2019 Online Presentations
Duwamish River Contamination
By Andriy Hrubiy
Over many years, the Duwamish River located in Sodo, West Seattle, Washington has
become polluted by major industries, such as Boeing, and contaminants transported
in stormwater runoff. This river is a vital water source to this ecosystem. What factors
have caused this environmental issue and how can this water source be remediated?
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Depletion of Ogallala Aquifer
By Megan C. Drury
The Ogallala Aquifer is an underground water resource under the Great Plains responsible
for providing irrigation for 30% of our nation's agricultural needs. It spans across
Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Without this resource farmers will not be able to supply food for farm animals and
families. if not properly managed, this large body of freshwater could one day, in
less than fifty years, be unavailable.
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Water Overuse & Contamination from Hydraulic Fracturing
By Judy Koren
Hydraulic fracturing extracts oil and natural gas from shale embedded in the earth's
crust. This process pumps fluids into the rock at very high pressures, fracturing
of shale and opening cracks through which the fossil fuels flow into wells that lead
to the surface. Fracking causes severe water contamination, along with water overuse.
The public is unaware of the hundreds of chemicals and the billions of gallons of
freshwater used in this process. Since fracking is classified as an alternative energy
resource, the industry is currently exempt from multiple laws that protect the environment
and water. They are not responsible for any water contamination or overuse. Fracking
h threatens the water supply for millions of Americans.
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Renourishment and Rip Currents
By Sarah M Clifford
Renourishment projects around Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina have been followed
by an uptick in rip currents along the coastline. Could beach renourishment and altering
the coastline be the cause of these deadly rip currents?
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Play Therapy with Children with Anxiety By Eman Tadros, SHU- Education & Human Services
One of the most prominent psychological disorders in children is anxiety disorder
(Kaslow et al, 2012). Children with anxiety disorder suffer from emotional, behavioral,
and physical symptoms. Research has shown that children have been excluded from family
sessions or have been included with little participation. This presentation displays
the many advantages to incorporating children into family therapy, specifically children
with anxiety and suggests specific therapeutic techniques. Overall, a review of the
research reveals that children who engage in play therapy in family therapy sessions,
participate more and are less anxious in therapy.
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Barriers to Knock Down in Family Play Therapy
By Eman Tadros, SHU- Education & Human Services
Children who engage in play therapy in family therapy sessions, participate more and
are less anxious in therapy. A large playroom with a lot of equipment is not necessary
for working with children, simple toys and household/ office materials can be utilized.
In this presentation barriers to family play therapy will be identified. This presentation
displays the advantages to incorporating children into family therapy and demonstrates
how a therapist with any theoretical orientation can integrate play therapy interventions
into sessions.
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A Systemic Approach to Alcohol and Substance Use in a Couple Subsystem
By Eman Tadros, SHU- Education & Human Services
Alcohol and substance use within a couple system can cause an abundance of stress,
it is even more challenging when both members of the couple are using substances of
drinking alcohol. This presentation will use a case study to analyze the effects of
alcohol and substance use on a couple system. This study displays how therapeutic
interventions can be implemented within alcohol and substance abuse context to create
change in a couple system.
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Winter Storms and Beach Erosion
By Anthony R. Hernandez
Winter storms near Cape May Beach result, beach erosion that has a negative effect
on the nearby town of Cape May. Winter storms increase the amount of sand lost from
this shoreline. Leading to local flooding and property damage. Hard and soft beach
management methods have been used to preserve this economic and environmentally important
area of the Jersey Shore.
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Improving Healthcare, One Idea at a Time
By Annemarie Ryan, Katie Mazarelli, Allison Lamoureux, Bella Valentino, Julia Skerat,
Patricia Esposito, Isabel Finan
Faculty Advisor: Dr Katherine Connolly
Buccino Leadership Institute, College of Nursing
CareCall is a software program made to assist hospitals in providing efficient and affective care to their patients. The software will be implemented into accessible tablets, which would then be placed in hospital rooms. By simply pressing an icon that matches their need – whether it be a blanket, pain management, or bathroom assistance – the call will be routed to the appropriate personnel, eliminating an intermediary at the front desk who then must direct the call. This will improve efficiency and reduce response time. With its simple design, CareCall is easy for patients of any age to use; the system icons are large and easily identified labels
With thirty percent of Medicare reimbursement dependent upon standardized patient
satisfaction survey responses known as the HCHAP survey, the financial implications
are monumental.
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Improving Healthcare Quality: Together We Can Make a Difference
By Josh Turbiak, Katherine Connolly
Seton hall University College of Nursing
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There is a mounting campaign in the United States to achieve better quality control
in the healthcare sector. Given the frequency of intravenous (IV) fluid administration
in the hospital setting, dissemination of evidence is critical. Although an extremely
routine intervention, recent studies have indicated a higher complication rate than
previously believed. Adverse effects impact recovery time, length of hospital stay,
cost, patient safety and survival, with select populations at considerable risk. Related
complications are largely preventable by educating entry level nurses and emphasizing
their role in promoting evidence-based care.
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Impact of a COPD Care Bundle on Hospital Readmission Rates
By Sophia Bonenfant, Moira Elizabeth Kendra, DNP, ACNP-BC, MA, RN
Seton Hall University -College of Nursing
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The significance of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) readmission rates
include reduction of Medicare payments to hospitals with high readmission rates for
patients admitted with COPD. COPD is the third most common cause of hospital readmission
among Medicare beneficiaries. An evidence-based COPD Care Bundle can decrease COPD
readmissions.
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