A Quality Approach to Reducing the Occurrence of Occluded Leukocyte Reduction Filters During Platelet Transfusion
Conclusion:
Engagement of nurses in quality improvement processes and collaboration across departments led to a sustained decrease in the clotted platelet filters. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - November 26, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Lived Experience of Medicine Nurses Caring for COVID-19 Patients: A Quality Improvement Perspective
Conclusion:
Several recommendations were identified. These recommendations aim to aid health care systems in emergency preparation planning and future pandemic responses while supporting frontline health care providers' resilience and well-being. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - November 26, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Nursing Moral Distress and Intent to Leave Employment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Background:
Complexity in nursing practice creates an intense and stressful environment that may lead to moral distress (MD) and registered nurses (RNs) seeking other employment.
Local Problem:
In 2020, the RN turnover rate was 8%, with postpandemic turnover projected to reach 13%.
Methods:
The Measure of Moral Distress for Health Care Professionals (MMD-HP) was used to measure the frequency and level of RNs' MD.
Results:
t tests showed significant differences for 16 of 27 MMD-HP items in RN intent to leave. RNs had 2.9 times the odds of intent to leave (P = .019) due to perceived issues with patie...
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - November 26, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Call to Address RN, Social Work, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Nursing Homes: Solutions From the Missouri Quality Initiative
Conclusions:
Coupling enhanced RN and social work requirements with access to APRNs can support staff and residents in NHs. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - November 26, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Leveraging Partnerships to Reduce Insulin Needlestick Injuries: Nurse-Led System-Wide Quality Improvement Project
Conclusions:
The effectiveness of this multifaceted project provides a practical template to reduce subcutaneous insulin-related needlestick injuries. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - November 26, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Impact of State Nurse Practitioner Regulations on Potentially Inappropriate Medication Prescribing Between Physicians and Nurse Practitioners: A National Study in the United States
Conclusions:
Changes could be due to individual state practices. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - November 26, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Improving Self-care Management for Underserved Patients Through Transitional Care Strategies
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - November 26, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Clinical Nurse Leaders: Innovations and Outcomes Source Type: research
Documentation Sharing Deficiencies of Posthospitalized Skilled Nursing Facility Residents: A Retrospective Review
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - November 26, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Using Evidence to Change Practice Source Type: research
Reducing Inpatient Falls Through Simulations With Symptom Burden Devices
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Test Source Type: research
Implementing the Clinical Occurrence Reporting and Learning System: A Double-Loop Learning Incident Reporting System in Long-term Care
Conclusion:
A double-looped system could improve nurses' patient safety awareness and their workplace practices, which would ultimately lead to better patient outcomes. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Evidence-Based Virtual Learning Experiences for the Clinical Nurse Leader Capstone
Conclusions:
Virtual learning activities were essential at the height of the pandemic and may prove useful in other circumstances that limit clinical site availability. These activities can also complement in-person learning experiences. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Barriers to and Facilitators of Bedside Nursing Handover: A Systematic Review and Meta-synthesis
Conclusions:
BNH ensures patient safety and increases satisfaction and recognition among patients and nurses. This evidence on the barriers to and facilitators of BNH could help health care providers who have implemented or plan to implement this practice. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Frequent User System Engagement: A Quality Improvement Project to Examine Outcomes of a Partnership to Improve the Health of Emergency Department Frequent Users
Conclusion:
The FUSE program is equipped to address the needs of the whole person, resulting in a meaningful impact on overall health while decreasing frequency of ED visits. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Robust Initiative to Decrease the Total Number of Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections: Clinical Nurse Leaders Facilitating Change
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: From Clinical Nurse Leaders Source Type: research
A Mixed-Methods Study of the Experiences and Beliefs of Older People With Complex Health Care Needs About Medication Adherence
Conclusions:
Vulnerable, older people had high medication nonadherence. Targeted interventions may enhance medication adherence in this group. (Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality)
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
