Download or read book The Nurse Anesthetist O R to SICU Patient Handoff Implementing a Standardized SBAR Tool written by Nkiruka Udodi and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The perioperative period involves complex tasks that create opportunities for medical errors. Complications suffered by critically ill surgical patients during transition of care in the perioperative period can have devastating results. Crucial to this time is the communication breakdown that often impedes an effective handoff process, thereby increasing risks for poor patient outcomes, as well as a decrease in the satisfaction of the care provided by certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). For these reasons, this evidence-based practice (EBP) change project sought to improve communication during the transition of care, by utilizing Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) as a standardized reporting tool. During the seven-week implementation period, the direct observation of 45 handoff reports revealed a 100% (45/45) increased use of the SBAR tool from a 0% (0/30) use pre-implementation. Data collected before and after the implementation of the SBAR tool to determine the CRNAs' satisfaction with its use pre-and post-survey group mean score showed an increase from 2 to 4.4 (p

Download or read book Improving Nurse to nurse Hand off Communication at the Bedside Using SBAR written by Marie-Elena Barry and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Accurate communication during a patient transfer is essential to ensure safe and quality patient care; however studies have shown that over two-thirds of all adverse patient events including patient death are related to communication errors. Miscommunication between health care providers during hand-off communication, nurse shift change, or during an interdepartmental transfer presents a risk for sentinel events such as preventable patient falls. Performing nursing hand-off while using a standardized tool at the bedside has been identified as an important strategy to improve patient care, involve the patient in care, and to decrease miscommunication during nursing shift changes. An acute stroke rehabilitation unit implemented an evidence-based practice (EBP) project to; 1). Improve provider knowledge of bedside reporting using a standardized clinical hand-off tool: Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and, 2). Determine if patient falls in an acute rehabilitation stroke unit will decrease after implementation of standardized bedside reporting. SBAR is a standardized communication tool that provides a framework for consistent communication and has been shown in multiple studies to effectively communicate patient information and reduce adverse patient events such as preventable falls. Through top down leadership changes, the SBAR communication tool was chosen and became the standard of care on the stroke unit." -- Abstract.

Download or read book Implementation of Bedside Shift Report in the Medical Surgical Unit written by Perla Alday and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change of shift report is a critical time when nurses transfer information about the patient. Failure to communicate efficiently can cause medical errors. A typical nurse-to-nurse report does not allow the visualization of the patient or patient/family concerns to be addressed. This can cause vital information to be missed, therefore placing the patient at risk. In order to provide safe patient care, the adequate transfer of information needs to be provided. To decrease the frequency of medical errors, the implementation of a standardized communication tool is required. The use of bedside shift report is essential to nursing practice. Bedside repot is a method of nurse to nurse handoff communication performed at the patient's bedside. Nurses are able to assess the patient in person while obtaining vital information. A nurse's accountability can be higher while including the patient in their plan of care and patient satisfaction improved. Any issues and concerns can be addressed at the moment, increasing patient safety. As concerns arise with the traditional method of nursing handoff tool, the need for bedside shift report is needed to increase patient safety, therefore decreasing the number of medical errors and sentinel events. Bedside shift report is implemented to a medical surgical unit with the main goal of increasing patient safety using an improved method of nurse-to-nurse handoff communication. This paper will describe the problem, solution to the process of the issue, implementation plan, evaluation, and dissemination plan. It will also describe studies before and after the implementation with nurse and patient's perception of the process. Results from the review of studies shown reveal how other clinical settings have benefited from bedside shift report, improving patient's safety.

Download or read book Berry Kohn s Operating Room Technique E Book written by Nancymarie Phillips and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over 50 years, Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique, 13th Edition has been the text of choice for understanding basic surgical principles and techniques. Highly readable, accurate, and comprehensive, it clearly covers the "nuts and bolts" of surgical techniques in a step-by-step format that makes it easy to effectively apply basic principles to clinical practice. Expert author Nancymarie Phillips emphasizes the importance of teamwork throughout, with practical strategies and examples of how cooperation among perioperative caregivers contributes to positive patient care outcomes. With a strong focus on the physiologic, psychologic, and spiritual considerations of perioperative patients, this updated and expanded new edition gives students the knowledge they need to plan and implement comprehensive, individualized care. Detailed information on the fundamentals of perioperative nursing and surgical technology roles enhances your understanding of basic surgical principles and techniques. Emphasis on teamwork among perioperative caregivers encourages cooperation in attaining positive patient care outcomes. In-depth discussions of patients with special needs related to age or health status help you learn how to develop a plan of care tailored to the unique care parameters of all patients. Focus on the physiologic, psychologic, and spiritual considerations of perioperative patients gives you the knowledge you need to plan and implement comprehensive, individualized care. Content on perioperative patient care for both inpatient and ambulatory procedures highlights key considerations for each setting, as well as for individual surgical procedures. Chapter outlines with page numbers, chapter objectives, and key terms and definitions help you quickly find important information and focus your study time. New illustrations reflect new and changing perioperative procedures, and provide you with key safety information like how to maintain a sterile field, gown, and glove. Enhanced TEACH manual and extensive Evolve resources maximize classroom learning. All Evolve materials are highlighted within the text. Step-by-step coverage of the foundations of surgical techniques enables you to effectively apply basic principles to practice. Additional and updated tables and boxes call attention to the most important concepts from the text. References highlight the evidence-based practice approach used throughout the text.

Download or read book Alexander s Care of the Patient in Surgery E Book written by Jane C. Rothrock and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 1309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW and UNIQUE! Patient-Centered Care boxes feature simplified conversations that you can have with patients to help them better understand their surgical procedure. NEW! A Critical Thinking Question at the end of every chapter tests your understanding of chapter content. NEW! Key Points at the end of every chapter help you retain important concepts from the text. NEW! Laboratory Values appendix contains all laboratory value information in one convenient location.

Download or read book AACN Procedure Manual for High acuity Progressive and Critical Care written by AACN and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preceded by: AACN procedure manual for critical care / edited by Debra Lynn-McHale Wiegand. 6th ed. c2011.

Download or read book Prioritization Delegation and Assignment written by Linda A. LaCharity and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment: Practice Exercises for the NCLEX(R) Examination is the only review book on the market with a focus on prioritization and management of care-just like the current NCLEX Examination itself! The workbook's unique approach establishes your foundational knowledge and then provides exercises of increasing difficulty to help you build confidence in your prioritization, delegation, and patient assignment skills. It offers unique preparation for the NCLEX Examination and effectively equips you to practice in today's fast-paced healthcare environment. The only workbook available that provides in-depth practice with prioritization, delegation, and assignment questions similar to those you'll see on the NCLEX Examination, including questions in alternate item formats Unique three-part organization that (1) equips you with foundational skills to make sound decisions, then helps you apply those skills (2) in straightforward scenarios and (3) then in complex health scenarios In-depth Answer Key at the back of the book that provides not only the correct answer but also a detailed rationale and an indication of the focus of the question, whether prioritization, delegation, supervision, or patient assignment. Expanded content focus to include psychiatric/mental health, OB/maternity, and pediatrics along with med-surg areas New chapters on infection control and obstetrics and maternity Greater emphasis on questions involving core body systems and related health problems, such as diabetes and cancer, to best prepare you for the conditions you are most likely to encounter on the NCLEX Examination and in clinical practice Four new unfolding cases addressing long-term care, pediatrics, psychiatric/mental health nursing, and OB/maternity Additional emphasis on medication safety equips you to take appropriate actions to prevent or remediate medication errors Multiple-select questions revised to include at least 5 response choices each, keeping you up to date with the full range of NCLEX Examination item formats

Download or read book Principles of Diabetes Care written by Anne Phillips and published by Mark Allen Group. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title contains up-to-date, evidence-based clinical information for all health professionals managing patients with diabetes. It provides practical guidelines covering the important aspects of management, and contains concise advice that can be accessed quickly and easily. There are 29 chapters and each chapter includes a clinical case study.

Download or read book Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum Continence Management written by JoAnn Ermer-Seltun and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 1359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the curriculum blueprint of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Programs (WOCNEP) and approved by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses SocietyTM (WOCN®), this practical text for continence care is your perfect source for expert guidance, training and wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) certification exam preparation. Full of expert advice, fundamental principles and vital clinical skills on continence care, Core Curriculum Continence Management, 2nd Edition is one of the few nursing texts to cover this practice area in detail.

Download or read book Cases in Pediatric Acute Care written by Andrea Kline-Tilford and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-30 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cases in Pediatric Acute Care presents over 100 real-world pediatric acute care cases, each including a brief patient history, a detailed history of present illness, presenting signs and symptoms, vital signs, and physical examination findings. Ideal for developing a systematic approach to diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment, this resource provides students and advanced practitioners with the tools required to deliver comprehensive care to acute, chronic and critically ill children. The cases encompass a wide range of body systems, medical scenarios, professional issues and general pediatric concerns, and feature laboratory data, radiographic images and information on case study progression and resolution. Develops the essential skills necessary to provide the best possible pediatric acute care Discusses the most appropriate differential diagnoses, diagnostic evaluation, and management plans for each case Presents cases related to pulmonary, cardiac, neurologic, endocrine, metabolic, musculoskeletal, and other body systems Highlights key points in each case to quickly identify critical information Cases in Pediatric Acute Care is an excellent resource for advanced practice provider students and pediatric healthcare providers managing acutely ill children.

Download or read book Critical Care Medicine Review 1000 Questions and Answers written by Abraham Sonny and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 1514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering all four critical care board exams (anesthesiology, surgery, internal medicine, and neurology), Critical Care Medicine Review: 1000 Questions and Answers prepares you for exam success as well as clinical practice in today’s ICU. This full-color, easy-to-use review tool provides challenging case studies, relevant images, multiple-choice board-style questions, rationales for correct and incorrect answers, and references for every question. Edited by instructors of anesthesia and critical care from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, this comprehensive resource is an ideal study guide for critical care fellows, recertifying practitioners, and CCRNs.

Download or read book Berkshire Encyclopedia of Human computer Interaction written by William Sims Bainbridge and published by Berkshire Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2004 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of articles on human-computer interaction, covering such topics as applications, methods, hardware, and computers and society.

Download or read book Pediatric Hospital Medicine written by Moises Auron and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2024-02-21 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A first-of-its-kind, point-of-care teaching tool, Pediatric Hospital Medicine: A High-Value Approach focuses exclusively on high-value care as it relates to the growing field of pediatric hospital medicine (PHM). This practical, approachable resource shares expert insights and guidance from Drs. Moises Auron, Colleen Schelzig, Sangeeta Krishna, and Anika Kumar, as well as faculty, physician, and NP staff, and current and former fellows at the esteemed Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital. High-yield, readable content ensures usefulness for pediatric hospitalists at the point of care who seek to reduce unnecessary diagnostic tests and treatments, and trainees who are reviewing and studying for board exams.

Download or read book Critical Care Outreach written by Lee Cutler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-07-11 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the publication of the department of health document - Comprehensive Critical Care (2000), the majority of hospitals in England have set up Critical Care Outreach Teams. The Government provided a significant sum of money for hospitals to set up outreach services. There are now calls for an evaluation of their impact. The book is set out in five key sections. Each section features chapters that address the conceptual and real life issues. In each section there is a chapter, set out as a case study example, demonstrating how innovative practices and service developments are going on around critical care outreach. The book will draw upon the knowledge, experience and clinical expertise of senior critical care nurses and doctors from a critical care network. The book will have a definite practical application and will provide tips to enhance practice. * Chapters contain useful 'how to' guides, prompts for critical thinking and case studies. * Very little has previously been published on this topic

Download or read book Digital Forensics Processing and Procedures written by David Lilburn Watson and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2013-08-30 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first digital forensics book that covers the complete lifecycle of digital evidence and the chain of custody. This comprehensive handbook includes international procedures, best practices, compliance, and a companion web site with downloadable forms. Written by world-renowned digital forensics experts, this book is a must for any digital forensics lab. It provides anyone who handles digital evidence with a guide to proper procedure throughout the chain of custody--from incident response through analysis in the lab. A step-by-step guide to designing, building and using a digital forensics lab A comprehensive guide for all roles in a digital forensics laboratory Based on international standards and certifications

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Download or read book Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum Ostomy Management written by Janice Colwell and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 727 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ostomy Management, First Edition, is one of three volumes in the Series that follows the Curriculum Blueprint designed by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN). It is the ideal reference for anyone seeking certification as an ostomy or continence nurse, as well as anyone who manages patients needing fecal and urinary diversions, or ostomy management.