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, Skin/Wound Care, Quality Improvement

Population: Adult

Role: Educator, Staff

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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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