Dr.
Mark Douglas has served as an Administrative Nursing Supervisor for Baptist
Hospitals of Southeast Texas for the last nine years. His previous nursing
background includes emergency nursing and nursing education. In 2008 he began
teaching licensed vocational nursing as an adjunct instructor at Lamar State
College Port Arthur in Port Arthur, Texas. In 2009 he became a full-time faculty
member in the Associate Degree Program while maintaining his full-time position
at Baptist Hospital. He is recognized as an expert in nursing administration,
nursing simulation, nursing education, and hospital rapid response systems.
Prior to his nursing career Dr. Douglas had a very diverse background. He served
his country in the United States Navy, spent six years as a professional
firefighter, played professional golf, and owned a multimedia production
company.
Dr. Douglas earned an
Associate's of Applied Science Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
(BSN)
from Lamar University, a Master of Science Degree in Nursing Education (MSN) from the
University of Texas Medical Branch, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree (DNP) from
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Douglas is an ordained minister and holds
a Bachelor Degree in Theology from the International College of Bible Theology.
Dr. Douglas is certified by the ANCC as a Nurse Executive-Advanced-Board
Certified (NEA-BC). His professional affiliations include: Texas Nurses
Association (TNA), American Nurses Association (ANA). He currently serves as a
TNA District 12 board member.
Mark has a lovely wife Kathleen of twenty-seven years, two sons Mark and
Patrick, two fine daughter-in-laws Hollind and Sarah, and three outstanding
grandchildren Olivia, Owen, and Oliver. He loves to play golf with his
wife and sons and looks forward to playing soon with his grandchildren.
Mark's personal goal in life is to make a positive difference in people’s daily life.
Current Research
A hospital rapid response system (RRS) is a system designed to initiate
activation of a rapid response team (RRT) to provide rapid assessment and
treatment of patients whose clinical condition is deteriorating. Studies show
the rapid adoption and implementation of a RRS has improved patient outcomes;
however, these same studies suggest gaps might exist in many of the already
implemented RRSs. His current study provides a first look at initial implementation of RRSs across Texas hospitals. The findings of the study suggest RRS gaps do exist
between the identified best practices and current practices. To better describe
these gaps and encourage better alignment with the triple aim mission, more
research is warranted.
Publications
Douglas, M. (2013). First In, Last Out: A Book Review By Mark Douglas.
American Public Health Association, Fall 2013 Journal.
Douglas, M., Howell, T., Nelson, E.,
Pilkington, L., & Salinas, I. (2015). Improve the function of multigenerational
teams.
Nursing Management, 46(1),11-13. doi:
10.1097/01.NUMA.0000459098.71482.c4
Publications Submitted Awaiting Editor Comments
Douglas, M., Devita, M., Lauer, P., & Gilder, R. (2015). An Evaluation of the Implementation of Rapid Response Systems Across Texas Hospitals.
Abstract/Poster Presentation
An Evaluation of the Implementation of Rapid Response Systems Across Texas Hospitals.
Contact Information:
Mark Douglas, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Cell: 409-960-4674
Email:
DrMarkDouglas@MarkDouglasDNP.com