Category: Hospital

Hospital-Acquired Infections and Change Plan The issue of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) is rather important in the context of hospital nursing care as it affects quality of health care delivery and deteriorates patients outcomes. In this regard, this paper will propose potential evidence-based practice (EBP) plan to enhance the current situation. Focusing on nursing care, it…

Hand-Washing Initiative Institutionalization: Reduction of Hospital-Acquired Infections Table of Contents Overview Problem Solution Opportunity Program Competencies Addressed References Overview I attended a change management training program entitled Instituting a Hand-Washing Initiative: Increasing Compliance and Decreasing Infection Rate organized by a local community-based healthcare center in the month of March. The program targeted the healthcare providers,…

The Problem of Hospital-Acquired Infections NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing Assignment Criteria Your Answers: (NOTE: See Milestone 1 Grading Rubric for details required in each area.) Nursing Care Issue and Desired Outcome 50 points Nursing Care Issue: Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) Despite the emphasis on quality in nursing and the importance of meeting sanitation norms,…

The Case of Memorial Hospital Crisis and emergencies can lead to dramatic consequences if there are no effective emergency plans that are followed in healthcare facilities. However, the example of Memorial Hospital in New Orleans demonstrates that these plans should have strict ethical and practical instructions, and the staff should be trained to work in…

Fall Prevention Strategies in Hospitals Introduction The chosen study studies patients experiences after a fall and their views on fall prevention strategies in hospitals. The research used a qualitative methodology, with patient interviews as the main source of data. The analysis of the interview results suggested some common themes and attitudes, such as self-blame, reluctance…

The Beckers Hospital Program Table of Contents The purpose The target population or audience The benefits The cost or budget justification The basis for the evaluation References The purpose Leadership is a crucial part of the functioning of any organization, collective, team, etc. It contributes to better cooperation and mutual understanding. For this reason, the…

The Concept of Healing Hospital Paradigm Components of the Healing Hospital Paradigm The Healing Hospital Paradigm is a holistic approach aimed at providing effective medical support and care to different patients. This paradigm focuses on the needs of the whole person (Ashcraft, Anthony, & Mancuso, 2010, p. 1). This notion explains why physicians should consider…

Oncology Patients Hospital Readmission Prevention Introduction The project is focused on finding pre-discharge and post-discharge techniques that can help reduce hospital readmissions of adult oncology patients. One of the best potential solutions belongs to Merkow et al. (2015), who suggest that the major evidence-based way to decrease the readmission rate is scheduling follow-up visits for…

Practice Change in the University Hospital Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Key aspects of change Summary Reference List Introduction This proposal will describe the interventions which will be needed to reduce the level of noise within one unit of the University Hospital; in particular, the specific aim is to achieve at least 45 percent…

Patient Falls Considering a Hospital Setting Most of the past empirical studies reveal that both old and young patients are equally affected by falls in hospitals. However, patients who find themselves in this situation are often not assisted. This hospital situation also entails elimination-related activities (Tzeng & Yin, 2008). It is also crucial to mention…