Improving Prone Ventilation Methods and Nursing Practices in the ICU
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2019
To educate and equip all ICU nurses with knowledge and skills for prone positioning and create a standardized checklist for. The project successfully implemented a new care standard for ARDS patients undergoing prone ventilation, enhancing outcomes.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement
About this Content
Aims
To educate and equip all ICU nurses with knowledge and skills for prone positioning and create a standardized checklist for prone ventilation care.
Background
ARDS patients benefit from prone positioning, but complications like pressure ulcers and corneal ulcerations were frequent due to lack of standardized methods.
Methods
Developed a standardized checklist, conducted simulations and training, and monitored compliance.
Results
Reduced complications such as pressure ulcers and corneal ulcerations; increased ICU nurses' confidence and skill proficiency.
Conclusion
The project successfully implemented a new care standard for ARDS patients undergoing prone ventilation, enhancing outcomes.
Lessons Learnt
Standardized guidelines and new methods improved patient care quality, reducing complications significantly.
Additional Information
Recognized for its contributions to care redesign and clinical quality improvement.
Keywords
Prone Ventilation, ARDS, Standardized Guidelines
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Intensive Care Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Grace Teh |
Project Member(s) | Sim Ping Hua |
Connect with this contributor!
Grace Teh - grace.teh@gmail.com
Project Attachment
C128_NTFGH_QM_2019_Improving_Prone_Ventilation_Methods_And_Nursing_Practices_In_The_Icu.pdf