Abstract

This paper presents a novel framework that uses the mnemonic "Have you SCAND MMe Please?". The framework integrates eight factors sensitive to the quality of nursing care that contribute to preventable harms common among older hospitalised patients. Nurses can use this framework to support comprehensive harm prevention strategies.

Authors

Bernice Redley

Author Details

Bernice Redley, PhD, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Monash Health Partnership, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Hospital, Preventable Harm, Quality Nursing Care

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Have you SCAND MMe please? A framework for nurses to prevent harm during acute hospitalisation

Melbourne, Australia

This paper presents a novel framework that uses the mnemonic "Have you SCAND MMe Please?". The framework integrates eight factors sensitive to the quality of nursing care that contribute to preventable harms common among older hospitalised patients. Nurses can use this framework to support comprehensive harm prevention strategies.