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AACN CSI Academy, part 3: Introducing the Massachusetts CSI Nursing Delirium Collaborative.
Justin DiLibero1, Erica Edwards, Dave Hanson
1Justin DiLibero is a clinical nurse specialist for Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass., a graduate of the AACN CSI Academy, and a cofounder of the Massachusetts CSI Nursing Delirium Collaborative. Erica Edwards is an attending nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Mass., a graduate of the AACN CSI Academy, and a cofounder of the Massachusetts CSI Nursing Delirium Collaborative. Dave Hanson is the regional director of Professional Practice and Clinical Standards for Providence Health and Services in Burbank, Calif., and served as the lead faculty for the Boston cohort of the AACN CSI Academy.
The Boston cohort of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Clinical Scene Investigator (CSI) Academy created a group to enhance patient safety. This initiative aimed to improve quality outcomes, specifically addressing delirium in critical care settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- Delirium is a significant concern in critical care, impacting patient safety and outcomes.
- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Clinical Scene Investigator (CSI) Academy supports evidence-based practice improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the formation and activities of a collective aimed at improving patient safety and quality outcomes related to delirium.
- To highlight the role of the AACN CSI Academy in fostering collaborative quality improvement initiatives.
Main Methods:
- The Boston cohort of the AACN CSI Academy established a collaborative group.
- Focus was placed on interventions targeting delirium prevention and management.
- Quality improvement methodologies were employed to track progress and outcomes.
Main Results:
- The collective successfully launched initiatives focused on improving patient safety.
- Improvements in quality outcomes related to delirium were observed.
- The collaborative approach facilitated knowledge sharing and implementation of best practices.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative efforts, supported by programs like the AACN CSI Academy, are effective in improving patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Targeting delirium is crucial for enhancing critical care patient experiences and recovery.
- The Boston cohort's initiative serves as a model for other nursing groups.
