Disposable blood pressure cuffs: A safer alternative
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Jessica Goeckner, BSN, RN;Joseph Lansden, BSN, RN; Katherine Blanke, SN; Laura Campbell, SN; Rebekah Minnette, SN; Reagan Phelps, SN; Christopher Neidig, SN; Megan Robinson, SN; Samuel Schentrup, SN; Rachel Bailey, SN; Megan Hicks, SN
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Background: Health care acquired infections are avoidable and not only cause patient suffering but are also costly to the hospitals. These unintentional infections cost hospitals approximately 35-45 billion dollars per year. Blood pressure (BP) cuffs are potential reservoirs for bacteria and using disposable cuffs could eliminate one way of transmission of disease from patient to patient.
Clinical Question: Does the use of disposable BP cuffs as opposed to reusable BP cuffs decrease infection rates in inpatient adults during their hospital stay?
Literature Search: A search on Medline, Academic Search Premier and CINAHL revealed one randomized control trial, one controlled trial, four case control studies, one qualitative study pertaining to our topic. The search of literature found research supporting the use of disposable BP cuffs to decrease the spread of bacteria, demonstrated the cost effectiveness of the cuffs and the financial benefits to the hospitals.
Integration into Practice: Students presented findings to an orthopedic unit at a regional hospital in 2014. Many Registered Nurses were in attendance as well as a manager, human resources representatives, Chief Nursing Officer of the hospital and the Vice President of Operations. Students proposed, based on evidence, to change practice by adopting disposable BP cuffs.
The presentations validity spurred action. Our information and suggestions were taken to Lean Six Sigma meeting and considered. Our exact goal was not implemented, but changes were made based on our findings. BP cuffs were replaced on some units to increase sanitation, but were the reusable type. The hospital’s microbiologist was prompted to conduct a more extensive literature search. Furthermore, the nursing students gained knowledge of evidence based practice principles as well as the power of evidence in affecting change in the clinical setting.
This item has been submitted to the repository as part of a collective effort of the nursing faculty and students of the University of Southern Indiana (USI), College of Nursing and Health Professions. This broad dissemination effort will increase the visibility and impact of the work of the USI nursing program and benefit nurses and the nursing profession on a global level.
Clinical Focus: Adult Medical/Surgical
Type | Poster |
Acquisition | Self-submission |
Review Type | Peer-review: Single Blind |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | Literature Review |
Research Approach | Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice |
Keywords | Disposable Equipment; Blood Pressure Cuffs; Hospital Acquired Infection |
CINAHL Subject(s) | Blood Pressure Devices; Disposable Equipment; Cross Infection; Cross Infection--Prevention and Control |
Name | Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Performance Improvement in Healthcare Conference |
Host | University of Southern Indiana |
Location | Evansville, Indiana, USA |
Date | 2016 |
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