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Implementation Of Prep Protocol In Primary Care, Myia Harper, Catalina West
Implementation Of Prep Protocol In Primary Care, Myia Harper, Catalina West
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an incurable condition that continues to be a public health threat. Approximately 38 million people live with the disease worldwide, and one out of seven are unaware they have the disease. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medication that can be prescribed to individuals at risk of acquiring HIV. PrEP can be prescribed by any healthcare provider who deems a patient at risk for HIV. However, a primary care practice in central Illinois previously had no protocol for initiation of PrEP. This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to implement a PrEP protocol in the department of …
Hypertension Management In Primary Care Using Target:Bp; Meeting Patient Goals And Quality Measures, Hollie Yoder
Hypertension Management In Primary Care Using Target:Bp; Meeting Patient Goals And Quality Measures, Hollie Yoder
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Hypertensive disease is a global problem impacting millions of individuals aged 18 years and above. Uncontrolled hypertension management can lead to significant complications and death . Primary care providers are challenged to improve patient outcomes in patients with hypertensive disease while complying with clinical quality measures for high blood pressure as outlined by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIP) performance measures. The purpose of this project was to improve high blood pressure in patients diagnosed with primary hypertension utilizing the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) Target: Blood Pressure (BP) …