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Abstract
Background
Delirium occurs in as many as 82% of hospitalized patients. Use of a valid and reliable tool allows for early detection and management to mitigate adverse effects, including a decrease in patient falls.
Objective
To conduct a quality improvement project to implement the confusion assessment method (CAM) tool in an intermediate care unit and measure delirium screening compliance, feasibility of the tool, and the effect on reported patient falls.
Methods
Web-based training using a 14-item pre–post assessment for knowledge comprehension. The CAM tool was added to the electronic health record (EHR), and documentation compliance was measured for eight weeks. Afterwards, a nurse perception survey was distributed, and 60-day pre- and post-intervention patient falls were compared.
Results
Forty-seven nurses completed the training. Post-test averages were higher than the pre-test (p = .16); five answers showed significant improvement (p < .02). Screening and documentation compliance were 79.1%. Twenty-one nurses completed the perception survey, demonstrating agreement that delirium CAM screening is a feasible intervention. Patient falls were reduced by 57%.
Conclusion
Addition of the CAM tool into the EHR-enhanced screening compliance.
Implications for Nursing
Early delirium detection may reduce patient falls. The CAM is a feasible instrument and delirium screening is a worthwhile intervention.
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