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Implementing An Evidence-Based Wound Care Protocol For Inpatient End-Of-Life Residents That Aligns With Hospice Comfort Care Goals, Oge C. Okeke
Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Abstract
Implementing an evidence-based wound care protocol for inpatient end-of-life residents that aligns with hospice comfort care goals.
Purpose
This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to adopt a patient-centered, comfort-focused approach to wound care at the DNP project site and improve patient outcomes by increasing nursing staff's knowledge of evidence-based wound treatment strategies by 20%.
Background
Curative treatments involving aggressive methods do not align with hospice principles. Residents at the project site experience increased suffering at the end of life because of limited nursing knowledge of evidence-based, atraumatic wound care practices for end-of-life patients.
Results
Pre-intervention nursing knowledge survey scores ranged …
Reporting And Tracking Of Occupational Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures, Olivia Smith
Reporting And Tracking Of Occupational Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures, Olivia Smith
Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Abstract
Purpose/Background: Underreporting of occupational bloodborne pathogen (BBP) exposures remains a significant patient and employee safety issue. At UT Health, outdated paper-based systems hindered accurate tracking, timely follow-up, and reporting compliance. The aim of this quality improvement (QI) project was to achieve a 30% increase in quarterly BBP exposure reports, from 30 to 39, by implementing an electronic reporting system between January 1 and March 31, 2025.
Methodology: Guided by the Health Belief Model and using the Implementation and Improvement Science (IIS) Framework, the project replaced the existing paper form with an external, user-friendly digital system. Staff received structured training, and …