Evidence Based Practice Project - UCSF/Stanford Center for Nursing Research and Innovation

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Evidence Based Practice Fellows Projects

Evidence-based Practice Initiative Fellows Projects & Contact Information

El Camino Hospital John Muir Medical Center - Concord John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital San Francisco General Hospital Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Stanford Hospital and Clinics UCSF Medical Center
	Doloros Aguilar, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center fellow 2011	Stanford Hospital & Clinics 2011 Fellows and Coaches

El Camino Hospital
Project	Fellow	Coach	Link to Abstract PDF	Fellow's Email
Medication errors reduction	Vanessa Browne	Phuong Nguyen	abstract	vanessa_brown@elcaminohospital.org
Patient controlled analgesia documentation	Mabel Cheng	Kathy Fahey	abstract	mabel_cheng@elcaminohospital.org
Management of the behavioral health patient at risk for falls using hourly rounding	Christine Hartman-Kok	Stephanie Hannaford	abstract	christine_hartman-kok@elcaminohospital.org
Educational outcomes in stroke and TIA patients	Sherril Hopper	Chris Hunter	abstract	sherril_hopper@elcaminohospital.org
Boarding Pass - compliance and accuracy	Joanne Koering	Kaye Jaramillo	abstract	joanne_koering@elcaminohospital.org
Education of RNs following focused education in pressure ulcer risk assessment and interventions will increase in pressure ulcer prevention and decrease in hospital acquired pressure ulcer	Shirley Paras	Nancy Woodward	abstract	shirley_paras@elcaminohospital.org
Does Elastic Therapeutic Taping Decrease Breast Engorgement in Postpartum Women?	Donna Brown	Claire Langdon	abstract	donna.brown@elcaminohospital.org
An exploration of pain assessment for the Intubated Patient in the ICU	Michael Purnell Ilana Shafir	Kathleen Fahey	abstract	michael.purnell@elcaminohospital.org ilana.shafir@elcaminohospital.org
Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Early Ambulation with THA (Total Hip Arthroplasty, Anterior Approach)	Debbie Smyth	Margot Flaugher	abstract	debbie.smyth@elcaminohospital.org
John Muir Medical Center - Concord
Project	Fellow	Coach	Link to Abstract PDF	Fellow's Email
Improving hospital acquired pressure ulcers	Veronica Ferguson	Patti Pelosi	×	veronica.ferguson@johnmuirhealth.com
Improving Pain Management on an Oncology Unit	Joy Octaviano	Colleen Wagner	×	joy.octaviano@johnmuirhealth.com
Improving the implementation of the sepsis early goal directed therapy protocol in the emergency department	Deanna DeFerrari	Sean Trusedell	abstract	Deanna.DeFerrari@johnmuirhealth.com
For Adult Stroke Patients, Does Tight Glycemic Control Result in Earlier Release to Rehabilitation Facilities and Shorten Length of Stay in an Acute care Facility	Edythe Marshall	Pam Renahan	abstract	Ede.Marshall@johnmuirhealth.com
Does structured communication and multidisciplinary rounds improve quality indicators in cardiac surgery	Eileen Pummer	Suzanne Seitz	abstract	Eileen.Pummer@johnmuirhealth.com
Will the hospital experience for Med/Surge patients with limited English proficiency be improved by receiving consistent interpreter services?	Carole Taunton	Pat Davis	abstract	Carole.Taunton@johnmuirhealth.com
Preventing respiratory complications in high BMI surgical patients	Ernestine Faggionato	Diane Graham	×	ernestine.faggionato@johnmuirhealth.com
Implementing neutropenic assessment guidelines for hospitalized patients undergoing myelosuppressive therapy	Stella Ho	Carol Johnstone	abstract	stella.ho@johnmuirhealth.com
Please call, Don't fall! Educating patients about fall prevention	Catherine Kelley	Suzanne Seitz	abstract	catherine.kelley@johnmuirhealth.com
Ticket to Ride: Communication tool for intra-hospital transport	Cheryl Gremban	Margaret Simor	abstract	cheryl.gremban@johnmuirhealth.com
Improving Patient Satisfaction: Extent Felt Ready for Discharge Speed of Discharge Process	Anne Howard	Mary Zuelke	abstract	anne.howard@johnmuirhealth.com
A Standardized Approach to "Sedation Vacation" for the Mechanically Ventilated Patient	Lori Smith	Suzi Seitz	abstract	delora.smith@johnmuirhealth.com
Improvement of Patient Post Operative Skin Integrity for Long Duration Robotic Surgery	Allison Kalas	Suzi Seitz	abstract	allison.kalas@johnmuirhealth.com
Early Activity of Critically Ill, Mechanically Ventilated Patients	Kristin Winkler	Jennifer Zesati	abstract	kristin.winkler@johnmuirhealth.com
Does Identification of Delirium in the Adult Ventilated ICU Patient decrease length of stay?	Kylie Cooper	Suzi Seitz	abstract	kylie.cooper@johnmuirhealth.com
Controlling Things We Can to Prevent HAPUs	Julie Lientz	Edwin Barangan	abstract	julie.lientz@johnmuirhealth.com
Teaching careful listening skills to medical-surgical nurses to improve patient satisfaction	Rita Flores Bogaert	Cheryl Gremban	abstract	rita.floresbogaert@johnmuirhealth.com
Sternal Precaution Standardization in the Cardiovascular Postoperative Median Sternotomy Patient	Robyn McAuley	Alicia Bordona	abstract	robyn.mcauley@johnmuirhealth.com
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek
Project	Fellow	Coach	Link to Abstract PDF	Fellow's Email
Does nursing intervention has an impact on nutritional status in the malnourished patient	Heather Acebo	Andrea Segura	×	heather.acebo@johnmuirhealth.com
Improving intra-op medication administration compliance with JCAHO standard	Jeannemarie Hennessey	Lisa Tisdale	×	jeannemarie.hennessey@johnmuirhealth.com
Management of gastric residuals in patients with PEGs and potential to reduce VAP	Anne Lum	Tish Murphy	×	anne.lum@johnmuirhealth.com
Comparing the effectiveness of two discharge teaching modalities: At the bedside at time of discharge vs. in a classroom setting before day of discharge	Judy Christiansen	Anne Lum	abstract	judy.christiansen@johnmuirhealth.com
Methods to reduce over-sedation in orthopedic patients	Tammy Rutter	Lori Turner	abstract	ttrutter@comcast.net
The most effective and safest practice: Universal precautions versus isolation precautions	Ahdia Herawi	Michelle Lopes	abstract	ahdia.herawi@johnmuirhealth.com
Heart failure and follow up after discharge	Perla Santillan	Andrea Segura	abstract	perla.santillan@johnmuirhealth.com
Preventing pressure ulcers associated with cervical collar immobilization	Denise Truitt	Debbie Witz	abstract	denise.truitt@johnmuirhealth.com
Improvement in identification of adverse transfusion reactions through the use of an evidence based procedure	Terilyn Voegtle	Jacklyn Schuchardt	abstract	terilyn.voegtle@johnmuirhealth.com
Strategies for End-of-Life Conversations	Lynn Burrows	Mary Spear	abstract	lynn.burrows@johnmuirhealth.com
Nursing continuity of care and its effect on patient discharge education	Kelly Grady	Ardell Childress	abstract	kelly.grady@johnmuirhealth.com
Video Education Among Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Patients	Carlee Stewart	Terry Griffin	abstract	carlee.stewart@johnmuirhealth.com
Continence Care: Evidence Based Bladder Management for Stroke Patients : The Nurse-Patient Partnership to Manage and Prevent Incontinence	Christina Chanda	Krisin Santos	abstract	christine.chanda@johnmuirhealth.com
Low Intervention Birth Experiences (LIBE) Education Changes Nursing Attitudes	Tara Stern	Valerie Briscoe	abstract	tara.stern@johnmuirhealth.com
Simulation Training and New Unit Transition	Kathy Chamberlain	Roxanne Holm	abstract	kathy.chamberlain@johnmuirhealth.com
Under Pressure! Can a Protective dressing Help Prevent Pressure Ulcers in Critical Care?	Cathy Pauley	Michelle Dishman	abstract	cathy.pauley@johnmuirhealth.com
Using Guided Imagery with patients in Critical Care Unit	Kimberly Coleman	Nancy Gibbs	abstract	Kimberly.Coleman2@johnmuirhealth.com
Introducing Early Mobilization of Ventilated Patients in Critical Care Units	Michael Davidson	Jamie Vincent	abstract	Michael.Davidson@johnmuirhealth.com
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital
Project	Fellow	Coach	Link to Abstract PDF	Fellow's Email
Improving nurses' confidence and awareness of cultural end of life beliefs and practices of families in the NICU	Charlene Delrosario	Linda Ikuta	×	cdelrosario@lpch.org
SibStars	Jolivette Marie Enriquez	Colleen Borges	×	jenriquez@lpch.org
Improving Pain Management in the PACU	Suzanne Powell	Eileen Garrison	×	spowell@lpch.org
Childhood obesity and BMI	Kathleen Cueto	Trish Murphy	abstract	kcueto@lpch.org
Pediatric Emergence Delirium	Ann Heinlen	Maureen Sheehan	abstract	aheinlen@lpch.org
Transitioning from the PICU to general care	Marissa Wat	Michelle Ogawa	abstract	mwat@lpch.org
Identifying Obstacles in Getting Baby to Breast after an Elective C-Section	Jie Chang	Cassandra Bergero	abstract	jichang@lpch.org
Best Practice in Bladder Management for the Parturient Receiving Labor Anesthesia	Colleen Mulcahy	Anne Debattista	abstract	cmulcahy@lpch.org
Enhanced Postpartum Care for Woman with Gestational Diabetes	Mary Badel	Tina Baggott	abstract	mbadel@lpch.org
The POWER of PICC Catheters in Pediatric Patients	Stephanie Klee	Cathy Hedges	abstract	sklee@lpch.org
Pump Early - Pump Often (Early Milk-Colostrum Collection)	Marianne Ward	Diana Kobayashi	abstract	mkward@lpch.org
A Comparison of Two Methods of Transition from Incubator to Open Crib: AWHONN Standard Versus Nippling Competency. Who Goes Home Sooner?	Christina Wilson	Anne Debattista	abstract	ciwilson@lpch.org
Care of Adolescent Patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit	Margaret Morrisey	Christina Wilson	abstract	mmorrissey@lpch.org
Empowering the bedside nurse as an Educator	Janet Thomas	Sarah Ferrari	abstract	jthomas@lpch.org
Extubation Readiness: Mechanical Ventilator Discontinuation in the Pediatric CVICU	Froiland Agana Ascano	Maureen Sheehan	abstract	fascano@lpch.org
Improving Nutrition Management in Infants with Congenital Heart Defects Through Improved Interdisciplinary Communication	Abigail Boettcher	Michelle Ogawa	abstract	aboettcher@lpch.org
Comfort Plans: Improving Patient Satisfaction with Venous Access	Quinn Crosta	Deirdre Mcallister	abstract	qkelly@lpch.org
Sedation Decision Making for Lumbar Punctures in Pediatric Oncology	Danielle Hastings	Jaye Palm-Leis	abstract	dhastings@lpch.org
Daily chlorhexidine baths for patients in the PICU. Can they decrease central line associated blood stream infections?	Amber Bakke	Michelle Ogawa	abstract	abakke@lpch.org
Pain management in newborns during painful procedures	Larissa Ibragimova	Jamie Vik	abstract	libragimova@lpch.org
Implementation of a research based nursing hand-off communication tool in the Bass Center Day Hospital to improve work flow efficiency for the patient population requiring procedures	Michele Santilhano	Cathy Hedges	abstract	msantilhano@lpch.org
Introducing Yoga Breathing Techniques To The Pediatric Oncology Population To Help With Symptom Management	Christa Setiawan	Charlene Deo	abstract	csetiawan@lpch.org
San Francisco General Hospital
Project	Fellow	Coach	Link to Abstract PDF	Fellow's Email
Effectiveness of a Multimedia-Based Dysphagia Training Program for Staff Nurses on a Progressive Care Unit	Franco Herrera	Christine Martin	abstract	francohc@pacbell.net
Standardizing the Nursing End-Of-Shift Report	Merjo Roca	Sheryl Calson	abstract	merjo.roca@sfdph.org
Improving Identification and Management of Severe Sepsis in the Emergency Department	Kimberly Sickler	John Fazio	×	kim_sickler@yahoo.com
Nurse Decisional Involvement in Unit Level Practice Change - Inception of the 4D Healthcare Collaboration Committee	Jennifer Berke	Amalia Fyles	abstract	jennifer.berke@gmail.com
Get Ready to Change	Tomas Cu	Ann Goodall	abstract	tomcu@hotmail.com
Motivational Interviewing & Engaging the Acute Psychiatric Inpatient	Stacey Murphy	Peggy Wilson	abstract	slate48@comcast.net
Pilot Study on Fluid Replacement for Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)	Gerard Padilla	Patty Coggan	abstract	gfpadilla@sbcglobal.net
Enhancing Awareness of Nurses on Fall Prevention Using the Hourly Rounding Method	Lorna Danila	Piera Wong	abstract	lornadanila@yahoo.com
Coping with Pain Scale	Monnie Efross	Ocean Berg	abstract	monniereba@sbcglobal.net
Raising Awareness: Youth Violence and Trauma Recidivism	Rachel Garvin	Sheryl Calson	×	rachel.garvin@sfdph.org
Assessment of Delirium in the ICUP	Liz Hewlett	Nora Brennan	abstract	lizhewlett@gmail.com
The Use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for In-Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder	Joel Leong	Barbara Hall	abstract	joelleong@yahoo.com
Improving Nursing Documentation In Acute Psychiatry	Erika Keifer	Susan Koehler	abstract	erikahk@hotmail.com
Evidence Based Cardiac Monitoring of the Medical Patient	Rachel Oribello	Joe Clement	abstract	rachel.oribello@sfdph.org
Sleep Promotion to Reduce ICU Delirium	Gladys Zarazua	Paul Koo	abstract	gladys.zarazua@sfdph.org
Improving Communication on “Rounding with a Purpose Program"	Brian Doyle	Angela Shannon	abstract	brianpaddy2002@yahoo.com
Development of an Early Mobility Program for Adult Mechanically Ventilated Patients in a Medical ICU	James Alonso	Nora Brennan	abstract	jaalonso@comcast.net
Reduction of Assaultive Behavior in an Inpatient Behavior Care Facility	Jeanette Conley	Monica McLemore	abstract	jeanette.conley@sfdph.org
Breaking Free from Knots: An Evidence-Based Approach to Physical Restraint Reduction	Norlissa Cooper	Sasha Cuttler	abstract	norlissa.cooper@sfdph.org
Survival Skills: Improving Diabetes Education	Pete Trachy	Amalia Fyles	abstract	pete@tolachi.com
Chillin' with my PEEPs: the Patient Engagement Education Program	Maya Vasquez	Shilu Ramchand	abstract	maya.vasquez@sfdph.org
Anticoagulation education: Its importance in the prevention of life threatening complications of the anticoagulated patient	Myra Ayson Basa	Allyson Villanueva	abstract	mhye0704@yahoo.com
Transitioning Premature Infants from Gavage Feeding to Oral Feeding	Katie Kim	Shilu Ramchand	abstract	samsyu@yahoo.com
Ensuring a Safe and Effective Discharge for Diabetic Patients	Kelly Quinn	Amalia Fyles	abstract	kellymariequinn1@gmail.com
Individualizing post-op pain meds	Lorraine Thiebaud	Sasha Cuttler	abstract	lorraine.thiebaud@gmail.com
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Project	Fellow	Coach	Link to Abstract PDF	Fellow's Email
RN risk assessment tools in identifying those at risk for DVTs to facilitate implementing DVT preventative measures accoring to risk level	Catherine Nelson-McDonald	Kevin Mason	abstract	catherine.nelson-mcdonald@hhs.sccgov.org
Increasing timely nutrition in mechanically ventilated trauma surgical patients	Analiza Baldonado	Kathy Wilder	abstract	analiza.baldonado@hhs.sccgov.org
Enhancing Nurse Teamwork and Communication by Implementing Nurse Huddles	Jessica Jocius	Sue Runsvold	abstract	jessica.jocius@hhs.sccgov.org
Centering Pregnancy (Group) Program for Women with Diet Controlled Gestational Diabetes	Dolores Aguilar	Suzanne Minnich	abstract	dolores.aguilar@hhs.sccgov.org
Teach Back Method: Improving Heart Failure Patient Education Retention and Preventing Readmission	Clarinda Garcia	Grace Le	abstract	clarinda.garcia@hhs.sccgov.org
Improving End-of-Life Care in the Intensive Care Unit	Jo Scott	Jill Sproul	abstract	jo.scott@hhs.sccgov.org
Stanford Hospital & Clinics
Project	Fellow	Coach	Link to Abstract PDF	Fellow's Email
Will a respiratory guideline decrease the length of stay or decrease admissions from the ED to the hospital in pediatric patients presenting with a respiratory complaint?	Karen Belanger	Michelle Woodfall	×	karen_rn55@yahoo.com
Step into Life: walking with stem cell transplant recipients to manage cancer-related fatigue	Laila Craveiro	Theresa Latchford	abstract	lcraveiro@stanfordmed.org
Best Practices for Maintaining Central Venous Access Patency	Gina Nejmanowski	Jim Stotts	×	rnejmanowski@stanfordmed.org
Implementing Cultural Change Using Orthopaedic Preps in the Operating Room	Mario Pepe	Sheryl Michelson	×	mpepe@stanfordmed.org
Concordance Approach to Improving Medication Adherence in Psychiatric Patients	Emma Becker	Anne Klevay	×	ebecker@stanfordmed.org
Nursing Sedation Practice in the ICU	Lisa Chalfin	Julie Shinn	abstract	lchalfin@stanfordmed.org
Evidenced Based Project B3 Craniotomy Incision Care	Joy Ryan	Susan Hammerstad	abstract	jryan@stanfordmed.org
How Good Are We Doing? Pediatric Pain Management in the ED	Tracy Kendall	Michelle Woodfall	×	tkendall@stanfordmed.org
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Operating Room	Teresa D. Golden	Garrett Chan	abstract	tgolden@stanfordmed.org tergolden@aol.com
Identifying MRSA Patients	Susan Hanson	Annette Haynes	abstract	shock@stanfordmed.org
Oral Care Non-ICU Patients	Jennifer Kizner	Debby Bolding	abstract	jkizner@stanfordmed.org
The Pendulum Swings Back to Poor Blood Glucose Control When Insulin Infusions are Discontinued	Florence Li	Mary Lough	abstract	fli@stanfordmed.org
Weight Gain as Predictor for Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome	Lisa Murray	Garrett Chan	abstract	emurray@stanfordmed.org
Hypoglycemia: Prevention and Treatment in the Hospitalized Medical Patient	Carole Nakamura	Pam Schreiber	abstract	cnakamura@stanfordmed.org caroletats@yahoo.com
Cognitive-Emotional Aspects of Finger Replant Microsurgery	Marika O'Baire-Kark	Anne Klevay	abstract	mobaire@yahoo.com mobairekark@stanfordmed.org
Effectiveness of pre-hospital lactate levels in the early identification of hypoperfusion in adult trauma patients	Leanne Perez	Garrett Chan	abstract	lperez@stanfordmed.org
Prevention of retained objects in surgical patients	Sharon Butler	Sheryl Michelson	abstract	sbutler@stanfordmed.org
Managing sepsis in BMT patients	Sara Carney	Teresa Latchford	abstract	scarney@stanfordmed.org
Delirium prevention and management	Joanne Chien	Anne Klevay	abstract	jchien@stanfordmed.org
Preparation and management of patients pre-procedure	Susan Geoffroy	Shelly Woodfall	abstract	sgeoffroy@stanfordmed.org
Diabetes care in the era of prandial dosing	Salem Ghaim	Julie Shinn	abstract	sghaim@stanfordmed.org
The Frazier free water protocol improves compliance with modified diets	Julie Nevitt	Jennifer Kizner	abstract	jnevitt@stanfordmed.org
A nursing intervention for sleep promotion	Robinetta Wheeler	Anne Klevay	abstract	rwheeler@stanfordmed.org
Music & Preoperative Anxiety	Jezrel Badoy	Mary Lou Jackson & Sheryl Michelson	abstract	jbadoy@stanfordmed.org
Revealing Hidden Aspirations in the ICU	Shannon Coan	Jennifer Kizner	abstract	scoan@stanfordmed.org
Evidence-Based Guidelines for Diarrhea Management in Blood and Marrow Transplant Patients	Inna Kaplan	Theresa Latchford	abstract	ikaplan@stanfordmed.org
Easy on the Eye! Eye Care for the Mechanically Ventilated Patient.	Madonna Martin	Mary Lough	abstract	mamartin@stanfordmed.org
Preventing Patient Falls on a Medical Psychiatric Unit	Eustacio (Jun) Varquez	Anne Klevay	abstract	jvarquez@stanfordmed.org
Early Mobilization of Acute Stroke Patients to Prevent Complications Associated with Bedrest	Claudia Duran	Deb Bolding & Julie Nevitt	abstract	cduranotero@stanfordmed.org
Vascular Access Device Therapeutic Roadmap “A Guide to Decide”	Jovy Borja	Christine Thompson	abstract	jborja@stanfordmed.org
Peri-Rectal and Acute Cutaneous GvHD Skin Care Made Easy	Bobbi Broski	Theresa Latchford	abstract	bbroski@stanfordmed.org
Improving patient outcomes with optimal nutrition	Kayla Butler	Annette Haynes	abstract	kbutler@stanfordmed.org
Early Mobility for Mechanically Ventilated Patients in Intensive Care Unit	Doris Chong	Deb Bolding	abstract	dchong@stanfordmed.org
Use of Full Face Mask with CPAP on Medical/Surgical/ Telemetry Units for Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea	Steve Donnelly	Bob Bence	abstract	sdonnelly@stanfordmed.org
Improving Post-Operative Education for Laryngectomy and Tracheostomy Patients	Jaime Hellman	Judy Passaglia	abstract	jhellman@stanfordmed.org
Nursing knowledge of cardiovascular medications on a non-cardiac unit and its implications to nursing practice	Ranjanna Pratap	Pam Schreiber	abstract	rpratap@stanfordmed.org
Improving Teamwork and Communication in the Emergency Department	Heather Tilson	Garrett Chan	abstract	htilson@stanfordmed.org
Do you See What I See? Standardizing Neurological Assessment in an Adult Neuro ICU	Bree Jensen	Mary Lough	abstract	byaeger@stanfordmed.org
Decreasing Back Pain in the Post Catherization Patient Using a Rotating Bed Rest Protocol in Post Angiography Patients	Eric Cooper	Brenda Hann	abstract	ecooper@stanfordmed.org
Answer the Phone: You’re Not Alone! Heart Failure Patient Readmissions - Phone Call Follow-Ups	Darlene Frie	Annette Haynes	abstract	dfrie@stanfordmed.org
Can Gum Chewing Improve Bowel Function? Initiating a Gum Chewing Protocol for Post-operative Cystectomy Patients	Brian Lee	Ann Mitchell Ellsworth	abstract	brlee@stanfordmed.org
Evidence-Based Guidelines for Developing Standardized Care for Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Skin Issues in BMT Patient Population	Belinda Lovo	Theresa Latchford	abstract	bflores2@stanfordmed.org
Improving Hyperglycemia Management in the Inpatient Orthopaedic Population with a Special Focus on Mealtime Insulin Administration	Julie Pham	Pam Schreiber	abstract	jpham@stanfordmed.org
Improving Treatment Quality and Adherence within the Cystic Fibrosis Population	Kristina Zekos-Ortiz	Deb Bolding & Milissa Knott	abstract	kzekosortiz@stanfordmed.org
Decreasing 72-hour return visits in a pediatric emergency department through a standardized approach to discharge	Anna Michaela Black	Ed Schrader	abstract	amblack@stanfordmed.org
Early Implementation and Documentation of BMT Patient and Caregiver Discharge Education	Laura Cole	Sara Carney	abstract	lacole@stanfordmed.org
A dietitian-initiated early enteral nutrition algorithm in critical care	Nancy Lee Hsieh	Lorraine Chatterjee	abstract	nhsieh@stanfordmed.org
Does offering pre procedure Cath Angio patients a choice in their care regarding mobility improve patient satisfaction and decrease pain?	Chris Lewis	Brenda Hann	abstract	clewis@stanfordmed.org
Feeding without Harm: Preventing Gastrostomy Tube related Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers (HAPUs)	Jean McCormack	Anne Klevay	abstract	jmccormack@stanfordmed.org
Optimizing End-of-Life Care by Increasing Nurse Self-Efficacy	Katherine McMahon	Judy Passaglia	abstract	kamcmahon@stanfordmed.org
Implementing an Evidenced-Based Mobility Algorithm for ICCU	Liz Stark	Julie Nevitt	abstract	estark@stanfordmed.org
Contact Precautions - Best Practice for Ambulatory Surgery Center	Jenny Thai	Ling Chen	abstract	hthai@stanfordmed.org
UCSF Medical Center
Project	Fellow	Coach	Link to Abstract PDF	Fellow's Email
Use of saline vs. heparin to keep PIVs open in ICN patients	Robin Bisgaard	Steve Kloman	×	robin.bisgaard@ucsfmedctr.org
Screening and identification of older patients at risk for delirium	Julia Chinn	Carla Graf	×	julia.chinn@ucsfmedctr.org
Pediatric Apheresis and Dialysis priming solutions	Beth DuVardo	Pauline Chin	×	beth.duvardo@ucsfmedctr.org
Identify best practice for use of translation services to improve care of non-English speaking patients	Elaine MacNeilly	Stephanie Gilbertson-White	×	elainemacneilly@yahoo.com
Improve nutritional management of pre- and post- op patients at Mt. Zion.	Tania Yarema	Susan Barbour	×	tanya.yarema@ucsfmedctr.org
Implementing an Oral Care Project with Older Adults At Risk for Aspiration Pneumonia	Amelia Swartz	Carla Graf	×	amelia.swartz@ucsfmedctr.org
Best Practice for Chemotherapy Induced Oral Mucositis	Sharyn Boissevain	Stephanie Gilbertson-White	abstract	sharyn.Boissevain@ucsfmedctr.org
A sedation wake up protocol in the intensive care setting. Can re-implementation make a difference?	Leeda Dudley	Hildy Schell, RN	abstract	leeda.dudley@ucsfmedctr.org
Managing hypotension in apheresis patients on ACE inhibitors	Janet Leiva	Pauline Chin	abstract	janet.leiva@ucsfmedctr.org
Eliminating painful IV starts	Lalaine Villamor	Stephanie Gilbertson-White	abstract	lalaine.villamor@ucsfmedctr.org
Improving procedures and documentation around use of restraints	Krista Chavez	Tina Quon	abstract	krista.chavez@ucsfmedctr.org
Reducing falls in patients receiving cancer chemotheray/BMT	Catherine Lewis	Carla Graf	abstract	catherine.lewis@ucsfmedctr.org
Improving care planning related to withdrawal of life sustaining care in terminally ill patients	Hannah Pascucci	Shelley Diane	abstract	hannah.pascucci@ucsfmedctr.org
Improving dietary intake of patients on neutropenic precautions	Bethany Carlson	Pauline Chin	abstract	bethany.carlson@ucsfmedctr.org
Restraint use in neuro ICU	Amy Dunne	Lisa Day	abstract	amy.dunne@ucsfmedctr.org
Improving Urinary Incontinence Outcomes in Home Health Care Patients	Carrie Meer	Elise Hazlewood & Susan Shapiro	abstract	carrie.meer@ucsfmedctr.org
Reducing urinary catheter associated UTI rates in Neuro ICU	Michele Nomura and Lynne Tom	Maureen Buick	abstract	michele.nomura@ucsfmedctr.org lynne.tom@ucsfmedctr.org
Review of practices for repeated blood draws on neonates and best practices related to using already-placed PICC lines	Amanda Ramar	Robin Bisgaard	abstract	amanda.ramar@ucsfmedctr.org
Rapid Response Team Evidence-Based PIV Insertion Project	Denise Clark	Hildy Schell	abstract	denise.clark@ucsfmedctr.org
Catchin' Some Z Z Z Z . . . . ACE Unit 5 East/West Nonpharmacological Sleep Protocol	Bernadine Garrett-Hines	Carla Grag	abstract	bernadine.garrett-hines@ucsfmedctr.org
Improving Nursing Handoff	Yuan Liu	Elise Hazlewood	abstract	yuan.liu@ucsfmedctr.org
Compliant Hands	John Peeke	Daphne Stannard	abstract	john.peeke@ucsfmedctr.org
Continuous Pulse Oximetry	Deborah Burge	Sarah Brynelson	abstract	deborah.burge@ucsfmedctr.org
Mobility Peer Education: An Innovative Approach to transform current falls risk assessment practice into best practice	Kelli Cochran and Suzanne Tay-Kelley	Tracy Moran	abstract	kelli.cochran@ucsfmedctr.org suzanne.tay-kelley@ucsfmedctr.org
Chest Tube Manipulation	Sarah Kabatt	Lori Fineman	abstract	sarah.kabatt@ucsfmedctr.org
The use of a standardized communication tool to increase documentation of X-ray verification of enteral feeding tubes in the Intensive Care	Stephanie Mazely	Robin Bisgaard	abstract	stephanie.mazely@ucsfmedctr.org
Sleep Through the Static: Sleep Promotion in the ICU	Denise Rummelhart	Hildy Schell	abstract	denise.rummelhart@ucsfmedctr.org
JP Drain Care	Christina Yebra	Janice Hull	abstract	christina.yebra@ucsfmedctr.org
Improving Palliative Care in the Emergency Department	Phin Matouka	Tina Quon	abstract	phin.matouka@ucsfmedctr.org
Increasing Patient Awareness of Fall Prevention through Self-Assessment	Angelynn Cowen	Elise Hazlewood	abstract	angelynn.cowen@ucsfmedctr.org
Improving Discharge Teaching for Patients with Newly Placed Feeding Tubes	Meghan Gebauer	Janice Hull	abstract	meghan.gebauer@ucsfmedctr.org
Improving breastfeeding rates in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU	Courtney Gregory	Lori Fineman	x	courtney.gregory@ucsfmedctr.org
Improving RN-PCA communication	Kathleen Rodriguez	Elise Hazlewood	abstract	kathleen.rodriguez@ucsfmedctr.org
Enhancing Palliative Care Education for Nurses in Hematology/Oncology/BMT	Jolene Scarella	Tracy Moran	abstract	jolene.scarella@ucsfmedctr.org
Be a Hero, Get Up on Day Zero – Improving Early Ambulation Rates in Patients with Primary Total Knee or Hip Arthroplasty	Olga Sukhenko	Carla Graf	abstract	olga.sukhenko@ucsfmedctr.org
Optimizing flow in Hemodialysis Catheters. Heparin vs Citrate	Stefanie Thompson	Carol Viele	abstract	stefanie.thompson@ucsfmedctr.org

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