Dashboard Analysis and Nursing Plan Linda Ndofor Walden University NURS 4005 Section 04, Topics in Clinical Nursing June, 21st, 2015 Dashboard Analysis and Nursing Plan Overview The most successful healthcare organizations are those that utilize information obtained from care providers and patients to develop solid structures to facilitate service delivery. Dashboard analysis makes it easier for administrators to make decisions based on facts rather than on assumptions. Dashboard analysis provides a base on which to look at various performance indicators in an organization to make long-term decisions (Clay, 2008). Dashboard analysis is crucial in healthcare settings since it helps to determine the areas that need improvement.
Evidence-based practice (EBP) provides the research and information of how to deliver the best patient care, and can be integrated into the delivery of nursing care. Prevention of ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP) in ventilated patients in the intensive care unit is just one example of how evidence-based practice is being implemented in nursing care. Evidence-Based Practice Dr. David Sackett, a pioneer of evidence-based practice, best describes it as “the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of the individual patient” (Troseth, 2009). This involves the integration of clinical experience, the values of the individual patient, and the best evidence-based research (Schardt, 2010). Implementing EBP in nursing care establishes who they are, what they do, and what effect they have on patient outcomes (Overholt, 2004).
It also helps them grow into adults who have positive feelings about themselves and others. When children and young people have positive relationships with practitioners, it gives them emotional security, as they know that there always is someone who cares for them and to whom they can turn to. Thanks to this, children and young people develop trust in other people and their confidence grows, which enables them to better participate in activities as well as better handle difficult situations. When practitioners accept children and young people for who they are, it is easier for children and young people to accept themselves and develop good self-esteem. Also when children and young people feel confident and comfortable in their relationships with others and have a sense of wellbeing, it is less likely for them to exhibit unacceptable behaviour.
(2005). OLDER ADULTS IN 2005. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/population/www/pop-profile/files/dynamic/OLDER.pdf de Chesnay, M., & Anderson, B.A. (2008). Caring for the Vulnerable, Perspectives in Nursing Theory, (2nd ed.).
Outcome 1 1, Explain how individuals can benefit from being as independent as possible in the tasks of daily living Being independent gives individual a feeling of control over their life. Individual will feel more comfortable, safe and reassured when they can do things for themselves and this also helps to uphold their self-esteem. Independence can help individual to achieve their life goals. Being independent contributes positively to their physical health. Keeping active is good for all of our body systems.
Historical Development of Nursing Timeline Tiffany C. Dovgan NUR/513 October 15, 2012 Dolores Diehl Historical Development of Nursing Timeline The discipline or practice of nursing has developed over time and many nursing theorists contributed to the professional practice as we know it today. Nursing theories provide structure to the critical thinking and decision- making processes. Theory, research and applications to clinical practice are symbiotic as new concepts, practices and empirical data emerge professional practice changes or evolves. Florence Nightingale’s writings originating in 1859 are considered the first nursing theories postulated. She is known for decreasing mortality rates in hospitals during the Crimean War (George, 2011).
Promoting Successful Cognitive Aging:A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Alzheimers Disease, 19(4), 1101. Retrieved 2012, from http://ezproxy.utech.edu.jm:2075/ehost/detail?vid=4&hid=110&sid=07b02ff9-4b5c-4639-9ebd-bd09fc3cdbac%40sessionmgr111&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&AN=48706320 Dychtwald, K. (1999). Healthy Aging: Challenges and Solutions. (K. Dychtwald, Ed.)
Leadership and Management of Nursing Care Table of Contents page Introduction……….…………………………………………………………… 1 Stage 1 - Unfreezing…………………………………………………………… 2 Stage 2 – Movement…………………………………………………………… 6 Plan of Action………………………………………………….. 7 Predicted Outcome…………………………………………….. 9 Evaluation of Change……………………..…………………… 9 Stage 3 – Refreezing…………………………………………………………… 10 Conclusion…………….………………………………………………………... 10 References…………………………………………………………………........ 11 Appendix……………………………………………………………………….. 13 INTRODUCTION Planned change as defined by Marquis and Huston (2006), is a change generated by a leader with deliberate application of knowledge and skills. For effective change, expert planning skills are required, therefore this paper is going to discuss about the strategy of change of the way in which new staff in Operating Room are orientated, based on Lewin’s change theory. This strategy of change is going to articulate around the problem identified from this orientation program, the key personnel involved, proposals for change, strategies for achieving this change, analysis of what actually might occur, and the evaluation tools. After pondering over the organizational function in Operating Room, the writer as one of the registered nurse in Operating Room, had come out with a decision to improve the way new staffs are being orientated, which considered requires change. Based on Lewin’s theory of change as the framework, the writer has developed a change management strategy for the identified problem.
Physical health: Physical health is the ability to perform normal activities of daily living. Walking is a form of physical fitness that will create physical health. It can create weight loss that will improve your overall health. Social health: Social health is the ability to have satisfying relationships and interactions with others. It is important to communicate with your peers, and have meaningful conversations.
An individual’s health and activity level can make the difference in how long abilities can be maintained and how healthy they continue to be. When individuals maintain close family connections as well as continuing to acquire new knowledge that will help to stimulate new growth in the brain which keeps them to stay involved in life and not sitting around waiting to pass on to the other side. The book discussed how successful aging is dependent upon an individual’s low probability to disease and disease related disabilities, high cognitive and physical functional capacities and an active engagement with life. When all these components are reached then it gives many individuals a way to age healthy and live longer lives but when disease or other issues begin to take their toll on an individual then for most hope is lost causing many mental and physical abilities to decline and individuals giving up on