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A Quality Improvement Plan for Implementing an Innovative Organization System for Pediatric Airway Patients
Aileen K Kerns1, Rebecca Mahoney1, Kathryn Deeds2
1Department of Otolaryngology, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care
|June 23, 2022
Summary
A new tracheostomy care kit improved comfort for nurses and parents managing pediatric tracheostomy care. This quality improvement initiative simplified routine and emergency care, easing the hospital-to-home transition for families.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric healthcare quality improvement.
- Patient safety and care management.
Background:
- Pediatric tracheostomy carries known risks.
- Effective management is crucial for patient outcomes and family well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a comprehensive tracheostomy care kit.
- To assess the impact of these kits on nursing and parental comfort during tracheostomy care.
Main Methods:
- Assembled tracheostomy supplies into uniform, roll-up toiletry bags.
- Surveyed nurses and parents using a 5-point Likert scale to gauge comfort levels.
Main Results:
- The care kits received overwhelmingly positive feedback.
- Kits were found to enhance comfort in both routine and emergency care scenarios.
- The intervention facilitated a smoother transition for families caring for children with tracheostomies at home.
Conclusions:
- A standardized tracheostomy care kit is an effective quality improvement intervention.
- This approach enhances caregiver confidence and simplifies pediatric tracheostomy management.
- The kit is adaptable for implementation at other pediatric healthcare facilities.
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