Community Sharing CSED0031

Sternal Wound Action Team (S.W.A.T)

Author(s): Alexandra Taylor Berger, BSN, RN, PCCN, Kayla Dunn, MSN, RN, PCCN, Mike Spicer, MS, AGNP, RN, CCRN-CSC Tilu Chacko, BSN, RN, CCRN

CERP C 0.50

Expires Sep 10, 2027

Topics: Cardiovascular, Quality Improvement, Skin/Wound Care

Population: Adult

Role: Staff, Educator

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Activity Summary

The CTICU and stepdown unit decreased the incident of SWI 54.5%, by implementing a nurse-driven bundle achieving a potential annual fiscal impact of $384,411. This change project has scaled to nine different units now actively following the bundle.

Objectives

  • Discuss the interventions and implementation of the change project
  • Discuss the goals and outcomes of the change project

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