Description
High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) use in bronchiolitis has become commonplace, but inadequate weaning protocols may unnecessarily prolong length of stay and lead to medical overuse. We undertook a workflow analysis to inform a quality improvement initiative on reducing duration of HFNC use for hospitalized patients with bronchiolitis. Preliminary data shows the workflow redesign led to a trend in decreased duration of HFNC.
Describe the new knowledge and additional skills the participant will gain after attending your presentation.: - The participant will understand how swim lane diagrams can highlight process steps that are ripe for change.
- The participant will understand how an X-bar chart can effectively demonstrate change over time.
- The participant will be exposed to a novel high flow nasal cannula weaning guideline that they may even adopt for their institution.
Authors:
Courtney Charvat (Presenter)
Emory University
Laura Miller, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Evan Orenstein, Emory University
Nicole Hames, Emory University
Rebecca Sanders, Emory University
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