Reducing Telemetry Overuse in a Non-Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot Study
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Cheary Anna Shelim, DNP, RN, PCCN; Alycia Bristol, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC -- School of Nursing, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, USA; Valerie Kaura, MS, RN, FNP-BC, Redlands Community Hospital, Redlands, California, USA
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Abstract
In a 40-bed, non-intensive care unit of a community hospital, a multidisciplinary team spearheaded a process improvement project to reduce telemetry overuse by using the IOWA Model for Evidence-Based Practice. This 4-week pilot study resulted in an increase in staff knowledge and financial savings for the organization.
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Leadership Connection 2018: Transformative Nursing Leadership, September 15-18, 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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2019-01-11T19:21:43Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Non-intensive Care Unit; Process Improvement; Telemetry Downgrade |
Conference Information
| Name | Leadership Connection 2018 |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2018 |
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