Elizabeth A. Kiss

Dr. Kiss's program of research focuses research on nursing education surrounding care of patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities, specifically during the transition period.

Dr. Kiss and Dr. Redlo have created an online education designed to provide direct support staff working with residents of nursing homes with basic training in infectious diseases and how to properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).

Dr. Kiss is also working on the implementation of threading IDD curriculum into the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs within the Wegmans School or Nursing.

She has also been focusing on medical device related pressure ulcers. Her research has found that the presence of medical devices increases the risk of skin breakdown and pressure ulcers. Use of a combined risk prediction tool and clinical guideline for medical device related hospital acquired pressure users has helped to inform and optimize prevention and treatment.

Dr. Kiss has presented regionally, nationally, and internationally and consulted on topics related to developmental and intellectual disabilities and pediatric wound and device care at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Presentations

International

• 2019 - Podium Presentation (Invited). The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing: creating a better world for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. International conference: The Scientific Achievements of Polish Nursing in the Context of Challenges Posed by the Process of Globalization of Tomorrow. University of Lublin, Poland
• 2017 - Podium Presentation (Contributed). Medical Device Related Hospital Acquired Pressure and Adhesive Injuries: Standardization of Patient Care. 36th Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research & Education Conference 2017. Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin Ireland.
• 2014 - Podium Presentation (Contributed). Pediatric skin integrity practice guideline for institutional use: A quality improvement project. 32nd Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research & Education Conference 2014. Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin Ireland.

National

• 2020 - Podium Presentation (Contributed). Standards of Acute and Transitional Care with Persons with IDD. 18th Annual American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry Conference. (Virtual-Online, due to COVID-19).
• 2019 - Podium Presentation (Invited). Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing, bridging the gap in developmental disabilities nursing care. Developmental Disability Nursing Association 27th Annual Education Conference. New Orleans, LA
• 2019 - Podium Presentation (Invited). Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing. Developmental Disability Nursing Association , Chicago, IL.
• 2018 - Podium Presentation (Contributed). Podium Presentation. Deadbeat left ventricle, and the Beat Goes On: A multidimensional view of the patient with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. American Association of Critical Care Nurses, National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition. Boston, MA.
• 2015 - Podium Presentation (Contributed). Get some skin in the game: best practices for pediatric skin care. American Association of Critical Care Nurses National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition, San Diego, CA.
• 2013 - Poster Presentation (Contributed). Pediatric skin integrity practice guideline for institutional use: A quality improvement project. Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Association & Dermatology Nurses Association. Annual Conference. Rochester, NY.

Local

• 2019 - Podium Presentation (Invited Keynote Speaker). Igniting the Spark: Bridging Healthcare Gaps for patient with Developmental Disabilities. Sigma Theta Tau Inauguration Ceremony, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY.
• 2019 - Panel Moderator (Invited). Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing family panel. St. John Fisher College Wegmans School of Nursing Faculty Developmental Days
• 2018 - Discussion Panelist (Invited). Sustainability in healthcare panel discussion. Albatross Project at St. John Fisher College. Rochester, NY.
• 2018 - Podium Presentation (Invited). Postural drainage and cupping: nursing interventions. Strong Memorial Hospital, Wilmot Cancer Center, Rochester, NY.
• 2017 - Discussion Panelist (Invited). Opportunities for oncology nurses. Strong Memorial Hospital Wilmot Cancer Institute’s 1st Annual Nursing Conference, Rochester, NY.
• 2017 - Podium Presentation (Invited). Nursing research at Strong Memorial Hospital, from idea to implementation. Strong Memorial Hospital Wilmot Cancer Center Retreat, Rochester, NY.
• 2016 - Podium Presentation (Invited). Postoperative care of a whipple patient: we whip. Strong Memorial Hospital Wilmot Cancer Center Retreat, Rochester, NY.
• 2015 - Podium Presentation (Contributed). Device related pressure ulcers: identifying areas for improvement in process. Fisher Scholarship Celebration. St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY.
• 2015 - Podium Presentation (Contributed). Medical device related pressure ulcers and medical adhesive related skin injuries. Greater Rochester Area Finger Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Best Practice Showcase, Rochester, NY.
• 2014 - Podium Presentation (Contributed). Medical device related pressure ulcers and medical adhesive related skin injuries. Greater Rochester Area Finger Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Best practice Showcase, Rochester, NY.
• 2014 - Poster Presentation (Contributed). pediatric skin integrity practice guideline for institutional use: A quality improvement project. Greater Rochester Area Finger Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Best in Practice Showcase. Rochester, NY.
• 2014 - Podium Presentation (Contributed). Pediatric skin integrity practice guideline for institutional use: A quality improvement project. Faculty Third Friday Talks St. John Fisher College. Rochester, NY.
• 2013 - Podium Presentation (Contributed). Incorporating magnet competencies into pediatric skin care. Magnet Evidence Presentations. Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
• 2013 - Poster Presentation (Contributed). Incorporating magnet competencies into pediatric skin care. Annual Best in Practice Showcase, Strong Memorial Hospital. Rochester, NY.

Publications

• Kiss, E., & Redlo, J. (Submitted - 2020). Meeting the Need: Creation of an Online Infection Prevention course for Direct Support Professionals during COVID-19. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities.
• Kiss, E., Simpson, A., & Smith, C. (2020). NPD practitioners in leadership roles: Leading academic practice partnerships. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development.
• Kiss, E., & Smith, C. (2018). Preparing nurse leaders in nursing professional development: Human resource management. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development,34(6), 332-335.
• Boev, C., & Kiss, E. (2017). Hospital acquired infections: Current trends, and prevention. Critical Care Nursing Clinics – Infection in the ICU, 29(1), 51-65.
• Kiss, E. A., & Heiler, M. (2014). Pediatric skin integrity practice guideline for institutional use: A quality improvement project. Journal Of Pediatric Nursing, 29(4), 362-367.

Quality Improvement Projects

• 2018-2019 - Identifying gaps in nursing knowledge and comfort related to assessing pain in intellectually and developmentally disabled postsurgical inpatients: Work with an honors student to identify gaps in nursing pain assessment in care of postsurgical developmentally and intellectually disabled patients. Unfunded
• 2016-2018 - Strong Memorial Hospital Nursing research project Implementation: Creation of an algorithm to direct research and implementation of Evidence based Practice. Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. Project in research and development phase. Unfunded.
• 2016-2017 - Tracheostomy Surgical Site Infection Bundle: Quality Improvement Project: Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. Project in research and development phase. Unfunded.
• 2013-2018 - Device Related Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers in Pediatric & Adult Patients: A Quality Improvement Project. Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. PI Approved and project in implementation phase. Unfunded.
• 2010-2013 - Pediatric Skin Care Clinical Practice Guideline for Institutional Use: A Quality Improvement Project in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Golisano Children's Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. PI Approved and Project implemented. Unfunded.

Service to St. John Fisher College

• 2018–Present - Family Nurse Practitioner Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing
• 2018-Present - Member, Statutes Committee, St. John Fisher College
• 2017-2017 - Member, Learning Circle: Sustainability Major Development
• 2016-2017 - Member, College-wide Strategic Planning Taskforce; Pillar 6: Mission and Innovation
• 2014-Present - Member, Faculty Welfare Committee

Service to St. John Fisher College Wegmans School of Nursing

• 2018-2019 - Member, Wegmans School of Nursing Strategic Planning Taskforce; Pillar: Achieving Institutional Excellence Pillar
• 2017-2018 - Chair, Undergraduate Medical Surgical Course Review Committee
• 2016-2017 - Chair, Clinical Coordination Committee, Wegmans School of Nursing
• 2011-Present - Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Wegmans School of Nursing.
• 2011-Present - Member, Global Committee, Wegmans School of Nursing.
• 2011-2015 - Member, Clinical Coordination Committee, Wegmans School of Nursing.
• 2011-2015 - Member, Learning Resource Committee, Wegmans School of Nursing.

Service to the Profession

• 2018-Present - Member of planning committee for annual conference and Member of American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
• 2018-Present - Board Member, University of Rochester Nursing Research Roundtable
• 2018-Present - Member, American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
• 2017-Present - Member, Rochester Regional Health Systems Agency Partnership Committee, Rochester, NY
• 2017-Present - Member, American Nursing Association, Silver Spring, MD
• 2017-2018 - Voting Board Member, Monroe County Department of Health, Rochester, NY
• 2014-2016 - Secretary and Member, Genesee Valley Nurses Association. Rochester, NY
• 2013-Present - Member, American Association of Critical Care Nurses Greater Rochester Finger Lakes Region. Rochester, NY
• 2010-Present - Member, Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society. Central New York Region. Rochester, NY
• 2009-Present - Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. Rochester, NY

Service to the Community

• 2018-Present - Vice President, Monroe County Department of Health, Rochester, NY
• 2017-Present - Volunteer, Bone Marrow Drive host and Promoter at Strong memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY
• 2016-Present - Volunteer, CURE 5K walk run, CURE Childhood Cancer Association, Rochester, NY
• 2018-2019 - Volunteer, Medical Director for Gananda & East Rochester Youth Football and Cheer, Rochester, NY

Professional and Academic Awards/Honors and Scholarships

• 2016 - Nominated for Wilmot Cancer Institute Advanced Practice Provider Award, Rookie of the Year Award, Rochester, NY
• 2015 - Nominated for St. John Fisher College, 2015-2016 Excellence in Teaching Award, Rochester, NY
• 2014 - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Annual International Research Conference. First Runner Up for Best Presentation Award. Dublin, Ireland.
• 2013 - Strong Memorial Hospital. Selected to Present on Quality Improvement Project to Magnet Site Visitors. Rochester, NY.
• 2013 - Strong Memorial Hospital. Best in Practice Showcase. 3rd Place Award for best Poster Presentation. Rochester, NY.
• 2013 - New York State Higher Education Services Corporation. $20,000 Scholarship Awarded. Albany, New York.
• 2011 - St. John Fisher College. Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarship Award. $12,000 Awarded. Rochester, NY
• 2011 - St. John Fisher College, Thiem Nursing Scholarship. 5,000 Awarded. Rochester, NY.
• 2003 - Syracuse University. Entrepreneurship Award. $5,000 Awarded. Syracuse, NY
• 2000 - State University of New York at Potsdam. Students in Free Enterprise Award. First Place. Potsdam, NY

Additional Information

• Fisher Digital Publications