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Clearing the Smoke Around Marijuana Laws for Healthcare Organizations: Evaluating Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists\u27 Perceived Knowledge of their Organization’s Cannabis Use Policies
No full textThe legalization of marijuana in many U.S. states, despite its federal illegality, has resulted in an influx of positive marijuana drug screens across the healthcare sector.1 To better understand this problem, CRNAs in the Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists (IANA) were surveyed regarding perceived knowledge of their organization’s policies regarding cannabis use using an online survey. The survey had a response rate of approximately 8.2% (n=148) with majority (70%) of CRNAs disagreed or were neutral when asked if their organization’s policies were well-communicated regarding cannabis use. These results make clear that CRNAs lack clarity and communication from employers regarding cannabis policies. To prevent positive drug screens and increase compliance with federal law, healthcare organizations should clearly communicate policies regarding cannabis use. To that end, the results of this project were put into an infographic that may persuade healthcare organizations to improve their communication of their policies
TEFRA 7 Requirements: Assessment of education on CRNA knowledge
No full textFailure to follow the seven requirements of the Tax Equality and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) when working in a medical direction model can place a CRNA at increased liability related to Medicare fraud. CRNAs and SRNAs often lack basic knowledge about the TEFRA 7 requirements which puts them at risk of committing inadvertent medical billing fraud. The purpose of this study was to determine if the investigator-developed educational flyer improved CRNA and SRNA knowledge regarding the TEFRA 7 requirements. A convenience sample of CRNAs and SRNAs (n=61) completed an online knowledge pre-test about TEFRA, reviewed the investigator-developed educational flyer about TEFRA, and completed an online knowledge post-test. A Wilcoxon signed-rank sum test and McNemar test were conducted on the collected data and showed a statistically significant increase (p \u3c 0.0001) between pre-test scores (66%) and post-test scores (87%). This increase in knowledge is evidence that the newly developed TEFRA educational flyer will improve CRNA and SRNA knowledge regarding TEFRA 7 requirements and should be distributed amongst CRNAs and SRNAs to improve knowledge and reduce liability in medical billing fraud
Full Issue: Summer 2021
Get PDFRecognizing opportunities is the first step to achieving great things. This issue of DePaul Magazine profiles two accomplished alumni who saw an opportunity to make a difference and seized it. Business alumnus George Ruff saw firsthand the tragedy of homelessness and decided with his wife, Tanya, to support what is now the George and Tanya Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness. Law school alumna Karyn Bass Ehler, concerned about efforts to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases, moved from corporate law to general counsel of the Illinois Department of Public Healh. This issue also looks at the work of several professors who are using cutting-edge technology to address social justice and health inequity issues
Full Issue: Summer 2016
Get PDFThis issue of DePaul Magazine recounts the story of alumni Olympian Mabel “Dolly” Staton (EDU ’55) who competed at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki. Also, learn how DePaul’s Institute for Housing Studies and others examine gentrification in Chicago, find out about DePaul students participating in The Cities Project to help children with the stress of living in urban poverty, and meet alumni who curate exhibitions at museums and galleries
Full Issue: Winter 2015
Get PDFIn this issue of DePaul Magazine, learn about DePaul\u27s Multi-Faith Veterans Support Project, meet experts on cybersecurity, and find out about two programs that introduce students to the cultural richness of Chicago and job-hunting skills in the legal field
Full Issue: Winter 2014
Get PDFDePaul professors produce a documentary TV series highlighting impoverished communities globally and those who have come to their aid. Also, learn how DePaul\u27s Steans Center implements service learning that broadens academics and supports the university\u27s Vincentian mission, discover out-of-the-box teaching methods employed by innovative faculty, and meet an alumnus who\u27s one of the music industry\u27s most prominent sound engineers
Invisible Disability: A Review of Hearing and Vision Impairment Challenges in the Workplace
Get PDFThis thesis explores the factors related to individuals with vision and hearing impairments in organizational contexts within the United States. It overviews the definitions, current state, and U.S. legislation pertaining to individuals with disabilities in the workplace. The thesis reviews disclosure practices, psychological theories, and recommendations for supporting and accommodating individuals with hearing and vision disabilities. In reviewing these factors, this research aims to enhance understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with hearing and vision impairments in organizations and contribute to fostering inclusive and supportive work environments. The thesis also identifies areas for further research in order to advance knowledge and practice in this field
From the President - Building DePaul’s Future
Get PDFDePaul University President Robert L. Manuel delves deeper into Designing DePaul, the university’s collaborative approach to building a meaningful road map to guide our future visions
Just-In-Time Training Improves Knowledge and Confidence in Neuraxial Anesthesia in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists
No full textBackground: Student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) are required by the Council on Accreditation to complete a minimum of ten spinal and ten epidural procedures. Neuraxial anesthesia, which includes spinal and epidural techniques, are challenging skills to master, requiring deliberate practice and active learning to achieve competency. There may be an extended period between when SRNAs learn the steps and implications of neuraxial procedures, and when they begin performing these skills in the clinical setting. Just-In-Time Training (JITT) is proven to be a successful teaching adjunct to bridge knowledge gaps for healthcare professionals. Purpose: To determine if using JITT, , as a video demonstration of neuraxial anesthesia procedures, improves SRNAs knowledge and confidence of neuraxial anesthesia.The primary objective of this study was to determine the efficacy the educational strategy JITT video demonstrating neuraxial anesthesia by measuring knowledge and confidence in first and second year SRNAs. Method: Thirteen SRNAs participated in the quantitative pre/posttest research study. A survey tool developed by the researchers (CVI =1.00) was used to assess the knowledge and confidence of participants in neuraxial anesthesia before and after viewing 2 neuraxial anesthesia JITT videos. Results: Data were analyzed with R version 4.0.2 and tested for statistical significance (p\u3c0.05) with McNemar’s and Sign test for knowledge and the Wilcoxon Signed rank tests for confidence measures. Discussion: Post-test results demonstrated a statistically significant increase in students’ knowledge and confidence in neuraxial anesthesia procedures. The findings in this study support the use of JITT intervention to refresh clinical knowledge and improve confidence of SRNAs in neuraxial procedures throughout their clinical residency
Clearing the Smoke Around Marijuana Laws for Healthcare Organizations: Evaluating Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists\u27 Perceived Knowledge of their Organization’s Cannabis Use Policies
No full textThe legalization of marijuana in many U.S. states, despite its federal illegality, has resulted in an influx of positive marijuana drug screens across the healthcare sector.1 To better understand this problem, CRNAs in the Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists (IANA) were surveyed regarding their perceived knowledge of their organization’s policies regarding cannabis use using an online survey. The survey had a response rate of approximately 8.2% (n=148) and a majority (70%) of CRNAs disagreed or were neutral when asked if their organization’s policies were well-communicated regarding cannabis use. These results make clear that CRNAs lack clarity and communication from employers regarding cannabis policies. To prevent positive drug screens and increase compliance with federal law, healthcare organizations should clearly communicate policies regarding cannabis use. To that end, the results of this project were put into an infographic that may persuade healthcare organizations to improve their communication of their policies