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Implementation of a faculty peer review program
(2015-03-16)In 2014 a private School of Nursing in Tennessee began a Faculty Peer Review Program (FPRP). Emphasis was generated from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education self-study. The project question was, “In ... -
Implementation of a formalized nurse manager competency program using AONE competencies
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of the DNP project was to create and implement a training plan based on the competencies identified by the American Association of Nurse Executives (AONE) for nurse ... -
Implementation of a high fidelity post partum hemmorhage simulation for an acute care multisite, interprofessional women and childrens service line improves patient care outcomes
(2017-08-17)A large hospital system in Colorado where 3500 women deliver each year provided 45 simulation sessions for 195 registered nurses, 34 obstetricians and anesthesiologists, and 24 surgical techs. Simulations were provided in ... -
Implementation of a Mentor Led Physical Activity Program among Disadvantaged Youth
(2016-10-11)Physical activity is an integral part of the war on pediatric obesity. Pediatric obesity is a worldwide epidemic affecting children of all races, classes, and gender. According to the Ohio Youth Risk Behavior Survey of ... -
Implementation of a nurse residency program for long-term care new nurses in NJ
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Background: Long Term Care Facilities have a nurse turnover rate of 41% nationally, which results in a replacement cost of up to $88,000/nurse. Beyond cost, staff instability ... -
Implementation of a nurse-driven foley catheter removal protocol: A patient safety and quality improvement project
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most prevalent healthcare associated infections (HAIs) with incidence rates topping 30%, and can lead to increased hospital cost, length ... -
Implementation of a nurse-led interprofessional education intervention to support collaborative practice in home care
This session will describe the development, implementation and evaluation of a Nurse-Led interprofessional education intervention in the home care setting. Participants will gain an understanding of available resources, ... -
Implementation of a nursing peer review (NPR) process
The implementation of a nursing peer review process, as compared to current practices, improves peer accountability, the quality and safety of nursing practices, and identifies evidence-based solutions for nurses in a ... -
Implementation of a pandemic protocol in a primary care setting in West Jackson, Mississippi
The investigator will discuss whether or not implementing a pandemic protocol utilizing the Infection Control Assessment Tool developed by the CDC to conduct observations, administer pre-test, educate clinical staff, and ... -
The implementation of a school based asthma and allergy program in a rural school district
(2017-01-10)Asthma and allergies are the chief cause of chronic disease among children. The ability to properly manage asthma and allergies in the school setting requires a high level of coordination between the school district, the ... -
Implementation of a sepsis program in a dedicated pediatric emergency department - The beginning of a journey
More than 75,000 children are hospitalized with sepsis annually with a mortality rate between 8 and 21 percent. Prompt identification and rapid evidenced-based treatment is essential to maximizing outcomes in this population. ... -
Implementation of a smoking cessation education program in the emergency department
(2017-09-19)The emergency department presents an underutilized opportunity in the health care system to increase smoking cessation education and referral by registered nurses for at-risk patients. However, providing nurses training ... -
Implementation of a Smoking Education Initiative
(2012-01-04)(41st Biennial Convention) Globally, smoking-related diseases kill approximately four million people a year. These alarming statistics demonstrate a need for programs aimed at eradicating smoking with an emphasis on ... -
Implementation of a standardized handoff during transition of care from the ED to the ICU
(2017-03-03)Session presented on Saturday, March 18, 2017: Patient safety and communication are crucial to the nursing handoff. Emergency department (ED) patients transferring to the intensive care unit (ICU) have life-threatening ... -
Implementation of a transition to practice program for newly licensed registered nurses
(2017-09-12)The reality of nursing at a professional level is often in direct contrast to anything new nurses have experienced during their educational program. This reality shock may lead to increased turnover and decreased job ... -
Implementation of a unique, fully online, asynchronous LPN to RNS program: Successes and barriers
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Online nursing programs are arguably one of the most cutting edge modalities of emerging education. At this time, there are very few distance education programs in the United ... -
Implementation of a universal screening program to increase identification and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders among pregnant and postpartum women
(2017-12-18)Purpose: The purpose of this project is to evaluate whether the consistent implementation of a valid and reliable screening tool for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the clinic setting, as well as follow-up care, ... -
Implementation of a validated health literacy tool with teach-back education in a super utilizer patient population
As health care costs continue to rise in the United States, there are associated concernsover use of services and where the utilization is occurring. Consumption of largeamounts of health care resources has been attributed ... -
Implementation of a vertical care area and enhancement of the triage process for patient throughput in a freestanding emergency department
(2017-12-05)Session G presented Saturday, September 16, 2017 Purpose: The objective of this performance improvement project was to improve the overall triage process and create a vertical care treatment area in the freestanding ... -
Implementation of an adverse childhood experiences (ACE) screening protocol for adults at an outpatient medical psychology practice: A DNP project
The indication of the prevalence and pervasiveness of adverse childhood experiences and the long-term effects described by the landmark 1998 Felitti et al. study is upheld by the current research. Despite an abundance of ...
