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Healthcare workers innovated by moving smart IV infusion pumps outside patient rooms during the COVID-19 surge. This nursing strategy aimed to enhance care, conserve personal protective equipment, and protect staff.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare innovation
  • Infection control
  • Nursing practice

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges for healthcare workers.
  • Nurses at Montefiore Medical Center responded with innovative strategies to mitigate risks.
  • Protecting healthcare staff and conserving resources were critical during the surge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a nursing innovation involving the relocation of smart IV infusion pumps.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of moving IV pumps outside patient rooms.
  • To share strategies for implementing this practice during a public health crisis.

Main Methods:

  • Relocation of smart IV infusion pumps outside of patient rooms.
  • Collaboration with nursing, pharmacy, infection control, and patient safety teams.
  • Research conducted amidst limited clinical literature due to pandemic circumstances.

Main Results:

  • The innovation aimed to improve care delivery and conserve personal protective equipment.
  • Strategies were developed to address initial concerns about safety and efficacy.
  • The practice was implemented to limit virus spread and protect staff.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing innovation is crucial in adapting to healthcare crises.
  • Relocating IV pumps can be a viable strategy to enhance safety and efficiency.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration is key to implementing novel healthcare practices.