Paper/Poster Title
Sponsor
Jamie Hunsicker, DNP
Ohio Northern University
Health & Behavioral Sciences, Nursing
j-hunsicker@onu.edu
Advisor(s)
Jamie Hunsicker, DNP
Ohio Northern University
Health & Behavioral Sciences, Nursing
j-hunsicker@onu.edu
Megan Lieb, DNP
Ohio Northern University
Nursing, Health & Behavioral Sciences
m-lieb.2@onu.edu
Document Type
Poster
Start Date
23-4-2021 9:00 AM
Abstract
Problem: Nurses do not scan intravenous (IV) fluids consistently according to hospital protocol. Nurses are scanning IV fluids at less than 82% compliance. Incorrect and inconsistent scanning leads to a revenue deficit.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to determine if the nurse perception of IV fluid bags scanned increases following the implementation of education and the use of visual cues.
Methods: Nurses’ perception was measured using a researcher-developed survey. Perceptions were measured pre and post-educational intervention and after four weeks of use of visual cues. The sample includes registered nurses working on a cardiac unit.
Pertinent Findings: It is expected that the nurse’s perception of IV fluid bags scanned will increase leading to a higher overall amount of bags scanned.
Conclusion: Nurses should be reeducated on the policy with IV fluids and scanning according to hospital protocol to achieve higher rates of compliance.
Recommended Citation
Johanns, Preston Maxwell, "Intravenous Fluid Scanning Compliance and Knowledge" (2021). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 26.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2021/posters/26
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Intravenous Fluid Scanning Compliance and Knowledge
Problem: Nurses do not scan intravenous (IV) fluids consistently according to hospital protocol. Nurses are scanning IV fluids at less than 82% compliance. Incorrect and inconsistent scanning leads to a revenue deficit.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to determine if the nurse perception of IV fluid bags scanned increases following the implementation of education and the use of visual cues.
Methods: Nurses’ perception was measured using a researcher-developed survey. Perceptions were measured pre and post-educational intervention and after four weeks of use of visual cues. The sample includes registered nurses working on a cardiac unit.
Pertinent Findings: It is expected that the nurse’s perception of IV fluid bags scanned will increase leading to a higher overall amount of bags scanned.
Conclusion: Nurses should be reeducated on the policy with IV fluids and scanning according to hospital protocol to achieve higher rates of compliance.