In April, Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center launched the Rise and Dine Challenge to reduce Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP). This initiative is open to all Medical-Surgical-Telemetry units, aiming to get patients out of bed (OOB0 during mealtimes with a target of 40% OOB for meals.

Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) is a type of pneumonia that occurs in patients during their stay in a hospital, typically after 48 hours or more of admission. It is a significant concern because it can lead to severe complications and prolonged hospital stays. There are several key strategies to reduce the incidence of HAP such as regular and thorough oral hygiene and encouraging patients to get out of bed and move around. This includes activities like walking, sitting up, and getting out of bed for meals.

This challenge kicked off in April, and 2 units have consistently won the challenge: 3B and 4B. Both units demonstrated exceptional dedication and teamwork, successfully achieving and exceeding the target of 40% of patients being out of bed for meals. This remarkable accomplishment not only highlights their commitment to patient care but also sets a shining example for other units to follow.

Highlights of their Success:

Team Collaboration: The staff of Unit 3B and 4B worked together seamlessly, ensuring that patients were encouraged and assisted in getting out of bed for meals.

Consistent Monitoring: Regular check-ins and progress tracking helped maintain the target, ensuring that patients were consistently out of bed for meals.

Words from the Team:

“We are incredibly proud of our achievement and honored to be the very first winner of the Rise and Dine Challenge. This accomplishment reflects our team’s dedication and hard work in ensuring that our patients receive the best possible care.” – Unit 3B Team