quality of health care remains an ongoing concern for consumers‚ payers‚ and policy makers. There are a number of national initiatives to measure quality and drive improvements in care. One initiative that has received significant attention is an effort by a group of purchasers known as the Leapfrog Group. (Sultz and Young) Founded in 2000‚ the Leapfrog coalition includes more than 65 employers and agencies that together purchase care for more than 34 million people. The Leapfrog Group has focused on measuring
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Evidence Based Practice: Patient-centered Care 1 Evidence Based Practice: Patient-centered Care Evidence Based Practice: Patient-centered Care 2 Patient-centered Care In the definition of patient-centered care it states that we should recognize the patient as the source of control in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s preferences‚ values‚ and needs(NAP‚ 2003). In this quantitative teaching strategy by Pamela Ironside‚ PhD‚ RN‚ FAAN
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HISTORY OF NURSING 1. In 1200 B.C.‚ the ill were treated with a mixture of physical‚ prayer‚ and magic spells. Temples were health centers. From the 1st-10th century initial care was at the local bishop’s house. They had deacons and deaconesses. In the 19th century‚ nurses cared for patients while at the risk of exposure to disease. Nursing in hospitals expanded in the 19th century‚ but nursing the communities did not increase significantly until 1893 when the Henry Street Settlement opened and
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NURSING CARE PLAN Nursing Assessment: Ms. F.E. is a 20yr. old female who was involved in a motor vehicle accident (M.V.A.)‚ and was admitted on 04.03.12 to the surgical unit with Spinal injuries‚ Polytrauma and fractured right humerus. She started complaining of severe abdominal pains‚ one week after assessment by Doctor‚ she was scheduled for emergency laparotomy with ?diagnosis Perforated Hallow Viscus. Following surgery patient was diagnosed with Fecal Peritonitis and was transferred to the
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Bickham1 Desiree’ Bickham Research Rough Daft English IV-1st November 8‚ 2012 Patient care technicians are multi-skilled medical professional with adequate training in numerous types of duties in a health unit depending on the need. The word patient care technicians ‚ covers numerous task‚ responsibilities‚ and duties. patient care technicians ‚ also known as certified nursing assistants are medical worker trained in providing basic hygiene and care to patients in hospitals and other facilities
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NR 340 – Clinical Assessment Guide with NCP Organizer Student Name ____CP_____________________ Date _2/12/13_____ Pt Initials _MK_____ Medical Diagnosis #1: Multiple coronary artery disease Chief Complaint #1 Use Quotes: ”Shortness of breath and chest pain for over a month now” on 2/6/13 on day of Admission Chief Complaint #1 Use Quotes: “Pain 8/10” on day of your nursing care Prior Illnesses Hypertension‚ coronary artery disease‚ obesity‚ angina Family History Father
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The researchers found that when the staff is understaffed and the number of patients on the unit is increased this affects patient care and how the staff works as a team. They found that when staff levels were low‚ nurses often times worked within their bubble and did not offer help to their co-workers. They also found that when the number of RNs on the floor was increased more teamwork occurred. They also found when the staff is mixed with more NAs then RNs there is less teamwork that occurs‚ however
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Developments in Nursing Research and Nursing Research Utilization The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with information on historical developments in nursing research and nursing research utilization. The paper will focus on five key developments that have influenced nursing research over the years. Developments covered‚ will include; the work of Florence Nightingale‚ the development of educational programs for nursing research‚ the American Nurses Association (ANA)‚ nursing research
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FACTORS AFFECTING PATIENT SAFETY AS PERCEIVED BY STAFF NURSES IN SELECTED HOSPITALS IN METRO MANILA I. INTRODUCTION A) BACKGROUND “The biggest challenge to moving toward a safer health system is changing the culture from one of blaming individuals for errors to one in which errors are treated not as personal failures‚ but as opportunities to improve the system and prevent harm.” - Institute of Medicine ‘99 Issues related to a lack of patient safety have been reported for decades
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