NRS 433 Topic 1 DQ 2

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Topic 1 DQ 2

Apr 4-8, 2022

Nursing research is used to study a dilemma or a problem in nursing. Examine a problem you have seen in nursing. Provide an overview of the problem and discuss why the problem should be studied. Provide rational and support for your answer.

Gale Storm-Bryant

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Apr 13, 2022, 8:47 PM

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A problem that has always plagued nursing is staffing, and it is still a problem 25 years later. Of course, COVID19 has played a part in the recent issues but more so by shinning a larger spotlight on it (Kerfoot, 2022). Inadequate staffing has caused turnover, burnout, nurses feeling unappreciated and dissatisfied with their job. This problem is not just here but in other areas of the world as well (Kerfoot, 2022). I remember in the late 80’s to 90’s when they brought nurses over from the Philippines, the hospital that I worked in housed them in apartments a few blocks away. They worked double shifts throughout the week assisting with staffing shortage but more so to send money back home. Today about 4% of the nurses in the United States are Filipino and very sad to say 26.4% of nurses who died from COVID19 were Filipino (Econar, 2021). 

This issue must be researched to promote positive health outcomes with positive people working in the healthcare industry. Educated in new trends, confident in themselves, feeling self-worth and appreciation. Kerfoot, 2022 sees it as a reset starting with leadership, and advancing through investment in frontline staff, viewing all as an interest and not putting a value on it. They need to provide training, support, and show loyalty. Training in technology, providing efficiency and effectiveness to ensure patient safety and last but very important, how nurses are viewed in the industry with positively, competence and appreciation. There is a data management system that could give some relief to already over worked and stressed nurses, it is called the POCT – Point of care testing. It provides rapid testing and could possibly make patient outcomes better, and as staffing shortages continue all available resources are welcomed (Nichols, 2003). 

Another area to address when looking at staffing shortage of nurses would be job satisfaction. It is important for staff to feel appreciated. If leadership cold invest in ways to reduce stress, improve the work environment it could boost morale. Leadership also needs to take notice of the effect of patient satisfaction on the workforce to initiate improvements and improve patient outcomes (Lu, 2019). 

References:

Econar, F.C. (2021, October 8th). For generations, Filipino nurses have been on America’s frontlines. CNN.

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2021/10/health/filipino-nurses-cnnphotos/

Kerfoot, K. M. (2022). Leadership and the Great Reset: Rethinking Possibilities for the Future of Nursing. Nursing

Economic$, 40(1), 38–41. file:///F:/GCU/NRS%20433/Leadership%20and%20the%20great%20reset.pdf

Lu, H., Zhao, Y., & While, A. (2019). Job Satisfaction Among Hospital Nurses: A Literature Review. International

Journal of Nursing Studies, 94, 21–31. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.01.011

Nichols, J. H. (2003). Quality in point-of-care testing. Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics, 3(5), 563. 

https://eds-s-ebscohost-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/eds/detail/detail?vid=2&sid=6a797e17-94f8-426e-bbb5-

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Jumyr Kangleon

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Apr 11, 2022, 8:38 PM

Topic 1 DQ 2 (Updated)

Nursing handoff is a process of exchanging vital patient information between nurses in an effort to ensure safe continuity of care. When health care workers fail to communicate comprehensive, consistent information, ineffective communication methods create opportunities for mistakes (Tacchini-Jacquier et al., 2020). I’ve seen an issue with insufficient hand-off communication in nursing. In the healthcare field, effective communication is critical. When passing a patient from one caregiver to another, effective communication is required to ensure that vital information is shared. I frequently receive handoffs from the OR nurse and anesthesiologist while working in the recovery room. I regularly receive incomplete and brief handoffs. When it comes to exchanging responsibility for a patient’s care, details like whether the patient is diabetic or has dementia are critical. When information is inaccurate or missing, the patient’s safety is jeopardized.

Ineffective handoffs should be researched since successful communicated handoffs is needed to maintain continuity of care and patient safety. Nurses work in environments where maintaining patient safety necessitates continual attention. Nurses employ surveillance to gather, analyze, and synthesize a large quantity of information during a patient interaction (Rhudy et al., 2019). Interruptions in communication and activities that prevent a nurse from doing a critical task cause a shift in concentration, which can result in errors and adverse outcomes. As a result, when communication is disrupted during a handoff, it has an influence on patient safety and care quality. To minimize medical errors and threats to patient safety, it is critical to understand the challenges surrounding handoff communication and determining risk strategies. Reduced interruptions, standardized handoff communication, and effective handoff communication training are all factors that can contribute to good handoff communication. The SBAR instrument is used in hospitals (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation). The SBAR is a valuable communication tool; however, it must be taught to all employees so that communication is clear, and it must be embraced as a standardized communication style, which requires a willingness to change.

References

Rhudy, L. M., Johnson, M. R., Krecke, C. A., Keigley, D. S., Schnell, S. J., Maxson, P. M., McGill, S. M., & Warfield, K. T. (2019). Change-of-shift nursing handoff interruptions: Implications for evidence-based practice. Worldviews on Evidence -Based Nursing, 16(5), 362–370. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12390

Tacchini-Jacquier, N., Hertzog, H., Ambord, K., Urben, P., Turini, P., & Verloo, H. (2020). An evidence-based, nursing handover standard for a multisite public hospital in Switzerland: Web-based, modified Delphi study. JMIR Nursing, 3(1), e17876. https://doi.org/10.2196/17876

Wanda Felder

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Apr 10, 2022, 6:58 PM

Sometimes the research terminology can get a little muddy. Here is a video that I have found helpful: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=DrsfsardRXI 

Wanda Felder

Posted Date

Apr 10, 2022, 6:58 PM

Replies to Gale Storm-Bryant

Research has proven that homelessness is a significant problem in America. Dirmyer (2016) states that there were more than 600,000 Americans experiencing homelessness on a night in January 2013. With their lack of resources, they often find hospitals as a safe haven. Readmission rates are high for homeless patients and were also found to have longer admissions (Drimyer, 2016). Let’s look a little deeper as nurses.

Is it being homeless that causes one to need to visit an emergency department (ED)? 

Readmission of homeless patients is the nursing problem being discussed. The 30-day readmission rate of homeless patients was 50.8% (Drimyer, 2016). Given the lack of resources, homeless patients need interventions to provide them with the necessary services to reduce their readmission. By meeting the needs of this patient population, there will work towards reducing their readmission rate and the financial burden it can have on an organization.

How are you certain that “the same streets and situations” made these patients homeless? 

Dirmyer, V. F. (2016). The frequent fliers of New Mexico: Hospital readmissions among the homeless population. Social Work in Public Health, 31(4), 288–298. https://doi.org/10.1080/19371918.2015.1101036 

Tamara Houston

replied toWanda Felder

Apr 10, 2022, 9:06 PM

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People who are homeless have a higher burden of illness and higher rates of hospital admission and readmission compared to the general population (Wang et al., 2021). There are a number of factors that account for these rates which should be the target of studies in minimizing the risks for readmission amongst the homeless population. Studies have suggested that social support and case management improve health outcomes in this population, while having a primary care provider may benefit healthcare transitions; accordingly, these factors need further exploration (Wang et al., 2021). In order to improve health outcomes case management and social supports should extend far beyond the hospital discharge. Homeless individuals need community support even after discharge to reduce the risk of readmissions. So, an idea for research amongst this group would be to maybe utilize case management in primary care offices that share communications with the case management in the acute care settings to continue care and supports without any gaps in care. Studies have shown that attendance of follow up appts with a primary care provider and/or specialist minimizes the incidence of readmission. 

Wang, A., Pridham, K., Nisenbaum, R., Pedersen, C., Brown, R., & Hwang, S. (2021). Factors associated with readmission among general internal. Medicine patients experiencing homelessness. Retrieved from  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-020-06483-w

Kerri Zepeda

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Apr 10, 2022, 3:51 PM

Nurses are in high demand in the healthcare industry nowadays. The scarcity of nurses, who function as patient advocates, critical members of the medical team, and support networks for families, is even more acute now that the entire healthcare system is more challenged than ever. Understanding what caused the scarcity and how to resolve it is critical to the public’s health and recovery. The nursing shortage is a serious problem for nursing practices and facility administrators. Nursing shortages result in more errors, morbidity, and mortality. Patient care may be jeopardized as a result of such large patient loads. This frequently leads to negative consequences such as longer durations of stay, patient discontent, and greater readmission rates, all of which lower the quality of care. Patients are at risk of harm and even death due to nursing shortage, and an article I’ve states that there is an association between nursing staffing and mortality in patients with stroke. There are other causes for the shortage of registered nurses in the healthcare industry (RNs). Nursing students are also difficult to find the practical experience required for genuine hospital settings, as clinical venues for training are few. There is no alternative to hands-on experience in the field, even if you have theoretical understanding and potential solutions. The greatest strategy to expand their position in the healthcare business is to focus on the next generation of nurses.

Staffing levels that are appropriate will reduce errors, improve patient satisfaction, and promote nurse retention. It’s critical to use EBP to conduct nursing research in order to determine the cause of the problem and potential solutions. Without funding, educational options will not expand fast enough to meet the need for new nurses in the coming years. Grants will also help to attract nursing talent from a wider pool. New Licensed Nurse Practitioners have been able to enter the industry thanks to online programs, while more advanced online RN to BSN programs allow RNs to enhance their knowledge and achieve higher-level degrees, which are required by many health organizations. In lieu of real-world experience, technology can provide hands-on training opportunities for prospective RNs.

Haddad, L.M., Annamaraju, P., & Toney-Butler, T.J. (2022). Nursing Shortage. StatPearls. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493175/

Kim, J. E., & Bae, S. H. (2021). Association between nurse staffing and mortality in patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in the Intensiv