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Emerging Infectious Diseases: Global To Local Implications, Mary Lou Manning, Phd, Crnp, Cic, Faan

Department of Nursing Papers

Infectious disease remains among the leading causes of death worldwide. With easy mobility and air travel, pathogens can move quickly and silently to any place around the globe in a matter of days. The recent Ebola crises in West Africa clearly demonstrated the increased risk of emerging infections in our highly connected world. Legal nurse consultants are well-positioned to provide guidance on deciphering public health laws relevant to responding to infectious disease threats.

Strategies To Improve Rn Communication Hcahps, Karen Montoro, Bsn, Rn, Ne-Bc

Department of Nursing papers and presentations

BACKGROUND

The impact of value based purchasing on reimbursement based on HCAHPS is a reality that Heath Care Organizations need to address. This Quality Improvement Project was designed by the CNO, Vice president of Nursing and the Nurse Manager to oversee the project. The decision was made to utilize an existing group of frontline staff who were engaged in efforts to improve patient satisfaction. This RN Communication Team met monthly beginning in March 2015.

Improving Outcomes By Optimizing Sleep Opportunities In The Critically Ill Neuroscience Patient, Marie Wilson, Bsn, Rn, Ccrn, Cnrn

Department of Nursing papers and presentations

Purpose

The purpose of the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit is to provide specialized quality care to a high acuity and vulnerable critically ill population with the desired outcome of health improvement. It would appear that the goal for both Neuroscience Intensive Care Units and “sleep” would be one of healing; however it is also well documented that routine sleep disturbances due to either deprivation or disruption in neuroscience critical care units negatively affects patient outcomes.

Further exploration of sleep architecture, physiologic responses that occur during sleep and factors contributing to a lack of qualitative and quantitative sleep in critical care …

Opioid Exposed Mothers And Infants In Delaware: Clinical And Legal Considerations, Michele K. Savin, Msn, Nnp-Bc, David A. Paul, Md

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

Drug use is on the rise in Delaware, as demonstrated by the continued increase in infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Thoughful, evidence based, and coordinated approaches are necessary to impact this problem. There is solid evidence that mothers and infants who remain together have improved outcomes. Professional medical and nursing societies are unanimous in support of non-punitive approaches to care. Medical Professionals, legislators, and society in general would benefit from ongoing education on the addiction disease process in order to best care for the increasing number of mother/baby dyads with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

Presentation: 125 Years Of Nursing At Jefferson, Daniel G. Kipnis, Msi

Jefferson Digital Commons News

Michael Angelo, University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, presented a webinar to Jefferson Nursing Alumni as part of the Jefferson College of Nursing’s 125th anniversary celebration. Now you can view his image-rich presentation,“From Probationer to Doctorate: 125 Years of Nursing at Jefferson”, in the Jefferson Digital Commons.