Sigma Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy (MCHNLA): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Using ultrasound guided PIV insertion in the pediatric population
Intravenous therapy is a frequently used medical intervention. There is evidence that ultrasound guided PIV (USGPIV) placement in children reduces the number of attempts to successful cannulation. This study implemented ... -
Breast milk bistro: Giving moms and babies a great start!
A breastfeeding support group was organized to determine the effects of the group on the impact of knowledge, confidence and skill of moms that attended the group through pre and post attendance surveys. In loving memory ... -
Improving maternal outcomes by implementing a maternal warning tool for early recognition of OB hemorrhage
Despite the many research studies on maternal morbidity and mortality, women in the United States are being impacted by Postpartum Hemorrhage. Do nurses recognize and respond to maternal hemorrhage sooner when using a ... -
Standardized care for substance addicted pregnant women increases nurse comfort level
Pregnancy provides the necessity for substance addicted women to seek healthcare, allowing a unique opportunity for healthcare providers to have open communication and offer resources for recovery. Increase nurse comfort ... -
Facilitating support for parents of children who have been newly diagnosed with diabetes
This project was aimed at increasing support for parents of newly diagnosed children with diabetes. To meet this goal, the project was divided into two objectives - improve outreach, education, and support to parents and ... -
Improving continuity of care/interconception planning for women during the post-natal period via telephonic case management
Chronic maternal conditions, lack of interconception planning and maternal support during the post-natal period is lacking in the United States system of healthcare. Managed Care Organizations could help bridge this gap ... -
Strategic pathway to milk depots in Hawaiʻi
Interested in helping to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in your community? Thinking about having a donor human milk bank in your area? Come learn how Hawaiʻi planned and implemented donor human ... -
The role of an obstetric navigator in supporting the pregnant adolescent
Adverse neonatal outcomes are more likely in adolescent pregnancies. This project demonstrates the role of an obstetrical navigator in the care team of pregnant adolescents in improving neonatal outcomes. -
Keeping mothers safe: Strategic planning for the transition of maternity services to a pediatric hospital
Change is hard. Transitioning maternity services from an adult to a free-standing pediatric hospital heightens fear around whether child-bearing women, a vulnerable population, will be safe. A change readiness assessment ... -
Development of a postpartum preeclampsia video to promote patient education
Women's postpartum health has had increasingly poor outcomes. Antepartum and intrapartum care has continued to be a focus of improve yet postpartum follow up care continues be an area for improvement. The aims of this ... -
Insitu simulation of obstetrical emergencies: An interprofessional approach
The purpose of this quality improvement project was to engage an interprofessional team to implement an insitu simulation program on a Maternal Service unit using the foundation of an established program to improve comfort ... -
Initiation of a standardized substance use screening tool among pregnant women at a community clinic
Nationally, a majority of prenatal patients (70%) are screened for substance use, yet the rates in Massachusetts are unknown. This project aimed to provide a standardized means to screen all prenatal patients for substance ... -
Development of an innovative educational model for the tube-fed child
In order to provide consistent education with tube fed children, a class was created which offers families the ability to learn through hands on tools in a structured environment. This will increase families' confidence ... -
Eat, sleep, console to reduce opiate exposure and cost of care in neonates
In-utero opioid exposures continue to rise nationally. Infants at risk for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) often times experience extended , length of stay in critical care units, and increased costs of care. New research ... -
Risk assessment screening instrument for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) during immediate postpartum period
Develop a validated screening instrument to identify women at risk or exhibiting symptoms of PMAD during the immediate postpartum period to improve behavioral health referral process and access to community support. Providing ... -
Changing the world, one book at a time
(2017-10-17)The correlation between reading, language development, and school readiness was discussed. Handouts were provided; statistical findings, talking, and reading tips for families were included. A parent completed a Dolly ... -
Increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates following delivery
(2017-10-17)The aim of this quality improvement project was to identify staff nurses attitudes towards breastfeeding and increasing the rates of exclusive breastfeeding in infants after delivery at UTMB. The purpose of the project is ... -
Strategies to improve client retention in home visitation programs
(2017-10-17)Learning how to use proven strategies to improve client and nurse retention in evidence-based home visitation programs. Nurse-Family Partnership is an evidence-based home visitation prove backed by more than 30 years of ... -
Increasing consumption of mother's breastmilk in the NICU
(2017-10-17)The purpose of this project is to promote the health and well-being of NICU babies by increasing the consumption of mother's breastmilk in the NICU.