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[Article Title : Pandemics and PTSD: Caring for the caregivers / Kailee Burdick, Robert Owegi, Renee Bauer, and Emily Cannon, p. 365 - 370. Abstract : Healthcare workers have been battling an invisible enemy as they treat individuals with the novel infectious disease COVID-19. This enemy is not eradicated currently by vaccinations or proper isolation techniques.;[Article Title : Improving patient mobility / Kaye Claytor, Joan Miller, and Kate Boyer, p. 371-374. Abstract : Patient mobility an essential component of nursing care to prevent deconditioning and hazards of immobility, was lacking at the project site. Improving patient mobility without the use of additional resources was undertaken. Positive outcomes were achieved for the unit, patients, and staff.;[Article Title : Pharmacogenomics: Importance to clinical practice / Katherine K. Sink and Angela Scardina, p. 375-380. Abstract : Pharmacogenomics assists the patient in the pharmacological management of care. Definitions, usefulness to practice, and current challenges of pharmacogenomics are addresses. A brief history covers the unusual beginning to the rapid advances in the last decade.;[Article Title : Using a clinical support system to facilitate nurses' adherence to treatment protocols for hypoglycemia / Jacquelyn Gibbs, Kimberly Berger, Carla Greany, and Mercedes Falciglia, p. 381-386. Abstract : Hypoglycemia during hospitalization poses a risk to patient safety. Additional strategies should be explored by healthcare leaders to improve adherence to treatment protocols. the best practice advisory and flowsheet in this project were associated with improvements in adherence to the treatment protocol and required documentation.;[Article Title : Implementation of a standardized oral care protocol to decrease non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia / Kristin Prittes, Cindy Kerber, Susana Calderon and Pam Bigler, p. 387-390. Abstract : The process used to implement a standardized oral care protocol to improve adherence to oral care and reduce non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) is described. Engaged staff and a nurse-led protocol improved care, improved adherence to oral care, and decreased occurrence of NV-HAP.;[Article Title : Direct-acting oral anticoagulants / Ergie P. Inocian, Kathryn Patterson, and Rhea Faye D. Felicilda Reynaldo, p. 391-394. Abstract : Direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs0 are among the most common medications administered by clinical medical-surgical nurses. proactive measures and targeted patient education should be encouraged to prevent adverse events associated with these drugs.;[Article Title : Implementation of an interprofessional review to optimize antimicrobial therapy / Allison M.L. Sloan, Maighdlin Aderson, Shawn Roberts, Julie Brot, and Jane Guttendorf, p. 395-400. Abstract : A formal nurse-managed, interprofessional antimicrobial review process successfully reduces antimicrobial exposure by reducing total antimicrobial days, facilitating de escalation from intravenous to oral therapy, and from broad to narow spectrum; and by timely documentation of antimicrobial stop dates.;[Article Title : Randomized controlled trial assessing the effectiveness of two cleaning regiments for ENFit connector / Beth Lyman, Katina L. Rahe, David Keeler, Ashley K. Sherman, and Ruba A. Abdelhadi, p. 401-406. Abstract :This cleaning validation study compared two regimens and brushes for cleaning ENFit connectors. Results showed the more diligent regimen was most effective, regardless of the type of cleaning brush need.;[Article Title : Best practice implementation of skin cancer guidelines on the EMR to educate patients / Victoria Siegel, Leeann Siegel, Sara Ann Ackardt, Patricia Eckardt, and Kristin Ditzel, p. 407-422. Abstract : This quality improvement project examined the effect of skin cancer education of nurses on medical-surgical units. Nurses who received the education reported increased comfort in obtaining histories and conducting patient teaching.;[Article Title : Non-Small Cell lung cancer: Part I / Susan Bohnenkamp and Jane Lacovara, p. 411-412] Abstract : The role of the medical-surgical nurse caring for a patient with non-small-cell lung cancer is to address patient and family concerns and questions about diagnosis, treatment, and survivorshp.;[Article Title : Chronic kidney disease / Deanna T. Allison, p. 413-414] Abstract : The medical-surgical nursing certification board is a professional organization whose mission is to validate excellence in medical-surgical nursing and care coordination and transition management.;[Article Title : Interpretation of the ECG Rhythm strip for patients with pacemakers / Dillon j. Dzikowicz and Mary G. Carey, p. 415-418] Abstract : With the prevalence of cardiac pacemakers growing medical-surgical nurses need to be aware of how to interpret accurately the ECG of patients with pacemakers. |
