2022 Stronger - P159 - Proof in the (Sugar-Free) Pudding: Implementing Computerized Insulin Drip Management - On Demand

This project focuses on implementation of a computerized insulin drip management system in the intensive care unit of a community hospital (Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital) affiliated with an academic medical center (Northwestern Memorial Hospital). From go-live in late August 2021 through May 2022, we had 0.6% patient days with hypoglycemia (blood glucose < 70 mg/dL) and zero patient days with severe hypoglycemia (blood glucose < 40 mg/dL). In addition to providing safe insulin dosing, this technology allows greater insight into processes and outcomes in this high-risk workflow — which is instrumental in driving and sustaining continuous improvement.

Target Audience

  • Healthcare Quality Professionals
  • Nurses
  • Physicians
  • Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives

Explain the advantages of using a computerized system for insulin drip management.

Describe basic outcome and process measures for patient care involving insulin drips.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.50 ANCC
  • 0.50 CPHQ – Certified Professional Healthcare Quality
  • 0.50 General CE - Attendance
Course opens: 
09/14/2022
Course expires: 
09/21/2023

Faculty

Brendan Daley, MD, Clinical Quality Leader, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Lake Forest, IL

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Absence of Relevant Financial Relationships
 
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Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Vizient, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
 
 

Credit Types

Nurses (CNE)

Vizient, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 ANCC contacts hours.

Physicians (CME)

Vizient, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Healthcare Quality Professionals (CPHQ)

This activity is approved by NAHQ® for 0.50 CPHQ CE credits.

Other Healthcare Professionals (General CE Credit)

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Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.50 ANCC
  • 0.50 CPHQ – Certified Professional Healthcare Quality
  • 0.50 General CE - Attendance
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