Creation and Implementation of a Preoperative Malignant Hyperthermia Screening Tool
Conclusions:
This MHS screening tool has the potential to prevent MH episodes when used consistently by staff. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - May 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Improving Lung Cancer Screening Rates Through an Evidence-Based Electronic Health Record Smoking History
Conclusions:
Interprofessional teams used technology to adopt evidence-based practice and improve health outcomes in their communities. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - May 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Integration of the 5As Nicotine Cessation Framework in a Primary Care Clinic
Background:
Nicotine causes significant morbidity and mortality. Many adults who want to quit using nicotine may not be receiving adequate support from their primary care providers. If used properly, the 5As nicotine cessation guidelines may help patients address their nicotine use.
Local Problem:
Smokers screened for tobacco use at a primary care clinic were not consistently offered evidence-based interventions using the 5As at each primary care encounter.
Methods:
The 5As framework was presented to providers via PowerPoint presentation and printed materials. Provider and patient behaviors were measured ...
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - May 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Nurses' Perceptions of Recommended Fall Prevention Strategies: A Rapid Review
Conclusions:
Nurses recognize falls as a multifactorial issue suggesting that prevention efforts be tailored to the unit and involve all employees. We recommend that future research emphasize identifying and understanding the combination of factors that produce successful unit-level fall prevention strategies. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - May 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Memes and Poetry: A Descriptive Analysis on Creative Arts Therapy to Reduce Health Care Worker Burnout
Conclusions:
Further research is warranted to better understand the correlation between this form of art therapy and burnout and resiliency; however, health care leaders may consider using this as a tool for staff well-being. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - May 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Adaptation of a Lean Tool Across Surgical Units to Improve Patient Experience
Conclusions:
K-cards use HRO principles to standardize practice and improve outcomes. They encourage continuous improvement, which supports the sustainability of EBPs. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - May 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Preventing Health Care–Associated Infections Through Implementation of an Interprofessional Visual Management Safety Tracker
Conclusions:
Creating an interprofessional VM Safety Tracker could significantly reduce HAIs. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - May 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Continuous Video Monitoring: Readiness for Growth
Conclusion:
Successful metric analysis can inform initiatives to grow CVM programs, which, in turn, support a culture of safety at large academic medical centers for at-risk populations. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - May 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Bridging the Acute-to-Outpatient Care Gap in Mental Health: Developing and Implementing a Mental Health Transition Process
Conclusions:
This pilot showed promising results in improving postdischarge MH engagement with the use of PDSA cycles to collect data and refine processes. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - May 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Reducing Opioid-Induced Constipation Post-Cardiac Surgery: An Improvement Project in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Conclusion:
More focus is needed toward prophylactic bowel regimens to reduce the risk in this already high-risk population. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - May 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving the Pediatric Discharge Process
Conclusions:
A local improvement initiative related to standardization of the discharge process resulted in a reduction in 7-day readmission rate and improved patient satisfaction scores. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - May 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Designing and Implementing a Zero Harm Falls Prevention Program: A Quality Improvement Study
Conclusions:
Our zero harm approach reduced falls with injury while improving our patient safety culture. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - May 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Correlation of the US News and World Report–Calculated Nurse Staffing Index With Actual Hospital-Reported Nurse Staffing
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - May 26, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Patient Safety Source Type: research
Fall Prevention and Injury Reduction Utilizing Continuous Video Monitoring: A Quality Improvement Initiative
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - February 24, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Test Source Type: research
A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study on the Risk Factors of Recurrent Falls Among Inpatients
Conclusion:
The risk of recurrent falls is highly correlated with ward type, physical independence, self-perceived good vision, and use of antidepressants. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - February 24, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
