Degree Name

Nursing Practice, DNP

Publication Date

3-9-2021

Upload Date

2024

First Advisor

Sarah Davidson

Abstract

Throughout scientific literature, there is overwhelming evidence penicillin-allergic diagnoses are often inaccurate and inappropriate. As this diagnosis can often have unwanted effects for both patients and the healthcare team, it is essential to aim for accuracy when considering penicillin allergies. The purpose of this project was to implement a more focused penicillin allergy screening tool aimed at accurate allergy identification. Evaluation methods included pre and post-intervention electronic medical record reviews. The project also evaluated the impact on total post-tool implementation visit time. Providers and staff received verbal instructions on how to use the tool and the project inclusion criteria. The team screened patients with penicillin allergies and gave participants educational material. Patients were offered allergy clarification discussion time with their healthcare provider to elicit allergy accuracy. The results indicated that patient and provider scores were high and that patients’ knowledge regarding penicillin allergies increased, and visit time was not adversely affected.

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