Article C2342
Author(s): Leslie A. Parker, PhD, APRN, Jennifer Pruitt, MSN, APRN, CNM, Angela Monk, MPH, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Monica Torrez Lambert, PhD, Graciela L. Lorca, PhD, Josef Neu, MD
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Topics: Patient Safety
Population: Neonatal
Role: Staff
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Critically ill infants are highly susceptible to costly, life-threatening, and potentially preventable morbidities, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), Broncho pulmonary dysplasia (BPD; oxygen requirement at 28 days of life), and need for prolonged respiratory support. These morbidities can require additional treatments, increase the cost of care, and lead to chronic illness, hospital readmission, and developmental delay. This article summarizes the evidence regarding oral care for critically ill infants and identifies gaps needing further investigation.Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
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