| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2664115 | Journal of Pediatric Nursing | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A quality improvement project for implementing safe sleep practices (SSP) was conducted at a large, U.S children's hospital. The intervention involved education of staff and standardization of infant sleep practices utilizing a multifaceted approach. Staff surveys and environmental audits were conducted pre- and post-intervention. Safe Sleep Environment (SSE) audits showed an improvement from 23% to 34% (p < 0.001) post-intervention. Staff confidence to provide education to caregivers on SSP showed a significant increase. Results from this project demonstrate a successful approach to implement SSP in the hospital setting. Infant safe sleep practices have the potential to reduce infant mortality.
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Authors
Angela D. Rowe, Laura L. Sisterhen, Ellen Mallard, Betsy Borecky, Barbara Schmid, Mallikarjuna Rettiganti, Chunqiao Luo,