Nursing Bar code medication administration (BCMA) is one of the keys to minimizing medical errors in a manner consistent with evidence-based practice (Poon et al., 2010). However, universal embrace and utilization of BCMA remains stagnant. Reasons f Continue Reading...
Lewin model of change can be useful as a way of encouraging people to get motivated about changing an ingrained policy that is no longer serving the organization. The first, foundational step of the model is the need to 'unfreeze' current standard o Continue Reading...
Quality and Safety Gap AnalysisIntroductionThe provision of safe, high-quality patient care is critical in healthcare organizations. However, systemic problems in healthcare systems have contributed to adverse quality and safety outcomes. The purpose Continue Reading...
Executive SummaryThe systemic problem identified in this gap analysis is medication errors in a hospital setting, which contribute to adverse patient outcomes, including hospitalization, disability, and even death. To address this issue, several prac Continue Reading...
Compendium to Research in Cardiology and Telemetry Cotiga, D., et al. (2007). Acute Conversion of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation During Dofetilide Initiation. Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology, 30(12), 1527-1530. doi:10.1111/j.1540-8159.2007.0 Continue Reading...
