2013
It’s All About the Culture – Creating a Culture of Inquiry and Passion for Quality Improvement, Jennifer Devine BSN, RN, CMSRN (Poster)
It’s All About the Culture – Creating a Culture of Inquiry and Passion for Quality Improvement, Jennifer Devine BSN, RN, CMSRN (Poster)
Reducing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections: A Nurse-Driven Urinary Catheter Removal Protocol, Jennifer Devine BSN, RN, CMSRN (Poster)
A Lean Daily Management System, Andrew Dordal and Jodi Koch BSN, RN (Presentation)
Operating Room Holds: How One PACU Worked Collaboratively to Reduce This Problem, Kathleen Duckworth RN, CPAN and Jodi Koch BSN, RN (Article)
Oops A New Hat At Work…Now What?, Tiffany C. Epting and Miriam Ramos-Martinez MSN, RN, CMSRN (Poster)
Conference Learnings, Kelli Erb RN-BC (Presentation)
Winning the Battle Against Surgical Site Infections, Lisa Farthing MSN, RN, CNOR and Michelle Reigard RN, CNOR (Poster)
Dare To…. Defy C Diff, Lourdes C. Fernandez RN, BSN, CCRN, CSC and Roslyn M. Harris MS, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC (Poster)
Quiet Please. Healing in Progress, Maryann K. Fye MSN, RN, CMSRN (Poster)
Spring Into Step: A Staff-driven Mobility Protocol, Tracy Gemberling BA, RN, CMSRN; Amy Keesler RN; and Christine R. Yatsko MSN, RN, CMSRN (Poster)
Conference Learnings, Sarah Gerken BSN, RN (Presentation)
Conference Learnings, Denise M. Geroulo (Presentation)
Conference Learnings, Michele Gessner RN, CPN and Kelly Larue-Vassale RN, CPN (Presentation)
Conference Learnings, Sandi Giovi BSN, RN (Presentation)
Incidence and Quality Implications of Deep Venous Thrombosis after Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter, Shawn Travis Greathouse MD; Jarom N. Gilstrap MD; Ramon Garza, III MD; Kimberly Reinart RN; Holly Tavianini RN, BSN, MSHSA, CNRN; Vera Deacon RN, CRNI; and Robert X. Murphy Jr, MD, MS (Poster)
Modified CAGE as a Screening Tool for Mechanical Fall Risk Assessment: A Pilot Survey, Marna R. Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP; Michael Nguyen MD; Bernadette Gl-Porter BS; Robert D. Barraco MD; Brian Stello MD; Arnold R. Goldberg MD; Clare M. Lenhart PhD, MPH; Anita Kurt PhD, RN; and Bryan G. Kane MD (Poster)
A SUPPORT Model for OR Efficiency, Joseph M. Griffin (Poster)
Conference Learnings, Jane Halpin RNC, PCC (Presentation)
Conference Learnings, Tracie Heckman RN, CMSRN, MSN (Presentation)
Posters: Forging a NICHE to Strengthen the Inpatient Geriatric Service Line - Lessons from the Field, Tracie Heckman MSN, RN, CMSRN (Poster)
Forging a NICHE to Strengthen the Inpatient Geriatric Service Line - Lessons from the Field, Tracie Heckman MSN, RN, CMSRN and Carolyn L. Davidson RN, PhD (Poster)
Transforming From a Freestanding ASF to a Hospital-based Unit, Darlene Hinkle MSN, RN, CNOR (Poster)
Reducing Surgical Site Infections, Darlene Hinkle and Jeanne P. Luke MSN, RN, CNOR (Presentation)
Developing a Professional Nursing Portfolio: A Snapshot of your Career, Patricia L. Hoak MSN, RN (Presentation)
Breaking the silence: addressing skin issues in obese and overweight children., Amanda Holdridge CRNP, Heiddy DiGregorio, and Janice Selekman (Article)
ROADMAP...Setting the Course for Patient and Family Involvement in Their Plan of Care (Poster), Kristina Holleran and Tracie Heckman MSN, RN, CMSRN (Poster)
Effectively Translating Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Evidence: Effort to "Stop That Clot!", Kristina Holleran BSN, RN and Debra Peter MSN, RN-BC (Presentation)
Burn Disaster Management Planning: A Preparedness Toolkit (Poster), Brian S. Joho MSN, RN; Daniel D. Lozano MD; Patrick Pagella MSN, ARNP; Michael Wargo MBA, RN; and Hamed Amani MD, FACS (Poster)
Conference Learnings, Julie Kaszuba RN, BSN, CMSRN and Kristina Holleran RN, BSN, CMSRN (Presentation)
Integrating Evidence for Excellence in the Care of Women and Newborns - The Evidence-Based FellowS² Program (Poster), Jennifer King RNC, BSN (Poster)
Conference Learnings, Jennifer King RNC, BSN; Jenna Herb RN, BSN; and Connie Erasmo BSN, RN (Presentation)
Integrating Evidence for Excellence in the Care of Women and Newborns: The Evidence-Based FellowS Program, Jennifer King RNC, BSN and Krista D. Thomas RN, BSN (Article)
Breaking the Barriers With the Perioperative Round Table, Amanda L. Knoll BSN, RN and Toni J. Perez RN, ADN (Article)
Operating Room Holds: How One PACU Worked Collaboratively to Solve the Problem (Poster), Jodi Koch BSN, RN and Kathleen Duckworth RN, CPAN (Poster)
Pursuing Wellness: Achieving Fall Reduction Through Staff and Patient Partnership, Lisa A. Lacy; Nicole J. Urban-Miller RN, BSN; Denise Bodish BSN, RNBC; Jane Halpin RNC, PCC; Colleen S. Green; and Kathryn P. Mercadante RN (Poster)
Reducing Restraints: A Patient Safety, Staff Driven Initiative, Lisa A. Lacy; Nicole J. Urban-Miller RN, BSN; Denise Bodish BSN, RNBC; Jane Halpin RNC, PCC; Colleen S. Green; and Kathryn P. Mercadante RN (Poster)
Patient Rounding: Improving the Process Through On-Line Documentation, Marjorie Lavin RN, MS, CNRN (Poster)
Research and Quality Awards Reception, Lehigh Valley Health Network (Award)
Implementation of a Rapid Assessment Unit (Intake Team): Impact on Emergency Department Length of Stay, Richard S. MacKenzie MD; David B. Burmeister DO, FACEP; Jennifer A. Brown RN; Melissa Teitsworth RN, BSN; Christopher J. Kita MEd; Megan J. Dambach DO; Shaheen Shamji DO; Anita Kurt PhD, RN; Susan Friend; and Marna R. Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP (Poster)
An Examination of ESI Triage Scoring Accuracy in Relationship to ED Nursing Attitudes and Experience., Andrew Martin BSN, RN, PHRN, CEN; Carolyn L. Davidson RN, PhD; Anne Panik MS, RN, NEA-BC; Charlotte Buckenmyer RN, MS; Paul Delpais BSN, RN, CEN; and Michele Ortiz RN (Article)
Comparison of Vaginal Cuff Closure Outcomes in Patients Having Robotic-assisted Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: V-Loc vs. Vicryl (Poster), Martin A. Martino MD, R Melody Reynolds MD, A EI Haraki MD, Rachel Morcrette PA-C, Kyle M. Langston PA-C, Gregory F. Kainz MD, Richard Boulay MD, and M Bijoy Thomas MD (Poster)
Comparison of Vaginal Cuff Closure Outcomes in Patients Having Robotic-assisted Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: V-Loc vs. Vicryl, Martin A. Martino MD, R Melody Reynolds MD, E El Haraki MD, Rachel Morcrette PA-C, Kyle M. Langston PA-C, Gregory F. Kainz MD, Richard Boulay MD, and M Bijoy Thomas MD (Article)
“24” – Hours to Discharge after Robotic Surgery for Complex Gynecologic Malignancies (Standards of Care Even Jack Bauer Couldn’t Achieve, Sarah R. Mason RN and Nicole Reimer BSN, RN, OCN (Poster)
Using Performance Improvement Projects to Engage Residents in PCMH Transformation, Jeffrey S. Mathieu MD; Susan S. Mathieu MD; and Kathleen M. Straubinger RN, BSN (Presentation)
Preparing Contaminated Instrumentation for Quick Turnover: A Team Approach, James C. Mcdonald (Poster)
Igniting interest in learning theory., Sharon M Melincavage (Article)
Clinical Management of the Burn Patient, Kenneth Miller MEd, RRT-NPS (Presentation)
High Flow Oxygen: Does It Make a Difference?, Kenneth Miller MEd, RRT-NPS (Article)
STO2 Monitoring: A True Reflection of Tissue Oxygenation?, Kenneth Miller MEd, RRT-NPS (Article)
Utilization of High-Flow Oxygen in the Critical Care Setting, Kenneth Miller MEd, RRT-NPS (Presentation)
Conference Learnings, Susan Mitchell RN (Presentation)
Initial Results Tracking Patient Satisfaction in an Oncology Navigation Program, Dorothy Morrone RNC, MS, OCN; Diane McHugh BSN, OCN, CBPN-IC; Laura Beaupre BSN, OCN, CBPN-IC; Kathy Sevedge RN, MA, AOCN; Jane Zubia RN, OCN, CBPN I-C; Raizalie Roman-Rosado BSN, OCN, CMSRN; and Martiza Y. Chicas RN, PCCN (Poster)
Conference Learnings, Jennifer Murray RN, CMSRN (Poster)
Successful Long-term Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Membrane Oxygenation without Anti-Coagulation, Janissa Nair; Dorothea T. Watson DO; Rita Pechulis MD, FCCP; Nicholas M. Rini PA-C; Timothy S. Misselbeck; Kenneth Miller RRT; and James K. Wu MD (Poster)
Improving Glycemic Control in the Acute Care Setting Through Nurse Education, Joyce Najarian MSN, RN, CDE; Kimberly Bartman BSN, RN, CVN; Julie Kaszuba BSN, RN; and Christine M. Lynch BSN, RN (Article)
Rallying the Team to Improve Glycemic Control in the Acute Care Setting: Mission Possible, Joyce Najarian MSN, RN, CDE; Ann Flickinger MS, RD, LDN; Marie Claude-Gutekunst MSN, RN, PCCN; and Brian D. Spadt (Poster)
Engaging Robotic Care Teams Across the Perioperative Continuum, Stephanie E. Nelson RN, CNOR (Poster)
Translating Evidence to the Bedside: Recognizing Delirium, Michaelen Panzarella MSN, RN, CCRN (Poster)
Conference Learnings, Elizabeth Partington RN, BSM (Presentation)
An Analysis of the Educational Value and Impact of a Dual, Versus Single, Robotic Surgical Console in the Training of OBGYN Residents, Joseph E. Patruno MD; Hubert K. Huang MS, MED; Michelle W. Huang MD; Thomas Hutchinson MD; and Martin A. Martino MD (Poster)
Adaptive Support Ventilation Reduces The Number of Ventilator Changes From Initiation To Liberation, Bryn S. Pencil BS, RRT-ACCS; Kenneth Miller MEd, RRT-NPS; and Courtney Edwards MD (Poster)
Breaking the Barriers With the Perioperative Round Table (Poster), Toni J. Perez ADN, RN and Amanda L. Knoll BSN, RN (Poster)
Conference Learnings, Debra Peter MSN, RN-BC (Presentation)
Bronchial Thermoplasty in the Endoscopy Unit Reducing Smooth Muscle Hypertrophy Asthmatic, Marie Porter RN, BSN, CGRN (Poster)
Conference Learnings, Betsy Rank RN (Presentation)
Conference Learnings, Marivel Rapee (Presentation)
Creating Moments That Matter: Strategies to Combat Compassion Fatigue, Nicole Reimer BSN, RN, OCN (Article)
Conference Learnings, Linda Reinhart MSN, RN, CNS (Presentation)
Beware, Don’t Overshare - Proper Use of Social Media for Nurses, Sheryl Repischak RN, BSN, MS (Poster)
Long Term STEMI Outcome Data Acquisition, Tina Ruhf RN, Orlando E. Rivera RN, Nainesh C. Patel MD, Bruce Feldman DO, J Patrick Kleaveland MD, Mercedes Rios-Scott BS, Kevin T. Whalen BS, Susan Bernhard BS, and David A. Cox MD (Poster)
Making It Happen – A Model to Bring Evidence-Based Practice to Life, Sandra Sabbatini BSN, RN; Judith Baker BSN, RN; Carolyn L. Davidson RN, PhD; and Julie Albertson BSN, RN (Poster)
Coordination of Care Transition, Jennifer Schlegel BS, RN-BC; MaryAnne K. Peifer MD; Michael Sheinberg MD; Barbara Salvadore MSN; Debra E. Smith-Madeira MSN, ED, RN; Roxann E. Wagner MSN, RN, RNC-NIC; and Sarah D. Creswell BS, RN-BC (Article)
Conference Learnings, Sandra Schmiedel RN (Presentation)
Conference Learnings, Sarah Scholl BSN, RN (Presentation)
Care Transition Coach, Marlene Seidel Butz (Presentation)
Psychiatric Nursing Care for Patients With Cardiac Disease, Gail Stern MSN; Donna Petruccelli MSN, CRNP, NP-C; and Jeanne Manavizadeh BSN, RN, PCCN (Poster)
Implementation and Evaluation of a Low Health Literacy and Culturally Sensitive Diabetes Education Program, Deborah Swavely DNP, RN; Allison Vorderstrasse DNSc, APRN; Edgar Maldonado MD; Sherrine Eid MPH; and Jeffrey Etchason MD (Article)
Conference Learnings, Pamela Swoyer BSN, RN, CCRN (Presentation)
Minimally Invasive Robotic Assisted Operations for the Management of Distal Esophageal Diverticula, Michael F. Szwerc MD, Thomas Daniel Harrison, Scott Beman MD, Kyle M. Langston PA-C, James B. Moffat CRNA, and Jonathan M. Kost (Presentation)
The Challenge of Neuroscience Growing Pains: Optimizing Patient Flow, Holly Tavianini RN, BSN, MSHSA, CNRN and Donald J. Butz RN, CNRN (Poster)
Spanning the Bridge to Patient Safety Through Medication Bar Code Scanning in the Emergency Department (ED) Setting, Susan Teti BSN, RN (Poster)
Enhancing Bonding of Mother and Infant, Krista D. Thomas RN, BSN and Jennifer King RNC, BSN (Presentation)
A Safety State of Mind: Introducing Surgical Unit-Based Safety Program (SUSP), Pat Toselli DO and Jeanne P. Luke MSN, RN, CNOR (Presentation)
Transforming Patient Care Through Telehealth (Presentation), Joseph Tracy MS, BA; Terry A. Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC; Anne Panik MS, RN, NEA-BC; Sharon Kromer CCRC, CTC; and Lori Yesenofski MSN, RN, CCRN, CTC (Presentation)
Conference Learnings, Nicole J. Urban-Miller RN, BSN (Presentation)
Partnering for Change: Motivational Interviewing Strategies for Inpatients, A Unique Approach, Mary Whitlock EdM, RN-BC, CDE and Margaret Elizabeth Gergar MSN, COCN, CCWCN (Presentation)
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Review Manual, Ruth A. Whittmann-Price; Maryann Godshall MSN, RN, CCRN, CPN; and Linda Wilson (Book)
Conference Learnings, Nicole Wiswesser RN and Laura Stubits RN (Presentation)
Conference Learnings, Lori Anne Wittner BSN, RN, CNOR (Presentation)
Spring Into Step: A Staff-driven Mobility Initiative, Christine R. Yatsko MSN, RN, CMSRN and Amy Keesler RN (Presentation)
2012
Seven Critical Steps to Sustained Quality Improvement (Poster), Cheryl Barr BSN, RN, CPAN and Jodi Koch BSN, RN (Poster)
PACU Medical-Surgical Overflow, Cheryl Barr BSN, RN, CPAN and Krista Lechanic BSN, RN (Poster)
The Development of Navigation Tools to Assess Medical and Social Barriers to Care, Laura Beaupre BSN, OCN, CBPN-IC; Jane Zubia RN, OCN, CBPN I-C; Kathleen A. Leies RN; Raizalie Roman-Rosado BSN, OCN, CMSRN; and Martiza Y. Chicas RN, PCCN (Poster)
Just Do It – A Just Culture to Move From Blame to True Remediation., Jaclyn Bergstol RN (Poster)
Just Do it—A Just Culture to Move From Blame to True Remediation, Jaclyn Bergstol RN (Poster)
The Development of a Respiratory Supplies Indexing System to Improve Retrieval Time, David Blalock RRT; Heather A. Skiles RRT; Kenneth Miller MEd, RRT-NPS; and Raymond W. Smith RCP (Poster)
A Randomized, Controlled Trial to Evaluate Topical Anesthetic for 15 Minutes Before Venipuncture in Pediatrics, Scott Brenner MD, FAAP; Valerie Rupp RN, BSN; Jenny Boucher PharmD, JD, BCPS; Kevin Weaver DO; Stephen W. Dusza DrPH; and Joanna L. Bokovoy DrPH, RN (Article)
Paradigm Shift: A Systemic Approach Yields or Efficiencies or Manager, Kelli Brown BSN, RN-BC and Jodi Koch BSN, RN (Presentation)
Physiology of continuous-flow pumps., Dawn Christensen (Article)