The document outlines the objectives, challenges, common errors found, and implementation process for an educational in-service designed by a nursing student. The objectives were to analyze learning needs of new nurses regarding accountability, synthesize information from risk management on nursing errors, and design an in-service on accountability. Challenges included cancelled interviews and unwilling managers. Common errors found through risk management included issues with documentation, delegation, medications, labs, and treatments. The implementation process involved gathering information, meeting experts, providing a sample project, and changing the target audience.
Portfolio - "Encouraging Better Employee Health Practices" - by Kim Mitchell,...Kim Elaine Mitchell
Portfolio containing entire research involved in preparing this assignment on "Encouraging Better Employee Health Practices." Includes: Bibliographies, Learning Needs Surveys, Evaluation Surveys, Brochure, and Journal.
This paper evaluates the author's nursing practicum experience implementing the Planetree Human Interaction Initiative in a long-term care unit. The practicum provided opportunities to develop skills in project management, leadership, and teaching. It helped the author gain experience applying evidence-based practices and strategies to address staff concerns about the initiative. Overall, the practicum contributed significantly to the author's learning and professional development as a clinical nurse educator.
Using Nursing Exam Data Effectively in Preparing Nursing AccreditationExamSoft
Presented by Ainslie Nibert, Associate Dean/Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University
Faculty facing either an initial nursing accreditation, or those preparing for a re-affirmation of accreditation visit, need to amass evidence demonstrating how the program is evaluated for achievement of program outcome using reliable and valid measurements. One of the most valuable resources of this evidence is a collection of student performance data from teacher-made and standardized exams used throughout the curriculum. How can faculty demonstrate that the exams they deliver to students are both reliable and valid? The purpose of this webinar is to discuss how faculty can incorporate assessment data and related analysis into their curriculum evaluation processes; establish that the teacher-made and standardized exams administered throughout the program are reliable and valid; and include assessment findings in the accreditation self-study that demonstrate compliance with nationally-recognized education standards in nursing.
Using ExamSoft Codings to Identify Gaps and Strengths with the NCLEX-RN Test ...ExamSoft
Presented by Tommie L. Norris, Associate Dean Evaluation & Effectiveness, The University of TN Health Science Center, Memphis, TN-College of Nursing
Ensuring nursing students are successful on their licensure exams is a priority for all nursing education programs. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing has used the NCLEX-RN Test Plan provided by NCSBN and mapped it by coding questions in ExamSoft into the Client Needs Categories and Integrated Processes. Mapping to Bloom's Taxonomy provides a pre-assessment of the level of difficulty for each exam, and analysis of the exam can be tracked over the course and the length of the program. A gap analysis can then be used to quickly identify areas of strengths and areas for improvement to ensure students are prepared for all areas of the licensure exam. This webinar will present the benefits of using ExamSoft coding to identify student preparation and curriculum needs, and how this process has assisted UTHSC College of Nursing in consistently obtaining a 100% NCLEX pass rate over the last several years.
The document describes a novel one-day flipped classroom curriculum developed at Children's National Health System to train pediatric residents in teaching skills. 29 second-year residents participated in the curriculum, which included four 1-hour workshops on adult learning principles, giving feedback, teaching a skill, and orienting a learner. Residents completed readings before each workshop and participated in peer teaching, application exercises, and receiving feedback during the workshops. Evaluations found statistically significant improvements in residents' teaching performance between pre- and post-workshop assessments, and residents reported positive attitudes and increased self-efficacy in teaching after completing the training. The authors plan to continue and further evaluate the curriculum.
This document presents a study that aimed to identify predictors of performance on the Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE) for graduates of the University of Cebu (Banilad) Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The study found that Revalida Examination ratings and Mock Board Examination ratings were positively correlated with PNLE ratings. A regression model is proposed to predict PNLE performance based on these examinations. The study recommends using the regression model and enhancing review programs to improve exam performance.
This document summarizes a study that aimed to address the shortage of faculty facilitators for problem-based learning (PBL) modules by training residents as facilitators. The study compared the teaching skills of 5 senior resident tutors to 5 senior faculty tutors after both groups received 1 month of training in facilitation skills. Students evaluated the tutors in areas like content knowledge, PBL skills, student-centered learning, and group skills. Results showed that faculty scored higher than residents in content knowledge and group skills, but there was no significant difference in PBL and student-centered learning skills. Overall, faculty scores were significantly higher than residents. The study concluded that residents can effectively supplement faculty as PBL facilitators after receiving teacher
The document outlines the objectives, challenges, common errors found, and implementation process for an educational in-service designed by a nursing student. The objectives were to analyze learning needs of new nurses regarding accountability, synthesize information from risk management on nursing errors, and design an in-service on accountability. Challenges included cancelled interviews and unwilling managers. Common errors found through risk management included issues with documentation, delegation, medications, labs, and treatments. The implementation process involved gathering information, meeting experts, providing a sample project, and changing the target audience.
Portfolio - "Encouraging Better Employee Health Practices" - by Kim Mitchell,...Kim Elaine Mitchell
Portfolio containing entire research involved in preparing this assignment on "Encouraging Better Employee Health Practices." Includes: Bibliographies, Learning Needs Surveys, Evaluation Surveys, Brochure, and Journal.
This paper evaluates the author's nursing practicum experience implementing the Planetree Human Interaction Initiative in a long-term care unit. The practicum provided opportunities to develop skills in project management, leadership, and teaching. It helped the author gain experience applying evidence-based practices and strategies to address staff concerns about the initiative. Overall, the practicum contributed significantly to the author's learning and professional development as a clinical nurse educator.
Using Nursing Exam Data Effectively in Preparing Nursing AccreditationExamSoft
Presented by Ainslie Nibert, Associate Dean/Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University
Faculty facing either an initial nursing accreditation, or those preparing for a re-affirmation of accreditation visit, need to amass evidence demonstrating how the program is evaluated for achievement of program outcome using reliable and valid measurements. One of the most valuable resources of this evidence is a collection of student performance data from teacher-made and standardized exams used throughout the curriculum. How can faculty demonstrate that the exams they deliver to students are both reliable and valid? The purpose of this webinar is to discuss how faculty can incorporate assessment data and related analysis into their curriculum evaluation processes; establish that the teacher-made and standardized exams administered throughout the program are reliable and valid; and include assessment findings in the accreditation self-study that demonstrate compliance with nationally-recognized education standards in nursing.
Using ExamSoft Codings to Identify Gaps and Strengths with the NCLEX-RN Test ...ExamSoft
Presented by Tommie L. Norris, Associate Dean Evaluation & Effectiveness, The University of TN Health Science Center, Memphis, TN-College of Nursing
Ensuring nursing students are successful on their licensure exams is a priority for all nursing education programs. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing has used the NCLEX-RN Test Plan provided by NCSBN and mapped it by coding questions in ExamSoft into the Client Needs Categories and Integrated Processes. Mapping to Bloom's Taxonomy provides a pre-assessment of the level of difficulty for each exam, and analysis of the exam can be tracked over the course and the length of the program. A gap analysis can then be used to quickly identify areas of strengths and areas for improvement to ensure students are prepared for all areas of the licensure exam. This webinar will present the benefits of using ExamSoft coding to identify student preparation and curriculum needs, and how this process has assisted UTHSC College of Nursing in consistently obtaining a 100% NCLEX pass rate over the last several years.
The document describes a novel one-day flipped classroom curriculum developed at Children's National Health System to train pediatric residents in teaching skills. 29 second-year residents participated in the curriculum, which included four 1-hour workshops on adult learning principles, giving feedback, teaching a skill, and orienting a learner. Residents completed readings before each workshop and participated in peer teaching, application exercises, and receiving feedback during the workshops. Evaluations found statistically significant improvements in residents' teaching performance between pre- and post-workshop assessments, and residents reported positive attitudes and increased self-efficacy in teaching after completing the training. The authors plan to continue and further evaluate the curriculum.
This document presents a study that aimed to identify predictors of performance on the Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE) for graduates of the University of Cebu (Banilad) Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The study found that Revalida Examination ratings and Mock Board Examination ratings were positively correlated with PNLE ratings. A regression model is proposed to predict PNLE performance based on these examinations. The study recommends using the regression model and enhancing review programs to improve exam performance.
This document summarizes a study that aimed to address the shortage of faculty facilitators for problem-based learning (PBL) modules by training residents as facilitators. The study compared the teaching skills of 5 senior resident tutors to 5 senior faculty tutors after both groups received 1 month of training in facilitation skills. Students evaluated the tutors in areas like content knowledge, PBL skills, student-centered learning, and group skills. Results showed that faculty scored higher than residents in content knowledge and group skills, but there was no significant difference in PBL and student-centered learning skills. Overall, faculty scores were significantly higher than residents. The study concluded that residents can effectively supplement faculty as PBL facilitators after receiving teacher
This study assessed residents' attitudes towards receiving rapid feedback on their teaching skills from medical students. 20 residents facilitated teaching sessions and received structured written feedback from students within 3 days. A survey found that 94% of residents found the rapid feedback very helpful, and 91% said they were very likely to make changes to future sessions based on the feedback. Residents proposed changes related to session content and teaching style. The study suggests residents value rapid feedback from students to improve their teaching skills.
This document discusses strategies for integrating health literacy into occupational therapy (OT) entry-level curricula based on a presentation given at Thomas Jefferson University. It provides background on the importance of health literacy and how it impacts healthcare efficacy. The presentation aims to describe key accreditation standards related to health literacy, apply the standards to specific coursework, and discuss methods for systematically incorporating health literacy content across an OT program. Examples are given of how standards map onto current courses to address health literacy principles and the teaching-learning process.
This document outlines an agenda and goals for a teaching skills seminar for medical residents. The seminar will cover setting learning goals and expectations, adult learning theory, teaching techniques, barriers to teaching, giving feedback, and a wrap-up session. Attendees will learn practical teaching methods to improve their skills as clinical teachers of interns and students. The goals are to enhance residents' confidence in teaching and provide realistic feedback strategies to improve clinical education at the host institution.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a novel residents-as-teachers program in ophthalmology. The goals were to teach residents how to facilitate group learning and emphasize critical thinking skills, and how to teach clinical reasoning. Residents participated in a 2-hour workshop on teaching skills and had the option to receive feedback on their teaching. They then taught seminars to medical students. Student evaluations found that resident teachers were as effective as experienced community faculty in building comprehension, and students responded positively to resident teaching. The study concluded the residents-as-teachers program was effective in teaching residents how to teach critical thinking skills.
This study surveyed the status of formal patient safety (PS) curriculum across 17 Canadian medical schools. It found PS curriculum to be inconsistent and not fully addressing key competencies. Common topics included PS culture, teamwork, systems approach and adverse event reporting. Teaching methods varied from didactic large groups to small experiential learning. Time devoted ranged from episodic to elective-only. Online resources like IHI modules were commonly used. Limitations included reliance on publicly available information and need for further data collection.
The document discusses evidence-based practice (EBP) for nurses, including definitions of EBP, the process and steps involved, aims and objectives of EBP, barriers to EBP, and models for implementing EBP such as the Stetler and Iowa models. It provides an overview of what EBP is and how nurse leaders can facilitate its use to improve patient outcomes through a supportive culture and learning opportunities regarding EBP. Barriers to EBP prevalence include a lack of support from colleagues, leaders, and managers as well as a lack of EBP knowledge and skills among some nurses.
This document discusses evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing. It defines EBP as integrating the best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values. The aims of EBP include providing high-quality, cost-effective care and advancing nursing practice through a focus on evidence rather than habits. EBP follows steps including formulating questions, finding evidence, critically appraising evidence, and integrating it with clinical expertise and patient preferences. Nurses play an important role in EBP through leadership, applying evidence, sharing knowledge, and participating in EBP projects and research.
This document discusses integrating patient safety education into the undergraduate obstetrics and gynecology curriculum. It provides a literature review on existing patient safety curricula and assessments. The key points are:
1) While patient safety initiatives have increased in healthcare, medical student involvement remains limited. Incorporating students can help meet Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education competency milestones.
2) The literature provides some examples of successful patient safety curricula covering topics like teamwork, universal precautions, and aseptic technique. However, most studies lack outcome data proving the curricula changed student behavior.
3) High-fidelity simulations and skills training show promise in teaching concepts like team communication,
This document outlines the planning process for a nursing lecture. It defines planning and explains its importance. The planning process involves determining objectives, a mission statement, philosophy, goals, policies/procedures, and rules. It provides examples of these components and discusses advantages like facilitating management and minimizing uncertainties, as well as limitations like being time consuming. The conclusion emphasizes that planning gives nursing direction and allows managers to focus on goals and objectives.
Better data for teachers, better data for learners, better patient care col...Edgar Febles
The document discusses the establishment of the Office of College-wide Assessment at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine. The office was created to oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive assessment system aligned with the college's competency-based curriculum. The goals of the office are to provide better data on student performance to teachers for curriculum improvement, better feedback to students, and ensure patients receive competent care. The office is led by an Associate Dean and aims to create continuity in assessment from undergraduate to graduate medical education. It facilitates collaboration across the college and engagement of faculty expertise to design, analyze and provide feedback from assessment data.
Power Point presentation about the article written by: Simonsen, B. et al. (2008). Evidence-Based in Practises in Classroom Management: Considerations for Research to Practise. Education and treatment of children, v31 nº3, 351-380
This document describes a study that evaluated the impact of an interprofessional ambulatory care rotation on student communication and teamwork skills. Students from medicine, pharmacy, nursing and other health professions participated in the rotation at the Interprofessional Teaching Clinic (IPTC). As part of the rotation, students completed an interprofessional standardized patient encounter called the Jack Newman case before and after exposure to additional interprofessional education sessions. The study found that student teams scored significantly higher on evaluations of interprofessional teamwork, patient encounters, and care planning after participating in the additional educational sessions and working together at the IPTC. The results suggest that interprofessional education can improve students' skills in collaborating as members of healthcare teams.
1. The study examines barriers faced by respiratory therapists in providing asthma education to caregivers of pediatric patients at a hospital.
2. Therapists saw non-compliance with asthma action plans, lack of medication availability, and social circumstances as significant barriers.
3. Analysis found caregivers' belief systems and financial situations adversely affected children's health by perpetuating barriers and non-compliance.
Simulation-based education is increasingly being used to train technical skills. Current applications include using simulators to improve skills like central line placement and lumbar punctures. Research shows this approach can help address gaps in skills, improve patient outcomes, and reduce costs. Future trends may include more targeted simulators for specific specialties or procedures, and expanding training to areas beyond technical skills like communication. Barriers like cost and faculty time may be addressed through self-directed online training modules.
Terminal Competency Assessment of Core Nursing Knowledge in a State UniversityRyan Michael Oducado
Assessment of educational outcomes upon completion of the nursing program is one way to inform academic institutions of the effectiveness of their teaching-learning practices. A descriptive correlational study design was carried out among 141 graduating nursing students of West Visayas State University to assess their terminal cognitive competency on core nursing knowledge framed under the National Nursing Competency Standards’ 11 Key Areas of Responsibility. All regular graduating students in the year 2015 with complete records of secondary data needed for the study were included. A validated and reliability tested questionnaire was used to assess the terminal core nursing knowledge competencies of the students. Results revealed that students, prior to graduation, had good core nursing knowledge. Significant differences were found in the terminal core nursing knowledge of students when grouped according to Nursing Aptitude Test (NAT) and academic performance in professional nursing courses, with students who had excellent and superior NAT performance and those with very good and outstanding academic performance in professional nursing courses having significantly higher terminal core nursing knowledge. NAT and academic performance had significant, positive correlation to core nursing knowledge. Further, NAT and academic performance accounted for 46% of variance explained in the core nursing knowledge of nursing students. Higher Education Institutions, therefore, must commit themselves in providing quality nursing education by ensuring proper, responsive and relevant implementation of the nursing curriculum. This in turn may translate to attainment of intended educational outcomes and learners knowledgeable of the basic foundation of nursing practice.
Interactive Spaced-Education (ISE) to teach the Physical examination: a rand...Ahmed Elfaitury
This study investigated the efficacy of Interactive Spaced Education (ISE) for teaching physical examination skills to medical students. 170 second-year students were randomly assigned to receive ISE via daily emails over 3 cycles or act as a control. ISE combined spaced repetition with self-testing. Students receiving ISE showed an average retention improvement of 7.9% after the first cycle and 74.4% after the third cycle compared to controls. Students found ISE to be an effective and acceptable learning method and recommended continuing the program. However, the study was limited by being conducted at a single institution and only assessing physical exam knowledge rather than skills.
Implementation of a revised student success toolafacct
The document presents information on revising a student success tool used by a nursing program to identify at-risk students beyond their first semester. It discusses limitations of the previous tool and literature supporting predictors of academic success. A nursing taskforce developed a new two-part form incorporating objective student data and subjective self-reported risk factors to better capture relevant information. The integrated form allows for more rapid identification of risk factors and reporting to faculty to improve remediation processes.
The SNAPSS pilot program was developed by Eastern Michigan University's Student Nurses Association in response to requests from students for peer mentoring support. It paired upper-level nursing student mentors with first-semester mentees. Evaluations found that mentees felt mentors provided a safety net, but the roles of mentors varied widely. Some students felt there were insufficient resources. To strengthen the program, more guidance is needed for mentors' roles and responsibilities. Feedback from surveys and focus groups identified developing topic sheets as a potential strategy to provide mentors with tangible support tools. Overall, the pilot demonstrated peer mentoring's benefits, and insights gained will help improve support for both mentors and mentees.
The document recommends continuing to use the Post-Discharge Questionnaire (PDQ) on Unit P7 to assess patient satisfaction and gather data in real-time. Results from the PDQ administered in June 2011 to 101 discharged patients on Unit P7 showed high patient satisfaction scores above the 80th percentile for most discharge measures. Scores were below the 80th percentile for information provided in the discharge packet. The PDQ provided a larger sample size than other surveys and captured feedback that can be used to improve the discharge process.
This presentation has the measures to be taken for the safety of patients. It covers the 6 goals
Goal 1: Identify patients correctly
Goal 2: Improve effective communication
Goal 3: Improve the safety of high-alert medications
Goal 4: Ensure safe surgery
Goal 5: Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections
Goal 6: Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls
This study assessed residents' attitudes towards receiving rapid feedback on their teaching skills from medical students. 20 residents facilitated teaching sessions and received structured written feedback from students within 3 days. A survey found that 94% of residents found the rapid feedback very helpful, and 91% said they were very likely to make changes to future sessions based on the feedback. Residents proposed changes related to session content and teaching style. The study suggests residents value rapid feedback from students to improve their teaching skills.
This document discusses strategies for integrating health literacy into occupational therapy (OT) entry-level curricula based on a presentation given at Thomas Jefferson University. It provides background on the importance of health literacy and how it impacts healthcare efficacy. The presentation aims to describe key accreditation standards related to health literacy, apply the standards to specific coursework, and discuss methods for systematically incorporating health literacy content across an OT program. Examples are given of how standards map onto current courses to address health literacy principles and the teaching-learning process.
This document outlines an agenda and goals for a teaching skills seminar for medical residents. The seminar will cover setting learning goals and expectations, adult learning theory, teaching techniques, barriers to teaching, giving feedback, and a wrap-up session. Attendees will learn practical teaching methods to improve their skills as clinical teachers of interns and students. The goals are to enhance residents' confidence in teaching and provide realistic feedback strategies to improve clinical education at the host institution.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a novel residents-as-teachers program in ophthalmology. The goals were to teach residents how to facilitate group learning and emphasize critical thinking skills, and how to teach clinical reasoning. Residents participated in a 2-hour workshop on teaching skills and had the option to receive feedback on their teaching. They then taught seminars to medical students. Student evaluations found that resident teachers were as effective as experienced community faculty in building comprehension, and students responded positively to resident teaching. The study concluded the residents-as-teachers program was effective in teaching residents how to teach critical thinking skills.
This study surveyed the status of formal patient safety (PS) curriculum across 17 Canadian medical schools. It found PS curriculum to be inconsistent and not fully addressing key competencies. Common topics included PS culture, teamwork, systems approach and adverse event reporting. Teaching methods varied from didactic large groups to small experiential learning. Time devoted ranged from episodic to elective-only. Online resources like IHI modules were commonly used. Limitations included reliance on publicly available information and need for further data collection.
The document discusses evidence-based practice (EBP) for nurses, including definitions of EBP, the process and steps involved, aims and objectives of EBP, barriers to EBP, and models for implementing EBP such as the Stetler and Iowa models. It provides an overview of what EBP is and how nurse leaders can facilitate its use to improve patient outcomes through a supportive culture and learning opportunities regarding EBP. Barriers to EBP prevalence include a lack of support from colleagues, leaders, and managers as well as a lack of EBP knowledge and skills among some nurses.
This document discusses evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing. It defines EBP as integrating the best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values. The aims of EBP include providing high-quality, cost-effective care and advancing nursing practice through a focus on evidence rather than habits. EBP follows steps including formulating questions, finding evidence, critically appraising evidence, and integrating it with clinical expertise and patient preferences. Nurses play an important role in EBP through leadership, applying evidence, sharing knowledge, and participating in EBP projects and research.
This document discusses integrating patient safety education into the undergraduate obstetrics and gynecology curriculum. It provides a literature review on existing patient safety curricula and assessments. The key points are:
1) While patient safety initiatives have increased in healthcare, medical student involvement remains limited. Incorporating students can help meet Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education competency milestones.
2) The literature provides some examples of successful patient safety curricula covering topics like teamwork, universal precautions, and aseptic technique. However, most studies lack outcome data proving the curricula changed student behavior.
3) High-fidelity simulations and skills training show promise in teaching concepts like team communication,
This document outlines the planning process for a nursing lecture. It defines planning and explains its importance. The planning process involves determining objectives, a mission statement, philosophy, goals, policies/procedures, and rules. It provides examples of these components and discusses advantages like facilitating management and minimizing uncertainties, as well as limitations like being time consuming. The conclusion emphasizes that planning gives nursing direction and allows managers to focus on goals and objectives.
Better data for teachers, better data for learners, better patient care col...Edgar Febles
The document discusses the establishment of the Office of College-wide Assessment at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine. The office was created to oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive assessment system aligned with the college's competency-based curriculum. The goals of the office are to provide better data on student performance to teachers for curriculum improvement, better feedback to students, and ensure patients receive competent care. The office is led by an Associate Dean and aims to create continuity in assessment from undergraduate to graduate medical education. It facilitates collaboration across the college and engagement of faculty expertise to design, analyze and provide feedback from assessment data.
Power Point presentation about the article written by: Simonsen, B. et al. (2008). Evidence-Based in Practises in Classroom Management: Considerations for Research to Practise. Education and treatment of children, v31 nº3, 351-380
This document describes a study that evaluated the impact of an interprofessional ambulatory care rotation on student communication and teamwork skills. Students from medicine, pharmacy, nursing and other health professions participated in the rotation at the Interprofessional Teaching Clinic (IPTC). As part of the rotation, students completed an interprofessional standardized patient encounter called the Jack Newman case before and after exposure to additional interprofessional education sessions. The study found that student teams scored significantly higher on evaluations of interprofessional teamwork, patient encounters, and care planning after participating in the additional educational sessions and working together at the IPTC. The results suggest that interprofessional education can improve students' skills in collaborating as members of healthcare teams.
1. The study examines barriers faced by respiratory therapists in providing asthma education to caregivers of pediatric patients at a hospital.
2. Therapists saw non-compliance with asthma action plans, lack of medication availability, and social circumstances as significant barriers.
3. Analysis found caregivers' belief systems and financial situations adversely affected children's health by perpetuating barriers and non-compliance.
Simulation-based education is increasingly being used to train technical skills. Current applications include using simulators to improve skills like central line placement and lumbar punctures. Research shows this approach can help address gaps in skills, improve patient outcomes, and reduce costs. Future trends may include more targeted simulators for specific specialties or procedures, and expanding training to areas beyond technical skills like communication. Barriers like cost and faculty time may be addressed through self-directed online training modules.
Terminal Competency Assessment of Core Nursing Knowledge in a State UniversityRyan Michael Oducado
Assessment of educational outcomes upon completion of the nursing program is one way to inform academic institutions of the effectiveness of their teaching-learning practices. A descriptive correlational study design was carried out among 141 graduating nursing students of West Visayas State University to assess their terminal cognitive competency on core nursing knowledge framed under the National Nursing Competency Standards’ 11 Key Areas of Responsibility. All regular graduating students in the year 2015 with complete records of secondary data needed for the study were included. A validated and reliability tested questionnaire was used to assess the terminal core nursing knowledge competencies of the students. Results revealed that students, prior to graduation, had good core nursing knowledge. Significant differences were found in the terminal core nursing knowledge of students when grouped according to Nursing Aptitude Test (NAT) and academic performance in professional nursing courses, with students who had excellent and superior NAT performance and those with very good and outstanding academic performance in professional nursing courses having significantly higher terminal core nursing knowledge. NAT and academic performance had significant, positive correlation to core nursing knowledge. Further, NAT and academic performance accounted for 46% of variance explained in the core nursing knowledge of nursing students. Higher Education Institutions, therefore, must commit themselves in providing quality nursing education by ensuring proper, responsive and relevant implementation of the nursing curriculum. This in turn may translate to attainment of intended educational outcomes and learners knowledgeable of the basic foundation of nursing practice.
Interactive Spaced-Education (ISE) to teach the Physical examination: a rand...Ahmed Elfaitury
This study investigated the efficacy of Interactive Spaced Education (ISE) for teaching physical examination skills to medical students. 170 second-year students were randomly assigned to receive ISE via daily emails over 3 cycles or act as a control. ISE combined spaced repetition with self-testing. Students receiving ISE showed an average retention improvement of 7.9% after the first cycle and 74.4% after the third cycle compared to controls. Students found ISE to be an effective and acceptable learning method and recommended continuing the program. However, the study was limited by being conducted at a single institution and only assessing physical exam knowledge rather than skills.
Implementation of a revised student success toolafacct
The document presents information on revising a student success tool used by a nursing program to identify at-risk students beyond their first semester. It discusses limitations of the previous tool and literature supporting predictors of academic success. A nursing taskforce developed a new two-part form incorporating objective student data and subjective self-reported risk factors to better capture relevant information. The integrated form allows for more rapid identification of risk factors and reporting to faculty to improve remediation processes.
The SNAPSS pilot program was developed by Eastern Michigan University's Student Nurses Association in response to requests from students for peer mentoring support. It paired upper-level nursing student mentors with first-semester mentees. Evaluations found that mentees felt mentors provided a safety net, but the roles of mentors varied widely. Some students felt there were insufficient resources. To strengthen the program, more guidance is needed for mentors' roles and responsibilities. Feedback from surveys and focus groups identified developing topic sheets as a potential strategy to provide mentors with tangible support tools. Overall, the pilot demonstrated peer mentoring's benefits, and insights gained will help improve support for both mentors and mentees.
The document recommends continuing to use the Post-Discharge Questionnaire (PDQ) on Unit P7 to assess patient satisfaction and gather data in real-time. Results from the PDQ administered in June 2011 to 101 discharged patients on Unit P7 showed high patient satisfaction scores above the 80th percentile for most discharge measures. Scores were below the 80th percentile for information provided in the discharge packet. The PDQ provided a larger sample size than other surveys and captured feedback that can be used to improve the discharge process.
This presentation has the measures to be taken for the safety of patients. It covers the 6 goals
Goal 1: Identify patients correctly
Goal 2: Improve effective communication
Goal 3: Improve the safety of high-alert medications
Goal 4: Ensure safe surgery
Goal 5: Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections
Goal 6: Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls
Dr. Lauri Hicks - One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Human Health ExamplesJohn Blue
One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Human Health Examples - Dr. Dawn Sievert, Associate Director for Antimicrobial Resistance, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases, CDC; Dr. Edward J. Septimus, V.P. Research & Infectious Diseases, Hospital Corporation of America; Dr. Lauri Hicks, Director, Office of Antibiotic Stewardship, CDC, from the 2017 NIAA Antibiotic Symposium - Antibiotic Stewardship: Collaborative Strategy for Animal Agriculture and Human Health, October 31 - November 2, 2017, Herndon, Virginia, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2017-niaa-antibiotic-symposium-antibiotic-stewardship
This document summarizes a study examining HIV testing practices among healthcare providers in Washington D.C. The following key points are made:
1. A survey of over 4,000 providers in D.C. found that while most agree HIV screening is important, only 21% reported testing over 90% of patients. Barriers to testing included limited time and concerns over costs/reimbursement.
2. The survey results indicate gaps in provider knowledge - only 28% were aware of the severity of HIV/AIDS in D.C. and 56-68% knew but did not implement CDC and D.C. testing guidelines.
3. The study aims to address these gaps by distributing the survey to
- Telehealth/mHealth approaches show promise for improving HIV care and prevention, including PrEP. Pilot studies found mHealth interventions increased PrEP adherence and engagement in care. However, more research is needed to ensure mHealth PrEP does not worsen disparities.
- A proposed study would use a mobile app/software to initiate and provide PrEP through telehealth visits, assess acceptability, and identify factors predicting adherence or "PrEP fatigue". The goal is to expand scalable mHealth PrEP programs while avoiding increased disparities. More research on optimal candidates and real-world use is still needed.
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Running head: RESEARCH PAPER 1
RESEARCH PAPER 15
Assessment of the knowledge, practice, and the associated factors of Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention
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Institutional Affiliation
Date
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
Assessment of the knowledge, practice, and the associated factors of Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention in Blessings Healthcare Facility 4
The Problem 5
Significance of the problem 6
Purpose of this study 7
Research Questions 8
Masters Essentials aligned with the topic 8
Design 10
Literature Review 10
Methodology and the design of the study 13
Sampling Methods 14
Necessary tools 14
Any logarithm or flow map developed 15
Healthcare Facility 15
Implementation 15
Stage 1: Assessment of the current practices (One Week) 16
Stage 2: Identification of the factors leading to high cases of healthcare-acquired infection (5 days) 17
Stage 3: Pre-Training (Two Weeks) 17
Stage 4: Training (5 weeks) 17
Stage 5: an ongoing process of assessing the situation 18
Materials, activities and the cost 20
Results 21
Socio-demographics features of the research population 21
Knowledge concerning the infection prevention 23
Aspects related to the knowledge of the healthcare professionals regarding the issue of preventing healthcare-acquired infections 27
Limitation of the study 28
References 30
Assessment of the knowledge, practice, and the associated factors of Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention
Healthcare acquired infection/nosocomial infection/hospital acquired infections are becoming a major international challenge in many healthcare facilities especially in the low or middle income nations. It is anticipated that around 10 percent of patients in the healthcare facilities from developing nations are developing healthcare acquired infections and this subsequently leads to negative impacts on healthcare outcomes. It also leads to increase hospital stay, economic burden, morbidity cases, and increase in the mortality incidences. Some of the common healthcare acquired infections include Hepatitis B and C virus, HIV infections, and even Tuberculosis which are often transmitted by healthcare workers who are not observing the practice related to the infection prevention measures.
According to the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are about 1.7 million patients who have been hospitalized as a result of acquiring infection within the facilities while undergoing treatment for other healthcare concerns. Many studies reveal that simple infection control procedures like cleaning of the hands using alcohol-based hand rub is helping in the prevention of the spread of the disease. The increase in the infection rate caused by the healthcare acquired infection is due to the poor practices of infection prevention and control, lack of knowledge or failure to implement knowledge related to the process of preventing and controlling nosocomial illnesses, and other associated f.
This document summarizes a needs assessment conducted in Bangkok, Thailand to inform diabetes prevention efforts. Surveys found exercise was the top perceived need, with 28.9% reporting no exercise. However, participants noted a lack of community spaces and access barriers to physical activity. While organizers were concerned about a lack of cooperation and commitment to community-centered programs. The needs assessment identifies structural and participation barriers to address to effectively promote diabetes prevention in the community.
This document summarizes a needs assessment conducted in Bangkok, Thailand to inform diabetes prevention efforts. Surveys found exercise was the top perceived need, with 28.9% reporting no exercise. However, participants identified a lack of community spaces and access limitations as barriers. Exercise organizers noted a lack of community cooperation and commitment to participate. The needs assessment identified structural and participation barriers to address to effectively promote exercise in diabetes prevention.
Pediatric Adverse Drug Events PresentationJordan Gamart
This document summarizes a webinar on pediatric adverse drug events hosted by the Patient Safety Movement Foundation. The webinar featured presentations from Dr. Anne Lyren on Children's Hospitals' Solutions for Patient Safety and Dr. James Broselow on eBroselow. Dr. Lyren discussed strategies to reduce pediatric adverse drug events through programs, checklists, and technology. Dr. Broselow discussed how assistive technologies can help standardize and simplify drug administration in pediatrics to reduce errors through features like dose verification and guidelines. The webinar provided an overview of initiatives and tools to help hospitals improve pediatric safety.
Objective: To evaluate the utility of a targeted lecture in improving FP awareness amongst clinicians.
Design: This is a dual institution, prospective survey-based study assessing if an educational lecture can increase the likelihood of FP consideration, discussion, and referral.
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1. When a researcher uses a random sample of 400 to make conclusions about a larger population, this is an example of:
· Descriptive statistics
· Demographics
· Inferential statistics
· Dependent variables
2. If a study is comparing number of falls by age, age is considered what type of variable?
· Interval
· Ordinal
· Ratio
· Nominal
3. Validity is:
· A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities, that can be measured or counted.
· The extent to which an idea or measurement is well-founded and an accurate representation of the real world.
· A measurement level with equal distances between the points and a zero-starting point.
· Raw unorganized information from which conclusions can be made.
4. Data is defined as:
· A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities, that can be measured or counted.
· The extent to which an idea or measurement is well-founded and an accurate representation of the real world.
· A measurement level with equal distances between the points and a zero-starting point.
· Raw unorganized information from which conclusions can be made.
5. The average of the collected data is known as:
· Mean
· Median
· Variance
· Range
6. The experimental or predictor variable is an example of:
· Extraneous variable
· Dependent variable
· Independent variable
· Nominal data
7. Level of measurement that defines the relationship between things and assigns an order or ranking to each thing is known as:
· Interval
· Ordinal
· Ratio
· Nominal
8. A variable is considered:
· A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities, that can be measured or counted.
· A component of mathematics that looks at gathered data.
· Statistics designed to allow the researcher to infer characteristics regarding a population from sample population.
· External and internal influences within a study that can affect the validity and reliability of the outcomes.
9. External and internal influences within a study that can affect the validity and reliability of outcomes is called:
· Continuous variables
· Demographics
· Bias
· Standard deviation
10. The subset of the population to be studied is called:
· Sample
· Variable
· Population
· Demographic
Put the below in your own words into 1-2 paragraphs for the main conclusion and 1-2 paragraphs for the clinical application
Main conclusion:
The following is one example of a main conclusion and clinical applicability to assist you in formulating your take home message for the dissemination assignment. The details in these descriptions are intentionally detailed for your consideration. Do not include this level of detail in the dissemination assignment.
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The Healthy People 2020 HPV vaccination goal of 80% of all United States adolescents[KG1] is not being met with current practices (citation). With insufficient vaccination, reduction in HPV-related disease ...
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Human Papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and world wide. Vaccination is a critical public health measure for lowering the risk of cervical genital and anal cancers. Overall vaccination rates in the United States are low. This study highlights the need to change practices in primary care clinics to increase Human Papillomavirus vaccination rates. The study compares vaccination rates before and after the introduction of the American Academy of Pediatrics Tool Kit and a staff training session.
1) Chemotherapy patients commonly experience a variety of side effects ranging from mild to severe. However, clinicians often underestimate the side effects that patients report experiencing.
2) The use of electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) tools has been shown to improve communication between patients and clinicians about side effects. This leads to earlier detection and management of side effects.
3) Implementing an ePRO app for patients to report side effects at home can help clinicians monitor symptoms in real-time and make timely adjustments to chemotherapy treatment plans. This may improve patients' quality of life and survival outcomes.
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Literature Review
Healthcare acquired infections constitute a major public health issue and it is affecting millions of people on a yearly basis. The approximation from the recent studies is showing more than 5 percent of the hospitalized patients are exposed to nosocomial infections. Many studies further show that the surgical site infections are the common infections associated with nosocomial infections and it is contributing to about 30 percent of all healthcare acquired infections cases.
Study by Ayed et al (2015) shows that healthcare providers are continuously exposed to pathogens which are sometimes severe and lethal. Nurses specifically are more exposed to different infections during the course of providing healthcare services to the patients. This study indicates that it is therefore crucial for nurses to possess sound knowledge as well as strict adherence to the infection control practices. Updating the acquaintance and the practices of nurses through involvement in ongoing in-service educational programs and putting more focus on the role of the current evidence-based practices of infection prevention in the continuous training is important. Provision of the training to the newly recruited nurses regarding the infection control frequently as well as replicating the study through observation checklist is necessary in assessing the level of practice (Imad, Ayed, Faeda, & Lubna, 2015).
Study by Desta et al (2018) reveals that working experience is a stronger predictor of the knowledge in relation to the prevention of the infection. In this study, the goal was to the relationship between the acquaintance, practice and connected aspects of infection prevention among healthcare employees. Education level is a key determinant to the level of experience when it comes to the control or the prevention of infections. According to this study, it is clear that healthcare providers with advanced experience as well as advanced age are significantly linked with the knowledge. This is basically based on the fact that as healthcare providers are getting older, they are more likely to have advance knowledge due to their experiences as well as having worked with their seniors (Desta, Ayenew, Sitotaw, Tegegne, Dires, & Getie, 2018).
Teshager et al (2015) also studies the knowledge, practices, and the related aspects towards the reduction or prevention of the surgical site infections among nurses who were employed in Amhara Regional State Referral healthcare facilities, in the Northwest Ethiopia. This study looked at some of the factors linked with the knowledge of the nurses regarding the preventi ...
EFFECTS OF MRSA SCREENING ON THE HEALTH.docxwrite5
This document discusses screening patients for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). MRSA is a bacterium that is difficult to treat and often spreads in healthcare settings. The document notes that current evidence on MRSA screening is limited and does not adequately address outcomes like morbidity, mortality, and resource use. It proposes a new research study on MRSA screening that would incorporate controls for trends and confounding factors, and assess various infection control interventions and their impact on outcomes. The goal would be to develop a more effective strategy for preventing MRSA infections.
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Alarm fatigue poses a significant patient safety risk in healthcare facilities. When nurses are inundated with a high volume of alarms, some of which are clinically irrelevant, it can lead to desensitization and delays in response to critical alarms (Sendelbach & Jepsen, 2013). Nuisance or false-positive alarms are a key driver of alarm fatigue, as they do not indicate an actual adverse patient condition but still interrupt care providers (Graham & Cvach, 2010). The overuse of alarms has created a "cry wolf effect" wherein nurses start to mistrust clinical alarm systems due to the frequency of irrelevant alerts (Cvach, 2010
Exploring Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of ICU Health Workers Regarding ...QUESTJOURNAL
Background: Nosocomial Infection is a localized or systemic infection acquired at any health care facility including hospitals by a patient admitted for any reason other than the pathology present during admission. Including an infection acquired in a healthcare facility that manifest 48 hours after the patient's admission or discharge. Objective: Themain aim of this study is toassess the level of knowledge, attitudes and practice of ICU health personnel with regards to the spread of nosocomial infections. Methodology: A cross-sectional and facility based study was conducted from March to November 2016 at King Khalid hospital in Najran, Saudi Arabia. By adopting convenience technique, 50 subjects had been recruited to participate in this study. Results: 62% of respondentswere female. The mean age was 29 years. Concerning educational status, 54% of the participants have Bsc. professionally most of them (48%) were nurses. 60% of the participants have less than three year working experience in ICU.86% of them highlighted that hands must be washed with soap and water or even rubbed with alcohol before contacting with patients. Additionally, the result reveals that employees who had master degree or above displayed higher mean knowledge scores as compared to the other two groups (diploma or less & bachelor) (0.7147 & 4.6656) respectively. High significant statistical differences were found between the three academic groups in relation to sharp devices, personal protective equipment (gloves, gowns &masks), care of intravenous infusion therapy, central line care and urinary catheter care (F=4.594, F=7.982, F=5.539, F=4.471, F=15.310, F=4.345) respectively at p < 0.05. Recommendation & conclusion: Health workers in ICU (King Khalid hospital) showed adequate knowledge and faire attitude regarding universal precautions
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The document proposes a handwashing education intervention for nurses to reduce hospital-acquired infections. The intervention involves a 6-month handwashing education program for nurses focused on compliance monitoring in a practice setting. Studies show education improves handwashing knowledge and practices, but compliance decreases after. This intervention aims to address sustainability by focusing on compliance and conducting education in a practice setting over an extended period. The expected impact is improved nurse handwashing and reduced transmission of pathogens, lowering patient infection risks and improving healthcare quality.
1) The survey found that while most providers were aware of CDC and D.C. HIV testing guidelines, only a small percentage were implementing them in practice.
2) Providers reported patient demographics that over-represented Caucasian and privately insured populations compared to actual D.C. demographics. Most providers did not understand the true extent of the HIV epidemic across D.C.
3) Limited time for counseling and beliefs that HIV was not an issue for their patient populations were the primary barriers cited to routine HIV testing. The study was limited by a small sample size but suggests biases may influence provider testing practices.
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NVBDCP was launched in 2003-2004 . Vector-Borne Disease: Disease that results from an infection transmitted to humans and other animals by blood-feeding arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Examples of vector-borne diseases include Dengue fever, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, and malaria.
Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdfJim Jacob Roy
Osteoporosis is an increasing cause of morbidity among the elderly.
In this document , a brief outline of osteoporosis is given , including the risk factors of osteoporosis fractures , the indications for testing bone mineral density and the management of osteoporosis
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Dive into an in-depth exploration of the histological structure of female reproductive system with this comprehensive lecture. Presented by Dr. Ayesha Irfan, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, this presentation covers the Gross anatomy and functional histology of the female reproductive organs. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in medical science, this lecture provides clear explanations, detailed diagrams, and valuable insights into female reproductive system. Enhance your knowledge and understanding of this essential aspect of human biology.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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Overall life span (LS) was 1671.7±1721.6 days and cumulative 5YS reached 62.4%, 10 years – 50.4%, 20 years – 44.6%. 94 LCP lived more than 5 years without cancer (LS=2958.6±1723.6 days), 22 – more than 10 years (LS=5571±1841.8 days). 67 LCP died because of LC (LS=471.9±344 days). AT significantly improved 5YS (68% vs. 53.7%) (P=0.028 by log-rank test). Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: N0-N12, T3-4, blood cell circuit, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells-CC and blood cells subpopulations), LC cell dynamics, recalcification time, heparin tolerance, prothrombin index, protein, AT, procedure type (P=0.000-0.031). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and N0-12 (rank=1), thrombocytes/CC (rank=2), segmented neutrophils/CC (3), eosinophils/CC (4), erythrocytes/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), stick neutrophils/CC (8), leucocytes/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (error=0.000; area under ROC curve=1.0).
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1. An Evaluation of Infection Prevention and Control Programs in Kentucky Hospitals Jessica Young University of Louisville April 2009
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Introduce and thank Dr. Carrico & Elizabeth, Vice President of Health Policy for KHA.
Reportable Diseases such as Hepatitis B, HIV, Mumps, Foodbourne Outbreaks, etc.
As part of KY. MRSA Collaborative, project was undertaken to describe existing capabilities of infection preventionists throughout Kentucky. Survey results are being used to guide development and planning of education programs and other resources to support infection preventionists in hospitals and other settings.
National Meetings such as SHEA and APIC. Would like to see more support for education.