Educational Program for RNs Related to the Use and Function Mechanical Prophylaxis in VTE Prevention

Garrison, Mollie

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http://hdl.handle.net/10755/16457

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Garrison, Mollie

Author Details

Mollie Garrison, BSN, Department of School of Nursing, Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Lead Author Sigma Affiliation

Non-member

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Abstract

This quality improvement project aimed to educate registered nurses on the importance of mechanical prophylaxis in high-risk patients. Content included: nursing knowledge of mechanical therapy; discussion of alternative SCD devices and contraindications to using; proper sizing; required patient care and education; nurse documentation of device usage; and parameters for discontinuation.

Description

Leadership Connection 2018: Transformative Nursing Leadership, September 15-18, 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

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Proxy-submission

Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Repository Posting Date

2019-01-08T20:32:06Z

Notes

Items submitted to a conference/event were evaluated/peer-reviewed at the time of abstract submission to the event. No other peer-review was provided prior to submission to the Henderson Repository, unless otherwise noted.

Type

Poster

Format

Text-based Document

Level of Evidence

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords

Mechanical Prophylaxis;
Nurse Education;
Nurse Role

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2018