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Under Pressure: An Ebp Project To Reduce Pressure Ulcers, Carrie Doyle

Books, Presentations, Posters, Etc.

At the end of this presentation the learner will be able to:

• Describe the use of the FOCUS - PDSA cycle in an Evidence Based Practice quality improvement project.
• Discuss the value of utilizing stakeholders at the unit level to introduce evidence-based interventions to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Describe what to do when it all goes horribly wrong!

Enrichment Of Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Rotations: A Suicide Scenario Simulation, Melinda Hermanns, Mary Luanne Lilly, Bill Crawley

Faculty Posters

This poster was presented at the 27th Annual Psychiatric Mental Health Conference.

Loma Linda Nurse - Vol. 21, No. 01, Loma Linda University School Of Nursing

Loma Linda Nurse

Contents

2 | From the dean: Marilyn Herrmann shares her thoughts

Features

4 | The Gift—changing lives at the school

6 | What’s in a Name?

News

8 | Associate dean of research and practice joins the school

Development

10 | The legacy of Ms. Mills Hills

11 | Heritage Society invitation

Alumni homecoming

13 | A note from the alumni president

14 | KJN Society Brunch honors friends

15 |The school opens its doors to alumni during alumni weekend

16 | Honored classes celebrate during alumni homecoming

18 | Alumni Association names Alumni of the Year Award and other …

Access To Oral Health Care In Nebraska, Aastha Chandak, Kim Mcfarland, Preethy Nayar, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

Oral health contributes to overall health; therefore, it is important to understand the level of access to oral health care in Nebraska. Our analysis of the most recently available data in Nebraska on access to oral health care and on the oral health workforce indicates that in 2010, 68.4% of Nebraskans aged 18 years and older visited a dentist within the past year. The total number of dentists practicing in Nebraska in 2012 was 1,028, compared to 1,017 in 2008; however, the number of dentists per 100,000 population decreased by 2.85% between 2008 and 2012, and the number of dentists …

Health Reform Funding In Nebraska, Kelly Shaw-Sutherland, Yang Wang, Jim P. Stimpson

Reports: Center for Health Policy

In March 2010, the Affordable Care Act was passed into law with the aim to solidify the nation’s health care safety net and expand access to care through new and existing programs. Of the estimated $200 billion dollars in mandatory and discretionary spending set to be appropriated by 2019, approximately $18.3 billion in total funding has been allocated to the states. Ranking 46 out of 51, Nebraska has received approximately 0.5% ($85.4 million) of total US funding, almost a full percent lower than the national median of 1.4%. In total funding per capita, Nebraska ranks slightly higher, at 38 out …

Growing South Dakota (Spring 2013), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences

Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

[Page] 2 Food Focus: SDSU Leading National Effort To Promote Healthy Food Choices
[Page] 3 In Stores Now: “Pick It, Try It, Like It” Fruit & Vegetable Campaign
[Page] 4 Coaching Food Entrepreneurs: SDSU Extension Outreach Includes Entrepreneur Workshops
[Page] 5 From South Dakota to South America: College of Agriculture & Biological Science Students Experience Argentine Agriculture
[Page] 6 Spring College News
[Page] 8 Showcasing Ag’s Evolution: SDSU’s Ag Museum Is More Than Just Tractors [Page] 10 Mastering Marketing: Students Host Bull Sale Through Unique Class [Page] 11 Following Pheasants: SDSU Researchers Analyze Nesting Needs
[Page] 12 Faculty Highlights
[Page] …

What's Happening: March 25, 2013, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

The Stethoscoop, April 24, 2013, Mennonite College Of Nursing

The Stethoscoop

The Stethoscoop is the newsletter for Mennonite College of Nursing students.

What's Happening: March 18, 2013, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Today - March 15, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

TODAY

Inside this issue:

-- 'Cirque du Jubilee' gala raises more than $846,000 for LLU Children's Hospital
-- For cancer survivor Dawn Scott and her Loma Linda University Cancer Center surgeon, 'Failure is not an option'
-- Board of Trustees appoints new School of Dentistry dean
-- LLUMC senior vice president and LLU Printing Services honored by Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce
-- Chance encounter leads to creation of Serenity Square, tranquil place for employees
-- Free weight loss help available for LLUH employees
-- 'The power of inclusion' highlights challenges and synergies opportunities of diversity
-- Integrated Wayfinding Project starts …

Navigating Diversity And Inclusion In Veterinary Medicine, Lisa M. Greenhill, Kauline Cipriani Davis, Patricia M. Lowrie, Sandra F. Amass

New Directions in the Human-Animal Bond

This book addresses the continued lack of the diversity in veterinary medicine, the least inclusive of all medical professions. Effective navigation of the complexity of diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine requires clear enumeration, recognition, and understanding of key issues, challenges, and opportunities. In a nation with rapidly changing demographics, public needs and expectations of the veterinary profession will continue to evolve. A more diverse scientific workforce is required to feed the veterinary profession, not just for the purposed of equity, but as necessity for its sustainability and relevance.The book lays out the history of diversity in the veterinary profession, …

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 15 No. 2 (March/April 2013), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.

New Dentist News (March 2013), Ada Committee On The New Dentist

New Dentist News

New Dentist News offers timely information on scientific, social, educational, political and economic developments affecting new dentists. This collection is historical and items may not reflect current standards. For up-to-date information contact the ADA. The New Dentist News was alternately titled ADA Lifeline, 1997-June 2001.

Trident - March 2013, Dugoni School Of Dentistry

Trident

The newsletter of the Pacific Orthodontic Alumni Chapter at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

Faculty And Staff Updates, Department Of Surgery, March 2013, Wright State University Department Of Surgery

Department of Surgery Updates

A one page newsletter created by the Department of Surgery documenting changes to the department. This issue contains a message from the chair, a list of important dates, committee meetings, scholarly activity and more.

Oncolog, Volume 58, Number 03, March 2013, Sarah Bronson, Zach Bohannan, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Advances in Pulmonary Medicine Facilitate Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment: The lungs present unique challenges in cancer diagnosis and treatment-navigating a maze of bronchi to find and sample tissue that will lead to an accurate diagnosis of lung cancer, for example, or deciding whether to proceed with treatment for cancer in the presence of concomitant lung disease
• New Drugs Increase Treatment Options for Patients with Imatinib-Resistant Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: In the past year, several new targeted drugs have been approved as second-line treatments for imatinib-resistant chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). These drugs include the second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor bosutinib and the third-generation tyrosine …

2013-2014 Bulletin, University Of Mississippi Medical Center

Bulletins/Catalogs

2013-2014 Bulletin

Impact Of Health Reform On Latinos And Immigrants In The Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area, Jim P. Stimpson, Kelly Shaw-Sutherland, Yang Wang

Reports: Center for Health Policy

No abstract provided.

The Santa Clara, 2013-02-28, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

Today - February 22, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

TODAY

Inside this issue:

-- LLEAP Go-Live brings new era of patient care
-- Web Center organized to bring Loma Linda University Health campuses together
-- Helicopter landing highlights LLU student open house
-- Clinic With a Heart restores record number of smiles
-- Dementia outreach grows at Loma Linda University
-- Recent events remind how to properly respond to news media
-- Guild president outlines plans and priorities for 2013
-- Recent updated bioethics graduate program thrives
-- HRIS department recognized for excellence by LLUH
-- Stipends empower social work students to begin careers in health care
-- Speaking of …

The Santa Clara, 2013-02-21, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

The Santa Clara, 2013-02-14, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

The Stethoscoop, February 14, 2013, Mennonite College Of Nursing

The Stethoscoop

The Stethoscoop is the newsletter for Mennonite College of Nursing students.

The Santa Clara, 2013-02-07, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

Faculty And Staff Updates, Department Of Surgery, February 2013, Wright State University Department Of Surgery

Department of Surgery Updates

A two page newsletter created by the Department of Surgery documenting changes to the department. This issue contains a message from the chair, a list of important dates, committee meetings, scholarly activity and more.

What's Happening: February, 2013, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Oncolog, Volume 58, Number 02, February 2013, Bryan Tutt, Jill Delsigne

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Chronic Viral Hepatitis in Cancer Patients Requires Personalized Management: Chronic viral hepatitis is life-threatening for many patients but curable or manageable for others. But in patients who have both viral hepatitis and cancer, cancer treatment may exacerbate the viral infection and lead to other complications, such as liver failure or even death
• Managing Sleep Disorders in Cancer Patients: Quality sleep is essential to healing, to proper immune function, and even to mental health. Conversely, lack of sleep has been associated with depression, anxiety, and decreased cognitive function. In cancer patients, poor sleep reduces quality of life; nevertheless, most cancer patients …

The Santa Clara, 2013-01-31, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

Today - January 25, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

TODAY

Inside this issue:

-- Parking structure scheduled to open in December with 1,180 new spots
-- American Heart Association representatives present Fit-Friendly Workplace awards to LLUH executive leadership
-- Sixth international vegetarian congress planned for February
-- Guenther Foundation awards major grant to University
-- Donor to School of Dentistry listed on new wall of honor
-- SAHP dean named fellow of professional association
-- Anesthesiology professor to chair Joint Commission board
-- LLUSP program assists local undeserved senior citizens
-- Orthotics and prosthetics program initiates students
-- NIH awards grants to School of Medicine faculty
-- Wellness Way dedicated …

The Santa Clara, 2013-01-24, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.