A Root Cause Analysis Western Governors University Author Note Organizational Systems and Quality Leadership (RTT1) A Root Cause Analysis Healthcare facilities that are accredited by Joint Commission are required after a sentinel event to conduct a root cause analysis (RCA). A root cause analysis is conducted to determine the cause or factors that contributed to the sentinel event. A few things must be asked in the RCA such as who‚ what‚ where‚ why and how in order to identify
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In the 14 years as an LPN‚ I have worked in a variety of settings such as hospitals‚ clinics and long term care. Due to the various scenarios and patients I have encountered‚ I feel that I have a broad knowledge about health conditions and their treatments. Through the nursing
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average health‚ however her admitted use of nightly sleeping pills‚ and erratic sleeping patterns are a cause for concern. Mrs. Johnson is also taking over-the-counter for pain associated with an knee injury. Giving the nature of her duties as Lead LPN‚ what currently appears to be minor stress related physical ailments have the potential to increase to major medical emergencies. c) Mrs. Johnson is currently experiencing moderate‚ at the most job dissatisfaction and when placed in stressful situations
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Exploring nurse scheduling with cyclical scheduling methods Abstract The main focus of this paper is to explore the use of cyclical scheduling methods in nurse scheduling through literature review. Cyclical scheduling can be effectively used to schedule work shifts in hospitals and other situations in terms of time saving because computer software and mathematical programming is not needed. Additionally‚ scheduling is one of the main topics
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Mr. B on an automatic blood pressure machine and oxygen saturation to go off every five minutes and leaves to take care of another patient‚ with Mr. B’s son at the bedside. 4:35 Mr. B’s blood pressure is 110/62 and saturation of 92% on room air. The LPN hears a “low saturation O2” alarm and notes Mr. B’s saturation is 85% room air and repeats the blood pressure setting and resets the alarm. 4:43
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or a hard-copy packet can be picked up at the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) office. An online application is found by googling AZBN‚ then click on the “Applications” link. Scroll half way down the page and download a PDF version of the “RN/LPN Application by Examination”. Then scroll down to “Other Form Downloads” and find a PDF form named “Fingerprint Card Instructions”. Print this as well and be sure to meet all requirements. The actual fingerprint card is specific to the AZBN and must
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definition of practicing medicine has also been clearly explained. Those professionals who do not abide by these set laws are therefore subject to punishment by law (Baxter 2005). Jerry has only trained as a medical assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)‚ so he is not qualified to give prescriptions. If Jerry had been directly instructed by Dr. William to call in a refill‚ it would be okay to do so. It would also be okay for Jerry to call in the refill if there was an existing standing order for the
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short- age particular management skills are needed to slow the attrition. One particular nursing home that is handling this problem about as effectively as possible is Forest Hills in Broken Arrow. First of all‚ in this establishment‚ the RN’s and LPNs do an excellent job of handling the nursing duties. When this is done‚ the CNA can do his/her job routinely and spend more time with the resident. Routine jobs for the CNA are lifting residents from their bed and dressing them‚ combing their
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McCall. Jerry received a call while sitting in for the receptionist. The call was from a long-time patient‚ who needed a refill at the last minute‚ for an antidepressant. The patient told Jerry that he is a close friend of Dr. Williams. Jerry has some LPN and medical assistant training but no certification in either field. No one else is available to fill the prescription. This ethics case study will examine if Jerry is qualified to call in a refill. This is bearing on the situation with the callers
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experienced symptoms and the RN is responsible for reported these findings to physician.The expectation of the LPN and nursing assistant in the scientist role would be that of data collection.As a detective the RN would analyze all pertinent data. The RN should investigate the lab values‚observable signs and experienced symptoms to determine the association and report findings to the physician.The LPN and nurse assistant would be expected to collect and report data in this detective role.To manage and promote
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