Search
Now showing items 1-10 of 49
The Use of Placental Blood on Admission to the NICU
(2017-05-13)
Background: Upon admission to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), very low birth weight (VLBW) infants are routinely phlebotomized within the first hours of life. Though necessary, this can lead to poor outcomes ...
Nutrition and Physical Activity Intervention for Hispanic Type II Diabetic Patients in Primary Care
(2017-05-13)
Background: In 2013, the age adjusted diabetes death rates for Hispanic diabetics was 26.3 per 100,000 population (US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health [OMH], 2016). OMH also indicates that ...
Increasing Breast Cancer Screening Rates through an Alert System in the Electronic Medical Record
(2017-05-13)
Objective: To utilize a real time clinical decision support tool, also known as a best practice advisory (BPA) alert, in the electronic medical record (EMR) to facilitate and encourage referral for breast cancer screening. ...
An Interprofessional Mental Health Program Model: A Synergy of Compassion, Ease and Hope
(2017-05-13)
Background: Literature suggests that a disparity exists relative to the higher prevalence of depression among the population of impoverished ethnically diverse women, the services available, and care received resulting ...
The Role of Health Promotion in Pediatric Acute Care: Implementing a Comprehensive Safe Sleep Program
(2017-05-13)
Introduction: The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive safe sleep program at a Midwestern pediatric inpatient hospital.|
Method: This project used the FADE ...
Improving Antibiotic Stewardship in the Outpatient Setting, A Quality Improvement Project
(2017-08-17)
Background: At least two million people acquire serious antibiotic-resistant infections each year and at least 23,000 people die as a result of those infections. In general, antibiotic-resistant infections can cost as ...
Reducing the Use of Restraints Through Education on Alternatives
(2017-05-13)
Background: The goal of restraint alternatives is to keep the patient safe without compromising treatment and allowing for free movement of all extremities. Providing education and having a table readily available ...
Implementation of Community Stroke Education and Awareness Efforts in Reducing Pre-hospital Delays and Increasing t-PA Eligibility
(2017-05-14)
Objective: The purpose of this program development was to determine if community stroke education and awareness efforts were effective in reducing pre-hospital delays, through early recognition of stroke symptoms, EMS ...
Decreasing Radiation Exposure in Pediatric Trauma Related to Cervical Spine Clearance: A Quality Improvement Project
(2017-05-13)
Study Design: Quality improvement project. |
Objectives. Reduce the amount of radiation exposure in the pediatric trauma population age 5 and older in relation to cervical spine clearance. |
Background: The evaluation ...
Improving Cardiovascular Disease Care In A Free Clinic
(2017-05-05)
The World Health Organization proclaimed Cardiovascular heart disease (CHD) as the number one global cause of death (World Health Organization, 2016). In an effort to improve the overall health of the public the United ...