Reducing use of triple therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention: Results from a hospital‐wide quality improvement initiative
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30412
Abstract: Trials have shown that for patients on oral anticoagulants (OAC), a short course of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with OAC reduces post‐percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) bleeding without increasing ischemic events. Adoption of this strategy has… read more here.
Keywords: use triple; therapy; improvement initiative; percutaneous coronary ... See more keywords
Reducing the use of nil per os past midnight for inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures: A quality improvement initiative.
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DOI: 10.1002/jhm.13066
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pre-procedural fasting (nil per os [NPO]) is a commonly implemented protocol to prevent aspiration during certain diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. However, evidence suggests aspiration risk is quite low. Current guidelines support a reduced fasting duration… read more here.
Keywords: therapeutic procedures; midnight; improvement initiative; past midnight ... See more keywords
Achieving Early Mother-baby Skin-to-skin Contact in Caesarean Section: A Quality Improvement Initiative
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DOI: 10.1007/s13312-018-1377-2
Abstract: ObjectiveTo improve rate of skin-to-skin contact for early initiation of breastfeeding at birth on operation table among healthy term and late pretem babies born by caesarean sections from 0% to 80% in eight weeks.MethodsA quality… read more here.
Keywords: skin contact; skin skin; quality improvement; improvement initiative ... See more keywords
Quality Improvement Initiative to Improve Sleep in Pediatric HSCT Patients and Caregivers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2018.12.152
Abstract: Background Sleep is an essential biological function vital for physiological rest, healing and emotional well-being. Sleep disruption, defined as interruptions or alterations to the normal sleeping patterns, is commonly seen in patients and caregivers with… read more here.
Keywords: sleep; patients caregivers; quality improvement; improvement initiative ... See more keywords
Improving the uptake of newborn screening for endocrinopathies and inborn errors of metabolism: A quality improvement initiative
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jnn.2019.07.013
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Newborn Screening (NBS) is a globally recognized essential, preventive public health program for identifying life threatening and debilitating conditions. Method This single centre quality improvement (QI) initiative was taken to improve the newborn… read more here.
Keywords: improving uptake; quality improvement; improvement initiative; newborn screening ... See more keywords
A quality improvement initiative to reduce necrotizing enterocolitis across hospital systems
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DOI: 10.1038/s41372-018-0104-0
Abstract: ObjectiveNecrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating intestinal disease in premature infants. Local rates of NEC were unacceptably high. We hypothesized that utilizing quality improvement methodology to standardize care and apply evidence-based practices would reduce our… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; quality improvement; improvement initiative; enterocolitis ... See more keywords
770. Multimodal Sepsis Performance Improvement Initiative Improves Early and Appropriate Treatment, Reduces Sepsis-related Readmissions, and Reduces Overall Mortality
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz360.838
Abstract: Abstract Background CMS has implemented the SEP-1 Core Measure, which mandates that hospitals implement sepsis quality improvement initiatives. At our hospital, a 900-bed tertiary hospital, a sepsis performance improvement initiative was implemented in April 2016.… read more here.
Keywords: sepsis; improvement; sepsis performance; improvement initiative ... See more keywords
A Quality Improvement Initiative to Increase the Frequency of Vaginal Delivery in Brazilian Hospitals
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DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000003619
Abstract: A quality improvement initiative for low-risk women in Brazilian hospitals was associated with a 62% increase in the frequency of vaginal delivery. read more here.
Keywords: frequency vaginal; quality improvement; improvement initiative; brazilian hospitals ... See more keywords
Quality improvement initiative of the IAEA in nuclear medicine: a tool to assess staffing needs within the QUANUM framework
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DOI: 10.1097/mnm.0000000000001584
Abstract: Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging Section, Division of Human Health, Department of Nuclear Sciences and Application, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Italy and Institute… read more here.
Keywords: initiative iaea; improvement initiative; nuclear medicine; medicine ... See more keywords
Implementation of an Assault Prevention Quality Improvement Initiative in an Urban Emergency Department.
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DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000711
Abstract: BACKGROUND Emergency department (ED) health care workers experience high rates of workplace violence (WPV). LOCAL PROBLEM Patient-to-staff physical assaults at an urban, academic adult ED ranged between 1 and 5 per month, with a rate… read more here.
Keywords: quality; prevention; improvement initiative; emergency department ... See more keywords
Enhancement of maternal‐neonatal bonding during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A quality improvement initiative
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16051
Abstract: The COVID‐19 pandemic adversely affected the essential care of newborns. In a tertiary care hospital in India, all COVID‐19 suspect post‐natal mothers awaiting COVID results were transferred to a ward shared with symptomatic COVID suspect… read more here.
Keywords: improvement initiative; covid; covid pandemic; covid suspect ... See more keywords