Implementing Structured Interprofessional Rounding in an ICU
Publication Date
2025
College
Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing
Department
Nursing, School of
Student Level
Undergraduate
SPARK Category
Research
Faculty Advisor
Linda Wofford
Presentation Type
Article
Summary
Interprofessional rounding is widely used in ICU settings to ensure collaboration and alignment among healthcare professionals, ultimately providing the best possible care to patients. However, even with scheduled rounding, miscommunication and misinterpretation can occur. These challenges are often due to short staffing, lack of standardized rounding protocols, and time constraints that jeopardize patient safety.
Using a structured interprofessional rounding tool results in improved communication and coherence among team members when discussing patient care (Chapman et al., 2020). The tool selected for this project includes all essential rounding topics to facilitate team collaboration and shared decision-making. The implementation plan includes conducting staff education sessions, integrating the structured tool into daily rounds, assigning rounding leaders for consistency, and collecting feedback from team members for continuous improvement. The project will be carried out in the MS/NSICU from August 1st, 2025 to March 1st, 2026.
The evaluation plan involves tracking communication-related errors, patient safety events, and staff satisfaction through pre- and post-implementation surveys. Success will be measured by improved communication outcomes, reduced incident reports, and positive staff feedback. Long-term goals include expanding the structured rounding template to additional HCA units and facilities to drive system-wide improvements in patient care and team communication.
Recommended Citation
Chapman, R., Rahman, A., Courtney, M., & Chalmers, C. (2020). Impact of structured interdisciplinary bedside rounds on patient outcomes: A systematic review. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 13, 1081–1096. https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S269892
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