Pediatric

Express Learning Breakout

(I7) The Journey to Zero in the NICU: The Legacy of a Mentor

Presenter(s)

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  Amy Paradis, MS, NNP-BC, CNS

  NNP-BC, CNS
  Doctors Medical Center Modesto CA

  PDI, Inc: Grant/Research Support (Status: Ongoing)

Discusses the legacy of Janet Pettit, DNP and the DMC NICU journey to zero CLABSI (with only one CLABSI in our unit since 2009)! Will review our bundle of practices as well as the impact of CLABSI and BSI on the NICU population. Describe the impact of a mentor on unit culture and sustaining quality.p>

Learning Objectives:

• Highlight areas for improvement and tools for sustaining success
• Discuss the development and implementation of the NICU CLABSI Bundle
• Define CLABSI and the impact of HAI on healthcare practices in the NICU today
• Describe the impact of a mentor on unit culture and infection prevention