Instructions : Discuss what are some of the factors influencing poor handwashing compliance and their implications on harm to patients.
Provide 1 reference to support your point of view related to Improving quality & safety in healthcare.
4. Assignment: Read Case Study and submit APA Paper due by Sunday at 2359.
Instructions: Read HISTORICAL CASE STUDY #1: An Ounce of Prevention and submit APA Paper due by Sunday at 2359, write a paper addressing the following:
a. What actions or inactions by the nurse significant to the propagation of infection?
b. In your opinion, was the lack of adherence to prevention measures due to lack of knowledge or just carelessness?
Paper must be at least 1 page, excluding title page and reference page. (at least 1 reference no more than 5 years old), make sure to reference the article.
1. Capstone.
1. Discussion Topic: What kind of image does the phrase “a powerful nurse” conjure in your mind? How have the roles and the status of women in American culture shaped the exercise of power among nurses? What kinds of behaviors do you observe in people that tell you whether they are powerful? Which of these behaviors do you consider socially desirable? Which are undesirable?
The Discussion:
· Must address the topic.
· Rationale must be provided.
· May list examples from your own nursing practice.
· 150-word minimum/250-word maximum without the references.
· Minimum of two references (the course textbook must be one of the references) in APA format, must have been published within last 3-5 years.
2. Discussion Topic Week Five: What organizational characteristics are most applicable to today’s healthcare delivery organizations? Why did you select each characteristic?
The Discussion:
· Must address the topic.
· Rationale must be provided.
· May list examples from your own nursing practice.
· 150-word minimum/250-word maximum without the references.
· Minimum of two references (the course textbook must be one of the references) in APA format, must have been published within last 3-5 years.
