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Proper Hand Hygiene Practice In The Clinic Setting, Wendy Middendorf

Nursing Posters

The use of proper hand hygiene in the clinic setting is critical for infection control and prevention of nosocomial infections.

Orthostatic Blood Pressure Monitoring, Carla Olson

Nursing Posters

To apply the evidence of orthostatic blood (O B/P) pressure monitoring techniques as compared to inconsistent O B/P monitoring. Enhance the knowledge and skill of staff completing O B/P to promote consistent technique and reliable assessment data. Identify and modify order sets which include O B/P monitoring to ensure the order is written for use based on the evidence.

Collaboration To Improve Care Of Oncology Patient, Kara Panek, Melinda Jennings

Nursing Posters

It was identified that there were opportunities to enhance the care of the inpatient oncology patient when they were not on the Medical and Oncology Unit. Upon completing leadership rounding, patients identified that they did not receive consistent oncology specific interventions when they were transferred to a higher level of care.

Enhancing Retention For Patient Care Assistants: Effective Strategies To Implement To Reduce Turnover, Tiffany Omann-Bidinger

Nursing Posters

Develop and implement a hospital-wide, evidence-based recruitment and retention program to reduce turnover rates for Patient Care Assistants (PCAs).

I.D.E.A.L. Transition Plan, Colleen Porwoll

Nursing Posters

The purpose of this evidence-based practice project is to increase the number of discharges prior to noon by using the IDEAL discharge planning tool with noncomplex total joint replacement patients and maintaining score of discharge phone call follow up. "Were you aware of the discharge plans and felt prepared?"

Rn Case Manager Case Consultation, Nancy A. Schug

Nursing Posters

Purpose:

Apply the Collaborative Care Management Practice Model to address:

• Complex transition planning
• Clinical progression
• Readmission risk

Promote professional growth

Increase knowledge of the ACMA Scope and Standards of Practice for RN Case Managers.

Preceptor Class Evaluation & Redesign, Katherine A. Schulz

Nursing Posters

In August 2016, Education Committee identified need to comprehensively evaluate Preceptor Class for curriculum structure, content, teaching modalities, etc. Preceptor Class Subgroup was formed to lead evaluation efforts.

Decreasing Unnecessary Pharmacy Cost In The Cath Lab, Scott M. Scepaniak, Kristi Patterson

Nursing Posters

AngioMax is a single dose heparin alternative introduced in 2002 that is used in cardiac patients undergoing percutaneous intervention (PCI). Bivalirudin costs $377 per dose; heparin is less than $15 per dose. Noting practice variations, the Cath Lab set out to eliminate unnecessary pharmacy cost for PCI patients by:

• Using current literature to inform clinical care
• Standardizing practice
• Using data to track and guide implementation

Music Heals: Therapeutic Music To Reduce Pain And Anxiety In Adult Icu Patients, Kathleen Sowada

Nursing Posters

To decrease pain and anxiety in adult intensive care unit patients through the use of therapeutic music as compared to no music intervention.

Integrating Holsitic Care Modalities Into An Inpatient Physical Rehabiliation Program, Kathleen Sowada

Nursing Posters

The purpose of this pilot project was to determine the feasibility of incorporating integrative therapies, including acupuncture, into the plan of care of patients undergoing physical rehabilitation in an inpatient setting, and to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Medication Assessment In The Older Adult: Using The Beer's List, Gretchen Zunkel

Nursing Posters

• Describe appropriate pharmacologic principles of medication use in older adults
• Review Beer's List Criteria (American Geriatric Society)
• Identify inappropriate and/or overlooked medication for the older adult
• Share with BH Unit staff, patients, families

Overcoming New Hire Obstacles With An Individualized Rn Orientation In The Critical Care Area, Heather D. Blais, Melissa M. George, Jessica M. Thoma

Nursing Posters

To improve RN new hire orientation in the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU). Research reveals we tend to assign two patients to a new hire too early. They may not be able to safely care for two acutely ill patients, causing both the new hire and preceptor to become frustrated.

Conversion Disorder, Ann Summar

Nursing Posters

Conversion Disorder:

• Neurologic symptoms that are inconsistent with a neurologic disease
• Symptoms cause distress and/or impairment
• No radiological or laboratory findings for symptoms
• May have poor outcomes without proper treatment

Aloe Vera: A Multipurpose Healer And Bacterial Eradicator, Mary X. Tran, Leira N. Jimenez, Linda K. Blackburn

Dental Hygiene Student Scholarship

The Aloe vera plant is a succulent known for its rich content in vitamins and minerals, thus gaining popularity over the years in healthcare products. With advancements in alternative medicine, it has been recently found useful in dentistry due to properties such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial actions that contribute to wound healing. The purpose of this study was to examine and discover how Aloe vera can be used as an alternative therapy in the dental field. The PubMed, Google Scholar and Dentistry & Oral Sciences (DOSS) databases were utilized to find current scientific evidence on the effects of Aloe …

Consideration For Care For Your Patient With Cerebral Palsy, Katlin R. Cannon, Melissa Stowe, Brooke Ryan

Dental Hygiene Student Scholarship

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common developmental neurological disorder affecting about 2-3 children out of 1,000. CP is the result of infant brain damage or abnormal development resulting in impaired muscle control, coordination, tone, reflex, posture, and balance. These patients are unable to control motor movements of their muscles of mastication and facial expression, causing excessive drooling, clenching, bruxism, and other oral health-related issues. This lack of motor control affects their ability to swallow and often limits these patients to a liquid diet. This can lead to vitamin deficiencies and result in further developmental problems. As an example, a deficiency …

Got Caries? Breast Milk And Early Childhood Caries?, Megan L. Dean, Rebecca Fields, Hannah Fritz

Dental Hygiene Student Scholarship

Objective: To provide an analysis of the association between the longevity of breastfeeding and development of ECC. Determine the optimal time frame in which mothers should cease breastfeeding to reduce ECC development. Methods: Dr. Brickhouse, PubMed, Google Scholar and other scholarly databases were utilized to find current scientific evidence on the effects of breast milk on ECC. Relevant articles were summarized to write a review of literature. 16 articles published from 2015 to the present date were reviewed and cited. Results: From the studies, there is strong evidence to support breastfeeding beyond 12 months of age increases the prevalence …

Com Outlook Winter 2018, College Of Osteopathic Medicine

COM Outlook

No abstract provided.

The Lli Chronicle Volume 9 Issue 1, Nova Southeastern University

Lifelong Learning Institute Newsletters

No abstract provided.

University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine Annual Report For 2018-2019, College Of Medicine

COM Annual Reports

The 2018-2019 annual report for the University of South Alabama College of Medicine catalogues the accomplishments of our faculty, staff and students as they relate to teaching, research, scholarly and community service.

Baystate Medical Practices Annual Report - 2018, Andrew Artenstein Md

Baystate Medical Practices Annual Report

No abstract provided.

Same Day Discharge For Non-Perforated Appendicitis In Children: An Updated Institutional Protocol, Tolulope A. Oyetunji Md Mph

Presentations

No abstract provided.

Fusion, 2018, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society

Fusion

No abstract provided.

Cuentos - 2018, George Washington University, Medical Faculty Associates

Cuentos

Cuentos is the humanities magazine of the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates Department of Internal Medicine.

Rita, Rita, Tsos

TSOS Interview Gallery

Rita Alkhaledy grew up in Sadr City, a poor suburb of Baghdad. Her father is an Iraqi Arab and her mother was Kurdish Iranian. Her mother lived in fear that she would be cast out of Baghdad as being an outsider in Iraq was frowned upon. Her father served in the Iraqi army in the 80s and was gone a great deal, leading to a strained relationship. Their relationship was mended when her mother died from cancer.

After the Iraq war, Rita and her brothers realized that their lives were in danger. They had to move from house to house …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Annie Schlecht, Motr/L, Cimi, Paige Rieger, Jordyn Himley

Oral History Posters

This life history one of 31 life history interviews which are a part of a larger project, Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming, The purpose of the project is to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy (OT) practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. It is anticipated that the life history process will be a powerful way to gather this information. This study is intended to provide current and …

Improvement Academy Annual Report Fy2018, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Improvement Academy Reports and Papers

First annual report covering the fiscal year 2018 (July 2017-June 2018).

Ibuprofen Does Not Increase Blood Pressure In Preeclampsia, Sofia Costas, Sherry Hutton, Cindy Kenyon

All Nursing Boot Camp Posters

No abstract provided.

Using The Integrated Pulmonary Index To Predict Extubation Failure, Alicia Godfrey

All Nursing Boot Camp Posters

No abstract provided.

Risk Factors For Readmission In Patients With Heart Failure, Nancy Hart, Ofelia Udarbe, Mary Waldo

All Nursing Boot Camp Posters

No abstract provided.

Newborn Pain Management: Advocating For Our Most Vulnerable Population, Christina Barlow, Shawna Blix, Sarah Saechao

All Nursing Boot Camp Posters

No abstract provided.