The predominant etiology of HASI in pediatrics differs from that of adults as medical devices are often implicated. Additionally, risk factors and injury locations are different than that of adults. Use of a customized web-based database allows for tracking of risk factors, medical devices, injury locations and other details, thus providing specific data that can be used to target interventions. Branching logic capabilities allow for fewer questions on non-complicated patients and more detailed questioning for high risk patients. As our experience with the electronic database increases, time for data collection is reduced and nurses have more time to spend educating the bedside nurse on the findings of the survey and specific nursing practice interventions.
By using web-based user-friendly technology, data collection has proven to be easily implemented into practice and resulted in a ready to use, customized database requiring minimal post-survey processing. Data reports on a specific device, individual unit or the entire inpatient population are available in a timely manner, providing actionable data, and can lead to positive patient outcomes. The REDCap database allows for collection of quality improvement required data points while customizing to hospital or unit-specific areas of concern.