Catholic Healthcare West
San Francisco, California, USA
Team
Tracy Sklar, RD, Vice President Quality and Service, Catholic Healthcare West
Dan Ferguson, MD, Vice President Medical Operations, Catholic Healthcare West
Janet Holdych, PharmD, CPHQ, Care Management Specialist, Catholic Healthcare West
Faith Holzman, Loss Prevention Specialist, Catholic Healthcare West
Dan Ross, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy Integration, Catholic Healthcare West
Mary Carol Todd, RN, Vice President Medical Management, Catholic Healthcare West
Milton Louie, MD, Physician, Glendale Memorial Hospital
Peter Murphy, MD, Chief of Staff, Mercy San Juan Hospital
Julie Boone, RN, ICU Nurse Manager, Sequoia Hospital
Curtis Chow, RN, ICU Nurse, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital
Camille Clark, RN, ICU Nurse Manager, Dominican Hospital
Colleen Dawkins, RN, ICU Nurse, Sequoia Hospital
Delia Delangel, RT, Director Respiratory Care, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
Jacquie DeMellow, RN, ICU Clinical Nurse Specialist, St. Joseph Medical Center, Stockton
Philip Fracica, MD, Medical Director, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix
Marilou Lacson, ICU Nurse, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
Gina Mitchell, RN, ICU Clinical Nurse Manager, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix
Glenn Robbins, RPh, Medical Staff Clinical Pharmacist, Dominican Hospital
Dana Roesler, RN, Critical Care Manager, St. Bernardine Medical Center
Pamella Sullivan, ICU Nurse, Sequoia Hospital
Lee Vanderpool, Vice President, Dominican Hospital
Patty White, RN, Chief Operating Officer, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix
Don Wiley, President, St. Joseph Medical Center, Stockton
Kathy Yeates, RN, ICU Clinical Educator, Mercy General Hospital
Aim
The overall aim of the Collaborative is to implement a system-wide model of care in which facility collaborative teams can apply best science and establish new systems of ICU care to improve clinical outcomes, lower costs and improve satisfaction with patients, their families, hospital and medical staff. In addition, each participating facility has developed a facility specific aim statement and list of measures.
Measures
Changes
Convened Critical Care Collaborative Kick-Off Meeting in February 2004. All 23 participating Teams were in attendance. Agenda included: key learnings from the IHI Critical Care Collaborative, presented by Dr. Thomas Rainey and Dr. Roger Resar; “Move the Dot: Impacting Mortality”, presented by Dr. Roger Resar; review of facility baseline data; panel discussion and sharing of experience with 3 CHW facilities that participated in the IHI Critical Care Collaborative (Dominican Hospital, Sequoia Hospital and Mercy Medical Center, Redding); overview of the CHW Critical Care Collaborative goals, tools and resources; presentation on developing Aims, Measures and Tests of Change.
Developed and distributed Toolkit to all Teams (order sets, protocols, daily goal sheets, etc.)
Developed report template for monthly team reporting of tests of change completed and results
Convened monthly collaborative-wide conference calls team check-in, discussion and education
Posted monthly reports of CHWConnect (system-wide web site)
Presented status reports to CHW Quality Board
Held educational teleconferences on "What Do Families Need? Improving the Interaction", July 2004 and "Bringing the Family Into the Plan of Care", August 2004
Convened Summer Learning Session in August 2004 where all 23 participating Teams presented their progress to date (Aims, Measures, Tests of Change)
Facility-Specific Changes:
Implemented Patient
Daily Goal Sheet at all sites that was incorporated into the ICU Plan of Care at many facilities
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Head of bed (HOB) elevation > 30 degrees
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) prophylaxis
Daily sedation vacations
Assessment of readiness of wean
Oral care
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Hand hygiene
Barrier precautions
Skin antisepsis
Appropriate site care
Implemented Ventilator Weaning Protocols at many facilities
Implemented Glucose Management Protocols at many facilities
Developed and implemented education storyboards for staff
Developed and implemented family orientation to the ICU packet
Completed Safety Attitudes Survey and results shared with staff
Results
Summary of Results / Lessons Learned / Next Steps
Having a facility participate in the IHI Critical Care Collaborative was essential to provide support, resources and guidance needed to initiate and help coach Teams.
Providing strong hospital leadership support and hospital quality management support for facilitation and data assistance at each facility is essential
Educating Teams on the Rapid Cycle Performance Improvement model is essential and extra support is needed for facilities not experienced with small tests of change
Communicating with all teams and team members on a frequent basis is necessary to keep then engaged in the process
Monthly conferences are valuable for Teams to share experiences and seek advice and/or guidance
Changing the culture of the intensive care unit is challenging but required for success
Participating in the CHW Critical Care Collaborative improved the collaboration and teamwork among clinical and ancillary departments working together to provide care to the intensive care unit patient
Contact Information
Janet Holdych, PharmD, CPHQ
Care Management Specialist
Catholic Healthcare West
jholdych2@chw.edu
[Storyboard presentation at IHI's National Forum, December 2004]
