Improving Patient Safety In The Operating Room: Utilizing A Safety Checklist And Briefings,
2015
Augsburg College
Improving Patient Safety In The Operating Room: Utilizing A Safety Checklist And Briefings, Lori R. Schacht
Theses and Graduate Projects
The perioperative care setting can be a hazardous environment for patients undergoing surgery. Surgical teams caring for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures may create an opportunity for surgical errors impacting patient safety. The purpose of this project is to improve consistent standardized Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) use and briefings in the orthopedic perioperative care setting in a large Midwestern hospital, thereby supporting a culture of safety through staff engagement and a team-based communication approach. Watson’s Theory of Human Caring guided this project through the theoretical concepts of presence and faith. An initial implementation of the SSC and briefings revealed a …
Ob-Pdcds Spanish,
2015
Marquette University
Ob-Pdcds Spanish, Marianne E. Weiss, Gabriella Malagon-Maldonado
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.
PERMISSION TO USE
The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Inefficiency In The Post Anesthesia Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Initiative,
2015
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Inefficiency In The Post Anesthesia Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Ashley St. Martin
Master's Theses and Capstones
Background: The post anesthesia care unit (PACU) is a busy environment in which nurses communicate with patients, family members, and a large team of perioperative professionals. PACU nurses were experiencing an unmanageable number of work interruptions due to a higher patient census which increased the daily surgical caseload.
Aim: The purpose of this project was to improve efficiency and nurses’ job satisfaction by making work interruptions manageable in the PACU.
Methods: Based on Kotter’s Change Theory, a quality improvement initiative was implemented using a change in the communication process. Qualitative and quantitative data was gathered in the PACU and on …
Pain Management Of Medical-Surgical Patients At Homestead Hospital: The Role Of Nurse-Patient Communication,
2015
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Pain Management Of Medical-Surgical Patients At Homestead Hospital: The Role Of Nurse-Patient Communication, Dianne Crabtree, Kathy Gruny, Kimberly Figueroa, Veronica Zamoyski, Carrie Bilek, Rachael Rodriguez, Luchie Anne Dwyer
All Publications
No abstract provided.
Ob-Pdcds Spanish,
2015
Marquette University
Ob-Pdcds Spanish, Marianne E. Weiss, Gabriella Malagon-Maldonado
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.
PERMISSION TO USE
The Readiness for Discharge Scale, Quality of Discharge …
Using Video Simulation To Enhance Rn-Pca Communication,
2014
The University of San Francisco
Using Video Simulation To Enhance Rn-Pca Communication, Boris Chang
Master's Projects and Capstones
The purpose of this project was to develop a video simulation exercise to enhance communication between Registered Nurses (RNs) and Patient Care Assistants (PCAs). From a general microsystem assessment initially performed on an urban hospital medical-surgical unit, 75% of respondents noted that the most pertinent issue to address was improving communication between RNs and PCAs. Literature review of evidence-based practices found several studies that support the use of human clinical simulation to promote teamwork and interdisciplinary communication. RNs (n = 24) and PCAs (n = 9) were then individually interviewed with surveys and responses scored based on the …
Relocation Of Orc To Or2,
2014
University of San Francisco
Relocation Of Orc To Or2, Svetlana N. Schopp
Master's Projects and Capstones
The goal of this Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) internship project was to maintain safety and quality of care of obstetric (OB) patients undergoing Cesarean Sections (C/S) after operating room for cesarean sections (ORC) is relocated from obstetric unit to the main operating room (OR). The microsystem will accomplish this through effective teamwork, clear interdisciplinary communication, collaboration, and standardization of processes involved. The institution is a not for profit rural health care facility and is a designated Critical Access Hospital; it is located in Northern California. A general obligation bond was passed in 2007 to fund seismic upgrades. Old OB unit …
Employee Engagement In The Pacu,
2014
University of San Francisco
Employee Engagement In The Pacu, Michelle Spadaro
Master's Projects and Capstones
A clear vision is a powerful tool that can help advance employee engagement within nursing units. There is a great need for a compelling vision for the operation of a safe, efficient, equitable, effective, and patient centered healthcare delivery system. It is crucial to identify what actions are needed to achieve this vision and what realistic strategies are necessary for success. The purpose of this vision statement is to achieve excellence in nursing by establishing a common identity and direction that responds to an ever-changing healthcare environment. The project was conducted on a 25 bed peri-operative and post anesthesia care …
SIT Study Abroad
La Cesárea Y El Parto Natural: Las Opiniones De Profesionales De La Salud En La Provincia De Buenos Aires / Cesarean Section And Natural Birth: The Opinions Of Health Provinces In The Province Of Buenos Aires, Jacqueline Chipkin
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
Introduction: The ways in which women of society give birth have the power to influence maternal-infant health and shape the economy of the healthcare system. Today, the rates of cesarean sections are increasing throughout the world. In Argentina, on average, more than 35% of pregnant women received cesarean sections in 2008, with large differences observed in the rates between the public and private health sectors. The World Health Organization (WHO) has established that healthcare systems should only employ a cesarean section if labor cannot progress safely. According to this standard, the organization estimates that cesarean sections should only be utilized …
Charging Change,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Charging Change, Kaye Barnhart Rn, Bc, Erin Joyce Bsn, Cpan
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Telephone Follow-Up On Pain Experienced By Patients After Knee Replacement Surgery,
2014
Valparaiso University
The Effect Of Telephone Follow-Up On Pain Experienced By Patients After Knee Replacement Surgery, Laurie J. Jones
Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports
Hospital length of stays are decreasing throughout the U.S. in an effort to contain healthcare costs, but these measures can be detrimental to patients. Those who get knee replacement surgery are finding their length of stay reduced from an average of 3 to 4 days to 24 to 48 hours, which can affect pain control and interfere with rehabilitation and recovery. This affects many people, as more than 632,000 knee replacements occur each year (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2008). The purpose of this evidence-based project was to evaluate the effect of telephone follow-up on pain experienced by knee replacement …
A Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach To Quality And Efficiency In The Total Knee Arthroplasty Patient,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
A Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach To Quality And Efficiency In The Total Knee Arthroplasty Patient, Lori Anne Wittner Bsn, Rn, Cnor
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
Engaging Staff To Change A Culture,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Engaging Staff To Change A Culture, Mary Kunkel, Erin Joyce Rn
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
Changing The Road To Recovery: A Lesson In Pediatric Surgery Efficiency,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Changing The Road To Recovery: A Lesson In Pediatric Surgery Efficiency, Hope L. Johnson Msn, Rn, Cnor
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
Creating Alternative Educational Modalities For The Operating Room,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Creating Alternative Educational Modalities For The Operating Room, Jill N. Rothermel Rn
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
Fighting The Down And Dirty Of Colon Rectal Ssis,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Fighting The Down And Dirty Of Colon Rectal Ssis, Amy Wojcik Rn
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
Developing Alternative Educational Modalities For The Operating Room,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Developing Alternative Educational Modalities For The Operating Room, Jill N. Rothermel Rn
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
Hot Topic: A Team Approach To Fire Safety Education,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Hot Topic: A Team Approach To Fire Safety Education, Jeanne P. Luke Msn, Rn, Cnor
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
One Love, One Heart – Uniting Cardiac Surgery Programs Within A Network,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
One Love, One Heart – Uniting Cardiac Surgery Programs Within A Network, Lori Fuehrer Rn, Hope L. Johnson Msn, Rn, Cnor
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
Safe And Effective Use Of Aromatherapy For Postoperative Nausea,
2014
Augsburg College
Safe And Effective Use Of Aromatherapy For Postoperative Nausea, Kristen M. Haack
Theses and Graduate Projects
No abstract provided.
