Schedule-based Family-centered Rounds: A Novel Approach to Achieve High Nursing Attendance and Participation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Bedside nurse (RN) presence during family-centered rounds (FCR) enhances communication and collaboration for safer, higher-quality care.1-3 At our institution, RN participation in FCR was variable and lower than desired. The content discussed at each bedside during rounds was inconsistent, contributing to the irregular achievement of established FCR checklist items.

Methods

Using a scheduling tool with a prioritization algorithm and set time allotment/patient, we implemented schedule-based family-centered rounds (SBFCR) on a pediatric acute care unit. Primary outcome metrics included RN attendance and participation. We tracked rounding checklist compliance, parent presence on rounds, and adherence to the schedule. Surveys provided information on provider and fam

SUBMITTER: Kipps AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7190241 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature