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Adult Qdts, Korean, Marianne E. Weiss, Jeoung Hee Kim
Adult Qdts, Korean, Marianne E. Weiss, Jeoung Hee Kim
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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Pdcds-Adult Korean, Marianne E. Weiss, Kim Jeoung Hee
Pdcds-Adult Korean, Marianne E. Weiss, Kim Jeoung Hee
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Peds Qdts, German, Marianne E. Weiss, Gaby Stoffel
Peds Qdts, German, Marianne E. Weiss, Gaby Stoffel
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Pdcds-Adult German, Marianne E. Weiss, Matthias Marsall
Pdcds-Adult German, Marianne E. Weiss, Matthias Marsall
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Ob-Pdcds Chinese, Marianne E. Weiss, Lili Wei
Ob-Pdcds Chinese, Marianne E. Weiss, Lili Wei
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Ob-Pdcds Chinese, Marianne E. Weiss, Lili Wei
Ob-Pdcds Chinese, Marianne E. Weiss, Lili Wei
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Short Adult Qdts, Korean, Marianne E. Weiss, Jeoung Hee Kim
Short Adult Qdts, Korean, Marianne E. Weiss, Jeoung Hee Kim
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Peds Qdts, Chinese, Marianne E. Weiss, Yongfeng Chen
Peds Qdts, Chinese, Marianne E. Weiss, Yongfeng Chen
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Peds Qdts, Norwegian, Marianne E. Weiss, Nina Ellefsen Lindberg
Peds Qdts, Norwegian, Marianne E. Weiss, Nina Ellefsen Lindberg
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Ped-Pdcds Turkish, Marianne E. Weiss, Ayfer Ekim
Ped-Pdcds Turkish, Marianne E. Weiss, Ayfer Ekim
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Adult Qdts, Thai, Marianne E. Weiss, Sangduan Kunthakhu
Adult Qdts, Thai, Marianne E. Weiss, Sangduan Kunthakhu
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Ped-Pdcds Turkish, Marianne E. Weiss, Ayfer Ekim
Ped-Pdcds Turkish, Marianne E. Weiss, Ayfer Ekim
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Ob-Pdcds Polish, Marianne E. Weiss, Malgorzata Nagorska
Ob-Pdcds Polish, Marianne E. Weiss, Malgorzata Nagorska
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Ob Qdts, Polish, Marianne E. Weiss, Malgorzata Nagorska
Ob Qdts, Polish, Marianne E. Weiss, Malgorzata Nagorska
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Pdcds-Adult Bahasa Indonesian, Marianne E. Weiss, Azizah Khoiriyati
Pdcds-Adult Bahasa Indonesian, Marianne E. Weiss, Azizah Khoiriyati
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Ped-Pdcds German, Marianne E. Weiss, Gaby Stoffel
Ped-Pdcds German, Marianne E. Weiss, Gaby Stoffel
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Pdcds - Adult Portugese (Brazil), Marianne E. Weiss, Clediane Trindade
Pdcds - Adult Portugese (Brazil), Marianne E. Weiss, Clediane Trindade
Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale (PDCDS)
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Short Adult Qdts, English, Marianne E. Weiss
Short Adult Qdts, English, Marianne E. Weiss
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Ped-Pdcds Norwegian, Marianne E. Weiss, Nina Ellefsen Lindberg
Ped-Pdcds Norwegian, Marianne E. Weiss, Nina Ellefsen Lindberg
Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale (PDCDS)
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Pdcds - Adult Portugese (Brazil), Marianne E. Weiss, Clediane Trindade
Pdcds - Adult Portugese (Brazil), Marianne E. Weiss, Clediane Trindade
Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Ob-Pdcds Polish, Marianne E. Weiss, Malgorzata Nagorska
Ob-Pdcds Polish, Marianne E. Weiss, Malgorzata Nagorska
Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale (PDCDS)
The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale, and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale were developed by Dr. Marianne Weiss to measure nurse-sensitive discharge care processes and patient outcomes. Three versions of the scales were developed concurrently for different patient populations – Adult medical-surgical patients, Parents of hospitalized children, and Postpartum Patient mothers (see Weiss & Piacentine, 2006, Weiss et al., 2007, and Bobay et al., 2018 for description of the development and initial testing). Additional scales and information about translation rights are located at Marquette Nursing.
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The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
A Quality Improvement Initiative To Redefine The Process Of Instrument Decontamination From The Surgical Field In The Operating Room To The Sterile Processing Department., Nicole Dannett Denton
A Quality Improvement Initiative To Redefine The Process Of Instrument Decontamination From The Surgical Field In The Operating Room To The Sterile Processing Department., Nicole Dannett Denton
Master's Theses and Capstones
Background: The Operating Room (OR) faces a significant challenge with the increasing presence of bioburdens on instruments. Research-based on evidence has demonstrated the critical role of precleaning at the point of care with sterile water in reducing bioburden incidence. While current practices recommend the use of an enzymatic solution post-procedure to spray instruments, it is clear that a more comprehensive approach is needed to effectively manage bioburdens and reduce the risk of Surgical Site Infections (SSI).
Methods: Utilizing the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model to create a Quality Improvement (QI) solution, the project leader recommended using sterile water at the point of …
Improving Quality Of Documentation In Perianesthesia Care Units To Increase Nurse Satisfaction And Patient Safety: A Quality Improvement Project, Anja Novcic
Master's Theses and Capstones
Abstract
Background: Quality documentation in healthcare settings is essential to ensure nurse satisfaction and patient safety. Documentation templates for patient charting should be in a format that follows best practice nursing care and captures all necessary assessments and interventions ordered by providers for patient care. A quality improvement was conducted in a PACU to evaluate the nurse satisfaction with the use of a new and revised documentation template for pain block procedures.
Local Problem: Within the perianesthesia care unit (PACU) of a Same Day Surgery center, a problem was identified regarding the nurse dissatisfaction with the template in place for …
Improving Awareness And Identifying Risks For Emergence Delirium In Military Veterans, Hannah E. Pino
Improving Awareness And Identifying Risks For Emergence Delirium In Military Veterans, Hannah E. Pino
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Background: Emergence delirium (ED) is an acute state of confusion during the recovery phase from anesthesia that may be life-threatening, especially in the veteran population. Military veteran status may be explored by the Have You Ever Served questionnaire that was developed by the American Academy of Nursing to identify veterans upon admission to the hospital and thus be able to better care for them during their stay. This campaign has been in effect at the hospital site of this project for nearly 10 years. The questionnaire identifies military history risk factors such as combat history or a diagnosis of post-traumatic …
Implementation Of A Pilot Quality Improvement Project To Guide The Administration Of Intraoperative Dexamethasone For Postoperative Nausea And Vomiting Prophylaxis In Patients With Diabetes Undergoing Orthopedic Procedures, Brittany W. Hall
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Background: At a local tertiary care hospital, there was no recommendation to guide anesthesia providers in the administration of intraoperative dexamethasone to patients with diabetes. While dexamethasone is a highly effective antiemetic, it may promote hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes.
Purpose: The purpose of this project was to guide and educate about current recommendations for the administration of dexamethasone for PONV prophylaxis in patients with diabetes.
Intervention: 1) Examined pre-intervention practices of dexamethasone administration. 2) Educated about current and best practices to anesthesia staff. 3) Developed badge buddy cards outlining the guideline. 4) Examined post-intervention practices. 5) Evaluated the effect …
Determining The Need For 23-Hour Observation Following Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusions: A Patient Perspective On Recovery At Home, Lacey Irias
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is becoming more frequently performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Subsequently, patients are scheduled for an option to undergo a 23-hour observation which requires staff preparation. The preparation increases costs and creates a shortage during a standard daytime shift which can reflect negatively on patient care. Most patients elect to be discharged the same day, on account of experiencing minimal pain and seeking the comfort of their own home. The goal of this DNP project was to assess the necessity of scheduling a patient 23 hours for observation following a …
Power Safety Plan Checklist As An Intervention In The Operating Room, Scott John Fankhauser
Power Safety Plan Checklist As An Intervention In The Operating Room, Scott John Fankhauser
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
ABSTRACT
Power Safety Plan Checklist as an Intervention in the Operating Room
Scott J. Fankhauser
Background: Intraoperative power failures (IOPF) force anesthesia providers to quickly make decisions to prevent patient harm when equipment does not operate as designed. Familiarity with alternative methods is critical during this decision process to deliver high-quality care during IOPF events. Purpose: The purpose of this project was to assess the impact of a checklist on anesthesia providers’ perceptions regarding continuation of care during an IOPF. Interventions: Pre- and post-intervention surveys were conducted during a simulation and education setting for annual competencies. Methods: The study …
Implementation Of The Academic Autistic Spectrum Partnership In Research And Education (Aaspire)-Based Guidelines To Improve Perioperative Care Of Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Kayleigh Brink
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
ABSTRACT
Implementation of the Academic Autistic Spectrum Partnership in Research and Education (AASPIRE)-based Guidelines to Improve Perioperative Care of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Kayleigh Brink
Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is becoming more prevalent with an increasing need to identify and eliminate barriers to care. Healthcare Providers (HCP) have shown limited knowledge and confidence when managing patients with ASD. The inability to provide specialized care and recognize symptoms of pain or discomfort could result in behavioral difficulties.
Purpose: The purpose of this project was to improve confidence among HCPs to identify ASD characteristics and to improve the use of …
Benefits And Barriers Of Using Prefilled Precedex Syringes In The Operating Room: A Cost Comparison, Ashley White
Benefits And Barriers Of Using Prefilled Precedex Syringes In The Operating Room: A Cost Comparison, Ashley White
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
According to a report published by the Institute of Medicine, at least 44,000 and possibly up to 98,000 Americans die each year because of medical errors in hospitals. More than 7,000 of those deaths are from medication errors alone (Stucki et al., 2013). Anesthesia providers in the operating room (OR) are at even greater risk to commit medication errors due to their easy access to medications and their autonomy to make independent choices for medication administration. A small rural community hospital in Pennsylvania lacks a protocol for Precedex preparation. Evidence-based research show the benefit of prefilled ready-to-administer syringes, but the …
Case Report: A Nurses Experience With A Surgical Site Infection (Ssi); Lessons From The Frontlines, Anna Tabor, Rachel Tommeraasen, Joshua E Drumm
Case Report: A Nurses Experience With A Surgical Site Infection (Ssi); Lessons From The Frontlines, Anna Tabor, Rachel Tommeraasen, Joshua E Drumm
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Case Report: A Nurses Experience with a Surgical Site Infection (SSI); Lessons from the Frontlines
Objectives:
1. After reviewing this presentation participants will be able to understand the impacts an SSI can have on the life of an experienced nurse.
2. After reviewing this content participants will understand how interprofessional collaboration is key to supporting patients, reducing SSI’s, and raising awareness of this important topic.
Purpose/Aims: Postoperative wound infection is a common complication of orthopedic surgery & accounts for the highest proportion of all hospital-acquired infections, with an incidence rate of about 2.6%–7.83% (Zhu & Luo, 2023). These infections affect …