Abstract

Homelessness is a major crisis within the United States. The instability of the homeless population's lifestyle exposes them to physical and mental health conditions such as frostbite and opioid use. Due to the harsh winter weather conditions in Minnesota, homeless individuals often experience frostbite. In addition, opioid overdoses continue to rise within this community, with numbers doubling each year. The purpose of this project was to increase staff and volunteer knowledge and confidence levels surrounding the response to frostbite injuries and opioid overdoses by implementing guidelines at a warming center for homeless individuals.

Author Details

Kristeljei Baltazar, DNP, BSN, RN and Rachel Turner, DNP, BSN, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Frostbite, Opioid Overdoses, Warming Centers, Guidelines, Homeless Shelters

Advisor

Rhea Ferry

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

The College of St. Scholastica

Degree Year

2022

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2022-12-14

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