Amy Vogelsmeier, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC
Assistant Professor
John A. Hartford Foundation Claire M. Fagin Fellow
E-mail: vogelsmeiera@missouri.edu
Phone: 573-882-0658
Fax: 573-884-4544
S314 Sinclair School of Nursing
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
Nursing specialty
Gerontological nursing, Healthcare systems
Interest area(s)
The influence of nursing leadership on communication and teamwork as related to quality improvement in healthcare settings
Education
- BSN, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Mo.
- MS(N), University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.
- PhD, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.
Area of doctoral study
Health systems; nursing homes
Program of research
Exploring the interplay among leadership, communication, and teamwork as it relates to nursing home performance
Selected publications
Scott-Cawiezell, J., Madsen, R., Pepper, G. A., Vogelsmeier, A., Petroski, G., and Zellmer, D. (in press). Using an electronic medication administration record to improve nursing home medication safety. The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety.
Vogelsmeier, A., Halbesleben, J., and Scott-Cawiezell, J. (2008). Technology implementation and workarounds in the nursing home. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 15(1), 114-119.
Vogelsmeier, A. and Scott-Cawiezell, J. (2007). A just culture: The role of nursing leadership. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 22(3), 210-212.
Scott-Cawiezell, J., Pepper, G., Madsen, R., Petroski, G., Vogelsmeier, A. and Zellmer D. (2007). Nursing home error and level of staff credentials. Clinical Nursing Research, 16(1), 72-79.
Vogelsmeier, A., Scott-Cawiezell, J., and Zellmer, D. (2007). Barriers to safe medication administration in the nursing home. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 33(4), 5-12.
Scott-Cawiezell, J., Vogelsmeier, A., McKenney, C., Rantz, M., Hicks, L., and Zellmer, D. (2006). Moving from a culture of blame to a culture of safety in the nursing home setting. Nursing Forum, 41(3), 133-140.
Vogelsmeier, A. and Scott-Cawiezell, J. (2006). Medication error reporting in long term care. Long Term Care Interface, 7(2), 23-25.
Scott-Cawiezell, J., and Vogelsmeier, A. (2006). Nursing home safety: A review of the literature. In J. J. Fitzpatrick, P. W. Stone, & P. H. Walker (Eds.), Annual Review of Nursing Research: Vol. 24. NY: Springer Publishing Co.
Wipke-Tevis, D., Williams, D., Rantz, M., Popejoy, L., Madsen, R., Petroski, G., and Vogelsmeier, A. (2004). Nursing home quality and pressure ulcer prevention and management practice. Journal of American Geriatric Society, 52, 583-588.
Rantz, M., Vogelsmeier, A., Manion, P., Minner, D., Markway, B., Conn, V., Aud., M., Mehr,D., and Porter, R. (2003). A statewide strategy to improve quality of care in nursing facilities. The Gerontologist, 43, 248-258.
Teaching responsibilities
- N8820 ¿ Health Care Financial Management
- N8960 ¿ Leadership Nursing and Healthcare Systems Practicum
Presentations and lectures
Vogelsmeier, A. & Farrah, S. (2008, October). Leadership Development Academy:
A multi-method, innovative statewide strategy for LTC Leadership. Presentation at the 32nd Annual Professional Nurse Educators Conference. Kansas City, MO.
Vogelsmeier, A. & Scott-Cawiezell, J (P.I.) (2008, September). Nursing home medication safety: Bringing new tools to old challenges. Presentation at the AHRQ 2008 Conference: Promoting Quality¿Partnering for Change. Bethesda, MD.
Vogelsmeier, A., Halbesleben, J.R., & Scott-Cawiezell, J.R. (2008, September). Quality improvement teams facilitate technology implementation. Poster presented at the AHRQ 2008 Conference: Promoting Quality¿Partnering for Change. Bethesda, MD.
Vogelsmeier, A. (January-March, 2008). Resident safety: Everyone¿s goal. Presentation for the Missouri League for Nursing Workshop Series. Various sites in MO.
Vogelsmeier, A. (2007, July). Translating research into practice. Presentation at the 10th District Missouri Nurses Association. Sedalia, MO.
Vogelsmeier, A. (2007, April). High risk medications and nursing home medication error. Poster presented at the Ninth Annual PhD Program Research Day. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
Vogelsmeier, A. (2007, April). Implementing technology: Challenges in the nursing home setting. Presentation to the Missouri Health Information Management Association Long Term Care Spring Meeting, St. Charles, MO.
Vogelsmeier, A., Scott-Cawiezell, J., & Halbesleben, J. (2007, April). Medication administration processes and medication safety: The transition from paper to technology. Paper presented at the Missouri League for Nursing Annual Nursing Home Administration Conference, Osage Beach, MO.
Vogelsmeier, A. & Scott-Cawiezell, J. (2007, March). Moving from a culture of blame to a culture of safety in the nursing home setting. Paper presented at the Missouri Center for Patient Safety conference, Patient Safety: Achieving Success in Missouri conference, Columbia MO.
Vogelsmeier, A. & Scott-Cawiezell, J. (2006, August). High risk medications and nursing home medication error. Poster presented at 16th Annual Caring for the Frail Elderly Conference, Columbia, MO.
Scott-Cawiezell, J, Vogelsmeier, A., & McKenney, C. (2005, August). Exploring the impact of technology upon nursing home medication safety practices. Paper presented at the 15th Annual Frail Elderly Conference, Columbia, MO.
Scott-Cawiezell, J., & Vogelsmeier, A. (2005, April). Assessing communication, leadership, and teamwork: Using feedback to improve nursing home performance. Paper presented at the Facilitating Leadership for Clinical Improvement, Preparing for the 8th Scope of Work Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Scott-Cawiezell, J., Vogelsmeier, A., McKenney, C., & Zellmer, D. (2005, April). Barriers to safe medication administration in the nursing home. Poster session presented at the 2005 Sinclair School of Nursing Annual Reunion, Columbia, MO.
Vogelsmeier, A., & Scott-Cawiezell, J. (2005, April). Barriers to safe medication administration in the nursing home. Poster presented at the Bridging the Quality Gap in Mid-America: Innovation and Improvement in Health Care Delivery Conference, Columbia, MO.
Scott-Cawiezell, J., & Vogelsmeier, A. (2005, April). Breaking the barriers for medication safety practices. Paper presented at the Interdisciplinary Practices and Patient Safety Conference, Kirksville, MO.
Honors and awards
- John A. Hartford Foundation Claire M. Fagin Fellow 2009
- John A. Hartford Pre-Doctoral Scholar, 2005-2007
- PhD Student Excellence Award, Recipient, University of Missouri, 2007
- Cooperative PhD Research Day Second Place Poster Presentation, 2007
Memberships
- American Nurses Association
- Sigma Theta Tau
- American Organization of Nurse Executives