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Development And Implementation Of A Healthcare Volunteer Retention Program, Sandra Gomez
Development And Implementation Of A Healthcare Volunteer Retention Program, Sandra Gomez
Student Scholarly Projects
Practice Problem: Healthcare volunteer responders are an asset during disasters, and their retention is necessary to meet rising demands. This project aimed to develop and implement an evidence-based practice change using a healthcare volunteer retention program and evaluate its influence on retention.
PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this evidence-based practice project was: In healthcare volunteers, how does the participation in a formal healthcare volunteer retention program influence healthcare volunteer retention rate, intent to stay, and volunteer satisfaction 12 weeks after Healthcare Volunteer Retention Program introduction?
Evidence: The evidence from the literature supported mentoring, education and training, …
Evaluation Of A Blood Pressure Education Program On Knowledge And Self-Efficacy In Patient Care Associates ., Casey Prestigiacomo
Evaluation Of A Blood Pressure Education Program On Knowledge And Self-Efficacy In Patient Care Associates ., Casey Prestigiacomo
Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) revealed common errors made by healthcare professionals when measuring blood pressure (BP) in adult inpatients. These errors include using incorrectly sized cuffs, improper cuff placement, and inappropriate patient positioning. Inconsistent cuff sizes and position lead to underestimated and overestimated results, directly impacting patient care and outcomes. Additionally, the ACC/AHA identified patient position and talking during assessments as factors that directly impact the accuracy of the results. At Norton Healthcare facilities, a majority of BPs are obtained by patient care associates (PCAs). The purpose of this quality improvement project was …