Managing ICU Throughput and Understanding ICU Census
December 1, 2011 | Journal Article
This study presents an alternative approach to increased demand for intensive care unit beds.
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Does Telemonitoring of Patients¿The-eICU¿Improve Intensive Care?
August 20, 2009 | Journal Article
This study explored the reasons hospitals chose to either adopt or reject an innovative telemedicine approach to supporting delivery of intensive care.
Families with Limited English Proficiency Receive Less Information and Support in Interpreted Intensive Care Unit Family Conferences
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines differences between interpreted and noninterpreted family conferences in intensive care units. Little is known about interactions between physicians and non-English speaking families of patients in intensive care.
The Earlier the Longer
November 12, 2012 | Journal Article
Intensive care units should take a rigorous and nuanced approach to planning patient handoffs to improve patient safety and quality of care.
Critical Care Nurses' Role in Implementing the ''ABCDE Bundle'' Practice
April 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study explores the Awakening and Breathing Coordination, Delirium Monitoring and Management, and Early Mobility (ABCDE) bundle, an approach to managing ICU-acquired delirium and weakness by improving communication among ICU team members, standardizing care processes, and breaking over-sedation and prolonged mechanical ventilations cycle.
Critical Care Nurses' Role in Implementing the "ABCDE Bundle" Into Practice
April 1, 2012 | Journal Article
A set of best practices can prevent or treat ICU-acquired delirium and weakness.
Nurse Staffing and NICU Infection Rates
March 18, 2013 | Journal Article
Understaffing of nurses in NICUs associated with an increased risk of nosocomial infection among very low birth weight infants.
Practice Change and Culture Change in Implementing Geriatric Care Initiatives
November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Recommendations from nurse managers on how to make lasting practice change.
SPEACS-2
May 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Bedside ICU nurses have an important role in helping nonspeaking patients communicate.
Intensive Labor
July 20, 2009 | Journal Article
In a study of 104 hospital NICUs, researchers define the problems that arise from inadequate support for nurses in the NICU and make recommendations to hospital CEO.