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Volume 2, Issue 5 (Suppl)
Clin Pediatr, an open access journal
ISSN: 2572-0775
Pediatric Nursing 2017
September 04-05, 2017
September 04-05, 2017 | Edinburgh, Scotland
Pediatric Nursing & Healthcare
28
th
International Conference on
A pediatric sepsis early recognition simulation and checklist; final data and lessons learned
Desiree A Diaz, Mindi Anderson, Caroline Chu, K D Clark, Cindy Kling
and
Magen Orth
University of Central Florida College of Nursing, USA
Orlando Health, FL, USA 32806
University of Central Florida College of Nursing, USA
University of Central Florida College of Nursing, USA
University of Central Florida College of Nursing, USA
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, USA
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and University of Central Florida College of Nursing (Adjunct), USA
P
ediatric sepsis is a global problem. Early recognition is key in preventing sepsis progression, because deferred recognition leads
to patient deterioration. Recognition of pediatric sepsis is frequently delayed, because nurses often lack the knowledge of the
signs and symptoms of early sepsis. Educational interventions that include patient deterioration and warning signs of pediatric sepsis
deterioration are encouraged. Simulation is one way through which it can be done. Currently, the literature is lacking regarding a
simulation tool that is valid and reliable in evaluating performance with recognizing/intervening with pediatric sepsis. The purpose of
this study is to validate a simulation and an early recognition of pediatric sepsis performance checklist, based off a current instrument
used in a local hospital, utilizing simulation experts/faculty, students, and content experts from industry. This simulation and tool will
be implemented with an estimated 150 pre-licensure nursing students to evaluate their performance and to assess the psychometric
properties of the pediatric sepsis performance checklist. The results and lessons learned, as well as, suggestions on how to collaborate
between academic and industry will be presented. The results could create an expository of valid and reliable simulation scenarios
which will shape and foster improved teaching strategies. Following this study, the goal is to use and test the scenario with practicing
pediatric nurses.
Biography
Desiree Diaz is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University Of Central Florida College Of Nursing. She has been a nurse educator for the past 13 years. She
earned her PhD in Nursing with a focus on simulation and Limited English Proficient Patients. She is interested in and investigating simulation best practice and
using simulation as a mode of education to decrease healthcare disparities with vulnerable populations. Her current research activities include looking at different
types of simulation and student outcomes and improving missed care with correctional healthcare nurses via simulation. She completed a simulation research
post-doc with Dr. Pamela Jeffries at John Hopkins University. Desiree is an ANCC Board certified Medical-Surgical Nurse and Certified Nurse Educator. She is one
of the 20 people in the world to be a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator - Advanced. She also practices in the acute care setting to assure clinical relevance
in her work. Cultural awareness and linguistically competent care are hallmarks of her teaching, scholarship and practice—a true commitment to diversity.
Desiree.Diaz@ucf.eduDesiree A Diaz et al., Clin Pediatr 2017, 2:5(Suppl)
DOI: 10.4172/2572-0775-C1-005