Impact of Patient-Engaged Video Surveillance on Nursing Workforce Safety

It is important that the nursing profession know how much value they bring to their workplace, hence, their safety is just as important as that of the patient they care for. This article addresses the physical/verbal care that nurses go through in the process of providing care to the patients. This article was designed to carryout a study on the use of Patient-engaged video Surveillance(PEVS) in monitoring and attending immediately to the abuse nurses face at work. It is sad to see that workplace violence in the healthcare and other organizations continue to increase in United States. (Quigley et al.,2020) Just as the dates of this article clearly states shows how important workplace violence in healthcare need to be resolved. The implication of this study for nurses and the healthcare facility is to have patients being assessed for physical behavior, risk of aggression or physical abuse on the workers before admission. Also, this article highlights the importance of installing PEVS at the hospitals because they help to track and monitor patients aggression towards the nursing staff and more importantly, it increases the safety of both the patient and nurses. Hence, it is believed from this study that workplace violence is not to be ignored because nursing staffs are central to the quality care of the patient, then, nurses safety should be of great concern to the hospital.

Reference

Quigley, P. A., Votruba, L., & Kaminski, J. (2020). Impact of Patient-Engaged Video Surveillance on Nursing Workforce Safety: Patient Aggression/Violence. Journal of nursing care quality, 35(3), 213-219. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000450

Section III: Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant Student 

Assignment 1 Chapters 8-10 (36pts)

(Must be handwritten and IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Use black ink).

Chapter 8: Managing the learning process

Read Pages 89-94

1) How do I improve retention and comprehension? (3pts) 

· Information processing

· Concept formation

· Improving memory and retention

Provide ONE example for each of the above that YOU can apply when studying course material to help you with retaining and understanding the information.

(1 pt. each)

2) What is psychomotor learning? 

3) What are the 4 basic skills of learning? 

4) What are some indicators that may require you to adjust or withhold a patient’s treatment?

5) What is the difference between novice and expert?

6) Steps to better information processing! (7pts)

Step

Question

Answer

Identify the Key Cues

What is a cue? Give one   example. 

Organize and Prioritize the Cues 

What are some of the   categories of patient information? How can this be used to help during an   intervention?

Reviewing the Pattern

What is the Guide to   Physical Therapy Practice?

Identify deviations from the Pattern

(Read the grey box)

How can you identify a   deviation with a patient? What should you do?

Synthesize and Draw Conclusion; for a “plan of action” NOT   “plan of care”. 

“So what?” What are the   reasons you need to know as much information as possible about the patient   and diagnosis/ disease progressions? 

Mentation and Reflection

Define. Give an example   for each. 

Lifelong, self directed learning

Why is this important?   What is “our” biggest resource to infromation with all aspects of Physical   Therapy? 

Chapter 9: Will I do well enough?

Read pages 97-104

1) (10pts) Complete weekly planner (attached) & fill out comments box with any “activities” or questions you are unsure of where they will fit in your schedule as an SPTA at FNU. 

(1 pt. each)

2) You have not slept all night and you barely ate breakfast. You are about to begin a Practical Lab Exam, you have a “real patient” and 35minutes to complete all your tests/ data collection on them.. Your professor is watching you and the camera is pointing right at you… you panic! How do you overcome this? How do you control your performance anxiety?

3) What are two things you can control in order to help manage your stress during the program? 

HONESTY IS (10pts)

· Identify YOUR problem; (highlight all that apply)

Effort

Time Management

Limited Clinical background

Unable to see big picture

Career doubts 

· NOW TAKE ACTION! Answer honestly!

Life style- do you have a healthy lifestyle?

Study habits- What works for you?

Use your resources- What helps you the most?

What is your relaxation response or method? – FIGURE THIS OUT NOW & PUT IT INTO PRACTICE!

Table 9-4; Which pattern of thinking are you? (List all that apply)

Please write a 1 paragraph response to each of the prompts in the attached document (6 total). Provide APA references. 

reply 1       

Hi Maria,

I am glad you have found some value in the course. Health care policy was never a favorite of mine, but having taught this for more than a year, I have developed an appreciation for it and a realization that we must all do our part.  Do you feel you have the support of the administration where you work to make the changes you mentioned, or will you need to lobby for support as well?

Reply 2

Hi Maria,

Like you, I also learn how laws are made but also how much we can influence the policymakers if we speak up and unite our voices and forces. As nurses, providing quality, safe patient center care is our number one task. Through this course, I learned about gaps in policies and flaws and challenges faced by entire communities. Thank you for sharing your takeaways and surprises. I know you will be a great leader. This course has shaped us into more knowledgeable and educated professionals.

Nursing impact in maternal and infant mortality/morbidity rates in, the United States. 

1. In 200 works research both maternal and infant mortality/morbidity rates in, the United States, and globally. Discuss these rates and the circumstances surrounding maternity and infant mortality/morbidity rate. 

2. In 200 words how does the determinants of health impact infant maternal and infant mortality/morbidity rates in, the United States, 

a. genetics

b. behavior

c. environmental 

d. physical influences, medical care 

e. social factors.

3. In 200 words explain why are mortality/morbidity rates higher in some areas, or among certain groups? 

4. In 200 explain how does socioeconomic status play a role in maternal and infant mortality/morbidity rates?

5. In 300 words and using the nursing role and explanation listed below, state what role can nurse’s play in the community to ensure the safety and health of both mothers and their newborns? Provide example of how the nurse would aid in these roles. 

A. Nurse Caregiver- help patients maintain and regain health, manage disease & symptoms, & attain a maximal level function & independence through the healing process. As a caregiver, you help the patient & family set goals & assist them with meeting these goals with minimal financial cost, time, & energy. ( gives baths, food, meds)

B. Nurse Communicator- allows you to know your patients, including their strengths & weaknesses, & their needs. Communication is essential for all nursing roles & activities. The quality of communication is a critical factor in meeting the needs of individuals, families, & communities (talking to family member/doctor/patient)

D. Nurse Teacher/educator- explain concepts & facts about health, describe the reason for routine care activities, demonstrate procedures such as self-care activities, reinforce learning or patient behavior, & evaluate the patient’s progress in learning. (teach what to expect/look for)

F. Nurse Counselor- use therapeutic communications, assists patient to make decisions & makes referrals

6. Use at least 3 references in this assignment.