Evaluation of Discharge Education: An Educational Intervention to Improve Patient Safety With Opioid Medications
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Jill A. Taylor Pedro, MSN, School of Nursing, Northeastern University, Lakeville, Massachusetts, USA
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- Gamma Epsilon
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Abstract
This poster presentation will describe a quality improvement project designed to increase the knowledge of staff nurses to effectively educate patients being discharged regarding the safe use, secure storage and proper disposal of opioids when prescribed. Participants will also be able to view the outcomes of this project.
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Leadership Connection 2018: Transformative Nursing Leadership, September 15-18, 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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2019-01-11T18:50:40Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
Category Information
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Opioid Education; Opioid Safety; Substance Use Disorder |
Conference Information
| Name | Leadership Connection 2018 |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2018 |
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