Browsing by Author "Richards, Kerlene T."
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Implementing CAUTI prevention evidence-based practices to improve nurses' knowledge gain and documentation practices
Richards, Kerlene T. (2017-10-06)The risk of infection increases with extended urinary catheter use. The United States spends about $350 million annually related to catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). This project describes the implementation ... -
Love at first tap: One sign to minimize nurses' time to clinical applications
Richards, Kerlene T.; Osborne, Michelle V.Time and motion study revealed that RNs spent excessive amount of time accessing various clinical applications. Advance in technology may be seen as impact to RNs time spent at the bedside with patients. With 'One Sign' ... -
Utililizing Probiotics to Decrease the Risk of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
Richards, Kerlene T.; Osborne, Michelle V.; Feldman, Laura (2018-06-18)A probiotic drink is utilized to decrease the risk of Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). Patients on antibiotics are screened, offered the drink and monitored for diarrhea. -
Utilizing empowering strategies to create a healthy work environment to improve teamwork and communication
Richards, Kerlene T.; Sambour-Baguidy, MeggyThis Evidenced-Based practice project focused on improving the healthy work environment by promoting employee engagement using effective communication, collaboration and meaningful recognition to improve teamwork.