Open AccessClinical and Nonclinical Implications of Misplaced Nasogastric Tubes: Tools for Implementation of Standardized Best Practices
Author(s) -
Olivia Lounsbury,
Jennifer Tatro,
Beth Lyman,
Donna Prosser,
Haylie Coffey
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
patient safety
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2689-0143
pISSN - 2641-4716
DOI - 10.33940/med/2020.9.6
Subject(s) - patient safety , medicine , consistency (knowledge bases) , best practice , foundation (evidence) , reputation , tube (container) , clinical practice , intensive care medicine , medical emergency , nursing , engineering , computer science , political science , health care , mechanical engineering , artificial intelligence , law
The consequences of misplaced nasogastric tubes extend far beyond the clinical setting and have implications for the hospital’s reputation and economic stability. A systematic approach for nasogastric tube insertion and verification is necessary in order to prevent misplaced nasogastric tubes which are, indeed, “never events.” The Actionable Patient Safety Solutions (APSS) from the Patient Safety Movement Foundation outline best practices for implementation of nasogastric tube placement protocols in hospitals to ensure consistency across the organization and preserve patient safety at the forefront of all clinical endeavors.