Evidence Based Practice & Pressure Ulcers Matthew Slawter Chamberlain College of Nursing NR451 RN Capstone Course November 2014 Evidence Based Practice & Pressure Ulcers Evidence based practice (EBP) gives nurses a method to use critical appraised data and scientific evidence that is proven to confirm the delivery of quality health care to a patient population. Pressure ulcer prevention continues to be a major and growing concern among todays patients and healthcare providers. This
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Technological Development in Hospitals 1. Patient identity confirmation When patients admit to the hospital, they are required to register. During the traditional registration process, nurse will fix a 2D barcode on patients’ forearm in order to identify patients. Today, nurse will take a photo of patient as well and this photo will store in the database of patient. No matter what treatments, surgeries or even food patients are going to take, staff in the hospital would use their own PDA to reassure
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marketing is no longer for car dealerships that draw consumers in for a test drive, but healthcare organizations such as hospitals, clinics, and specialty centers are starving for attention and preying on the ailing Americans. America’s health and wellness is declining and it is clear to see with child obesity and an aging population causing media stir daily. The need for hospital care has never been greater. So how are organizations competing for their own slice of the illness pie? Through increased
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external surface for a prolonged time A. Importance 3. Prevention of pressure ulcers has become a major interest in hospitals. 4. Pressure ulcers are costly to treat. 5. Complication associated with pain and a decrease in quality of life. 6. Nearly 80% increase from 1992 to 2006 in hospital stays of patients with pressure ulcers. 7. Annual costs of $11 billion for treatment related to the ulcers. B. Guideline:
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Back to Basics: Preventing Surgical Site Infections Chamberlain College of Nursing Back to Basics: Preventing Surgical Site Infections When going into a hospital for surgery, people do not think about the chances of becoming more ill due to a surgical site infection. People generally worry about the surgery itself and trust the fact that the staff performing the surgery and the staff caring for the surgical site are well trained to do so. Most people do not know what takes place to ensure the
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functionality and implement polices and protocols to limit risk while keep patients and staff safe. Health care news situation that affects hospitals In February 2015, ten California hospitals were penalized a total of $700,000 after a state health inspector found deficiencies in care that resulted from Medical errors. In one case, a Kaiser Permanente Hospital was fined $50,000 due to a patient receiving 19 doses of three types of narcotic medications within a few hours, then died nine days later
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that they have special training Where can you have a procedure done? The procedure may be performed in a doctor’s office, surgical center or hospital. Transition: But keep in Mind that it is important that it be performed in a clean environment. Emergencies may arise during any surgery and access to emergency medical equipment and/or a nearby hospital emergency room is important What to expect during Liposuction and after? During the procedure the physician will mark your body with a pen
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Degree Nurse Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS 430V Monica Kidder February 10, 2013 There are three ways; one can get the title of a Registered Nurse (RN) to practice in the United States. One is the Diploma Nurse; it is a hospital based school. It was popular until the mid 1970. This program teaches minimal competencies and let them sit for the NCLEX-RN boards. I have found on the internet that there are some schools that continue to teach it. It takes about 18 to 32 months
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Competency Differences between Degrees: Associate Degree of Nursing and Bachelor Degree of Nursing Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V October 7, 2012 Competency Differences between ADN and BSN The debate between the Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) and the Bachelor Degree of Nursing (BSN) has been a major topic of discussion in the world of nursing. In this paper I will break down and lay out the distinguishing factors such as education and competency levels between the two degrees. Included
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Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) no longer pay the full cost of care if certain hospital acquired conditions (HAC) are coded as a secondary diagnosis. Surgical site infection (SSI) is classified as a HAC and considered a preventable condition. For an eligible patient with a SSI coded as a secondary diagnosis, the hospital will only be reimbursed based on the primary diagnosis. (Medicare Learning, 2012) The hospital is left to absorb the remainder of the cost for the care of this patient. Much research
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