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Implementing a pressure injury prevention bundle to decrease hospital acquired pressure injuries in critical care
Implementing an evidence-based practice initiative to decrease hospital acquired pressure injuries in the cardiac care unit, through the collaborative care council, by piloting a pressure injury prevention bundle. -
Implementing a relationship-based care model on a critical care unit to reduce compassion fatigue
(2017-10-05)Nurses who work in critical care often risk exposure to compassion fatigue. One focus of the Relationship-Based Care Model is to provide nurses with self-care strategies that may combat the risk of compassion fatigue. ... -
Implementing a restorative yoga therapy to reduce anxiety and improve quality of life among patients with breast cancer
Maintaining psychological health is an important component of a patient’s well-being throughout breast cancer treatment. Anxiety and quality of life are two common indicators of psychological health. Restorative yoga ... -
Implementing a reverse case study interactive design in the classroom setting
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: Introduction: The primary goal of nursing education is to prepare students to meet the diverse needs of patients in variable situations. In ... -
Implementing a school-based health education program to combat trending health disparities in the rural community
The goal of this presentation is to disseminate specific health education strategies designed to reduce health disparities in rural Alabama. We implemented a twelve-week school-based health education program in the school ... -
Implementing a smoking cessation protocol in type 2 diabetics in a podiatry clinic using the Five A's Model
Smoking is an independent risk factor for DMT2 making it essential for providers to address smoking cessation consistently. The purpose of this quantitative, quasiexperimental quality improvement (QI) project was to evaluate ... -
Implementing a standardized nutrition protocol to enhance the nutritional health of pediatric oncology patients in the ambulatory care setting
Background: It is estimated that 11,060 children in the United States, under the age of 15, will be diagnosed with cancer in 2019 (American Cancer Society, 2019). Malnutrition, a common consequence of the disease and its ... -
Implementing a structured nurse-to-nurse communication strategy: A practice change pilot
An evidence-based handoff process was piloted on two nursing units at a 221-bed hospital in the Midwest. The pilot consisted of nurses using a structured and standardized report process (SBAR) supported with use of a SBAR ... -
Implementing a systems-level change model to increase capacity of one VA spinal cord injury center
(2017-09-26)This presentation will describe the implementation of a systems-level change model to guide the evaluation of one Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Center (SCIC). The model provided a framework to assess organizational ... -
Implementing a Vaginal Self-Swab Protocol at a Teen Sexual Health Clinic
Problem Statement: Vaginal speculum exams (VSE’s) can inflict discomfort, anxiety, and psychological traumatization in adolescents. Vaginal specimens that are patient-collected by self-swab are equivalent to provider-collected ... -
Implementing a veteran-to-BSN pathway: Supporting and advocating for veterans seeking a BSN
(2017-10-12)A Veteran to BSN Pathway was created and implemented to support veterans who are seeking a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree. This endeavor was supported by a HRSA grant that was awarded to Roseman University College ... -
Implementing AACN healthy work environment standards in a critical care unit
Assessment of the healthy work environment of a critical care unit in an academic center. The AACN healthy work environment assessment tool was administered. Based upon the findings of the assessment tool, the AACN healthy ... -
Implementing an acuity adaptable care model in an existing academic medical center
(2017-07-27)Implementing an Acuity Adaptable Unit (AAU) model of care requires thoughtful planning. The model has many benefits, including improving satisfaction, improving quality outcomes, and decreasing workload for ancillary staff. ... -
Implementing an early mobility protocol for patients in intensive care unit
Background: Limited mobility and prolonged bedrest were thought of as necessary to promote safety and hemodynamic stability in critically ill intensive care patients historically, but recent research does not support this ... -
Implementing an electronic defense for program learning outcome assessment to evaluate evidence-based practice attitudes
(2018-06-21)Positive EBP attitudes are essential for enhanced global health outcomes. Using innovative technology (electronic defense) in program outcome assessment will capture students' EBP attitudes towards global health and allow ... -
Implementing an electronic medical record: Creating a request for proposal
(2016-12-16)The quality of inter-professional team documentation, when documenting on paper, has consistently failed to meet the recommended standards because of ineligible handwriting, which leads to wrong information recorded in ... -
Implementing an Enhanced Care Coordination Model for pregnant women with syphilis
Women diagnosed with syphilis requires medical care and community-based support services in order to successfully prevent congenital syphilis (CS) as a birth outcome. This presentation aims to describe the development, ... -
Implementing an evidence-based fetal monitoring practice using a transformational leadership model
Implementing evidence-based practice requires professional clinical competence, institutional support, leadership skills, and a value for patient preferences. Leadership has been identified as a crucial component for ... -
Implementing an evidence-based practice opinion as a statewide practice standard to guide nursing preceptorships
(2017-09-20)This project provides an evidence based practice guideline for clinical agencies, academic partners, nurse preceptors, faculty, and nursing students to use during preceptorships to better delineate responsibilities of all ... -
Implementing an innovative advanced practice preceptor development program: Assuring quality clinical education and practice transitions
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Clinicians, nurse administrators, graduate nursing educators and students acknowledge the challenges inherent in securing advanced practice preceptors who are passionate, ...