Publications by authors named "Asha Samuel"
Background: Intensive care outreach nurses (ICONs) can reduce deterioration and death of patients in hospitals.
Purpose: Evaluate outcomes associated with implementation of the ICON role across 4 UAE hospitals.
Methods: Trend analyses and χ 2 tests were used to measure changes before ICON program, during ICON year 1, ICON year 2, when the service coverage extended 24/7, and until the end of 2019.
Background: Rapid Response Systems are emerging internationally to provide a patient-focused approach to prevent potentially avoidable deaths and serious adverse events.
Local Problem: This study focused on ward nurses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government hospitals who were perceived to lack the confidence and knowledge to detect and/or respond to deteriorating patients.
Method: A cross-sectional study design was used to evaluate the Intensive Care Outreach Nurse (ICON) role from the perspectives of the ICONs, their managers/educators, and ward-based physicians and nurses.
Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A quality improvement project was conducted to decrease CLABSI rates by 50% across all ICUs in a tertiary care hospital (Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates).
Methods: A multifaceted interventional program was implemented in a drive to reduce CLABSI rates.