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Instituting Change in Blood Clot Prophylaxis Protocol for Perioperative Patients
(2022-04-22)
Perioperative blood clots are a common, preventable occurrence in the healthcare setting. Patients
undergoing surgery are at high risk for developing a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary
embolus (PE) for a variety ...
Implementing A Routine Diabetic Foot Screening in A Primary Care Clinic
(2022-04-21)
Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the chief complications associated with diabetes, which can be managed in a primary care setting through early identification, lifestyle modification, diabetic management, and referral. This ...
Patient Education Initiative Aimed at Reducing Postoperative Complications
(2022-04-21)
Improving patient outcomes through evidence-based research and delivering high-quality care is
a goal of many local, state, and federal regulatory agencies that monitor healthcare systems.
Patient safety is considered a ...
Nurse Like Me Mentorship Program: A DNP Approach to Elevating Health Equity
(2022-04-21)
The nursing profession is facing a growing shortage. Although diversity in the nursing profession is improving, unacceptable gaps remain. In addition, post-pandemic study findings show that younger nurses are at a higher ...
Reducing Falls Within the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit
(2022-04-21)
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. Older adults with cognitive impairment and mental illness are at a higher risk of falls. Consequences of falls in the hospital setting increase length of stay, which ...
Carefully Research Meat Alternatives
(2022-04-20)
This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is on benefits of meat alternatives.
Medical Like Me Mentorship Program
(2022-04-24)
North Carolina faces a healthcare workforce shortage which the recent pandemic has exacerbated. Health care entities are experiencing a mass exodus of nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary professionals. In Orange County, ...
Medication Cost Savings in Hospice and Palliative Care Through Implementation of a Quick-Reference Medication Guide
(2022-04-21)
Symptom management is an integral component of end-of-life care provided by hospice services. This project employed a list of alternative low-cost medication options for symptom management to decrease medication costs to ...