NURS FPX 6030 Assessment 1 Conference Call Scheduling and Notes

Documentation

Thoroughly document clinical data about adult patients admitted to intensive care units. Record information on the timing of broad-spectrum antibiotic administration, mortality rates, and the first 72 hours post-sepsis diagnosis.

Action item: Implement a structured data collection process by systematically recording all relevant details regarding antibiotic timing and patient outcomes. Establish protocols for data entry and storage.

PICOT

In adult patients admitted to intensive care units (Population), is the early usage of broad-spectrum antibiotics (Intervention) compared to delayed usage (Comparison) interconnected with a lower mortality rate (Outcome) within the first 72 hours of sepsis diagnosis (Time)?

Action item: Develop a research protocol outlining the specific methodologies for investigating the association. Plan and initiate the data collection process, ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines.

Clinical Hours

Obtain approval for dedicated clinical hours to collect data on antibiotic timing and its correlation with mortality rates. Conduct surveys with healthcare professionals to gain insights into perspectives on antibiotic timing and patient outcomes.

Action item: Seek institutional approval for allocating clinical hours for data collection activities. Designed and distributed surveys, scheduled interviews, and coordinated with healthcare professionals to gather valuable perspectives.

Review

Conduct a comprehensive literature review on the timing of broad-spectrum antibiotic usage in adult ICU patients with sepsis, specifically focusing on research conducted between 2019 and 2023. Evaluate existing studies by analyzing the relationship between antibiotic timing and mortality rates within the first 72 hours post-diagnosis, document findings, and address potential gaps in current knowledge

Action item: Systematically review the literature by extracting relevant information on antibiotic timing and mortality rates. Summarize findings, identify critical research gaps, and formulate a plan for disseminating this review within academic and clinical circles.