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Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Quality Improvement Science
  • Patient Safety Research

Background:

  • Mechanical ventilation, while life-saving, increases the risk of ventilator-associated events (VAEs).
  • VAEs are linked to prolonged ICU stays, increased mortality, and higher healthcare costs.
  • Reducing VAEs is crucial for meeting institutional and national healthcare quality benchmarks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To decrease the incidence of ventilator-associated events (VAEs) in a 15-bed intensive care unit (ICU).
  • To achieve internal and national benchmarks for VAE reduction through a targeted quality improvement project.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary team utilized the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) framework.
  • Interventions included evidence-based guidelines, daily and evening rounds focusing on ventilator settings, and enhanced staff education.
  • Clear communication strategies and defined roles in mechanical ventilation care were implemented.

Main Results:

  • The VAE incidence rate dropped from 25.58 per 1000 ventilator days in 2018 to 5.29 per 1000 ventilator days by Q3 2019.
  • The goal rate of ≤18.00 VAEs per 1000 ventilator days was achieved and sustained throughout 2019.
  • Significant reduction in VAEs met and exceeded established internal and national benchmarks.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing structured communication and care processes effectively reduced VAE rates.
  • The quality improvement project enhanced patient safety by minimizing VAE-related complications.
  • The study demonstrates the success of a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach to VAE prevention.