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Implementation Plan For Emr And Beyond, Lori Katterhagen Dec 2013

Implementation Plan For Emr And Beyond, Lori Katterhagen

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Change is never easy for anyone, but how we implement change can make the difference in how an innovation is accepted. Over the last two years, a small community hospital in California has introduced a new electronic medical record (EMR) to meet the requirements of meaningful use mandated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) for all hospitals across the United States. EMRs are expected to improve quality in many areas, especially to improve outcomes, while safely reducing costs (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2012). Adoption of EMR’s is not optional, if facilities want to avoid penalties …


Perceptions Of A Dedicated Education Unit In The Mississippi Delta, Jacquelyn Felecia Brownlow Dec 2013

Perceptions Of A Dedicated Education Unit In The Mississippi Delta, Jacquelyn Felecia Brownlow

Doctoral Projects

The highest health care disparities in the country plague the Mississippi Delta. A weakened economy, minimal access to healthcare and an outdated traditional clinical learning environment place enormous strains on nursing education in this area to provide more nurses. The office of Nursing Workforce reported a 14% to 16% nursing turnover in the Delta compared to the national average of 13.5%. As a result, the health care organization has encountered high nurse turnover, increased staffing shortages, and a decrease in nursing quality indicators. As an effort to improve clinical education and bridge gaps between education and practice, several schools in …


Commercial Medical Transportation - The Better Alternative To Air Ambulance, Jime Carlo Nov 2013

Commercial Medical Transportation - The Better Alternative To Air Ambulance, Jime Carlo

Jime Carlo

From a patient's perspective, when there are at least a few days to make arrangements, commercial travel is a viable [and often superior] and cost effective alternative to air ambulance transport. When all the necessary pre-planning, clearances and pre-arranging are done by a third party, and there is a medical escort to navigate the logistics of travel and provide in-flight medical care, the entire transport experience is usually more positive for patients choosing commercial medical transport over a traditional air ambulance.


Remote Monitoring: Expanding A Successful System, Terry Capuano, Connie Molchany, Mary Potylycki, Joan Robinson Jul 2013

Remote Monitoring: Expanding A Successful System, Terry Capuano, Connie Molchany, Mary Potylycki, Joan Robinson

Terry A Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC

No abstract provided.


The Professional Excellence Council: Implications For All Forces Of Magnetism, Kim Hitchings, Terry Capuano Jul 2013

The Professional Excellence Council: Implications For All Forces Of Magnetism, Kim Hitchings, Terry Capuano

Terry A Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC

No abstract provided.


Leadership Architecture: A Multi-Dimensional Approach To Succession Planning, Terry Capuano, Molly Sebastian, Kim Hitchings, Courtney Vose Jul 2013

Leadership Architecture: A Multi-Dimensional Approach To Succession Planning, Terry Capuano, Molly Sebastian, Kim Hitchings, Courtney Vose

Terry A Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC

No abstract provided.


Work Flow Analysis: Eliminating Non-Value-Added Work, Terry Capuano, Joanna Bokovoy, Deborah Halkins, Kim Hitchings Jul 2013

Work Flow Analysis: Eliminating Non-Value-Added Work, Terry Capuano, Joanna Bokovoy, Deborah Halkins, Kim Hitchings

Terry A Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC

No abstract provided.


Remote Telemetry: New Twists For Old Technology, Terry Capuano, Connie Molchany, Carolyn Peters, Mary Potylycki, Joan Robinson Jul 2013

Remote Telemetry: New Twists For Old Technology, Terry Capuano, Connie Molchany, Carolyn Peters, Mary Potylycki, Joan Robinson

Terry A Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC

No abstract provided.


Staffing Nurses According To Episodic Census Variations, Terry Capuano, Mary Fox, Bruce Gresh Jul 2013

Staffing Nurses According To Episodic Census Variations, Terry Capuano, Mary Fox, Bruce Gresh

Terry A Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC

No abstract provided.


Use Of A Validated Model To Evaluate The Impact Of The Work Environment On Outcomes At A Magnet Hospital, Terry Capuano, Joanna Bokovoy, Kim Hitchings, Janet Houser Jul 2013

Use Of A Validated Model To Evaluate The Impact Of The Work Environment On Outcomes At A Magnet Hospital, Terry Capuano, Joanna Bokovoy, Kim Hitchings, Janet Houser

Terry A Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC

No abstract provided.


The Desired Future Of Nursing Doesn’T Just Happen – Engaged Nurses Create It, Terry Capuano, Linda Drexinger Durishin, Jody Millard, Kim Hitchings Jul 2013

The Desired Future Of Nursing Doesn’T Just Happen – Engaged Nurses Create It, Terry Capuano, Linda Drexinger Durishin, Jody Millard, Kim Hitchings

Terry A Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC

No abstract provided.