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Gastrostomy (G, GJ, J) Complications — Goals and Metrics — Clinical Pathway: Inpatient

G, GJ, J Tube Complications Clinical Pathway — Inpatient

Goals

  • To standardize the care & management of gastrostomy, gastro-jejunostomy, and jejunostomy stomas, peristomal skin, and tubes
  • To provide clinical decision support for providers and nurses who care for patients with gastrostomy, gastro-jejunostomy, and jejunostomy tubes
  • To improve communication among subspecialists who co-manage gastrostomy, gastro-jejunostomy, and jejunostomy stomas, peristomal skin and tubes

Metrics

  • Decrease variability in gastrostomy site and tube management among subspecialty services
  • Decrease number of skin injuries related to gastrostomy tubes
  • Improve communication among subspecialty teams that are co-managing gastrostomy sites and tubes
  • Decrease length of stay for patients admitted for gastrostomy site injuries or tube malfunctions
  • Improve outpatient management of gastrostomy sites and tubes, therefore decreasing hospital admissions related to gastrostomy site injuries and tube malfunction

 

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