Kellen Marini

[Kellen Marini @KellenMarini]

The Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 requires one to knowingly and willfully engage in the prohibited conduct for there to be criminal sanctions. #NUR4108 #M4W12

[Kellen Marini @KellenMarini]

Hello Dr. Mason - What are the most common setbacks you have seen when it comes to implementing new policies in the hospital setting? Are there any particular ways proven successful to overcome these?

#NUR4108 #M4W11

[Kellen Marini @KellenMarini]

The APIC Guide to the Elimination of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia uses electronic charting to record the the use of the protocol and the patient outcomes. This allows for tracking the success of the protocol as well as finding ways to improve it. #NUR4108 #M4W10

[Kellen Marini @KellenMarini]

A priority identified by the ANA is "Nurses Need Mental Health Services". I can ask my member of Congress to provide mental health services and hazard pay to essential health care staff. I can also sign the ANA petition and advocate in my future work place. #NUR4108 #W9

[Kellen Marini @KellenMarini]

Nurses often use the Standard Determinant of Health, education, to advocate for their patients. This is individualized, as nurses continually educate each of their patients on their medications, conditions, and plan of care. #NUR4108 #W8

[Kellen Marini @KellenMarini]

As a manager, it is important to meet with the staff. Just as they advocate for their patients, you advocate for them. Listening to their thoughts and concerns will allow you to pinpoint the root of the problem while brainstorming ways to fix it.
#NUR4108 #M3W7

[Kellen Marini @KellenMarini]

The stakeholders for the "APIC Guide to the Elimination of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia" are nurses, epidemiologists, physicians, microbiologists, clinical pathologists, laboratory technologists and public health professionals. #NUR4108 #W6

[Kellen Marini @KellenMarini]

If approved, the proposed bills #HB111 & #SB424 would grant autonomous practice to APRNs. This would improve access to healthcare for those in underserved areas and increase patient satisfaction, as the patient has the ability to be seen by their chosen provider. #NUR4108 #W5

[Kellen Marini @KellenMarini]

The APIC Guide to the Elimination of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia provides evidence-based practice guidelines to reduce VAP in the hospital setting. It was created in 2009 and has not undergone any updates since. #NUR4108 #W4

[Kellen Marini @KellenMarini]

The AHRQ's report uses patient safety organizations to reduce adverse patient events. The Patient Safety Act requires the draft report to be available to the public before it is submitted for review. This allows for a broad range of ideas to increase patient safety. #NUR4108 #W3

[Kellen Marini @KellenMarini]

Lewis R. First is the editor for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). He is the first general pediatrician ever to be named editor of the AAP and continues to practice pediatrics! #NUR4108 #W2

[Kellen Marini @KellenMarini]

I am interested in policies involving oral care to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired pneumonia in patients placed on ventilators. With increasing numbers of Coronavirus patients being placed on ventilators, this is crucial to prevent further complications. #NUR4108 #W1

[Kellen Marini @KellenMarini]

I am excited to learn about policies that promote positive patient outcomes, and look forward to developing new ways to improve nursing practice! #NUR4108