Pain assessment and Richmond Agitation
Pain assessment and Richmond Agitation Pain assessment and Richmond Agitation APA FORMAT and STRONG ACADEMIC WRITING PREFFRED (Total pages Limited to 4 pages excluding Cover page and reference). Pain assessment and Richmond Agitation Pain assessment RASS documentation (Running head) Pain assessment and Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS) documentation on patients using patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA ).( title of project) Goal Pain is the most common symptom experienced by patients with cancer. Mostly seen in patients followed by stem cell transplant patients using High dose chemotherapy. Untreated or undertreated pain impairs physical and psychological health, functional status, and quality of life. The purpose of this project is to identify the personal pain goal (PPG), Promote optimal pain management through assessment, control pain by using Patient Controlled Analgesics (PCA), and improve RAAS documentation by staff education. The expected outcome of the project is to increase patient safety, increase staff knowledge and compliance on pain assessment and RASS documentation on patients using PCA. Improve patient satisfaction and HCHAP score, and maintain compliance with the JCAHO standards. Aim: Increase staff compliance on pain assessment and RASS documentation by 90% on patients using PCA, in stem cell unit SW POD by December 2017. Methodology (Develop following findings) 1 Why : Noncompliance on RASS documentation on patients on PCA. What : Pain assessment and RASS (Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale) documentation. Where : Stem Cell Transplant Unit G-18 SW pod . When : project is done in a 6 month period, will be completed by December 2017.( Project 1 and 2 together.) Who : Clinical nurses. (Nurses who care for patients with pain, using PCA) Costs: ? And how : Random chart audit is done. Total 34 charts audited in almost two-month period for Different patients using PCA. Most of the nurses working in day and night shift were audited. Total no. of nurse audited 34. Out of 34 nurses, 25 nurses did not document RASS, Please make a chart . 2 Applicable change theory or other nursing or quality theory (at least one). (These are the two-theory provided by the school) 3. Role of the CNL in the project. Is it appropriate for the CNL and what CNL roles fit in the project? 4. Literature review, very brief, from attached 8 references (previous literature review -ATTACHED) 5.The students anticipated outcome(s) 25% 6. The Capstone Committee members 5% Capstone committee members 1. Dr. Patricia Davis DNP, RN-BC, MS, NEA-BC, CNL. (Major Professor) 2. Joylynmae Estrella MSN, RN, CNL (Clinical co coordinator) 3. Clem Banglorioso MSN, RN, CNL (Preceptor) 4. Alice Thomas BSN, RN, CPN. (CNL student) 5. Lourine Davis BSN, RN, OCN (Associate Director SCT Unit G-18) 6. Anita Aickareth BSN, RN, BMTCN (Nurse Educator) 7. Victoria Showunmi RN, BSN, MSN, CCM (Case Manager) 8. Ancy Mathew BSN, RN (Clinical Nurse in SCT Unit- G-18). 7. Initial References (in APA format) 15% Rubric Structure and Design of the Capstone Proposal and Project The design of the proposal and project depends upon the topic and methods for measurement. The project and proposal will use evidence from the literature and a quality framework to organize the presentation. A nursing theory and/or change theory should be applied within the project. The role of the CNL is to be considered in both the proposal and the project Proposal Minimum Requirements The written (Word) and verbal proposal (PowerPoint) will share the following information headers presented using APA format to the degree possible. The grading rubric is indicated for each area of the proposal as a % of 100 points: 1. Cover page (APA format) 5% 2. The title and topic to be addressed 10% 3. The goals of the project to be undertaken 10% 4. The methodology (processes) to be utilized 30% Why, what, where, when, who, costs, and how? Applicable change theory or other nursing or quality theory (at least one). Literature Search is described briefly. Library orientation is a requirement in the first CNL Roles course. If students need a refresher they can request help from the UTMB library at any time. Role of the CNL in the project. Is it appropriate for the CNL and what CNL roles fit in the project? 5. The students anticipated outcome(s) 25% 6. The Capstone Committee members 5% 7. Initial References (in APA format) 15% Length Not to exceed 4 Word processed pages, not including title page or references. capstone.docx lr__1_.docx Pain assessment and Richmond Agitation Get a 10 % discount on an order above $ 100 Use the following coupon code : NURSING10
