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May 2009
Educational courses were offered in the basic EBP process, ‘Let’s Get Cooking with EBP,’ and in two advanced topics – ‘Searching the Literature’ and Appraising the Literature.’ Eight classes were offered with a total of 44 participants. These nurses took advantage of EBP week education to meet or excel in job-specific performance expectations research and/or EBP. Lenoir-Rhyne University senior nursing students presented their practicum quality improvement projects, while Betty Easter, RN, CPAN and Kimberly Yates, MSN/MHA, RN-BC presented research conducted here at the Medical Center. Attendees at the poster session also received an EBP “Survival” Kit after participating in the facial tissue “research study.” This study, which continued on Friday in the cafeteria, was designed to be fun and to generate interest in research at CVMC. Volunteers felt three unknown varieties of facial tissues and voted for the brand they preferred. The comparison was designed as a double blind study, i.e., neither researchers (Council members) nor study volunteers knew which brand of tissues was in each bin. Double blind research studies are superior to non-blinded studies because blinding reduces bias. Over one hundred CVMC employees participated. Brand 3, Puffs, was preferred by 63.7% of the volunteers (79/124), while 29% chose Kleenex (Brand 2) as their favorite. Only 9 of 124 (7.3%) participants selected Brand 1, Great Value, and the Wal-Mart house brand. Hospital staff demonstrated a preference ratio of greater than 2:1 for Puffs over Kleenex. The cost in cents per tissue: Puffs- 0.917, Kleenex- 0.882 and Great Value- 0.809. Thanks to all who participated in the facial tissue “research study.” Through this fun activity, the importance of blinding in conducting and evaluating research was demonstrated. §
Clinical expertise is one of the three components of evidence-based practice. Furthering one’s professional training enhances their clinical expertise. We tip our hats to staff earning degrees and speciality certifications. NURSES Completing MSN and BSN Degrees: NURSING ASSISTANTS, LPN and ST Completing BSN and ADN Degrees: NURSES Earning Specialty Certifications:
Chapman Recognized. Stephanie Chapman, MSN, RN-BC, Director of the Critical Care Center/Medical Unit received the "Clinical Partner Award" from Catawba Valley Community College this month. Congratulations, Stephanie. §
EBP Logo Contest. With the assistance of CVMC's graphic specialist, Elizabeth Putnam, the Research & EBP Council has chosen five logos as finalists from the entries submitted. CVMC staff will be given the opportunity to "vote" for the design they like best in the near future. §
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Annual EBP Week. During the week of 27 April to 01 May 2009, the Research & EBP Council sponsored a variety of evidence-based practice activities during the first CVMC EBP Week. Staff could learn something about evidence-based practice or demonstrate their EBP knowledge playing ‘spin the wheel’ in the cafeteria and on floor rounds. Belinda Davis, MSN, RN (left) and Nicolae Turcanu, BSN, RN (right) of Critical Care night shift are pictured.
Yates wins National Research Award. Catawba Valley Medical Center and the Department for Research & EBP is pleased to announce Kimberly Yates, MSN/MHA, RN-BC was awarded the Marita Titler Conduct of Research Poster Award at the 16th National EBP Conference in Iowa City on April 24,2009. Yates is pictured here with Dr. Titler at the awards ceremony. The research presented was a culmination of over 2 years of study on inpatient falls and the effects of revisions to the Medical Center's fall prevention policy. The poster is displayed during late May and early June on the bullentin board outside the Employee Pharmacy. Congratulations, Kimberly, for successfully defending your research and representing CVMC so well. §
Community Spelling Bee. CVMC's Team recaptured the 2009 title in the Newton-Conover Education Foundation "Red Hot Spelling Bee." The Medical Center won the inaugural contest two years ago. However, CVMC came in 2nd last year to the team from the Observer News Enterprise. This year's title was won by correctly spelling "lachrymose." Other words the CVMC's team spelled correctly were: abominable, dirigible, ratatouille, sarcophagus, rapprochement, saskatoon, lackadaisical and fiduciary. Thanks for participating in this community endeavor and kudos to all team members (left to right): Nancy Toy MD, Patty Tucker MSN, RN-BC, Eddie Beard MSN, RN, NEA-BC and Kimberly Yates MSN/MHA, RN-BC. §