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2. Use of World Health Organization Guidelines to Improve Hand Washing Efficacy

Author

Kristin E Fries, Anna M Figueroa, Susan Eichar, Karen Breda, and Heather Pickerign

Subjects
Proper hand, Hand washing, Medical education, Quality management, 030504 nursing, business.industry, Emergency department, World Health Organization, Quality Improvement, World health, Education, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, Review and Exam Preparation, Health care, Educational Status, Humans, 030212 general & internal medicine, Emergency Service, Hospital, 0305 other medical science, business, Psychology, General Nursing, Hand Disinfection
Abstract

Background: Hand washing continues to be the number one most effective way to prevent the spread of germs. This quality improvement project examines whether a hands-on soap and water hand washing tutorial increases the quality of hand washing technique. Method: The Glow Team developed and presented an evidence-based hands-on teaching tutorial demonstrating proper hand washing technique as recommended by the World Health Organization to 100 emergency department health care workers. The efficacy of the technique was evaluated by applying black light–sensitive lotion. Participants washed their hands before and after the education session. Participants completed a posttest to evaluate their gained knowledge of hand washing. Results: Hand washing efficacy improved from 60% preeducation to 82% posteducation. Each individual step noted improvement posteducation. Conclusion: Of 100 participants, 98 reported this education was helpful and suggested yearly competencies, posted fliers, and repeated demonstrations to improve compliance among self and peers. [ J Contin Educ Nurs . 2020;51(10):453–456.]

Published
2020
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3. Enhancing preceptor preparation with the 5-Minute Preceptor

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Cherry A. Karl, Karen Breda, Susan Eichar, and Diane Bagioni

Subjects
Advanced and Specialized Nursing, Medical education, Preceptorship, Humans, Nursing Staff, Preceptor, Assessment and Diagnosis, Emergency Nursing, Education, Nursing, LPN and LVN, Critical Care Nursing, Psychology
Published
2020
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4. Help prevent falls with electronic visual monitoring

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Melinda Kindulas, Ann Sakitis, Susan Eichar, and Karen Breda

Subjects
business.industry, Human–computer interaction, Medicine, Fundamentals and skills, Assessment and Diagnosis, LPN and LVN, business, Nurse Assisting, Visual monitoring
Published
2020
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6. Living well: Evidence-based self-management of chronic diseases for community-dwelling older adults.

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Mackel E and Breda KL

Subjects
Humans, Chronic Disease nursing, Aged, Independent Living, Evidence-Based Nursing, Self Care, Self-Management
Abstract

Abstract: Self-management of chronic diseases, which increase with age, is vital. This article discusses the benefits of chronic disease self-management and how nurses and other healthcare professionals can provide supportive care. It also presents an evidence-based intervention project that promoted chronic disease self-management among community-dwelling older adults., (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)

Published
2024
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7. Decreasing Incidence of Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries in a Small Community Hospital: A Quality Improvement Project.

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Monarca MC, Marteka P, and Breda K

Subjects
Connecticut epidemiology, Equipment and Supplies statistics & numerical data, Hospitals, Community organization & administration, Humans, Iatrogenic Disease epidemiology, Iatrogenic Disease prevention & control, Pressure Ulcer epidemiology, Quality Improvement statistics & numerical data, Quality Indicators, Health Care statistics & numerical data, Equipment and Supplies adverse effects, Hospitals, Community statistics & numerical data, Incidence, Pressure Ulcer prevention & control
Abstract

One-third of hospital-acquired pressure injuries are related to medical devices. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to create an evidence-based guideline in one acute care hospital setting for the prevention of medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) and to implement the hospital-wide use of a new nasogastric tube securement device to offload pressure to the nares. The first phase of this project comprised development of a guideline along with multiple education opportunities. The second phase of this project consisted of evaluation and subsequent conversion to a new nasogastric tube securement device. This project led to reduced MDRPI incidence rates over the past 12 months.

Published
2018
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8. Unprofessional workplace conduct...defining and defusing it.

Author

MacLean L, Coombs C, and Breda K

Subjects
Attitude of Health Personnel, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Bullying prevention & control, Nurse Administrators psychology, Nursing Staff, Hospital psychology, Professional Misconduct psychology, Workplace standards, Workplace Violence prevention & control, Workplace Violence psychology
Published
2016
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