A quality improvement initiative to achieve high nursing presence during patient- and family-centered rounds.
Hosp Pediatr
; 4(1): 1-5, 2014 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this study were to (1) identify local barriers to nursing presence on patient- and family-centered rounds (PFCR); and (2) increase nursing attendance during PFCR.METHODS:
An electronic survey needs assessment was administered to nursing staff on a single acute medical care unit to identify local barriers to nursing presence on PFCR. Daily tracking of nursing presence on rounds was then performed over a 7-month period. During this time period, 2 Plan-Do-Study Act cycles were conducted. The first intervention was a workshop for nurses about PFCR. The second intervention was the development of a strategy to contact nurses by using a hands-free communication device so that nurses were notified when rounds were starting on their patients. To evaluate the impact of our interventions, a p-chart was generated for the outcome of average daily nursing attendance (%) on PFCR per week over the 7-month period.RESULTS:
Two barriers identified on the survey were (1) nurses were uncertain if physicians valued their input during PFCR; and (2) nurses were unsure when the physician team would be conducting rounds on their patients. On the p-chart, the average percentage of nursing attendance before interventions was 47%. After the nursing workshop, no change in the mean nursing attendance on PFCR was noted. After initiation of the hands-free contact strategy, nursing attendance on PFCR rose to 80%.CONCLUSIONS:
A nursing contact strategy using a hands-free device led to a sustained increase in nursing attendance during PFCR.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Enfermagem Familiar
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Papel do Profissional de Enfermagem
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Visitas de Preceptoria
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Melhoria de Qualidade
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Ano de publicação:
2014
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