Browsing by Author "Kosko, Debra"
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Conformity Through Communication: A Quality Improvement Project Implementing a Standardized Handoff Checklist from Anesthesia to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Grissett, Christine (2017-07-21)Background: The transfer of care from anesthesia providers to PACU nurses has been recognized as a high-risk handoff vulnerable to information degradation. Objectives: Introduction of a Targeted Solutions Tool (TST) a ... -
Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening in Northeastern North Carolina
Harvey, Kelly (2018-04-25)Colorectal cancer has the 3rd highest prevalence and the 2nd highest mortality rate of all cancer in the United States, with over 4,000 new diagnoses and 1,600 deaths reported in North Carolina yearly. Early detection ... -
Increasing HPV Vaccination Rates Through Provider Intervention
Love, Aimee (2018-04-25)Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most commonly sexually transmitted infection in the US. A vaccination is available that protects against the most common strands of the virus, however, uptake is low. A ... -
A Systematic Review of Weight Loss Programs in the Jail Setting: Recommendations for Practice
Graf-Perkins, Jennifer (2017-07-21)Background: Jails are designed for short-term residence. As the length of stay has increased, detainee health has suffered. The caloric needs of the population are likely to be less than those of the general population ... -
Trauma Informed Care: Improving Appointment Adherence in an Outpatient Behavioral Health Setting
Foushee, Constance (2018-04-23)Exposure to a traumatic life event can lead to lifestyle practices that adversely affect one's health. Nearly three-fourths of Americans have experienced a traumatic life event. The purpose of this quality improvement ... -
The Use of Electronic Maternal Early Warning Criteria to Improve Treatment of Hypertension in Hospitalized Obstetric Patients
Bowers, Mary (2017-07-21)Background: It is difficult to recognize that an obstetric patient’s condition is deteriorating because normal physiological changes in pregnancy generate significant shifts in maternal vital signs. Elevated blood pressures ...