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Tuberculous Myositis In The Leg Musculature, Tho Nguyen, Md

Books, Presentations, Posters, Etc.

Introduction - The majority of active Mycobacterium tuberculosis cases are pulmonary, but extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) can account for up to 30% of active cases. Cases of tuberculosis myositis are rare and account for less than three percent of active cases and diagnosis is often delayed due to its rarity. We present a case of TB myositis and discuss the difficulties in diagnosis Case - Patient is an 82-year-old Vietnamese speaking female with hypertension and hyperlipidemia who presented for acute onset of nausea and vomiting in setting of three-month history of recurrent left lower extremity (LLE) swelling without systemic symptoms such …

Ofatumumab Associated Legionella Pneumonia In A Young Multiple Sclerosis Patient, Jobe Ashby, Md, Omar Pandhair

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

2024-2025 PGY2

Vietnamese: Understanding Your Sepsis Diagnosis, Providence

Sepsis Education Graphic Novels

Graphic Novel: Understanding Your Sepsis Diagnosis (Vietnamese)

Guardians Of The Catheters, Interprofessional Collaboration Reduced Cauti Rates At Phfh, Dawn Doud, Angela Shemwell, Stephanie Brown, Tobi Bryan, Georgia Gauron, Tasha Anisimov, Peter Weitzman, Emma Peterson, Tiffanie Rampley

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

Abstract Title: A Quality Improvement Project to Reduce CAUTIs on Inpatient Units

Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to understand how interprofessional collaboration contributed to CAUTI reduction on inpatient acute care units.
2. Participants will be able to understand education nurses completed to reduce CAUTI rates on inpatient acute care units.

Purpose/Aims:

To reduce CAUTI rates for adult inpatients admitted to the acute care units: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Surgical/Orthopedics, Medical/Oncology, and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Background

An increase in CAUTI rates for adults admitted to inpatient units was identified in January of 2024. The CAUTI rate at that time was …

Nursing Leadership Panel: The Relationship Between Moral Injury, Moral Resilience, And The Healthy Work Environment Among Icu Nurses: Implications For Nurse Leaders, Sarah Sumner

2023 South Division Nursing Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Poster: Moral Injury & Nurse Work Performance Following The Covid-19 Surges, Annette Callis, Trisha Saul, Ross Bindler

2023 South Division Nursing Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Development Of A Rn Clinical Coach Program To Improve Retention Of Icu Residents And Fellows, Megan Jones, Sarah Sumner, Kristen Mayberry

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

Development of a RN Clinical Coach program to improve retention of ICU residents and fellows

Background:
The COVID-19 pandemic caused contributed to significant increases in ICU nurse turnover. To restore the ICU nursing workforce and rebuild a healthy work environment, evidence-based strategies are needed to provide social support and ongoing clinical skills development for large cohorts of ICU residents and fellows.

Purpose:
The purpose of the Clinical Coach program was to increase retention of ICU residents and fellows and foster a healthy work environment at a ministry in Southern California.

Methods:
In September 2021 the ICU manager at Providence Saint …

Empiric Antibiotic Management Pathway (Eamp), Michelle Brunelle

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Mycotic Aneurysm A Rare Complication From Infection Masquerading As Lung Cancer, Rithvik Nallapareddy, Md, Mary Anne Nidiry, Md

Poster Presentations

No abstract provided.

Tuberculosis Myositis In Leg Musculature, Tho Nguyen, Md, Justin Jin, Md

Poster Presentations

No abstract provided.

Retrospective Review Of The Utility Of Mrsa Naat Screening To Predict Mrsa Infections, Nyles T Fowler, Brent Footer, Caitlin Morris

Providence Pharmacy PGY1 Program at Providence Portland and Providence St. Vincent Medical Centers 2023

No abstract provided.

A Quasi-Experimental Study Of Trough-Guided Versus Area Under The Curve-Guided Vancomycin Monitoring In Patients With Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia Using Desirability Of Outcome Ranking (Door), Justin Donat, Brent Footer, Gregory B. Tallman

Providence Pharmacy PGY1 Program at Providence Portland and Providence St. Vincent Medical Centers 2023

No abstract provided.

The Protective And Pathological Role Of The Spleen In Malaria, Julie Hwang, Md, Amy Dechet, Md

Poster Presentations

No abstract provided.

Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia In An Immunocompetent Woman: A Case Report, M Cate Hoye, Md, Gita D Gelfer, Md

Poster Presentations

No abstract provided.

Don’T Poke The Bear: Pheochromocytoma Unmasked By Covid-19, Taylor Virtue, Md, Andrea Roast, Md

Poster Presentations

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Moral Injury On Work Performance In Nurses Following The Covid-19 Surges, Annette Callis, Trisha Saul, Ross Bindler

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

Background

Moral Injury (MI) was defined by Jonathan Shay in 1994 as committing acts that betray one’s moral compass in high-stakes situations, while under the authority of another, that severely affect one’s well-being. MI was measured solely in the military prior to the COVID pandemic.

Aims

1.Explore the relationship between moral injury (MI) and perceived work performance in hospital nurses following the pandemic surges. 2. Determine relationships between MI and select participant demographics and between work performance and select demographics.

Sample

A convenience sample of 191 nurses from seven Southern California Hospitals participated in the study from March to June …

Exploring The Lived Experiences Of New Graduate Nurses During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Julie Youn

2022 Southern California Nursing Research Conference

Background

New graduate nurses (NGNs) in acute care settings are particularly vulnerable to the stressors inherent in nursing, due to the immense amount of experiential learning required at the bedside during the first year of practice. The high amount of stress experienced by NGNs is reflected in high turnover rates. Nurses with less than two years of experience accounted for almost half (47.5%) of all nurse turnovers in 2019. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused much physical and emotional turmoil in the nursing profession due to the increased workload and emotional distress. However, there are limited studies exploring the experiences …

Podium Presentation: Spontaneous Intraventricular Empyema In A Patient With Bacterial Sinusitis, Rachel Freedberg, Brian J. Carlson, Cynthia Murphy, Teresa Bigand

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Podium Presentation: Sleep-Associated Impairment In Hospital Nurses Working 12-Hour Day Or Night Shifts During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Large Health System Multisite Pilot Study, Jamie Roney, Teresa Bigand, Ross Bindler, Trisha Saul, Rebecca Penders, Douglas L Weeks, Lois James, Marian Wilson

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Podium Presentation: Registered Nurses' Diet Quality And Overall Health During The Sars-Cov-2 Pandemic, Teresa Bigand, Ross Bindler, Lois James, Rachel Faulkner, Rebecca Penders, Trisha Saul, Marietta Sperry, Marian Wilson

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Podium Presentation: Covid And Antidepressants: Ongoing Use Of Ssris And The Hospital Course Of Covid-19 Patients: A Retrospective Outcome Analysis, Sherri Mendelson

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Podium Presentation: Nursing And Emotional Health Before And During The Covid-19 Hospital Surges, Marietta Sperry, Ellen Romesburg, Teresa Bigand, Marian Wilson, Lois James

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

Background:

Occupational burnout, a symptom of chronic work-related stress, can lead to negative health outcomes such as anxiety, depression, diabetes, insomnia, and increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Burnout also augments negative occupational risks such as increased sick days, decreased productivity, disability claims, and turnover. Nurses working in the hospital setting report high levels of work-related stress and burnout related to patient acuity levels and short staffing, and rates have further worsened in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The emergence of the virus brought multiple hospital surges, greatly increasing nursing workload as patient acuity climbed and simultaneously, national nurse …

Podium Presentation: Relationships Between Nursing Stress And Perceived Importance Of Access To Chaplains During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Teresa Bigand, Adam Gaines, Sheila Doucette, Danell Stengem, Rachel Freedberg, Jamie Roney, Rosemary Timmerman

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

Background:

Hospital chaplains are trained to provide spiritual support to inpatients, family members, and support persons across the continuum of care. Patients receiving a chaplain visit during their hospital stay report higher satisfaction, quality of life, and spiritual well-being. Chaplain consultation during hospitalization is related to higher rates of hospice enrollment and lower rates of in-hospital deaths. Additionally, evidence suggests nurses who are employed in hospitals with staff chaplains report lower stress and compassion fatigue based on frequency of interactions with chaplains during worked shifts. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital nurses providing front-line care report higher stress levels compared to …

Podium Presentation: Or Nurses Psychological Well-Being And Redeployment During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Joy Lanfranchi, Trisha Saul, Ross Bindler

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

Background: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Operating Room (OR) nurses were redeployed to patient care units during times of maximal surge capacity in hospitals caring for patients with the novel coronavirus. Hospital bed and staffing needs caused hospitals to cancel elective surgeries, allowing for conservation of bed space and nurses to accommodate the patient influx. Despite the highly specialized nature and skill set of OR nursing, OR nurses were expected to function in traditional patient care roles, where levels of self-assessed competence vary based on experience and training. There is a paucity of literature on the psychological impact of redeployment of …

Oral Care To Prevent Non-Ventilator Hospital Acquired Pneumonia, Rosemary Timmerman, Bonnie Barnard, Emily Anderson

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Utilizing The Nurse's Voice To Improve Engagement During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Kathryn Webster, Sheila Linehan, Luzbel Diaz, Wendy Lu

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Differences In Nutritional Profile Of 12-Hour Registered Nurses Who Do And Do Not Take At Least 60 Minutes Of Scheduled Breaks, Rachel Faulkner, Teresa Bigand, Marian Wilson, Lois James, Ross Bindler, Charis Williams

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Podium Presentation: Differences In Exercise Patterns Among Day And Night Shift Nurses During Covid-19 Surges, Randy Sanoff, Teresa Bigand, Elena Crooks, Katie Carroll, Mary Halabi

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

Background: Registered nurses (RN) working in acute-care hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic reported unprecedented stress. Walking between 7000-10,000 steps each day offers positive benefits such as improved mood, reduced stress, and reduction in overall mortality risk. Additionally, the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) Physical Activity Guidelines recommends adults should engage in 75 -150 minutes per week of moderate to intense activity for health benefits. Yet, some research suggests that number of steps taken per week decreased and time spent sedentary increased during the first year of the onset of COVID-19 compared to the year prior. Among nurses working full-time …

Podium Presentation: Using An Existing Clinical Practice Guideline To Develop And Implement An Adult Ecmo Program During A Global Pandemic, Brandy Pitts, Midge Vaughan, Jamie Roney

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Podium Presentation: Millennial Hospital Nurses Experiencing High Burnout And Turnover Risk During A Pandemic, Dana N Rutledge, Elizabeth Winokur, Sarah Douville

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

No abstract provided.