Patient Safety Initiative : Web based Education on the VCUHS Code Carts

We developed standardized web based learning modules on the VCUHS adult and pediatric code carts that enables health care providers in an organization to receive standardized training that is readily accessible to improve retention of the items and their location in the code carts

Heat sterilizable, impact resistant cell development Quarterly report, 1 Apr. - 30 Sep. 1968

Capacity loss in impact resistant AgZn cells after heat sterilization, and initial drop test

Heat sterilizable, impact resistant cell development Quarterly report, Apr. 1 - Jun. 30, 1967

Heat sterilization high impact resistant silver- zinc or silver-cadmium cell

Heat sterilizable, impact resistant cell development Interim summary report, 24 Sep. 1965 - 30 Sep. 1967

Development, heat sterilization, and shock testing of silver-zinc cel

Heat sterilizable, impact resistant cell development Quarterly report, 1 Oct. - 31 Dec. 1967

Impact specifications and sterilizable battery capabilities for high energy electrochemical cel

Klanglichkeit und formaler Zusammenhang in Brahms’ opp. 114 und 115: Analytische Implikationen eines Begriffs

Für die musikalische Analyse ist Klang eine problematische Kategorie, fehlt es doch an genauen begrifflichen Bestimmungen. Diese werden im Rahmen der Sound Studies im Bereich der populären Musik bereitgestellt. Am Beispiel der jeweils ersten Sätze des Klarinettentrios op. 114 und des Klarinettenquintetts op. 115 von Brahms wird versucht, den in Bezug auf populäre Musik etablierten Klang-Begriff auf die Analyse klassischer Musik anzuwenden. Die Analyse soll verdeutlichen, wie die durch die Besetzung bestimmten klanglichen Voraussetzungen eines Werkes dessen musikalischen Charakter wie auch seine formale Anlage prägen.For the analysis of music sound is a problematic category because of the lack of distinct definitions. Such definitions will be found within the context of Sound Studies of popular music. Using the example of the first movements from the Clarinet Trio op. 114 and the Clarinet Quintet op. 115 of Brahms this article seeks to adapt the concept of sound as established in popular music to the analysis of classical music. The analysis shall explain how sound as determined by instrumentation shapes the musical character and formal structure of both movements

Evaluation of an Early Discharge Policy For Infants With Apnea of Prematurity

This research examines the safety and cost effectiveness of an institutional policy on discharge of preterm infants with Apnea of Prematurity (AOP) from the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center Newborn Intensive Care Unit (VCUNC NICU) with caffeine therapy and a cardiorespiratory monitor. This practice policy was developed over a decade ago as a cost containment measure in neonatal care and continues to be implemented today despite the lack of a formal evaluation. The secondary objective was to examine through a review of the literature the psychosocial impact of premature birth on the family and the potential effect on the infant\u27s hospital discharge. The evaluation of this policy is based on the conceptual framework of effectiveness, efficiency, and equity in health care. Results were used to generate policy recommendations.This is a retrospective case study of 933 infants admitted to the VCU Medical Center and the community hospital NICU between 1993 and 2002 diagnosed with Apnea of Prematurity. Data was obtained from the Neonatal Information System database at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (VCUHS), the Virginia Department of Health, and the VCUHS hospital information system. In this mixed methods study, the infants were divided into two groups: 1) those discharged from the hospital on caffeine citrate therapy, and a cardiorespiratory monitor for continued management of apnea; and 2) those that were hospitalized until resolution of apnea. Data was analyzed for differences in mortality and morbidity, hospital readmissions and cost of hospital care from birth to 1 year of age. Interviews were conducted with NICU clinicians to obtain a qualitative perspective on this policy. No significant differences were found in the mortality rate between the two groups (p=.65), and the causes of the four deaths were unrelated to Apnea of Prematurity. Mean hospital costs were approximately $58,000 in both groups. Bronchiolitis was the leading cause for hospital readmission and there was no difference in the rate of hospital readmissions. Based on interviews with NICU clinicians, the policy works well and early discharge is advantageous to the infant and family. Therefore, we find no reason to not continue this policy. Study results support the importance and direction for further research on early discharge of infants with AOP and enhanced epidemiologic surveillance of this population