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2021 Annual Conference

del 10 al 13 de March del 2021

Clinical Nurse Specialists address the unique needs of pediatric and perinatal patient populations during COVID-19.

miércoles, el 10 de marzo de 2021 a las 13:50–14:50 EST add to calendar
Symposia/Workshops
Topic of Interest
CNS as Project Manager
Role of CNS in COVID-19 Pandemic
Patient Populations
Capture Value of the CNS
Interprofessional Collaboration
Abstract

Title: Clinical Nurse Specialists address the unique needs of pediatric and perinatal patient populations during COVID-19. 

Significance and Background: Armed with the preparation and training unique to a Clinical Nurse Specialistrapid change was needed throughout all three spheres of influence (patient, nursing, and organization) to meet the unique challenges presented during a pandemic within the Pediatric and Women’s Service LinesThis work included but was not limited to development of population specific crisis care standards, nursing care guidelines for COVID positive patients, visitor policy development unique to each patient population (since the “no visitor” policy for adult Med-Surg patients did not apply to children and laboring mothers), and code blue modifications to protect teammates and prevent spread of COVID  during this pandemic. 

Evaluation Methods: The existence of an integrative CNS team across the system, with specific focus on individual service lines, allowed for quick identification and response to immediate needs the pandemic presented. 

Outcomes: A streamlined approval process positioned the CNS as the subject matter expert, leading system work and collaborating directly with senior leadership to implement rapid change. This enhanced teamwork and collaboration amongst diverse professional roles within the system lead to both standardized and population specific strategies and practice changes. 

Implications: The diversity and adaptability of the CNS further highlights the value and need of the CNS role in a complex hospital system. The CNS team worked cohesively and responded to the abrupt shift in purpose to meet the diverse needs of the specific patient populations they served during COVID-19. The influence of the CNS to drive change reaches beyond the needs of a pandemic and is a valuable asset to optimze care within a multi-hospital healthcare system.

 

Primary Presenters

Kathy Shaffer DNP, RN, AGCNS-BC, Carolinas Medical Center
Nora Raynor MSN, RN, CNS, CPN, Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital

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