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nursing, quality improvement, patient safety, newborn falls, near-miss events, healthcare advocacy, multidisciplinary teams, patient engagement, nursing media representation

Summary

In this episode of the NPIC Safe and Sound podcast, Dr. Heather DiCioccio shares her journey in nursing, emphasizing the importance of quality improvement in maternal and neonatal care. She discusses her advocacy for patient safety, particularly in reducing newborn falls, and highlights the significance of recognizing near-miss events in healthcare. Dr. DiCioccio also explores innovative approaches to patient safety education, the role of multidisciplinary teams, and the need for patient engagement in quality improvement initiatives. Additionally, she addresses the perception of nursing in media and society, advocating for a more accurate representation of nurses' roles. Finally, she offers valuable advice for future generations of nurses.

Takeaways

• Dr. DiCioccio credits her former mother-in-law for her nursing career.
• The stigma surrounding newborn falls affects both parents and nurses.
• Reshaping the narrative around newborn falls is crucial for safety.
• Celebrating near-miss events can enhance patient safety awareness.
• Patient safety education should be visible to families.
• Multidisciplinary teams are essential for effective quality improvement.
• Engaging patients in quality improvement can lead to better outcomes.
• Nursing roles are often misrepresented in media.
• Nurses need to be involved in creating accurate portrayals of their profession.
• Practicing patience and openness to change is vital for career growth.

Titles

• Nursing and Quality Improvement: A Journey
• Advocating for Patient Safety in Maternal Care

Sound Bites

• "What does it take to create the safest care?"
• "The fear and stigma of a baby drop is real."
• "We openly celebrate those near misses."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Dr. Heather Condo DiCioccio

02:11
Heather's Nursing Journey and Advocacy

03:39
The Importance of Patient Safety and Newborn Falls

05:07
Understanding Near-Miss Events in Healthcare

07:35
Innovative Approaches to Patient Safety

08:58
Engaging Patients in Quality Improvement

10:35
The Future of Nursing Leadership

13:33
Nursing Representation in Media

16:12
Advice for Future Nurses

18:05
New Chapter

Want to learn more about elevating your own maternal and neonatal quality improvement program through data analytics, process improvement and optimal teamwork? Connect with the National Perinatal Information Center (NPIC) at inquiry@npic.org.

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