Email Updates
Study
Redesigning rounds in the ICU: standardizing key elements improves interdisciplinary communication.
O'Brien A, O'Reilly K, Dechen T, et al. Redesigning Rounds in the ICU: Standardizing Key Elements Improves Interdisciplinary Communication. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2018;44(10):590-598. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2018.01.006.
Copy Citation
Download Citation
October 3, 2018
O'Brien A, O'Reilly K, Dechen T, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2018;44(10):590-598.
The authors describe the development and implementation of a toolkit for standardizing rounds across seven ICUs at a single academic medical center. Consistent with prior research, they found that this structured approach led to overall improved communication and better engagement of nurses on rounds.
