increase staff knowledge using an educational module.

Methods: This project began with the delivery of a pre-test questionnaire. The facility's target audience was asked to complete this to determine their current knowledge level regarding sepsis. Once these questionnaires were completed, they were reviewed, and information …


Unraveling Sex Trafficking Through Screening And Referrals, Rebecca Sarabia May 2019

Unraveling Sex Trafficking Through Screening And Referrals, Rebecca Sarabia

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Abstract

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery; sex trafficking is one form of human trafficking. Previous research has demonstrated that most trafficking victims encounter the healthcare system at some point during their trafficking experience. Patients who have been sex trafficked may experience profound psychological and physical trauma. Healthcare personnel are in key positions to screen for trafficking and to provide appropriate referrals; if an awareness of the problem exists. The purpose of this project was to increase OB/Gyn office staff confidence with sex trafficking screening and to complete appropriate referrals to address the identified needs. The project began …