Change theory will be utilized to implement the plan. A failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) will project the likelihood that the process improvement plan suggested will not fail. Additionally the role of the professional nurse in functioning as a leader in promoting quality care and influencing quality improvement activities will be discussed. A.Root Cause Analysis A root cause analysis (RCA) is “a process for identifying the basic or causal factors that underlie variation in performance, including the occurrence or possible occurrence of a sentinel event” (Cherry & Jacob, 2011, p. 442). The people involved in the RCA should be the people involved in the scenario: the RN (Nurse J), the LPN, the physician (Dr. T.), the emergency room manager, and a figure from administration (Chief Nursing Officer?).
The first step in a root cause analysis on the sentinel event that caused Mr. B’s death is to gather the data surrounding the situation. Mr. B’s vital signs, including his blood pressures, important laboratory values, pain scores, and history of medication dispensed during the
The strained relationship with his only child could isolate Mr. Trosack and could lead to depression. The nurses and doctors on the team has to work with Mr. Trosack regarding health education. The importance of regular check-ups needs to be stressed, because Mr. Trosack hadn’t had a physical exam in ten years and he had expired medications in his medicine cabinet. He was diagnosed with hypertension and non-insulin-dependent diabetes and will need to further education. Mr. Trosack will need to know how to manage hypertension and diabetes through medication, diet, and exercise.
Hall v Hilbun Tina Henry Rasmussen College Author Note This research is being submitted on November 9, 2012, for Heather in Medical Law and Ethics course. In the case of Hall v Hilbun I do believe that the physician was at fault for the four D’s of negligence. The four D’s of negligence are Duty; which the person has to show the physician and patient relationship existed. Derelict; has to show the physician failed to comply with standards of a physician. Direct cause; the person has to show that the damages were a direct cause to the injury or death.
It is important for nurses to understand nursing-sensitive indicators, and how they can be used to prevent injuries to patients. Nursing-Sensitive Indicators nursing-sensitive indicators are designed to allow for better patient outcomes. They are used to show the structure, process and outcomes of nursing care. They are guidelines which identify specific practices nurses can utilize to achieve safer and better patient care. The structure of nursing is related to the staffing mix.
RTT1 Organizational Systems (V1 Undergrad-0313)-PA) 31 May 2015 Andrew Wallace Jr. A. Discuss how an understanding of nursing-sensitive indicators could assist the nurses in this case in identifying issues that may interfere with patient care. Nursing-sensitive indicators reflect the structure, process and outcome of nursing care. The structure of nursing care is indicated by the supply of nursing staff, the skill level of the nursing staff, and the education/certification of nursing staff. Process indicators measure aspects of nursing care such as assessment, intervention and RN job satisfaction.
It is also important to know where and how theories can best apply to current nursing practice. Compare and Analyze a Common Core Concept A common core concept among Virginia Henderson’s need theory and Dorothea Orem’s self-care deficit nursing theory is nursing. Both theorists use the nursing concept in their theory to define the role of nursing. Henderson defines nursing as the unique function of a nurse to help a person sick or well in the performance of activities contributing to health or its recovery that the person would perform unaided if he or she had the necessary strength, will, or knowledge. Nursing can also consist of assisting an individual to a peaceful death.
Forensic investigators will document the pertinent details and collect information about the circumstances of death. The body will then be transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office, where it will be placed in refrigeration until
Introduction The purpose of research is to answer questions that exist around a subject or to develop a solution. It aims to add to the existing knowledge of a topic. The goal of nursing research is to contribute to the evidence to support best clinical practise and education in the nursing profession (REF). This assignment will focus on the subject of the effects of post thrombotic syndrome following lower extremity dvt. This subject was chosen as..............
Psychological Impact on Cancer Patients That Have Six Months of Life Introduction Cancer is one of most devastating diseases; it is considered a terminal disease and its effects range from physiological disturbances to psychological disturbances. Its therapy is bombarded with a lot of side effects that also alter the psychological and physiological well-being of the patient. Towards the end of life of the cancer patient, there is a lot that goes on in the mind of the patient. The psychological effects are quite enormous and dealing with the situation becomes difficult due to the fact that death is approaching and it is inevitable. The purpose of this research paper is to attempt to understand the psychological disturbances of the patient towards the end of his/her life.