Ayers, Jessica, RN

Humes, Nancy, BSN, RN

Nagle, Jennifer A, RN

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Lehigh Valley Health NetworkLVHN Scholarly WorksPatient Care Services / NursingIntegrating Pediatric Burn Patients, Less Than 12Years Old, Into an Adult Burn ICU SettingJennifer A. Nagle RNLehigh Valley Health Network, jennifer_a.nagle@lvhn.orgJessica Ayers RNLehigh Valley Health Network, jessica.ayers@lvhn.orgNancy Humes BSN, RNLehigh Valley Health Network, Nancy.Humes@lvhn.orgFollow this and additional works at: http://scholarlyworks.lvhn.org/patient-care-services-nursingPart of the Nursing Commons, and the Pediatrics CommonsThis Poster is brought to you for free and open access by LVHN Scholarly Works. It has been accepted for inclusion in LVHN Scholarly Works by anauthorized administrator. For more information, please contact LibraryServices@lvhn.org.Published In/Presented AtNagle, J., Ayers, J., & Humes, N. (2016, May 3). Integrating Pediatric Burn Patients, Less Than 12 Years Old, Into an Adult Burn ICUSetting. Poster presented at: American Burn Association annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.   Background Interprofessional Pediatric Care Team© 2016 Lehigh Valley Health NetworkHospitals vary widely in the services they can offer pediatric burn patients. The presenting academic community Magnet® hospital had the capacity to handle pediatric burn care; however, the ability to integrate burn patients less than 12 years old onto an adult burn intensive care unit (ICU) was a challenge. This presentation details staff driven processes to ensure optimal burn care for pediatric burn patients in an otherwise adult care setting.Staff Needs Assessment                 Pediatric Focused Education•  Pediatric Unit Observation Days•  Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Observation Days•  Pediatric Burn Education Day •  PALS certificationConsultationsConsultation with specialists occurs within 24 hours of a pediatric admission to the burn centerDieticianCase ManagerChild Life SpecialistLicensed Clinical Social WorkerChaplainBurn Clinic ProvidersCertified Physician AssistantsCreating clinically competent pediatric burn nurses by providing necessary education and resources ensures the competence and confidence to optimally care for infants and children in an otherwise adult setting.Since July 2014, 28 patients under age 12 were admitted and treated in theAdult Burn ICU.Win-WinOngoing staff needs assessments, additional pediatric-focused education, updated and accessible references and collaboration with pediatric care team.Positive Nurse and Patient ExperiencesGoalDevelop a care delivery model to integrate burn care and pediatric specialties consistent with best practice standards of care.Tools for Success•  Resource Manual – age-specific education on pediatric patients. •  Reference Cards – containing burn specific information•  Pediatric Supply Cart  – specific to meet the physical needs of infants and childrenBarriers•  Limited space •  Availability of pediatric supplies•  Staff confidence and competenciesBurn SurgeonsPediatric PhysiciansNurse ManagerPhysical TherapistOccupational TherapistBurn Registered Nurses (RNs)Pediatric RNsPediatric Respiratory TherapistsWe would like to acknowledge Jennifer Nagle, BSN, RN, CCRN Jessica Ayers, BSN, RN, CCRN and Reena Mishory, BSN, RN for their collaboration in the development and implementation of the resource manual and pediatric supply cart. Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PennsylvaniaIntegrating Pediatric Burn Patients, Less Than 12 Years Old, Into an Adult Burn ICU SettingThe Regional Burn CenterMagnetTM Since2002

Integrating Pediatric Burn Patients, Less Than 12 Years Old, Into an Adult Burn ICU Setting

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Integrating Pediatric Burn Patients, Less Than 12 Years Old, Into an Adult Burn ICU Setting

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