Date of Graduation
Fall 12-18-2015
Document Access
Restricted Project/Capstone - USF access only
Degree Name
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
College/School
School of Nursing and Health Professions
First Advisor
Elena Capella, EdD, MSN, MPA, RN, CNL, CPHQ, LNCC
Second Advisor
Elena Capella, EdD, MSN, MPA, RN, CNL, CPHQ, LNCC
Third Advisor
Elena Capella, EdD, MSN, MPA, RN, CNL, CPHQ, LNCC
Abstract
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) collects and evaluates patient outcomes, assesses cohort risk, and has the decision-making authority to change care plans when necessary (AACN, 2007). The objective of this project is to change the way the microsystem of the Surgical Services department takes, communicates, and documents patient body temperature. Currently when a healthcare provider takes or documents a patient’s body temperature, it is left to the healthcare provider’s preference whether to use Fahrenheit or Celsius values. The goal for the Surgical Services Microsystem is to measure and document patient body temperature consistently and exclusively in the Celsius value system. In accomplishing this, we will reduce missed critical values of body temperature, which currently is a true patient safety deficit. Improved patient safety and outcomes is the main goal of this project. With a strong team effort using a patient safety-first focus, this switch to Celsius should be a seamless integration of a safer and more efficient measurement protocol for patient care. The goal and achievement for this Clinical Nurse Leader project is that the Surgical Services Microsystem is to measure and document patient body temperature consistently and exclusively in the Celsius value system.
Recommended Citation
Montague, Kimberly A., "Switching to Celsius to Improve Patient Outcomes" (2015). Master's Projects and Capstones. 226.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/226
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