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Identifying Depression in Patients Experiencing Type 2 Diabetes in a Rural Primary Care Setting
(2021-05-15)
When compared to the general population, depression prevalence rates are nearly twice as high in type 2 diabetics (Arshad & Alvi, 2016; Badescu et al., 2016; Barnacle et al., 2018). The presence of undiagnosed depression ...
Implementation of Depression Screening in the Postpartum Population in the Primary Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Project
(2021-05-15)
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this Quality Improvement Project was to implement and evaluate a postpartum depression screening protocol in a primary care setting using a validated postpartum screening tool.
Background: ...
Meaningful Use of the After Visit Summary in a Free Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project
(2021-05-14)
Meaningful use of the electronic health record (EHR) is a nationwide goal for the health care delivery system. The use of the EHR varies among health care systems, but by meeting this goal, improvement can be seen in the ...
Implementing a Pain Management Protocol in a Rural Primary Care Clinic
(2021-05-14)
The opioid epidemic has become a major issue in the United States. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to improve opioid prescribing practices in a rural primary care clinic by implementing a pain management ...
Intent to Screen Colorectal Cancer in the Primary Care Setting in the Age Range of 45-75
(2021-05-14)
Background: Currently, Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most diagnosed cancer worldwide and the third leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States for both men and women (Siegel, et al., 2017). Yet, CRC ...
Reducing Alarm Fatigue in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(2021-05-15)
Technology in the neonatal intensive care has allowed for many advancements in the care and treatment of critically ill infants. Unfortunately, this technology can also be associated with a staggering number of audible ...
Implementation Of Upper Respiratory Infection Patient Supportive Treatment Cards: A Quality Improvement Project
(2021-05-14)
The purpose of this quality improvement project evaluates the effectiveness of patient supportive treatment cards as a tangible item received from the office visit in relation to patient satisfaction and URI antibiotic ...
Evaluation of Utilizing RFID Technology to Manage a Surgical Supply Chain in a Large Academic Midwestern Hospital
(2021-05-01)
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to:|1. Evaluate the implementation of a new innovation of a RFID-based supply chain process on employee satisfaction in an electrophysiology (EP) and heart catheterization procedure ...
Nothing by Mouth: Improving Adherence to the ASA Preoperative Fasting Guidelines for Better Outcomes in Adult Acute Care Patients
(2021-05-14)
Prolonged fasting protocols disrupt eating patterns for patients and can result in negative outcomes. Research has shown that preoperative fasting times affect morbidity and mortality in the postoperative patient. Fasting ...
Managing Expectations for Postoperative Pain in Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients: A Quality Improvement Project
(2021-05-14)
Background: Many aspects of the recovery from CT surgery may inhibit patients from achieving what they see as adequate pain control. It is important to recognize this pattern and provide education to adequately prepare ...