The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has become an integral part of hospital
patient care. It is a complex organization involving different
disciplines, high technology, and many diagnostic, therapeutic
procedures. ICU costs are high and, despite continuously improving
results, there is still a high mortality rate. This session will discuss
interventions that can be implemented in the ICU to improve quality and
efficiency. Interventions include preventing ventilator-associated
pneumonia, central line infections, and more.
After this session, participants will be able to:
- Structure a safety program for the ICU
- Use measurement effectively to drive change in the ICU
- Explain how and why to use bundles most effectively for ICU patients
Speaker:Carol Peden, MD, MB ChB
Associate Medical Director for Quality Improvement
Consultant in Anesthesia and Intensive Care
Royal United Hospital, Bath
