Sharp HealthCare

About: Sharp HealthCare is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Health care & Population. The organization has 207 authors who have published 243 publications receiving 15480 citations.

Infection control in mass respiratory failure: preparing to respond to H1N1.

Abstract: The first hints of a global public health crisis emerged with the identification of a new strain of H1N1 influenza A in March and April 2009 in Mexico City. By June 11, the World Health Organization had declared the outbreak of 2009 H1N1 a global pandemic. Now, with the continued growing presence of 2009 H1N1 on the global scene, much attention has been focused on the key role of personal protective equipment in healthcare infection control. Much less emphasis has been placed on specific interventions that may minimize the increased infectious risk commonly associated with critical care delivery. Given the frequency of high-risk respiratory procedures such as intubation and delivery of aerosolized medications in the intensive care unit, the delivery of critical care presents unique infection control challenges and unique opportunities to augment usual infection control practice with specific source-control efforts. Here, we summarize data regarding risks to critical care healthcare workers from previous respiratory virus outbreaks, discuss findings from the early 2009 H1N1 experience that suggest reasons for increased concern for those delivering critical care, and review best available evidence regarding strategies for source control in respiratory and critical care delivery.

Quantitative and economic analysis of clinical pharmacist interventions during rounds in an acute care psychiatric hospital.

Abstract: Introduction: Clinical pharmacists have become an integral part of multidisciplinary medical teams, including in the area of psychiatry. Previous studies have shown that having pharmacists in multidisciplinary medical teams has led to improved medication use, reduction of adverse drug events, and improved patient outcomes. The purpose of this study is to conduct a quantitative and economic analysis of the impact of clinical pharmacist interventions during hospital rounds in an acute care psychiatric hospital setting. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of 200 clinical pharmacist interventions documented between September 2013 and September 2014. Clinical pharmacist interventions were classified into several categories and types. Only clinical pharmacist interventions made during multidisciplinary team rounds were included in the study. Descriptive statistics were used for the quantitative analysis of clinical pharmacist interventions. The acceptance rate was calculated. Only the accepted cl...

The changing role of advanced practice nursing in a managed care environment.

Abstract: Advanced practice nursing in a managed care environment--is this an oxymoron? Can these two phrases exist together? Do advanced practice nurses have a role in a managed care environment? As health-care systems continue to merge and managed care impacts the bottom line, advanced practice nurses are challenged to show their worth. In this article, the author reviews the impact managed care has had on the roles of two master's-prepared traditional clinical nurse specialists. Included are examples of how the roles were adapted to fit in the managed care setting. The current role of the advanced practitioners is reviewed, using the common subroles as a basis for discussion. The impact of managed care on each component of the clinical nurse specialist role is identified. The author also demonstrates that advanced practice nurses can have a valuable role in the managed care environment.

Reviews and summaries of research related to AACN 1980 research priorities: contextual topics

Abstract: This article reviews and summarizes the research conducted following publication of the 1980s American Association of Critical-Care Nurses' contextual research priorities. Reports of original research conducted on the contextual priority topics between 1981 and 1991 were included. Review articles, doctoral dissertations, theses, and abstracts were excluded unless judged to provide important information on the topic. Following the statement of each priority, progress in the area is summarized. Limitations and measurement issues are discussed as appropriate. Recommendations for future research are provided, and progress in the area is summarized.