Literature Review
PROBLEM STATEMENT:
In South San Francisco Hospital, over 91% of contaminated blood cultures are drawn by Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurses (RNs). This is an average of 1.63% in ED vs. 0.3% for the rest of the hospital. Contaminated blood cultures could result in false-positive results, which could lead to the patient being unnecessarily treated.
LITERATURE REVIEW (10–15 RESOURCES, 3–6 PAGES)
Analyze current evidence to validate the problem statement, identify possible causes and potential solutions and interventions.
Evaluate and synthesize resources from diverse sources illustrating existing health policy that could impact the approach to address the identified need.
ADDRESS GENERALLY THROUGHOUT
Communicate the problem statement and literature review in a way that helps the audience understand the importance and validity of a proposed project.
Additional Requirements
Length of submission: 3-6 double-spaced pages.
Number of resources: 10–15 credible resources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications (no more than 5 years) to support your presentation.
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA 7th edition style. Header formatting follows current APA levels.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
