Reducing mislabeled and unlabeled specimens in acuity adaptable units

Other Titles

Quality improvement in the clinical setting

Abstract

Attendees will gain valuable information about reducing mislabeled/unlabeled core lab and microbiology specimens in the cute care setting. The significance of mislabeled/unlabeled specimens and evidence-based interventions utilized to decrease mislabeled/unlabeled specimens will be included in the presentation.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Jennifer L. Kitchens
Esther Onuorah
Cammie Smith
Teresa Hazlett
Julie Arebun
Janet S. Fulton

Author Details

Jennifer L. Kitchens, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CVRN, Risk Management, Eskenazi Health, Fishers, Indiana, USA; Esther Onuorah, MSN; Cammie Smith, BSN; Teresa Hazlett, BSN, RN, CMSRN; Julie Arebun, MSN -- Acuity Adaptable, Eskenazi Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Janet S. Fulton, PhD, Adult Health Department, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

Eskenazi Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Evidence-based Practice, Medical Errors, Mislabeled/unlabeled Laboratory Specimens

Recommended Citation

Kitchens, Jennifer L.; Onuorah, Esther; Smith, Cammie; Hazlett, Teresa; Arebun, Julie; and Fulton, Janet S., "Reducing mislabeled and unlabeled specimens in acuity adaptable units" (2017). Convention. 43.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/43

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Acquisition

Proxy-submission