Abstract

Prepare the senior nurses to train junior nurses

Background:

Nursing is vital job, continues and non-stop because of persons or different circumstances, each nurse must have sufficient knowledge to be able to carry out their assignment, senior nurses must have diversity ways to teach and train the new or junior nurses, sometimes it’s affected because of limited resource settings as a mechanism to disseminate knowledge and skills among providers. However, many basic programs fail to achieve sustainability.

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of training and development on nurse’s performance and organization competitive advantage, and to explain to nurses about everything of training from beginning till end of lecture and feedback forms.

Methods:

Trainers come to class with a concrete lesson they want to develop or further improve. Participants will learn about and design various types of activities that demonstrate elements of their lesson plan. The purpose is to use hands-on activities to explain course concepts and incorporate activities into what is usually considered the lecture portion of a class. There is ample time in class to write the activities that will be incorporated into the course being developed.

Results:

Found strong evidence of the training model for imparting knowledge and skills on providers, however, little evidence exists for the impact of these programs on patient outcomes or long-term sustainability. Facilitators associated with successful programming include support of units’ managers, nursing office, DON and hospital administration.

Conclusions:

While the TTT model of programming for the dissemination of resuscitation education is initiated and show promising, further training for all country hospital regardless the hospital type (Government, Private, Military, long-term or acute care) it’s necessary especially relating to sustainability and impact on nurses performance and patient outcomes.

Dr. Somaya Abou-Abdou
Dean
Faculty of Nursing
Suez Canal University,
Ismailia, Egypt

Abstract

Relationship between Suicidal Ideation and Schizophrenic Patients’ Positive / Negative Symptoms: Nursing Perspective.

Background: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors are very common among schizophrenic patients. Nurses have a vital role in decreasing the incidence of suicide among schizophrenic patients by increasing their awareness of the relationship between suicidal ideation and positive/negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Aim: study aims to assess nurse’s awareness of the relationship between suicidal ideation and schizophrenic patients’ positive/negative symptoms. Methodology: A descriptive exploratory research design was utilized.

Convenience sample was selected for this study. The subject of the present study consisted of (70) nurses (males and females) who are working in Port-Said Psychiatric Mental Health Hospital (PSPMHH). Tools: A self-reports study tools were developed by the researcher and it consists of 3 tools. First Tool: Socio-demographic data. Second Tool: Nurse’s knowledge about schizophrenic disorder. It consisted of three parts. Third Tool: Nurse’s awareness of suicidal ideation in schizophrenic patients. It consisted of three parts. Results: Majority of the studied nurse’s sample wasn’t aware of positive/negative symptoms of schizophrenic patients. Nearly three quadrant of studied nurse’s sample wasn’t aware of the relationship between suicidal ideation and positive/negative symptoms of schizophrenic patients. Majority of the studied nurse’s sample doesn’t have the ability to recognize different clues that may indicate the early intention for suicide made by schizophrenic patients. Conclusion: There is no statistical significant relationship between socio-demographic characteristic and nurse’s awareness of positive & negative symptoms of schizophrenia. There is no statistically significant relationship between socio-demographic characteristic & nurse’s awareness of the relationship between suicidal ideation and positive/negative symptoms of schizophrenia. There is statistically significant relationship between scholastic psychiatric experience & total nurse’s awareness of the relationship between suicidal ideation and positive/negative symptoms of schizophrenia. There is statistically significant relationship between nurse’s awareness of positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia & awareness about their role in preventing suicide for schizophrenic patient. Recommendation: Orientation programs/seminars about the existence of the relationship between specific positive & negative symptoms of schizophrenia and suicidal ideation among Egyptian patients.

Biography:

Mamta Choudhary, working as Faculty in one of best National Institute in India, has finished her Masters in Nursing in 2012, and currently pursuing Doctorate in Nursing from Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi. Being an eminent researcher, she is having 10 publications in National and international indexed Journals and has participated in various National Projects. She has attended number of national and international conferences and is fond of traveling and exploring new places

Dr. Jacqueline Newsome- Williams

Professor, Director of Health & Wellness

Trinity Washington University

Washington, D.C., USA

Abstract

“Can I Please See the Doctor? The Role of Advanced Practice Nursing in Global Primary Care, Lessons from the United States”

During the late-1990s and early-2000s, the adoption of standardized, advanced practice nursing grew internationally. In the U.S., the proliferation in the number of nurse practitioners in the primary care setting, 76% of whom are trained in primary care and 52% of whom practice it,1 has had positive consequences: studies now show the majority of Americans when faced with limited options, are willing to be seen by nurse practitioners (NP) or physician’s assistant (PA).2, 3 While barriers to the outright acceptance of NPs (as experienced alternatives to physicians) persist, the lessons learned from that period, offers valuable lessons to more nascent systems. In the universal pursuit of superior patient care, the question now becomes how to best integrate advanced practice nurses into the social consciousness of patients internationally. We will explore the challenges thereof and discuss lessons from the paradigm shift in the knowledge base of American patients away from physicians as the sole providers of primary care toward a broader view of health professionals and their competencies.

Biography

Dr. Jacqueline Newsome-Williams is a nurse practitioner with 30 years of experience in the fields of nursing education and primary care. She is a Professor at Howard University and the Director of Health and Wellness for Trinity Washington University. Dr. Newsome-Williams is also an Associate Professor at both Loma Linda University and Bowie State University. Dr. Newsome-Williams has published in numerous journals and has served as President of the Nurse Practitioner Association District of Columbia. Dr. Newsome-Williams obtained both her Bachelors and Masters in Nursing from Howard University and was awarded her Ph.D. in Nursing by the University of Michigan.

Ms. Angela Fitzgerald-Smith

Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abstract:

Oncology Nurse Specialists –Can the value of this role be measured, welcomed and accepted in Saudi Arabia?

The Cancer or Oncology Nurse Specialist (CNS) role is to provide a high standard of evidence-based, specialist nursing care and support to cancer patients and their families, from the time of diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. The titles of Oncology or Cancer Nurse Specialist are used interchangeably. The aim of the Oncology Specialist Nursing Service is to meet the needs of patients’ who are experiencing the impact of a potential and/or known cancer diagnosis and also to assist in preparing the organization to meet the future needs of patients by means of research and education.

Every patient has the right to current, evidence-based information and treatment, holistic care and support. Specialist Nurses understand the entire patient pathway and have the expertise to provide better care at a lower cost through the performance of advanced clinical skills and there is a wealth of research to prove this. These specialist nurses are widely used in the UK, USA and elsewhere in the world, however, they are still a developing breed in Saudi Arabia. The reasons for this are multifactorial, however, they include nursing expertise, complexity of nurse licensure, cultural and language issues.

This paper aims to illustrate the value of the CNS including the difficulties and challenges faced when trying to introduce a service that previously did not exist. Furthermore, we need to convince medical colleagues and organizations to support the process and cultural changes involved in caring for cancer patients whilst appreciating the benefits for patients, their families, and organizations.

Biography

Angela is a United Kingdom registered nurse with over twenty years’ experience as an Oncology Nurse Specialist. Possessing advanced qualifications in Cancer as well as exceptional communication and leadership skills, she is passionate about the rights of patients and their families to high quality, evidence-based, compassionate and empathetic care during cancer diagnosis, treatment and into survivorship.

Having recently relocated her practice to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia she is currently working to drive forward the multicultural nursing role in cancer nursing practice to empower nurses and improve patient outcome and satisfaction of the care experience.

Dr. Sharada Ramesh

Director, Symbiosis College of Nursing,

Pune, India

Abstract

Assess the practice of yoga among middle-aged women at, selected villages, Tamilnadu, India.

Introduction: Yoga practice is emerging in the international area due to global demand for Holistic approaches. Approximately 70% of the population uses traditional systems of medicine during primary health care needs. 24 states in India have a separate department for AYUSH. A research Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy CCRYN has also been established. AYUSH is well documented, regulated and utilized in India. Priority has been given to scientific validation. The infrastructure available for yoga in India are 8 Hospitals, 150 Beds, and 65 dispensaries.

Yoga, is one of the complementary alternative medicine which is widely practiced and has a definite scope in various areas of medicine especially with mental well being of individuals. Yoga through a comprehensive, holistic approach it is not very commonly used among rural women. This is because of lack of awareness, lack of trainers and various other socio-cultural factors. However, most women do rely on CAM for their primary health care needs. Nurses can identify and bring in simple complimentary alternative therapies to alleviate, mental health problems such as depression. It is easy and accessible for the community also to approach the community nurses for their mental health needs and problems. The professional experience of the researcher shows effective health education programs are highly depended on nurses by the community. These are delivered quite often and the vast majority of community nursing related health interventions is centered on “traditional behavior change health education activities. Hence the researcher felt that middle-aged women could be helped through yoga – as an intervention in physical and mental well being. This science of CAM has been given a lot of importance by the Government of India. The inception of National Rural Health Mission is a classic example. Nurses, being the confidential and skillful primary health care provider when integrate yoga as one of the complementary intervention can improve the health of individuals to a greater extent. The research question framed for this study is do women take yoga practice consistently as part of lifestyle modification? Is there any increase or decrease in the practice over a period of time? Because any form of exercise women usually default in their practice.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: A study to determine the level in practice of yoga among women residing in selected rural areas of Tamil Nadu, India.OBJECTIVES:1. To assess the level of performance of yoga among women who receive training in yoga.2.To compare the practice level between 6 weeks and 3 months of training.3.To associate the related study variables with the level of performance of yoga among women.

OPERATIONAL DEFINITION: Yoga : Manipulation given to middle-aged women in the rural area for a total period of 0 to 3 months. It includes the practice of various body postures such as asanas which involves supine and prone positions. The package also includes pranayama a type of breathing technique, meditation or dhyana which involves a total body scan, deep breathing, unchanged position, and measures of positive thinking on health maintenance. This package was taught for a group of women every day. The practice was given for a duration of 25 – 30 minutes excepting the initial class with 35 to 40 minutes. Each session was given for a group of twenty samples. Daily individual reinforcements were also given. The levels of practice of yoga were measured by a practice checklist at the end of six weeks and 3 months among the women. Method and Materials: The study was conducted in the rural area of Thiruvallur District for a period of 3 months. The village population was around 45,000 and women in the middle-aged group who are willing to participate in the study were included in the training. The training was given for 6 weeks intensively and from 6 weeks to 3 months, reinforcements telephonically were given daily and once a week women were met and given training in the group. Research permission obtained from the RAC of Indira College of Nursing and ethics and confidentiality was observed throughout the

study.

DISCUSSION: The practice checklist was collected at the end of 6 weeks and 3 months.

CONCLUSION: The study reveals that any form of physical activity with proper reinforcements time to time enhances the behavioural change in the individual. Nurses play a pivotal role as a change agent in motivating community to follow the best life style behaviours. The study recommends long term research in yoga training especially in women and children with a thrust to rural areas.

Mrs. Prabhjot Saini

Professor & Head, Medical Surgical Nursing dept.

DMCH College of Nursing

Dayanand Medical College& Hospital

Ludhiana, India

Biography

Mrs. Prabhjot Saini is currently serving as a head of Medical-Surgical Nursing dept, Dayanand Medical College& Hospital, Ludhiana India. She is a Gold medalist in Masters in Nursing programme and PhD Research Scholar under Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot. She has 26 full-text papers published in national and international journals and 24 papers presented in various national and international conferences. She has been awarded Young Scientist Award in 2015.  Mrs. Saini is also a member of NAC (Nursing Advisory Committee) of Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab and the Chairperson of Educational Committee in Trained Nurses Association of India, Punjab State

Dr. Muhammad Alqudah

Lecturer

The University of Newcastle (UON)

Australia

Biography:

Dr. Gina Diaz

Associate Professor

The College of St Scholastica

USA

Biography

Dr. Gina Diaz is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at the College of St Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Philippine Christian University-Mary Johnston College of Nursing Manila, Philippines, Master in Nursing-Adult Nurse Practitioner Track and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate, and Doctor of Nursing Practice from The College of St Scholastica. Her active involvement with Mary Johnston College of Nursing Alumni Association opened the opportunity in the development of intercultural clinical immersion experience. Dr. Diaz is a recipient of the Max Lavine Award for Teaching Excellence 2017 from St. Scholastica.

Dr. Renee Murray-Bachmann

Nurse Education/CDE/Northwell Health System Nursing Research Council

Northwell Health /Lenox Hill Hospital

USA

Abstract Title: Safe Implementation of a Hyperglycemic Crises Protocol by Utilizing a Conversion Table

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) are medical emergencies associated with increased morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Prompt identification and proper management of these emergencies are imperative to improve patient outcomes and prevent death. Intravenous (IV) insulin is adopted for treatment of hyperglycemia in the critical care setting. Its use is renowned for positive clinical outcomes, however the risk of hypoglycemia and its accompanying negative sequelae are inherent. IV insulin drips necessitate enhanced critical thinking skills, vigilant monitoring of lab values, titration of fluid, electrolytes and insulin. Preliminary hyperglycemic crises protocol drafts, piloted on critical care units, required nursing estimation for insulin titration thus impacting accuracy and patient safety. This latter practice could have had the potential to cause nurses to erroneously administer IV insulin drips. The Chief Nursing Officer strongly advocated for clarification regarding scope of practice in IV insulin titration, by registered nurses, in the ICU setting. Regulating bodies indicated that these tasks are definitely within critical care nurses scope of practice when accompanied by the facility to decrease medication errors. A conversion table was developed in order to assure accuracy of insulin drip calculation while fostering an environment of safety for both staff and patients alike. Resulting evidence included decreased length of stay and decreased incidence of hypoglycemia in DKA or HHS patients admitted to the

ICU. Ongoing nursing education and competency evaluation is maintained annually via skills fairs, briefs and huddles.

Biography

Renee Murray-Bachmann Ed.D, MSN, RN, CDN, CDE, CPT is a member of Nursing Education and Professional Development for Lenox Hill Hospital – North Shore LIJ System and is involved in the training and continuing education of Nursing Staff, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistants. Her background is varied as she is research prepared and published, has developed/ implemented and administered patient/community/staff health education programs, participates in international health education projects as well as clinical. Renee earned her doctorate in health education/health behaviors from Teachers College- Columbia University in 2010 and is pursuing a second doctorate in public health epidemiology.

Dr. Deirdre O’Flaherty

Senior Administrative Director of Patient Care Services

Lenox Hill Hospital

New York, USA

Abstract Title: Cultivating Resilience

Background/Problem:

Recent traumatic events associated with natural disasters and terrorism have showcased nurses’ critical role in the frontline. Nurses take care of victims of violence and tragedy while dealing with their own personal vulnerability.

Literature Review:

Nursing has been a focus for studies and interventions that foster resilience in the workplace. A review of literature on resilience studies have shown its relevance in clinical settings correlating the level of professional competence (Gillespie, et al 2007) and work engagement (Othman, et al, 2013; Jackson et al., 2007). The benefit of resilience training programs to reduce burn-out and PTSD are much needed in a highly stressful work environment (Mealer, Jones & Moss, 2012).

Purpose/Methodology:

A survey of professional nursing participants in 2016 was conducted to determine resilience using The Resilience Scale (14-item tool with reliability ranging from 0.84-0.94 alpha coefficients) and demographic questionnaire were used to collect data at national conferences in the US. Based on the inclusion/exclusion criteria a total of 150 surveys were eligible. The purpose of the study: is there a relationship between sociodemographic variables such as age, race, gender, educational background and area of practice in relationship to nurses’ resilience score and their perception of resilience? What are the variables, traits and characteristics that can aid in the development of interventions to fortify resilience, increase engagement, job satisfaction and workplace retention?

Result:

Responses determined resilience score based on frequency distribution showed a mean score of 83.20 (SD=16.14). Initial factor analysis indicates that “acceptance of self and life” and “personal competence” reflects the theoretical definition of resilience (Wagnild and Young, 1993). The scale’s construct validity positively correlates with optimism, morale, self-efficacy, self-reported health, health promoting behaviours, forgiveness, self-esteem, sense of coherence, effective coping, and life-satisfaction. Inversely, the construct is related with depression, stress and anxiety, hopelessness, loneliness somatization, and healthcare visits.

Recommendation:

Nurse leaders and managers can use resilience as a theoretical framework in creating and planning staff development programs addressing nurses’ satisfaction, dynamic workplace environments, challenges with recruitment and retention and developing a resilient workforce.

Conclusion:

Resilience building encompasses seasoned and novice nurses. Both can address the real and perceived difficulties, offer mutual support to cope with daily challenges of known and unknown risks encountered at work. Resilience offers hope to nurses in their daily lives as they

continuously increase protective factors, adjust to daily adversities and find success and meaning in their personal and professional journey.

Ms. Harvinder Kaur

Biography

 Dr. Kim Knight

 Founder and CEO of KimKnightHealth.com

 New Zealand

Abstract Title: Treating the Patient, not the Illness

In a system where wards and departments are divided up into units (spinal, cardiology, gastroenterology, gynecology, neurology etc) it can be easy to forget that we treat patients, not illness. We can also get side-tracked by trying to deal with the end result (symptoms) rather than identify and clear the root cause (a whole person’s life and all this entails, including socioenvironmental factors, lifestyle, beliefs, traumas, culture and more). In this session we will look at the 6 core facets of a person’s life which must be taken into account if we wish to effect truly holistic healing. We will also explore how the seeds for many chronic health conditions are unconsciously planted by the age of 7 years, lying dormant until teens or adulthood. Once we understand this, we are then able to understand why ‘we treat people, not illness, and why ‘we heal a whole person’s life, not a health condition’.

Biography

Dr. Mehmooda Regu

Professor

Principal, Madre Meherban Institute of Nursing Science & Research

SKIMS Medical College

Biography

Authored more than sixty articles in national and international journals. Organized more than fifty education programmes. She won National Florence Nightingale Award in 2008. Formulated nursing registration bill for registration council.

Dr. Christina Stevenson

Faculty, Frontier Nursing University

CEO of Extension Training of NC, LLC

FNP,  Department of Public Safety, USA

Abstract Title: A Patient-Centered Approach: Implementation of Depression Screening Protocol using the PHQ-9 in Home Health Patients

Background

Depression costs the United States (US) over $210 billion dollars per year according the newest available data, which is significant (WHO, 2017). Major depression is common among adults receiving home healthcare and is characterized by greater medical illness, functional impairment, and pain; therefore, making the need for mental health care in these patients unique to the home healthcare setting. (Pickett, Raue & Bruce, 2012). Prior to project implementation, Shamar Services did not address or identify psychological issues in their home health patients.

Aim

To identify and increase appropriate care through screening related to depression for home health patients that screen positively on the Patient Health Questionnaire- 9 (PHQ-9) with Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) to 80% within 8-weeks.

Biography

Dr. Christina Stevenson, DNP is a native of North Carolina. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Tuskegee University, a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Mobile, and both a Master’s of Science in Nursing and a Post-Master’s Degree from South University, as well as a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Frontier Nursing University.

Dr. Stevenson is licensed as both an Adult and Family Nurse Practitioner in North and South Carolina and has myriad of practice experience with in-patient, outpatient and correctional psychiatry, addiction medicine, primary care, home health, hospice, case management and legal nurse consulting. Her clinical interests include Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. She enjoys reading and traveling as hobbies.

Dr. Cameo Aleece Green

Vice President, National Council of Negro Women(State of South Carolina)

Contributing Writer, Heart to Heart Concepts Magazine.

Founder and CEO, Rural Urban Communities Matter, USA

Biography

Dr. Cameo Aleece Green is a native of Columbia, South Carolina.  Dr. Green’s collegiate journey began at the age of 17 years old at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.  She later transferred to the University of South Carolina-Upstate and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2007. Dr. Green was later accepted into the Medical University of South Carolina where she received her first Master of Science in Nursing.  During this time, Dr. Green was recognized as a First Honor Graduate (Valedictorian) for the College of Nursing.  She continued her education and received her second Master of Science in Nursing degree and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.  Dr. Green’s Doctoral work focused on ensuring that Patients with Heart Failure in the Rural areas received the care recommended by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  While attending the Medical University of South Carolina, she served as a Presidential Scholar and later a Fellow. Dr. Green completed the Affordable Care Act Leadership training sponsored by Harvard University.

Dr. David Woodruff

Faculty Development Specialist Chamberlain University

Book Editor, Wolters Kluwer

CE Review Panel, AACN, USA

Sai Bala Madathil

Director of Nursing

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, India

Ahmad Hawsawi

Director of Nursing Administration for Quality, Informatics, Project and Collaboration

King Fahad Medical City, Saudi Arabia

Abstract Title: Healing Environment and Compassionate Care

There is a collective agreement that a healing environment that fosters excellent patient and family experience is desirable for patients and for healthcare providers. However, what constitutes a healing environment and how to achieve the balance between meeting patient needs and staff needs remains to be highly debatable and varies depending on individual perspectives.

Samueli Institute defines Optimal Healing Environment as a healthcare system that is designed to stimulate and support inherent healing capacity of patients, their families and their care providers. Further, the institute proposes that to achieve this, the system has to have people in their working relationships, their health creating behaviors and the surrounding physical environment.

Healthcare providers, before they became professionals, started with an ideology revolving around their earnest desire to help and heal patients to relieve suffering and to provide compassionate holistic care. This idealistic hopes however are somehow tainted by the increasing demand in the modern day healthcare.

With the fast paced evolution of the healthcare industry, healthcare professionals often encounter barriers to compassionate care. These barriers include, but not limited to, work intensity, overwhelming demand and limited resources that, when left unchecked, combine to create a disorganized, pressured, reactive pattern of patient care that focuses on the technical, clinical tasks that in turn sidetracks the very essence of compassionate caring. In the process, while the healthcare provider struggles to strike balance between meeting all the needs of the organization where they belong, the quality and compassion in the care they provide may be compromised. This in turn yields a domino effect to the experience of their patients leaving them dissatisfied and unhappy.

It is then a necessity for organizations to focus not only in ensuring that the needs of their patients and their families receive compassionate, respectful, quality care but as well as ensuring that the healthcare providers are and remain motivated through promoting and sustaining a healthy work environment.

Biography

A Senior Executive Leadership Program of HBS and Master’s degree holder of both Nursing and Bioethics, Ahmad O. Hawsawi holds a reputable career track who has harnessed outstanding knowledge and skills in healthcare and professional development qualifying him as an expert resource person in the said field. He is an accomplished administrator, leader, teacher and a coach with a wide range of experience from authoring various competency programs to commissioning a number of services in some respectable organizations across the Kingdom. At present, he is the Director of Nursing Projects, Quality, Informatics and Collaboration in KFMC where he champions concepts in change management, high-reliability organization, excellence in customer service and promoting a healthy work environment.

Dr. Tiffany Kelley

Founder and CEO of Nightingale Apps LLC & iCare Nursing Solutions. LLC

Chair for ANA of Massachusetts Technology Committee, USA

Abstract Title: The Future of Nursing Care Delivery will be Dependent upon Mobility and Interoperability

Nurses are dependent upon data and information in their delivery of daily care to patients. Yet many do not realize that data and information are essential to the nursing process (e.g., assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening and evaluating). In recent years, our health care environments have continued to introduce new clinical information systems that digitalize the data and information needed for patient care. With such systems, new challenges have presented themselves to nurses and health care professionals. One of these challenges is the ability to access, enter, store, retrieve, exchange and evaluate data while on the go. Nurses currently rely on pieces of paper to temporarily store the data and information they need for care each day. The pieces of paper are not part of the patient’s medical record and are variable dependent upon the nurse. With advancements in technology, we now have smart phone devices that are small enough to be portable in a nurse’s pocket. With such devices, software applications can be designed to address the data and information needs of nurses delivering care. Such applications will require interoperability with other clinical information systems to maintain a source of truth with the patient’s health record. Interoperability is a word used to describe the ability to exchange data between two or more systems. The term is often discussed in more technically oriented environments. Yet, the impact of such technical improvements will be essential for nurses in clinical care environments to strive toward continued improvements in the delivery of direct patient care.

Biography

Dr. Tiffany Kelley identified the need to start Nightingale Apps^™ and create the initial product “Know My Patient^®” while conducting her own research aimed at understanding how nurses use the information to care for patients. She saw the current limitations within hospital settings to provide nurses with information at any location, especially while on-the-go. Kelley saw the potential for synergy between mobile devices and software applications to support nurses in knowing their patients within the context of their naturally occurring workflows.

Dr. Kelley has 14 years of nursing experience. She spent the last 9 years working in the field of nursing informatics. Her entry into informatics began while working on a team to implement an electronic health record at Boston Children’s Hospital. She received her PhD from Duke University where she studied the meaning of knowing the patient and the information needed for care. She also holds an MS in Nursing Administration and MBA from Northeastern University and a BS in Nursing from Georgetown University.