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Pediatric Chronic Conditions

Abstract

The Pediatric Intensive Care team developed a program for chronic pediatric ventilated patients including a consistent nurse staffing plan and dedicated four-bed unit. Median length of stay decreased from 55.2 days to 37.8 days. Catastrophic trach events post discharge decreased from 3 events in 2015 to 0 events in 2016.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Kimberly T. Hodges, DNP, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Riley Children's Health, Greenwood, Indiana, USA; Belinda Frazee, BSN, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Riley Children's Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

Riley Children's Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Complex Discharge Planning, Chronic Ventilated Care, Pediatrics

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Eliminating harm: Chronic pediatric ventilated care

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

The Pediatric Intensive Care team developed a program for chronic pediatric ventilated patients including a consistent nurse staffing plan and dedicated four-bed unit. Median length of stay decreased from 55.2 days to 37.8 days. Catastrophic trach events post discharge decreased from 3 events in 2015 to 0 events in 2016.