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ISO 9001: 2015 Quality System Manual Development and Implementation for Business and Commerce with Expanded Emphasis on Risk Management
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
ISO 9001: 2015 is the latest edition of the Quality Management System from the International Standard Organization. One of the most noticeable changes about the new edition is the emphasis on risk-based thinking. This study ...
Implementation of Ankle-Brachial Index to Screen for Peripheral Artery Disease in High-Risk Asymptomatic Populations
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) prevalence continues to rise with millions of individuals affected worldwide. PAD affects vasculature of the peripheries and the aorta, but it is also a critical risk factor for cardiovascular ...
HPV Immunization: Reducing Missed Opportunities through Enhanced Provider Knowledge and Communication Strategies
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
The purpose of the project was to increase healthcare professionals’ knowledge regarding HPV, the vaccine, and communication strategies to improve vaccine acceptance. In addition, the purpose was to increase healthcare ...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in North Dakota. Database to Screening: Bridging the Gap Between What We Know and Where to Go
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause persistent deficits in social communication, behavior, and development. The effect of ASD differs from individual to individual, thus it is ...
Resilience Assessment for Complex Networks Based on Recovery Strategies
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
The vulnerability of complex networks to unexpected disruptive events could be reduced by increasing network resilience through the efficient recovery of the damaged network. To find the most efficient recovery strategy ...
Promoting Tobacco Cessation in a Rural North Dakota Primary Care Clinic
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
Tobacco use is a monumental public health problem in the United States; 15 % of American adults report using tobacco products. Tobacco negatively affects the health of individuals, families, communities, and the environment. ...
Emergency Skill Competency Among Rural North Dakota Nurse Practitioners
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
Many people with medical emergencies in rural areas would go untreated without the presence of critical access hospitals. Nurse Practitioners employed as rural healthcare providers commonly assume the roles of primary care ...
Aspirin Use for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and aspirin is a well-known medication strongly associated with CVD prevention. Aspirin has undeniable benefits in the role of ...
Implementation of Prenatal Services in a Rural Setting
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
Adequate prenatal care is an essential component of optimizing outcomes for both mother and baby. Prenatal care in rural areas is not always as easily accessible as compared to urban areas. Due to several smaller hospitals ...