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Bridging the Gap: Hospital Wide Pediatric Risk Mitigation Through a Critical Care Outreach Nurse

Facilitator(s): Kenzie D Fankhauser, RN, MSN, CCRN; Jonathan Orozco, BSN, RN, CCRN

Supported by: Pediatric Nursing Learning Center

CERP B 0.50
San Diego Conference
Date Wednesday 5/20/2026
Time 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM PT
Booth 2109

Session Summary

In response to rising patient acuity, prolonged emergency department hold times, and an increase in rapid responses and late transfers to the pediatric intensive care unit, a Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) was established. Staffed 24/7 by experienced PICU nurses, the CCOT proactively rounds on high-risk patients in both the ED and inpatient units to identify and address early signs of clinical deterioration. This has led to over 550 days without need for compressions on acute care floors.

Objectives

  • Discuss the clinical drivers and organizational factors that led to the creation of a Critical Care Outreach Team.
  • Outline essential components and practical strategies for adapting the model to diverse clinical environments.
Topics Patient Safety
Population Pediatric

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, {{contactHoursCalc}} contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion. 

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.