Organizational Policies

Akbar N, Teo SP, Artini Hj-Abdul-Rahman HN, Hj-Husaini HA, Venkatasalu MR. (2019). Barriers and solutions for improving pain management practices in acute hospital settings. Perspectives of healthcare practitioners for a pain-free hospital initiative. Ann Geriatr Med Res. 23(4) 190-196. https://doi.org/10.4235/agmr.19.0037   

This study was performed with focus groups made up of physicians and nurses to explore their views on pain management. It was broken down in 4 themes and was used to discuss problems with pain management in the healthcare setting. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Balakrishnan K, Brenner MJ, Gosbee JW, Schmalbach CE. (2019). Patient safety/quality improvement primer, part II: Prevention of harm through root cause analysis and action (RCA2). Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 161(6), 911–921. https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599819878683     

This article discusses the use of root cause analysis to implement change regarding patient safety concerns and quality improvement. This resource is a reliable source for organizations when making changes or creating new policies involving pain management.                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Davo-Otomo, S., Bordonada, K., Bedell, M., & Bagay, R. (2023). Piloting the Clinically Aligned Pain Assessment Tool: An Evidence-Based Practice Change. Medsurg Nursing, 32(1), 37-42,56. https://library.capella.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/piloting-clinically-aligned-pain-assessment-tool/docview/2777084243/se2               This article introduces an assessment tool created by an evidence based practice team. The CAPA (Clinically Aligned Pain Assessment) tool uses a self reporting pain scale and a functional assessment from a healthcare provider. This resource expands the assessment tools available to help improve quality of care.                                                                

McLaney E, Morassaei S, Hughes L, Davies R, Campbell M, Di Prospero L. (2022). A framework for interprofessional team collaboration in a hospital setting: Advancing team competencies and behaviours. Healthcare Management Forum, 35(2):112-117. https://doi.org/10.1177/08404704211063584                                                    This                       This article discusses interprofessional collaboration and the positive effects it has on improving patient care and healthcare system outcomes. There is a figure showing the six core competencies for interprofessional collaboration and they are discussed in detail. Using this resource will help achieve organizational goals to enhance patient safety and pain management care.