The trauma nurse coordinator in England: a survey of demographics, roles and resources

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Crouch ◽  
Helen McHale ◽  
Rosalind Palfrey ◽  
Kate Curtis
Keyword(s):  
Nurse Coordinator

Trauma nurse coordinator

1996 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 486-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph S. Blansfield
Keyword(s):  
Nurse Coordinator

scholarly journals Current organization of specialist pulmonary hypertension clinics: results of an international survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 204589401985561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Doyle-Cox ◽  
Gail Nicholson ◽  
Traci Stewart ◽  
Wendy Gin-Sing
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Hypertension ◽  
Central Component ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Center Staff ◽  
Program Administrator ◽  
Nurse Coordinator ◽  
Pulmonary Arterial ◽  
Ph Management

Optimal pulmonary hypertension (PH) management relies on a timely, accurate diagnosis and follow-up in specialized clinics by multidisciplinary teams that have clearly defined responsibilities and protocols. Internationally agreed criteria for expert center staff are lacking, particularly with respect to nurses, who often act as a central component of the team. This survey aimed to evaluate the current organization of PH clinics and the role of nurses. The survey (35 questions) was online February–December 2015 and was advertised at international PH nurse meetings and through international PH organizations to their corresponding clinics. In total, 126 healthcare professionals from 32 countries responded. According to respondents, 54% of clinics managed >200 patients, of whom 49% had a pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) diagnosis, on average. In terms of staff, 66% had a dedicated program administrator, 35% had one full-time nurse coordinator/practitioner/specialist, and 57% had a nurse attend outpatient clinic alongside a physician. Crucially, not all centers had a nurse in their team. The role of a nurse coordinator/practitioner/specialist varied with 51% taking patient histories/examinations and 66% managing outpatients. In 34% of clinics, nurses were involved in their own research. Protocols were available for PH therapies (81%), management of heart failure (37%) and pain (26%), and referring patients who did not have PAH/chronic thromboembolic PH back to their specialist (62%). Not all clinics are meeting all of the standards outlined in the latest guidelines with key areas of improvement being level of support from/for nurses, clear protocols, and referral pathways.

scholarly journals G19 Improving out of hours paediatric services: the role of a clinical nurse coordinator at a tertiary children’s hospital

2015 ◽  
Vol 100 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A8.2-A8
Author(s):  
K Nathan ◽  
J Cherrington ◽  
S Sandhu ◽  
A Hensman ◽  
S Wright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Nurse ◽  
Out Of Hours ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Nurse Coordinator ◽  
Children’S Hospital

scholarly journals P1786THE HIGHWAY TO KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daènne Scheuter-van Oers ◽  
Ton Kooij van ◽  
Renske Schelfhout ◽  
René Dorpel van den
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Transplantation ◽  
Renal Transplantation ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
General Information ◽  
Test Procedures ◽  
Potential Donor ◽  
Transplant Centre ◽  
Nurse Coordinator ◽  
Close Cooperation ◽  
Work Up

Abstract Background and Aims Close cooperation between nephrologist, nurse coördinator and social workers in a large non academic hospital. By timely starting the process of education and examinations we have increased the possibilities of pre-emptive transplantation Method When a patiënt needs to be informed about renal replacement therapy, the digital program is used by the nephrologist to inform all necessary disciplines involved. They each will make an appointment within the given time slot with te patient. At first the social worker start the education process, preferably, in the home situation. General information about the procedures and actions to be taken in the coming period, is given to the patient and his family/friends. They support patients in making difficult dicisions. Secondly, the nurse coordinator in the process, gives information about all options in renal transplantation and gives an explanation about the test procedures which are necessary to decide if patients are able te receive a kidney and donors are appropriate candidates. In case of availability of a potential donor, information is directly given about living donation and the procedure can directly be started. The nurse coordinator ensures that the patient and potential donor complete all required tests in the shortest time possible in their own hospital. The close cooperation consists of daily deliberation between all disciplines and quickly changing the process of a patient or donor when needed. The progress is reported in the digital file and everyone involved will be informed. Results From 2013 until 2020 516 patients entered the program. 575 donors ( for 348 recipients) entered the program. 191 couples have been approved ans presented for transplantation of which 87 couples have been transplanted, 61 couples have been put on hold because of a stabilised kidney function. 40 couples are still in the work up program. 44 recipients were not transplantable due to medical/psychological reasons. The median work up time of the procedure of the recipients was 260 days from start of the process to transfer tot he transplant centre. (2017) Various patient/medical retarding factors are discribed. The median work up time fort he donors was 191 days (2017) days from start of the process to transfer tot the transplant centre. Various donor/medical retarding factors are discribed. Conclusion Patients and family are well informed about the treatment options, with a special attention for kidney transplantation. The efficient work up program in the patients treating hospital, results in a significant improvement of the possibility of pre-emptive renal transplantation, or otherwise, patients are earlier registered on the waiting list.

Post-Transplant Education Group Increases Patient Knowledge and Confidence.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 3325-3325
Author(s):  
Jane Dabney ◽  
Laura Bernhard ◽  
Kelly Cherni ◽  
Jennifer Kosar ◽  
Mary Serafin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Cleveland Clinic ◽  
Marrow Transplant ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Post Transplant ◽  
Education Group ◽  
Nurse Coordinator ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
The Face

Abstract Purpose: An overwhelming amount of information is given to patients/caregivers undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation at all phases of the treatment. It is difficult for many to comprehend the information and retain it. We observed that patients, while eager to be discharged home, often become apprehensive about leaving the 24 hour care given in the hospital. Based on the experience of other BMT centers, we developed a post-transplant education group for the 17 bed inpatient unit, to increase patient and family/caregiver knowledge of care and precautions that are required post-discharge as well as coping with life after transplant. Methods: The Cleveland Clinic BMT team recently designed a Bone Marrow Transplant Education Binder specific to our BMT program. Although this is used to supplement the face to face contact with the patient/caregiver, the information can still be overwhelming. The post-transplant group was designed to increase knowledge and confidence while reinforcing the information in the education binder. The information presented was designed by nursing and social work. The initial group session took place in May 2005 and has been repeated monthly since. The post-transplant information was initially presented by an outpatient BMT nurse coordinator and a BMT social worker. After 7 months the program was improved by having an inpatient BMT nurse also assist in presenting the information. All participants sign an attendance form indicating if they are the patient, family member or caregiver. The group covers topics such as coping with life after transplant, preventing infections, resuming physical and sexual activity, nutrition guidelines and graft vs. host disease. At the conclusion of the group, participants evaluate the session. The evaluation includes overall rating of the session, whether information was helpful, if participants feel better prepared for discharge, and suggestions to improve the program. Results: The post-transplant education session has been well attended by patients/caregivers with an average monthly attendance of 10 (range 6–15). The number of patients versus family members or caregivers was nearly equal. The evaluations have shown that patients/caregivers feel they are better prepared for discharge and have increased knowledge of what is required after transplant. A total of 138 evaluations were completed and 99.3% of the participants rated the session as good or excellent. Suggestions offered to improve the session included providing more detailed information about nutrition after transplant and inclusion of the dietician in the sessions. Conclusion/Recommendations: The post-transplant education group has enhanced the education of our patients/caregivers, increased their confidence and knowledge, and has become a helpful tool in new team member orientation. The recommendation of patients and caregivers to include a dietician will be implemented to improve the nutrition information provided. The benefits of this group may encourage other centers to implement similar programs. Based on the success of our post-transplant education group the possibility of a pre-transplant education group will be explored.

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