Abstract Details

Adhering to evidence-based principles is key to providing high-quality and efficient care when managing acute seizures. The lack of awareness of these principles may lead to adverse outcomes. We performed a needs assessment survey at our institution and identified key drivers for lapses in care. Examples of key drivers include the absence of continued education for the care team and lack of readily accessible clinical guidance.

This quality improvement project aims to improve acute seizure management through an interprofessional education program.

1. We formed a multidisciplinary team of experts comprised of physicians, nurse champions, clinical pharmacy, nurse management, and nurse education.

2. We created an education program, which consisted of synchronous lectures, an online learning module, and badge buddies with an acute seizure management algorithm and checklist.

3. The online module was designed in collaboration with our institution’s Office of Continued Medical Education.

4. Through anonymous surveys, we assessed each participant’s knowledge base and comfort level with acute seizure management pre- and post-implementation.

5. We surveyed each participant’s satisfaction level with our education program.