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NICU Less Private Open Pod Option

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Conclusion - Benefits of Neonatal Intensive Care Units Switching to Private Rooms

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Conclusion Capstone Virtual Poster Presentation Kimberly Coates, BSN Student Sentara College of Health Sciences

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Concepts Learned at SCOHS

Be a patient advocate

Theories - Watson & Nightingale

Be confident in providing input

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How to promote nurse participation?

Create a planning team

Provide research & data

Code of Ethics

Floor Plans/Tour

Visit other hospitals

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Challenges for nurses?

Less observation of patient

Worry about response time

Worry about less teamwork

Inability to take as many breaks

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How can nurse involvement help with this transition?

Sense of ownership

Feel valued

Leads to employee retention/satisfaction

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How are nurses adapting to the change from open-bay to private room settings?

Meetings

Research

Happy with patient outcomes & family bonding

Waiting for Instruction

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Studies have indicated improved patient outcomes with private NICU rooms

Improved bonding

Increase in growth

Less stress from noise & light

Improved temperatures

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Benefits of Neonatal Intensive Care Units Switching to Private Rooms

Pros/Cons for nurses, parents, patients, and other medical professionals?

Will patient outcomes improve?

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Introduction - Benefits of Neonatal Intensive Care Units Switching to Private Rooms

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Introduction Capstone Virtual Poster Presentation Kimberly Coates, BSN Student Sentara College of Health Sciences