Article C2662
Author(s): Julie A. Gray, DNP, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC, Katie R. Brooks, DNP, AGPCNP, Amanda Eltz, DNP, NP-C, CWOCN, Staci S. Reynolds, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CPHQ, Tracey L. Yap, PhD, RN, WCC, CNE
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Topics: Pulmonary, Skin/Wound Care, Patient Safety
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Medical device–related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) make up about 30% of hospital-acquired pressure injuries and are especially common in ICU and PCU patients because of device use, hemodynamic instability, and vasoactive medications. The highest-risk devices are noninvasive mechanical ventilation interfaces, followed by nasal high‑flow oxygen systems. This quality improvement project used plan–do–study–act cycles to implement a standardized prevention bundle, emphasizing barrier dressings under continuous respiratory devices through education, workflow improvements, and optimized supplies. Monthly respiratory device–related injury rates were monitored with statistical process control charts to identify trends and guide ongoing refinement.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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