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The Development Of Prolonged Weaning Guidelines To Facilitate Ventilatory Liberation, Jamie Jordan Rrt-Accs, Kenneth Miller Med, Rrt-Nps, Angela Lutz Bs, Rrt-Nps, Vanessa Ribaudo-Kaufman Md, Cindy Umbrell Msn, Rn, Cns, Ccrn, Donald J. Butz Rn, Cnrn Dec 2014

The Development Of Prolonged Weaning Guidelines To Facilitate Ventilatory Liberation, Jamie Jordan Rrt-Accs, Kenneth Miller Med, Rrt-Nps, Angela Lutz Bs, Rrt-Nps, Vanessa Ribaudo-Kaufman Md, Cindy Umbrell Msn, Rn, Cns, Ccrn, Donald J. Butz Rn, Cnrn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


The Utilization Of The Pressure Volume Tool To Determine The Lower Inflection Point During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo), Kenneth Miller Med, Rrt-Nps, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp, James K. Wu, Dorothea T. Watson Do Dec 2014

The Utilization Of The Pressure Volume Tool To Determine The Lower Inflection Point During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo), Kenneth Miller Med, Rrt-Nps, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp, James K. Wu, Dorothea T. Watson Do

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


One Year Review Of High Flow Oxygen Delivery System Outcomes, Susan Carvin Rrt-Accs, Kenneth Miller Med, Rrt-Nps, Diane Horoski, Robert Leshko Bs,Rrt, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp Dec 2014

One Year Review Of High Flow Oxygen Delivery System Outcomes, Susan Carvin Rrt-Accs, Kenneth Miller Med, Rrt-Nps, Diane Horoski, Robert Leshko Bs,Rrt, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


The Utilization Of Independent Lung Ventilation Via High Frequency Percussive Ventilation (Hfpv) During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo), Kenneth Miller Med, Msrt, Rrt-Accs, Nps, Ae-C, Faarc, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp, James K. Wu, Chad Traub Rrt-Accs, Dorothea T. Watson Do Dec 2014

The Utilization Of Independent Lung Ventilation Via High Frequency Percussive Ventilation (Hfpv) During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo), Kenneth Miller Med, Msrt, Rrt-Accs, Nps, Ae-C, Faarc, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp, James K. Wu, Chad Traub Rrt-Accs, Dorothea T. Watson Do

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


“Keep A Grasp On Patient Safety” A Fall Prevention Pilot Project To Increase Gait Belt Use, Laura Walker Rn, Bsn, Ccrn, Mary Ellen O'Connell Rn, Bsn, Msn, Mba, Amy Giesler Rn, Bsn Dec 2014

“Keep A Grasp On Patient Safety” A Fall Prevention Pilot Project To Increase Gait Belt Use, Laura Walker Rn, Bsn, Ccrn, Mary Ellen O'Connell Rn, Bsn, Msn, Mba, Amy Giesler Rn, Bsn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


To Filter Or Not To Filter?, Rachel Moser Rn, Julia Becker Bsn,Rn Dec 2014

To Filter Or Not To Filter?, Rachel Moser Rn, Julia Becker Bsn,Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Improving Patient Outcomes Through Bedside Neurological Examinations, Patrick Keane Rn Dec 2014

Improving Patient Outcomes Through Bedside Neurological Examinations, Patrick Keane Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Integrated Diabetes Oncology Care, Janelle M. Sharma Dnp, Crnp, Gregory R. Harper Md, Phd, Cara Habeck Rn, Cde, Cathy A. Coyne Phd, Mph, Roya Hamadani Mph, Hope Kincaid Mph, Cph, Ada M. Rivera Ba, Gretchen A. Perilli Md, Nicole R. Sully Do Oct 2014

Integrated Diabetes Oncology Care, Janelle M. Sharma Dnp, Crnp, Gregory R. Harper Md, Phd, Cara Habeck Rn, Cde, Cathy A. Coyne Phd, Mph, Roya Hamadani Mph, Hope Kincaid Mph, Cph, Ada M. Rivera Ba, Gretchen A. Perilli Md, Nicole R. Sully Do

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Moving Forward: Update On The Lvhn Nursing Work Environment, Mae Ann Pasquale Phd, Msn, Rn, Tricia S. Bernecker Phd, Msn, Rn, Acns-Bc, Kathy Baker Mph, Rn Oct 2014

Moving Forward: Update On The Lvhn Nursing Work Environment, Mae Ann Pasquale Phd, Msn, Rn, Tricia S. Bernecker Phd, Msn, Rn, Acns-Bc, Kathy Baker Mph, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


In The Adolescent Population, How Much Does Parental Influence And Involvement Affect The Adolescent's Use Of Alcohol?, Michele Kratzer Rn Oct 2014

In The Adolescent Population, How Much Does Parental Influence And Involvement Affect The Adolescent's Use Of Alcohol?, Michele Kratzer Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Fever Management In The Acutely Iii Hospitalized Patient, Vanessa Edgar Bsn, Rn, Elena Brinker Rn, Tiffany Lopez Bsn, Rn, Cmsrn Oct 2014

Fever Management In The Acutely Iii Hospitalized Patient, Vanessa Edgar Bsn, Rn, Elena Brinker Rn, Tiffany Lopez Bsn, Rn, Cmsrn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Pain Control In The Geriatric Trauma Patient, Sean Heintz Bsn, Rn, Brianna Woods Bsn, Rn Oct 2014

Pain Control In The Geriatric Trauma Patient, Sean Heintz Bsn, Rn, Brianna Woods Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Hush - Helping Understand Sleep Heals (Presentation), Marion Daku Bsn, Rn, Ccrn, Eva Fox Bsn, Rn, Heather Koch Rn Oct 2014

Hush - Helping Understand Sleep Heals (Presentation), Marion Daku Bsn, Rn, Ccrn, Eva Fox Bsn, Rn, Heather Koch Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Utilization Of Ed For Pediatric Fevers, Krista L. Bilger Bsn, Rn, Kathy Baker Mph, Rn Oct 2014

Utilization Of Ed For Pediatric Fevers, Krista L. Bilger Bsn, Rn, Kathy Baker Mph, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Review Of Toileting Related Fall Data And Proposed Toileting Plan On Tsu An Evidence Based Practice Project, Denise Estephan Rn, Wendy Lebron Bsn, Rn, Cmsrn Oct 2014

Review Of Toileting Related Fall Data And Proposed Toileting Plan On Tsu An Evidence Based Practice Project, Denise Estephan Rn, Wendy Lebron Bsn, Rn, Cmsrn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


In The Adolescent Population, How Much Does Parental Influences And Involvement Affect The Adolescent's Use Of Alcohol?, Michele Kratzer Rn Oct 2014

In The Adolescent Population, How Much Does Parental Influences And Involvement Affect The Adolescent's Use Of Alcohol?, Michele Kratzer Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Promotora-Led Diabetes Self-Care Education Lowers Depression Scores And Increases Patient Self-Efficacy, Robert Motley Md, Nyann Biery Ms, Hannah D. Paxton Rn, Mph, Cathy A. Coyne Phd, Mph, Sherrine Eid Mph Oct 2014

Promotora-Led Diabetes Self-Care Education Lowers Depression Scores And Increases Patient Self-Efficacy, Robert Motley Md, Nyann Biery Ms, Hannah D. Paxton Rn, Mph, Cathy A. Coyne Phd, Mph, Sherrine Eid Mph

Department of Family Medicine

No abstract provided.


Implementation Of Standardized Insulin Administration For Improved Glycemic Control, Allison Bross Bsn, Rn, Jessica Lilienthal Bsn, Rn, Susan Snyder Bsn, Rn Oct 2014

Implementation Of Standardized Insulin Administration For Improved Glycemic Control, Allison Bross Bsn, Rn, Jessica Lilienthal Bsn, Rn, Susan Snyder Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Chest Tube Dressings, Michele Canavan Bsn, Rn, Devon Harper Bsn, Rn, Ashley Watts Bsn, Rn Oct 2014

Chest Tube Dressings, Michele Canavan Bsn, Rn, Devon Harper Bsn, Rn, Ashley Watts Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Family Presence, Lauren Pasquale Bsn, Rn, Diane Tolaj Bsn, Rn Oct 2014

Family Presence, Lauren Pasquale Bsn, Rn, Diane Tolaj Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Postoperative Oxygenation Improvement In Weight Loss Surgery Patients, Stephen Meadows Bsn, Rn, Dana Valasek Bsn, Rn Oct 2014

Postoperative Oxygenation Improvement In Weight Loss Surgery Patients, Stephen Meadows Bsn, Rn, Dana Valasek Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Managing Observation: The Value Of An Observation Unit, Carol Teets Oct 2014

Managing Observation: The Value Of An Observation Unit, Carol Teets

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Prioritization, Accountability And Engagement: Programmatic Strategies For All Three To Impact Patient Safety, Jody Shigo Rn, Cmsrn Oct 2014

Prioritization, Accountability And Engagement: Programmatic Strategies For All Three To Impact Patient Safety, Jody Shigo Rn, Cmsrn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Enhancing Nurse Residents’ Transition To Practice Through An Evidence-Based Practice Project: The Volunteer Partners Walking Program, Tamara L. Burket Msn, Acns-Bc, Gcns-Bc, Ccrn, Fgnla Oct 2014

Enhancing Nurse Residents’ Transition To Practice Through An Evidence-Based Practice Project: The Volunteer Partners Walking Program, Tamara L. Burket Msn, Acns-Bc, Gcns-Bc, Ccrn, Fgnla

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


12-Month Outcomes Of Community Care Teams For Primary Care Practices Transforming Towards Pcmh, Carol A. Foltz Phd, Deborah Swavely Dnp, Rn, Nyann Biery Ms, Nancy Gratz Mpa, Pcmh-Cce, Hannah D. Paxton Rn, Mph, Susan Lawrence Ms, Cmac, Fache Oct 2014

12-Month Outcomes Of Community Care Teams For Primary Care Practices Transforming Towards Pcmh, Carol A. Foltz Phd, Deborah Swavely Dnp, Rn, Nyann Biery Ms, Nancy Gratz Mpa, Pcmh-Cce, Hannah D. Paxton Rn, Mph, Susan Lawrence Ms, Cmac, Fache

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Quantitative And Qualitative Findings And Implications Of An Intercultural Sensitivity Assessment Among Employees At A Large Health System, Jarret R. Patton Md, Jay Baglia Phd, Lynn M. Deitrick Rn, Phd, Anthony Nerino, Eric J. Gertner Md, Mph, Judith Sabino Mph, Mary Kay Grim, Debbie Salas-Lopez Md, Mph Sep 2014

Quantitative And Qualitative Findings And Implications Of An Intercultural Sensitivity Assessment Among Employees At A Large Health System, Jarret R. Patton Md, Jay Baglia Phd, Lynn M. Deitrick Rn, Phd, Anthony Nerino, Eric J. Gertner Md, Mph, Judith Sabino Mph, Mary Kay Grim, Debbie Salas-Lopez Md, Mph

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH, FACP

Tuesday, November 10, 2009: 2:45 PM Jarret R. Patton, MD , Department of Pediatrics, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA Jay Baglia, PhD , Department of Family Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA Lynn M. Deitrick, RN, PhD , Department of Community Health, Health Studies and Education, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA Anthony Nerino, MA , Department of Community Health, Health Studies and Education, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA Eric J. Gertner, MD, MPH , Department of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA Judith N. Sabino, MPH , Cultural Awareness, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA …


Community Cancer Services, Clinical Trials, And Quality Initiatives—Year 1 Ncccp At Lehigh Valley Health Network, Gregory R. Harper Md, Phd, Ada M. Rivera Ba, Eliot L. Friedman Md, Kathleen A. Leies Rn, Ocn, Nadesda Mack Rn, Bsn, Mba, Ocn, Lenore Mcgonigle Med, Suresh G. Nair Md, Tara Namey Ms, Cgc, Debbie Salas-Lopez Md, Mph, Facp, Ronald W. Swinfard Md, Facp Sep 2014

Community Cancer Services, Clinical Trials, And Quality Initiatives—Year 1 Ncccp At Lehigh Valley Health Network, Gregory R. Harper Md, Phd, Ada M. Rivera Ba, Eliot L. Friedman Md, Kathleen A. Leies Rn, Ocn, Nadesda Mack Rn, Bsn, Mba, Ocn, Lenore Mcgonigle Med, Suresh G. Nair Md, Tara Namey Ms, Cgc, Debbie Salas-Lopez Md, Mph, Facp, Ronald W. Swinfard Md, Facp

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH, FACP

No abstract provided.


Development And Utilization Of An Acuity Scale For Oncology Patient Navigation, Raizalie Roman-Rosado Bsn, Ocn, Cmsrn, Laura Beaupre Bsn, Ocn, Cbpn-Ic, Kathy Sevedge Rn, Ma, Aocn, Jane Zubia Rn, Ocn, Cbpn I-C, Martiza Y. Chicas Rn, Pccn, Diane Mchugh Bsn, Ocn, Cbpn-Ic, Dorothy Morrone Rnc, Ms, Ocn, Tracy Kichline Sep 2014

Development And Utilization Of An Acuity Scale For Oncology Patient Navigation, Raizalie Roman-Rosado Bsn, Ocn, Cmsrn, Laura Beaupre Bsn, Ocn, Cbpn-Ic, Kathy Sevedge Rn, Ma, Aocn, Jane Zubia Rn, Ocn, Cbpn I-C, Martiza Y. Chicas Rn, Pccn, Diane Mchugh Bsn, Ocn, Cbpn-Ic, Dorothy Morrone Rnc, Ms, Ocn, Tracy Kichline

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of A Home-Based Palliative Medicine Service On The Care For A Community-Dwelling Patient With Intractable Cancer Pain, Stefanie Toman Crnp, Robin Fritsch Crnp, Barbara Sikora Lpn Sep 2014

The Impact Of A Home-Based Palliative Medicine Service On The Care For A Community-Dwelling Patient With Intractable Cancer Pain, Stefanie Toman Crnp, Robin Fritsch Crnp, Barbara Sikora Lpn

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Patient Attitudes Regarding Consent For Emergency Department Computed Tomographies, Michael Weigner Md, Kate M. Dewar Do, Hilary F. Basham Do, Valerie Rupp Rn, Bsn, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep Sep 2014

Patient Attitudes Regarding Consent For Emergency Department Computed Tomographies, Michael Weigner Md, Kate M. Dewar Do, Hilary F. Basham Do, Valerie Rupp Rn, Bsn, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep

Marna R Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP

INTRODUCTION: Little is known about patient attitudes towards informed consent for computed tomography (CT) in the emergency department (ED). We set out to determine ED patient attitudes about providing informed consent for CTs.

METHODS: In this cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey study, we evaluated a convenience sample of patients' attitudes about providing informed consent for having a CT at 2 institutional sites. Historically, at our institutional network, patients received a CT at approximately 25% of their ED visits. The survey consisted of 17 "yes/no" or multiple-choice questions. The primary outcome question was "which type of informed consent do you feel is appropriate …