Propose a quality improvement initiative (implementation of Sequential Compression Device on all operative patients to prevent DVT regardless of age and/or risk factors) from your place of employment(Inova Hospital) that could easily be implemented if approved. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (750-1,000 words) to present to the board, from which the board will make its decision to fund your program or project.
INTERVIEW WAS CONDUCTED WITH PERIOPERATIVE NURSE EDUCATOR JASMINE McELROY RN,BSN,MSN at Inova Hosp. Refer to this interview in paper
"Device cost is upwards of $2,000.00 per device"
"Current policy in OR is the use of SCD in procedures lasting over 2hr and/or high risk patients"
https://www.americannursetoday.com/enhancing-patient-outcomes-with-sequential-compression-device-therapy/
^^^ Discuses why sequential devices are important, USE this as a citation.
Introduction-
1) States the quality initiative idea and the purpose of the quality improvement initiative.
2) Discussion of the target population or audience (Operating Patients)
Body 1-
3)The benefits of the quality improvement initiative.
*To decrease the occurrence of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in all OR patients
*Decrease length of stay due to preventative treatment of DVT