Optimizing skin integrity: One simple change for hospitalized children
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Laura C. Welch, BSN, RN-BC, CPN, WOC-RN, WCC; Pam A. Allen, RNC-NICU, WCC; Leia Hayes, BSN, RNC-NIC; Nora K. Kramer, BSN, RN, CPN; Sarah M. Hamilton, BSN, CPN; Bridget Bissell, BSN, RN -- Nursing, Children's National Health System, Washington DC, USA; Kara A. Johnson, BSN, RN, WOC-RN, WCC, Nursing Science, Professional Practice, & Quality, Children's National Health System, Washington DC, USA
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- Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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The quality improvement (QI) initiative "One Simple Change" (OSC) represents the application of knowledge and skills related to skin and wound management by unit-based skin teams (ST) to optimize patient outcomes. Two successfully implemented OSC initiatives, addressing medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs), improve care for our institute's most vulnerable patients.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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Type | Presentation |
Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | N/A |
Research Approach | N/A |
Keywords | Interprofessional Evidence-Based Solutions; Medical Device-Related Pressure Injury Prevention; Skin & Wound Care |
Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Washington, DC, USA |
Date | 2019 |
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