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Combating Compassion Fatigue in the Emergency Department
Get PDFCombating compassion fatigue in the emergency department is vital to nurses’ well-being. Compassion fatigue is the result of negative physical, emotional, and spiritual strains that often burden nurses. The weight of compassion fatigue is explored throughout this conceptualization of Combating Compassion Fatigue. Two questions were explored: Does compassion fatigue affect compassion satisfaction? If so, is compassion fatigue a precursor to suboptimal compassion satisfaction
Improving Handoff Communication in the Emergency Department
Get PDFIneffective handoff communication has been recognized for years as a practice issue and is the most frequently reported cause of sentinel events in U.S. hospitals (Dufault et al., 2010) and responsible, at least in part, for 30% of all malpractice claims (Fucik, 2019). The development of standardized tools has been identified as a key component to improving handover practice. For this project, a standardized SBAR tool was modified for a local emergency department. The intervention was a process change in the emergency department to utilize an SBAR tool during handoff reports. The project was implemented by educating staff on the new process and tool during routine staff meetings and then launching the use of the new tool after scheduled staff meetings were completed. The project aimed to increase staff perception of “good handoff communication” measured by a pre and post survey questionnaire. The survey questionnaire consisted of 10 questions and was created by using the “Eight Quality Components of Handoff” to measure pre versus post implementation handoff behavior (Angelow & Specht, 2019). The desired outcome was to increase staff perception of effective handoff communication by 25% after 2 months of implementing the use of a standardized tool for handover reports. The project resulted in an overall increase in the quality of handoff measures. Staff perception of the quality of handoff using a standardized tool improved from an average score of 3.36 presurvey to 4.25 post survey on a 5-point Likert scale
Gardner-Webb Officials Announce Hiring of New Associate Vice President of Human Resources
Get PDFGardner-Webb University officials have announced that Sharon Hammonds of Roebuck, S.C., is the new associate vice president for Human Resources (HR). Hammonds has 18 years of experience in HR in corporate and higher education settings. She begins her duties at GWU on Feb. 21.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3599/thumbnail.jp
Dr. Natalie Edwards Bishop Promoted to Dean of Gardner-Webb’s Dover Library
Get PDFGardner-Webb University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Karen Aubrey has announced the promotion of Dr. Natalie Edwards Bishop to dean of Dover Library. Bishop currently serves as associate dean and University archivist.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3602/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Online’s Popular 10-Month Master of Public Administration Offers Open Enrollment in April
Get PDFThe affordability and flexibility of Gardner-Webb Online’s 10-month Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree attracted many students like Michael Taylor, of Kingston, Tenn., to enroll in the first term. The successful program launched in January with two cohorts to meet the demand, and enrollment continues to exceed expectations.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3623/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Orchestra Concert Features Premiere of Composition by Senior Caleb Etchison
Get PDFThe Gardner-Webb University Orchestra presents “The Stories We Tell,” at 8 p.m. on Monday, April 17, in Dover Theatre. The performance features the world premiere of “Seafoam Elegy for String Orchestra” by graduating senior, Caleb Etchison, from the studio of Dr. Matt Whitfield.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3648/thumbnail.jp
Webbstock 2023 More Vendors, More Music, Rain or Shine
Get PDFWhile listening to alt-rock, pop, Americana, ’80s and country music, attendees to Webbstock ’23 can browse products and handmade items, make purchases and enjoy a meal. Nearly 40 vendors will offer a selection of merchandise and food. Gardner-Webb University and the Town of Boiling Springs are hosting the festival for the second year on Saturday, April 22. The festival will go on, rain or shine, with the bands taking the stage from 3 to 10 p.m.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3655/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Baseball Plays Thursday, May 25, in Big South Championship Opening Round
Get PDFGardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs baseball will play on Thursday, May 25, in the opening round of the 2023 Big South Baseball Championship in High Point, N.C. (Truist Point).
The double-elimination tournament is scheduled for May 25-27, and will feature the top four teams in the final standings. The winner of the tournament will receive the Big South Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Regionals.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3682/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Recognizes Those Who Paid the Ultimate Price During Memorial Day Service
Get PDFFaculty, staff and community members gathered on May 25th at Gardner-Webb University to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in defense the United States while serving in the armed forces. “Memorial Day is our solemn responsibility to carry out our lives in ways that would have made those who lost theirs proud,” proclaimed Gardner-Webb University President William Downs.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3684/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb PA Students Travel to Kenya for Final Clinical Experience Before Graduation
Get PDFFor their final elective clinical practice experience in the Master of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program at Gardner-Webb University, three May 2023 graduates decided to test their skills in another country. Myah Harrison of Belmont, N.C., April Evans of Spartanburg, S.C., and Sarah Hiscocks of Bullock, N.C., flew nearly 18 hours and paid out-of-pocket to work in Kenya.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3685/thumbnail.jp