Keywords

Collaboration, Mechanical ventilation, Multidisciplinary rounds

Authors

1. Wilson, Francis E. Jr BSN, RN, CCRN
2. Newman, Amanda MSN, RN, CCRN-CSC
3. Ilari, Sharon BSN, RN

Abstract

Multidisciplinary rounds have been shown to improve patient outcomes. The use of a standardized tool in one institution led to a pharmacy cost savings of more than $50,000 and a decrease of 1.5 days for patients receiving mechanical ventilation.