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The Quality Improvement Program For Sepsis Fallouts: Utilizing Education And An Order Set To Improve Compliance With Sep-1, Ryleigh Tibbitt
The Quality Improvement Program For Sepsis Fallouts: Utilizing Education And An Order Set To Improve Compliance With Sep-1, Ryleigh Tibbitt
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Background: Sepsis is a multisystem disease that occurs when the human body reacts to a severe infection in the body. Sepsis is a life-threatening response that can lead to multisystem organ failure and even death. Sepsis is the number one cost of hospitalization and is estimated to be $62 billion annually (Sepsis Alliance, 2022). This disease affects at least 1.7 million adults yearly in the United States, and nearly 270,000 die from it (National Institute of General Medical Statistics [NIGMS], 2021).
Purpose: This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to improve the compliance rate of the sepsis bundle with …
Improving Self-Management Of Diabetes With Culturally Sensitive Interventions, Janet O. Makori
Improving Self-Management Of Diabetes With Culturally Sensitive Interventions, Janet O. Makori
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Abstract
Adult Latino patients with diabetes may require education and skills that are culturally appropriate to achieve optimum results. The purpose of this DNP project was to improve diabetes self-management among Latino and other at-risk adults. The project used an intervention bundle to streamline screening, education, and improve patients’ self- confidence. Adult patients were screened during triage to obtain vital signs and blood glucose levels per the routine at the clinic and via phone to discuss management of diabetes. Implementation of the project included provision of culturally sensitive diabetes education material, culturally sensitive “traffic light” food guide in English and …
Improving Self-Management Of Diabetes With Culturally Sensitive Interventions, Janet O. Makori
Improving Self-Management Of Diabetes With Culturally Sensitive Interventions, Janet O. Makori
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Abstract
Adult Latino patients with diabetes may require education and skills that are culturally appropriate to achieve optimum results. The purpose of this DNP project was to improve diabetes self-management among Latino and other at-risk adults. The project used an intervention bundle to streamline screening, education, and improve patients’ self- confidence. Adult patients were screened during triage to obtain vital signs and blood glucose levels per the routine at the clinic and via phone to discuss management of diabetes. Implementation of the project included provision of culturally sensitive diabetes education material, culturally sensitive “traffic light” food guide in English and …