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1. Decreasing Central Line Infections on a Medical-Surgical Unit.

Author

Rives, Shannon A., Shamailov, Maya, Rozman, Peter, Garazatua, Rebecca, Vinski, Joan, and Siegmund, Lee Anne

Subjects
*PREVENTION of bloodborne infections, *CATHETER-related infections, *PROBLEM solving, *NURSING specialties, *BLOOD collection, *HOSPITAL wards, *QUALITY assurance, *PATIENT education
Abstract

Using problem-solving methods to build a program that supports evidence-based practices can reduce central lineassociated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) on medical-surgical units. A quality improvement effort to reduce CLABSI on six medical-surgical units to improve patient outcomes and meet regulatory benchmarks is described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2021

2. CNE SERIES. Nurses as Champions for Patient Safety and Interdisciplinary Problem Solving.

Author

Allen, Danielle, Weinhold, Megan, Miller, jenna, Joswiak, M. Ellen, Bursiek, April, Rubin, Amanda, O'Hara, Sara, and Grubbs, Pamela

Subjects
*COMMUNICATION, *HEALTH care teams, *HOSPITAL wards, *HOSPITAL medical staff, *INTERDISCIPLINARY education, *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations, *MEDICAL emergencies, *NURSE-physician relationships, *NURSES, *NURSING practice, *PATIENT safety, *PERSONNEL management, *PRACTICAL nurses, *PROBLEM solving, *QUALITY assurance, *SURVEYS, *TEAMS in the workplace, *DECISION making in clinical medicine, *OCCUPATIONAL roles, *CONTINUING education units, *EARLY medical intervention, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *HOSPITAL nursing staff
Abstract

The article discusses about oral anticoagulants and its significance in preventing stoke associated with atrial fibrillation (AF). Among the key notable anticoagulants in the market include aspirin, warfarin, and dabigatran. Information regarding patient education, laboratory monitoring, and nursing assessment, are also discussed.

Published
2015

3. Incidence, Correlates, And Interventions Used For Pressure Ulcers of the Ear.

Author

Turjanica, Mary Ann, Clark, Lynn, Martini, Christine, Miller, Pauline, Turner, Barbra L., and Jones, Susan

Subjects
*BEDSORES prevention, *EXTERNAL ear, *ACADEMIC medical centers, *ANALYSIS of variance, *AUDITING, *PRESSURE ulcers, *CHI-squared test, *COMPARATIVE studies, *CONFIDENCE intervals, *STATISTICAL correlation, *HOME care services, *LENGTH of stay in hospitals, *HOSPITAL wards, *HOSPITAL personnel, *RESEARCH methodology, *NURSES, *NURSING practice, *NURSING assessment, *NURSING specialties, *OXYGEN therapy, *PERSONNEL management, *QUALITY assurance, *RESEARCH, *RESPIRATORY therapy equipment, *SKIN care, *COMORBIDITY, *OCCUPATIONAL roles, *CONTINUING education units, *SEVERITY of illness index, *WOUNDS & injuries, BEDSORE risk factors
Abstract

Skin prevalence audits revealed annual increases in incidence of pressure ulcers of the ear. A research study was conducted to assess correlates of the problem. Study results guided clinical practice changes that reduced the incidence to zero. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2011

4. Professional Issues. Nurse-Physician Rounds: A Collaborative Approach To Improving Communication, Efficiencies, and Perception of Care.

Author

Burns, Kimberly

Subjects
*ANALYSIS of variance, *AUDITING, *COMMUNICATION, *HOSPITAL wards, *HOSPITAL personnel, *INTENSIVE care nursing, *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations, *MEDICAL personnel, *NURSE-physician relationships, *NURSES, *NURSING practice, *ORGANIZATIONAL effectiveness, *PATIENT satisfaction, *PHYSICIAN-patient relations, *QUALITY assurance, *SCALE analysis (Psychology), *SURVEYS, *TEAMS in the workplace, *PILOT projects, *HOSPITALISTS, *PATIENTS' families, *HOSPITAL rounds
Abstract

The article discusses research on the importance of the collaboration of nurses and patients to enhance perception, efficiencies and communication of care. The researcher explored a project at a 350-bed trauma hospital in a midwestern city in the U.S. concerning the development of a new approach to patient care. She found that patient satisfaction and quality of care are the top concerns of nurses and physicians in the hospital.

Published
2011

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