JEANNETTE SHARAR DEFINITIVE OBSERVATION UNIT

In addition, they created an easy-toread reference for positive respiratory panel results, rolled out disinfectant caps (SwabCap and SwabTip) and external urinary devices (Prima and Primofit) throughout Henry Mayo.

The team also maintained a consistent approach to HAI surveillance according to Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, rounded on isolated patient on a regular basis along with participation in ICU multidisciplinary rounds and successfully passed the 2022 Joint Commission survey with only one finding that was fixed immediately.

• Marirose Morris, RN – An RN for 35 years, she worked not only in Infection Prevention but also Community Health, Recruitment and OB/GYN services. Certified in infection prevention for nine years, she joined Henry Mayo in August 2020.

• Aura Cuevas, RN – Worked in healthcare for 33 years, of which 10 has been as an RN specializing in long-term, sub-acute care, education and infection prevention. She joined Henry Mayo in May 2022.

The Jeannette Sharar DOU expanded from 17 beds to 30 beds to increase the capacity and help support the growing needs of the community by caring for patients with cardiac arrythmias, motor vehicle accidents, pneumonia, post-op open heart patients, heart failure, dialysis and patient on chronic ventilators.

The unit plans to continue to grow its service line caring for atrial fibrillation ablations, and post cardiac catheterization patients with coronary stents. It is implementing the “It Takes 3” physician and nurse rounding, medication side effect teaching, daily leadership rounding with the director and manager, and white board communication tool to enhance patient experience.