Article C26103
Author(s): Cynthia Myo, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC, Beth Nachtsheim Bolick, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, Julie Reed, DNP, RN, CPNP, Kimberly A. Pyke-Grimm, PhD, RN, CNS, CPHON
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Topics: Palliative/End-of-life Care
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Early integration of pediatric palliative care (PPC) in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) can improve quality of life, reduce suffering, and support complex decision-making for critically ill children and their families. PPC addresses physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs while helping families establish goals of care and participate in advance care planning. This article describes the implementation of a trigger-based criteria process designed to identify PICU patients most likely to benefit from PPC consultation. By promoting timely referrals, the initiative aimed to ensure consistent access to palliative care services, support informed decision-making, and enhance patient- and family-centered care throughout the disease trajectory.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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