Good evening! I can’t believe it, but we have come to the end of Week Two. Thanks everyone for some interesting and stimulating discussions on the discussion board. I was very impressed by the respectful exchange and the stimulating chatter that ensued across the board. Anyway, as you might remember, this past week, we discussed several topics, including, your personal experiences with policy making and implementation, use of the PDSA cycle, and the Affordable Care Act. This week, I would like to share some of the nuggets of information that resonated with me across the forum.
So, join me in reviewing these summary statements.
Enjoy!
Policy Making
“We were successful in launching Vivitrol at the following locations within Stairways where I led with medical directorships: Stairways Forensic, Stairways Drug and Alcohol Clinic, and Gage House Substance Rehabilitation. This led to collaborations with the two major detox units in Erie County: Millcreek Community Hospital and Gaudenzia, as well as continuity of care from a …show more content…
I would begin with the most vulnerable units, which include the children’s hospital, intensive care units, and emergency room. Then I would sequentially track all of the other units in the hospital to find the most likely sources to determine root causes in order to brainstorm nonpunitive prevention strategies” (Stillman, 2017).
“The PDSA model is somewhat self-explanatory. The planning aspect also entails learning about the contagion and finding out how it behaves, both in the body and in nature. Salmonella is a foodborne illness with symptoms of gastroenteritis coming on in 12-72 hours after exposure and symptoms lasting 4-7 days. It is mostly self-limiting, but some patients will require hospitalization. Antibiotic use actually extends the time where the bacteria is shed but does not help the patient” (Bell,