Jessica Van Meter

Promoting Safer and More Efficient Medication Administration within the Accident and Emergency Department at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation

Jessica Van Meter, Sally Dye, Amanda Clarke, Marcia Heylinger & Arlene Thomas · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2019

Objective: The Emergency Department is a complex environment in which healthcare providers are confronted with uncontrolled and unpredictable critical patient workload. This necessitates multitasking, organization, critical thinking and clear communication. Safe practices during...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1230252

From Best Evidence to Best Practice – Implementation of a Hand Washing Campaign in the Accident and Emergency Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation

Jessica Van Meter, Sally Dye, Natansa Amsterdam, Gangapattie Dani, Le-Ann Hamilton & Bhumika Sookdeo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2019

Objective: Hand washing compliance amongst emergency healthcare providers is complicated by limited supplies, patient volume, mal-positioning of hygiene materials, and lack of education on the importance of hand hygiene. Design and Methods: A survey was distributed to A&E hea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1230255