Description

This education is needed based on changes and improvements in evidence-based practice related to the care and management of high-risk low volumes diagnosis and treatment of patients on the Neuroscience Care Unit. The desired outcomes include an increase in knowledge and understanding, and process improvement in patient care and safety.

1. Demonstrate care and management of enteral feedings.

2. Assess and manage a patient with a tracheostomy emergency.

3. Demonstrate appropriate management of a patient in a C-collar per NPG and standard of practice

4. Demonstrate appropriate use of neuro-intensive equipment and management of a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP).

Target Audience

Nurses

Patient Care Technicians

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. Children’s National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362 

Credit Designation

ANCC: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 3.75 Live ANCC contact hours. 

Disclosure of Conflict of Interest

The planning committee and presenters have no identified conflicts of interest.  

Acknowledgement of Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support

No financial or in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.