Abstract

Clinical RN lead evidence-based practice (EBP) initiative to reduce the rate of hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) within a 32-bed intermediate care unit. How the consistent use of EBP and peer-to-peer feedback significantly decreased pressure injury prevalence rates within the unit.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Jesse-Julian N. S. F. Gonzalez, BSN, RN, PHN; Esperanza P. Arcena, BSN, RN, PCCN -- Step-Down Unit, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA; Maya Fergie B. Chong, BSN, RN, PHN, CCRN, Patient Outcomes, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medica Center, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Clinical Nurse Lead Initiative, Evidence-Based Practice Implementation, Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs)

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Skin champions lead decreasing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) in the intermediate care setting

Washington, DC, USA

Clinical RN lead evidence-based practice (EBP) initiative to reduce the rate of hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) within a 32-bed intermediate care unit. How the consistent use of EBP and peer-to-peer feedback significantly decreased pressure injury prevalence rates within the unit.