Research Objectives

Cardiovascular surgical and older adult medical patients treated in the United States are highly susceptible to poorer outcomes from hospitalization; outcomes that lead to personal suffering, longer lengths of stay and increased hospital re-admissions. In comparison to other demographic groups around the country, the numbers of cardiovascular surgical and older adult medical patients are rising fast in West Virginia.

The team assembled for the Inter-professional Collaboration for Vulnerable Acute Care Patients grant intends to combat this growing problem with by:

• Improving access to safe, effective, and patient-centered care for vulnerable acute care patients 

• Increasing the number of diverse nurses, nurse leaders, physicians, pharmacists, other health professionals and students using the Inter-professional Collaborative Practice mode

• Strengthening the capacity for sustained and replicable Inter-professional Collaborative Practice by engaging prepared nurse leaders in team building opportunities