Recent Accomplishments
Dr. Gordon West
Dr. Gordon West is serving as the senior mentor for a $300,000 grant from the Triservice Nursing Research Program (TSNRP). He will be working with a team of nurse scientists and nurses at Madigan Army Medical Center located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The goal of this research is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of ultraviolet disinfection in an Army field hospital during prolonged casualty care. This project builds on a program of research Dr. West has completed addressing infection control and utilizing various UV-C devices to reduce the risk of patients developing healthcare-associated infections. The team is currently working with TSNRP to expand the study to also assess the feasibility and effectiveness of these same devices within various aircraft utilized for patient evacuation by the military. The team will evaluate the challenges associated with transporting the UV-C device to and within the actual field hospital. Additionally, feedback will be sought from personnel within the field hospital to gauge the perceived feasibility of using this device across various settings, including the operating room, intensive care ward, interim care ward, and emergency medical treatment tent. These assessments will contribute to determining the practicality of deploying the UV-C device in an Army field setting.
The anticipated results of this study are poised to offer valuable insights that will inform infection control guidelines in Army field hospitals. These findings hold significant potential to impact operational readiness. Beyond the exploration of healthcare-associated infections, the study goes a step further by implementing interventions tailored to the military-specific environment, aiming to improve overall outcomes in the care provided within this unique setting.
Congratulations Dr. West!
Dr. Colleen Hacker
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Hacker on her recent work and accomplishment as Assistant Coach for the US Women’s team that won The Soccer Tournament (TST)’s 7v7 World Championship last night against the NC Courage (6-3). See the team’s full roster and coaching staff here.
If you happened to miss the championship match on ESPN+, you can see the very end and the trophy celebration here. At the 4:04 mark, you might see a familiar face! 🙂
Notably:
- this was the FIRST TST women’s championship
- the FIRST $1,000,000.00 equal prize money for the TST 7v7 World Champions of both the women’s and men’s brackets
Congratulations on this accomplishment, Dr. Hacker!
Dr. Alexus Hamilton
We are so proud of professor Alexus Hamilton, who was recently notified that she is the recipient of the 2024 AAMFT Dissertation of the Year Award for her work “Centering Black Therapists in Practice: Exploring Factors Contributing to Retention and Attrition.”
Congratulations, Dr. Hamilton!
Recent Publications
Dr. Alexus Hamilton
‘Black therapists’ experiences with their Black clients: A systemic review.’
Dr. Nicole Martin
Dr. Hannah Pye
‘Nursing Considerations for Emergency Department Care of the Breastfeeding Dyad.’
Dr. Jessica Schwinck
Dr. Ren Winnett
Dr. Tiffany Zyniewicz
‘Knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) of adaptable academic nurse educators.’