SCCM Resource Library-You're Outta Here! Hitting a Home Run With Transitions of Care and Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the importance of transitions of care in post-intensive care syndrome. It emphasizes the risks associated with transitions out of the ICU and the potential harm that exists in the healthcare environment. The speaker highlights the complexity and information overload that occurs during transitions, putting patients at risk for errors, unnecessary tests, dissatisfaction, and increased costs. The transcript also discusses the high rates of medical errors during transitions, with one study finding that 18% of patients experience adverse events within seven days of transfer. Factors such as patient complexity and comorbidities, as well as hospital safety culture and bed occupancy, contribute to the risk of adverse events. The transcript suggests that interventions, such as daily patient care rounds, medication reconciliation, multidisciplinary teams, and checklists, can help mitigate the risks and improve transitions of care. The speaker also mentions the importance of post-ICU clinics and programs in facilitating a continuum of care for patients after hospital discharge. These programs can provide support, screening, and tailored therapies for patients recovering from critical illness. Additionally, the transcript mentions the benefits of telemedicine and peer support in post-ICU care. Overall, the transcript emphasizes the need for improved transitions of care and interventions to prevent errors and promote recovery for patients with post-intensive care syndrome.

Asset Subtitle

Patient and Family Support, Professional Development and Education, 2021

Asset Caption

The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

Learning Objectives

Discuss approaches for successfully transitioning patients from an ICU to a non-ICU setting
Develop strategies for promoting safe transitions of care for patients leaving the ICU for rehabilitation facilities
Describe how barriers to transitions of care can be mitigated by a post-intensive care syndrome clinic, while highlighting the implementation process, financial implications, and key personnel needed for a successful clinic

Getting Into the Game: Transitioning From the ICU to a Non-ICU Hospital Location
Rachel M. Kruer

Ready for the Big Leagues? Strategies for Development of a Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Clinic
Carla M. Sevin

Meta Tag

Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Patient and Family Support

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Rehabilitation Medicine

Tag Administration

Tag Healthcare Delivery

Year 2021

Keywords

transitions of care

post-intensive care syndrome

risks

medical errors

adverse events

interventions

continuum of care

recovery

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