June 02, 2025 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Weaning
Weaning
Description
■ The introduction of solid food feedings and the gradual replacement of milk by solid food as
the main source of energy and nutrients.
■ Shared pleasure in eating and feeding enhances the relationship between infants and their
caregivers.
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June 02, 2025 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Feeding Tubes
Feeding Tubes
Types of Devices
■ Nasogastric (NG) tube: non-weighted, polyurethane tube for use more than 10 days.
■ Gastrostomy tube: tube protrudes from anterior abdominal wall; most common initial
gastrostomy device.
■ Button/skin-level gastrostomy: …
June 02, 2025 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Anemia of Prematurity
Anemia Of Prematurity
Characteristics
■ Occurs during the normal developmental switch from fetal to adult hemoglobin synthesis.
■ Immediately after birth, the increase in blood oxygen content results in the downregulation of
erythropoietin.
■ On…
June 02, 2025 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Growth
Growth
General Growth
■ Use growth charts made specifically for premature infants.
■ After infant reaches term corrected gestational age, a standard growth chart may be used.
■ Use corrected postmenstrual age until 2 years of age.
■ Interpretations of catch-u…
June 02, 2025 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Formula Feedings
Formula Feedings
We recommend breastfeeding for all infants when possible. However, when breastfeeding is
unavailable or undesired, the following formula recommendations apply.
Benefits
■ Premature transitional formulas have higher contents of protein,…
June 02, 2025 - The Importance of Investing in Care for People with Multiple Chronic Conditions
INVESTING IN CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH
Multiple Chronic Conditions
COMMON CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Depression
Asthma
Heart Disease
Arthritis
Diabetes
Patients with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) have two or more chronic ill…
June 02, 2025 - The Importance of Investing in Care for People with Multiple Chronic Conditions
0 MCC = $215 3 MCC = $1,035 5 MCC = $1,620
AVERAGE ANNUAL OUT OF POCKET EXPENDITURES
RX
5 chronic conditions = 50 prescriptions
3 chronic conditions = 23 prescriptions
0 chronic conditions = 3.5 prescriptions
…
June 02, 2025 - CEO/Senior Leader Checklist
Who should use this tool? Senior leaders.
Checklist Items
Leader Responsible
Date
Initiated
1. Ensure all current and new employees receive Science of Safety training.
2. Assign a senior executive (Chief Executive Officer or another leader) as an active member of each
June 02, 2025 - Background Quality Improvement Team Information Form
Who should use this tool? Health care providers.
Please indicate people designated as Quality Improvement Team Members. Your team may not have people who serve in all of these roles.
These individuals from are members of the Qual…
June 02, 2025 - Staff Safety Assessment
Purpose of this form: This form is designed to tap into your experience at the front line of patient care to determine what risks are present in your unit that have jeopardized or could jeopardize patient safety.
Who should us this tool? Health care providers.
How to complete this form: Provi…
June 02, 2025 - Safety Issues Worksheet for Senior Executive Partnership
Who should use this tool? Health care providers and the senior leader.
Date of safety rounds:___________
Unit:______________________
Attendees:
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Identified Issues
Potential/Recommended Solutions
Resources Needed
1.
2…
June 02, 2025 - Central Line Maintenance Audit Form
Audit Date: ____/____/20____
Addressograph Here
1. Was the need for a central line for this patient discussed on patient rounds?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, as part of Daily Goals
[ ] No
2. Was proper hand hygiene used by all personnel involved in line care for this patient (i.e.…
June 02, 2025 - Central Line Insertion Care Team Checklist
Patient Name: ______________________________ Hx#:____________ Unit: ____________ Date/Time:____________
A minimum of 5 supervised successful procedures in both the chest and femoral sites is required (10 total). If a physician successfully performs 5 supervised lines in one…
June 02, 2025 - Dear [NURSES NAMES]--
CLABSI Investigation Nurse Letter
(Date)
Dear ____________,
As part of our commitment to eradicate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs), we are performing a root cause analysis of all CLABSIs. Patient _______________ met the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention c…
June 02, 2025 - Dear [NURSES NAMES]--
CLABSI Investigation Nurse Letter
(Date)
Dear ____________,
As part of our commitment to eradicate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs), we are performing a root cause analysis of all CLABSIs. Patient _______________ met the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention c…
June 02, 2025 - Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions Webinar 6
Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care
The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions
Webinar 6: Enhance Services for High-Risk Patients
Agenda
Describe strategies to enhance …
June 02, 2025 - Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions Webinar 5
Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care
The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions
Webinar 5:Reach Out to Collaborate with Partners Across Settings
Agenda
Describe the impo…