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Trainee Capstones & Presentations

Trainee Capstones

Trainees are required to complete a Capstone Project toward the end of their training experience. The Capstone reflects an area of study in which the trainee has had a particular interest. Following are a select sample of Capstones recently presented by UW PPC graduates.

The Amish and Healthcare

This power point presentation, prepared and conducted by Janet Poff, MSW, 2009 graduate of the long-term training program, focuses on helping healthcare professionals understand the lifestyle, beliefs and attitudes of the Amish population. The presentation offers background on the history of the Amish in the US, views of the healthcare system by the Amish, and suggestions for healthcare providers on working with Amish patients and their families.

Cultural Competence While Working with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

This power point presentation, written and conducted by Jason Marshall Valentine, MSSW, 2008 graduate of UW-Madison School of Social Work and of the UW PPC, focuses on work with the deaf and hard of hearing population. Topics covered include definitions, statistics, interpersonal tips, lip reading, working with interpreters, captioning, UW Hospital services, planning for meetings, and challenges.

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Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus in Patients with CF

The following power point presentation was collaboratively written by Kate Amond and Jeneile Luebke Cleary, graduates of the UW-Madison Graduate School of Nursing and of the UW PPC. Presented by Kate Amond, the slides focus on Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA) in patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Topics covered include the growing prevalence of MRSA in the sputum of children with CF, how MRSA effects lung function, the current protocol being used at UW American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH) CF Center to eradicate first acquisition of MRSA in the sputum of children with CF, and the findings of a study recently conducted at the UW AFCH CF Center.

Both Kate and Jeneile were instrumental in the development and execution of the study entitled "Successful Eradication of First Acquisition of MRSA: A Study of an Eradication Protocol." The results of the study were published in Pediatric Pulmonology Supplement 33, 2010, p.333.

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Improving Pre-Hospital Care and Transport for Children with Special Health Care Needs

This power point presentation, prepared and conducted by Justine Ropp, RRT, 2011 graduate of the long-term training program, focuses on the current conditions of pre-hospital care and transport for children with special health care needs in Wisconsin. In this power point, Justine summarizes and interprets data from two questionnaires she administered related to this topic.