Benchmark - Capstone Change Project Outcomes

Benchmark - Capstone Change Project Outcomes My capstone project's topic is to implement preventative measures for CLABSI. One of the negative health outcomes among hospitalized patients is hospital-acquired infections; CLABSI falls under this category. An estimated 250,000 CLABSIs happen annually, most caused by intravascular devices (Haddadin, 2022). Which contributes to the increased duration of hospital stay, impaired well-being of the patients, and increased healthcare costs secondary to CLABSI. My change project's focus is to facilitate change and provide measures to help reduce CLABSI incidences that increase morbidity and mortality along with financial burden by introducing and implementing the EBP to prevent CLABSI, including adopting continuous education among healthcare workers. After working with my preceptor, a list of measurable outcomes for my capstone project interventions include: My capstone project's topic is to implement preventative measures for CLABSI. One of the negative health outcomes among hospitalized patients is hospital-acquired infections; CLABSI falls under this category. Which contributes to the increased duration of hospital stay, impaired well-being of the patients, and increased healthcare costs secondary to CLABSI. My change project's focus is to facilitate change and provide measures to help reduce CLABSI incidences by introducing and implementing the EBP to prevent CLABSI, including adopting the CLABSI bundle approach and facilitating educational and training sessions among healthcare workers. After working with my preceptor, a list of measurable outcomes for my capstone project interventions include:  

1. By the end of two months, all unit staff nurses will receive a refresher course on the preventative measures of CLABSI.

Continuous education among healthcare workers is one primary intervention this capstone project examines regarding its effectiveness in preventing CLABSI. Staff nurses should feel confident and competent in central line care skills, aware of all EBP for care, and motivated to prevent CLABSI on their unit. The opportunity will educate and improve the competency of nurses.

1. Educational material for the patients.

Patient education promotes patient-centered care and empowers patients to improve their health status. When patients are involved in their care, they are more likely to engage in interventions that may increase their chances for positive outcomes. Education will help patients understand the need, purpose, and care for the central line and preventative measures for CLABSI.

1. Daily chlorhexidine bathing

Daily chlorhexidine bathing has been associated with a reduction in CLABSI. With the collaboration of the unit supervisor, assignments will be made, keeping in mind that all patients with central lines receive daily chlorohexidine baths, and the supervisor will ensure the task is completed daily by patient care techs.

1. Implementing EBP CLABSI bundle approach for CLABSI prevention.

The project will help provide measures to prevent CLABSI by implementing the EBP CLABSI bundle approach for CLABSI prevention. This project aims to improve patient outcomes. The

1. Keeping track of the number of CLABSIs on the unit.

The number of CLABSIs will be monitored; surveillance and monitoring ensure adherence to new EBP, remove barriers and facilitate resources needed to implement the CLABSI bundle approach and other EBP introduced to prevent CLABSI.

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