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26 Implementation of a Toolkit for Families After Pediatric Sexual Assault: A Quality Improvement ProjectThayer, Madeline A.; Garrett, Larry2022Background: An estimated one in four to eight girls and one in ten to twelve boys are the victims of sexual assault or abuse before reaching adulthood. During an encounter for pediatric sexual assault, patients and caregivers are given extensive information about recovery, coping, and follow up care...
27 Implementation of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Toolkit: A Quality Improvement ProjectTolley, Victor M.; Allen, Nancy2024POSTER
28 Implementation of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Toolkit: A Quality Improvement ProjectTolley, Victor M.; Allen, Nancy2024In 2012, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of pre- exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission among high-risk individuals. When used correctly, PrEP reduces HIV infection risk by about 99%. Despite its effectiveness, PrEP is underutilize...
29 Implementation of Primary Care Clinical Practice Guidelines within an Army Combat Support HospitalWhaley, Kira S.2019POSTER
30 Implementation of Remote Monitoring of Topical Treatments in Patients with a History of Cutaneous MalignancyLamb, Andrew S; Bowling, Marianne; Wolf Cara2024POSTER
31 Implementation of Remote Monitoring of Topical Treatments in Patients with a History of Cutaneous MalignancyLamb, Andrew S; Bowling, Marianne; Wolf Cara2024Lack of access to specialty dermatologic care puts patients with skin conditions at risk for poor health outcomes. Skin cancer mortality is also lower in areas with high specialty dermatologist density. Because the Huntsman Cancer Institute is the only National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehens...
32 Implementing a Child-Friendly Teaching Tool for Kids with New-onset Type 1 DiabetesPinegar, Amelia J.; Garrett, Larry2022Background: Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is one of the most common chronic diseases in pediatric populations. It affects nearly 19,000 youth each year. This is a life-altering diagnosis with great consequences. American Diabetes Association guidelines recommend that the education for these patients should ...
33 Implementing a Goals of Care Simulation for Student Nurse Practitioners: An Evidence-based Practice ProjectHafen, Abbey; Butt, Ann; Martinez, Holli; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa2024POSTER
34 Implementing a Goals of Care Simulation for Student Nurse Practitioners: An Evidence-based Practice ProjectHafen, Abbey; Butt, Ann; Martinez, Holli; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa2024Goals of Care discussions help patients clarify what they value most and what they hope to see happen with their medical care. These conversations require patients and clinicians to zoom out and talk about plans and potential decisions if a patient's course doesn't go as hoped. Patients prefer to di...
35 Implementing a Self-Measured/Home Blood Pressure Monitoring ProgramJohnson, Sandra Benson2020The purpose of this Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to implement a self-measured/home blood pressure (SMHBP) monitoring program at one stand-alone, urban primary care clinic, offering free medical services to low income children and adults with no health insurance. The clinic is run ...
36 Implementing a Social Determinants of Health Screening Tool for Child Abuse Risk Factors in a Rural Pediatric ClinicQuinton, Shari L.S.2023Background: Child abuse and neglect are substantial public health problems. Child abuse is preventable when risk factors are recognized and addressed. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to determine if using the SEEK PQ-R parental questionnaire in a rural clinic would a) increase cl...
37 Implementing a Transition of Care Policy in a Pediatric Primary Care SettingJensen, Janie H.; Hemond, Joni A.; Smith, Lisa M.; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa J.2024POSTER
38 Implementing a Transition of Care Policy in a Pediatric Primary Care SettingJensen, Janie H.; Hemond, Joni A.; Smith, Lisa M.; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa J.2024Many adolescents lose access to specialized or primary medical care during the transition from pediatric to adult care, often due to a lack of healthcare transition interventions and planning by a primary care provider. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an established program ...
39 Implementing ACE Screening in a Primary Care SettingHarken, Rachel E.2020Background: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) screening is the assessment of elements of child abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction. The estimated prevalence of ACEs among adults in the U.S. is 60% (Kalmakis & Chandler, 2015). ACE scores can predict current health risk behaviors, chronic dis...
40 Implementing an Acts of Kindness Intervention for Emergency Department StaffAnderson, Kristi2020Background:Professional nursing is inherently stressful. This stress negatively impacts nurses, hospitals, and patients in significant ways. Stress levels are disproportionately higher in emergency department (ED) nurses, with 30-55% of them suffering from moderate to high levels of burnout. These h...
41 Implementing an Asthma Clinical Practice Guideline in Primary CareMcmillin, Sarah; Phares, Pamela L.2022Background: Asthma is a common chronic illness, affecting more than 300 million people worldwide. Asthma is primarily diagnosed and managed in a primary care setting. If ineffectively managed, asthma can reduce quality of life and create economic as well as health care system burden. Inconsistent ma...
42 Implementing an Electronic Social Needs Screener and Referral in a Rural Nurse Practitioner Owned and Operated Family Primary Care ClinicDuncan, Alycia I.; Wallace, Andrea; Luther, Brenda2023Background: Many clinicians understand the connection between social determinants of health (SDoH) and poor health outcomes, yet there remains a reluctance to screen for social needs (Andermann, 2018). Reasons for reluctance include not knowing what to do if needs are found, where to refer patients,...
43 Implementing an Evidence-Based Blood Pressure Technique in an Oncology ClinicWixom, Lyndsay2020Background:Hypertension (HTN) continues to be a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and death, with an estimated cost in the United States of 131 billion dollars annually (Kirkland et al., 2018). Accurate blood pressure (BP) measurements are essential in the prevention, detection...
44 Implementing an Individualized Breast Cancer Risk Assessment at the Coalville Health CenterFalkner, Jennifer L.; Conder, Rosemary; Vernon, Jeanette; Garrett, Larry2024POSTER
45 Implementing an Individualized Breast Cancer Risk Assessment at the Coalville Health CenterFalkner, Jennifer L.; Conder, Rosemary; Vernon, Jeanette; Garrett, Larry2024Breast cancer ranks as the second most common cancer among women, with incidence rates on the rise. Early detection through personalized risk assessment and adherence to screening guidelines improves the chances of detecting cancer in its early stages. Performing individualized breast cancer risk as...
46 Implementing Fast-track Care in a Community Hospital Emergency Department: A Needs AssessmentChapple, Merica K.; Crockett, Steven D.; Garrett; Larry2024POSTER
47 Implementing Fast-track Care in a Community Hospital Emergency Department: A Needs AssessmentChapple, Merica K.; Crockett, Steven D.; Garrett, Larry2024Overcrowding in emergency departments (EDs) is a widespread issue affecting healthcare facilities worldwide, compromising both efficiency and patient care. Fast-Track Care efficiently meets the needs of low-acuity patients, thereby alleviating congestion and optimizing resources for more critical ca...
48 Implementing Mental Health Screening in COVID-19 SurvivorsStapleton, McKenna L.K.; Brown, Jeanette; Gee, Julie2022The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a myriad of lingering complex and chronic health and mental health problems with a current lack of standardized screening in the outpatient population. Proper management of mental health disorders relies on early screening and intervention for increased outcomes...
49 Implementing Screening and a Resource List for Eating Disorders in Primary CareAnderson, Elise; Garrett, Larry2024POSTER
50 Implementing Screening and a Resource List for Eating Disorders in Primary CareAnderson, Elise; Garrett, Larry2024Eating disorders affect individuals physically and mentally, are more prevalent in young adults, and are associated with multiple comorbidities. Eating disorders occur in 5% of the United States (US) population and up to 10-20% of undergraduate college students. Despite the prevalence, only 45% of U...
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