Activity Summary
CSI team identified the most vulnerable population as patients who are post-surgery, severely hemodynamically
unstable and receiving extracorporeal support. Next, we focused on team-building and engagement, identifying
interventions to prevent HAPIs and developing education to share with staff at our kickoff event. The CSI team
created a protocol that required staff to place a silicone-based gel pad on each patient’s bed either prior to surgery or
post-supportive device placement. The incidence of HAPI decreased from 7 to zero throughout the project.
Objectives
- Discuss key concepts of a direct care nurse unit change project
- Apply tools and methods shared in their own unit
Continuing Education Disclosure Statement
Successful Completion
Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
Accreditation
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of
nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on
Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for
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Disclosures
Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence
clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship
between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.
Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not
imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction
with this educational activity. Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the
pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.
Activities meet the standards
for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends
consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of
completion.
Refund Policy
Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.