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Development and implementation of a nursing skin care protocol

Journal of ET Nursing : Official Publication, International Association for Enterostomal Therapy

|January 1, 1993

Summary

Hospitals are implementing skin ulcer protocols to improve wound healing and cut costs. This study details how an Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nurse can lead protocol development and monitoring for better patient care and staff engagement.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Wound Care
Healthcare Management

Background:

Standardized skin ulcer protocols are increasingly adopted by hospitals.
These protocols aim to enhance wound healing and reduce healthcare costs.
The role of specialized nurses in protocol implementation is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the role of the Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nurse in developing institutional skin ulcer protocols.
To describe the creation of a monitoring tool for assessing protocol compliance.
To discuss the impact of this protocol development process on hospital staff.

Main Methods:

Facilitation of nursing protocol development by an ET nurse.
Creation of a monitoring tool to evaluate adherence to the protocol.
Assessment of the impact on nursing and medical staff within a community teaching hospital.

Main Results:

The study outlines the process of protocol development and monitoring.
It discusses the observed effects on nursing and medical staff.
The findings highlight the ET nurse's role in standardizing care.

Conclusions:

Developing and monitoring skin ulcer protocols can standardize care.
ET nurses play a key role in facilitating protocol implementation.
Such initiatives impact hospital staff and potentially improve patient outcomes.

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