Leadership Plan

Successful implementation of NG tube safe practices includes the following:
To sustain the change, acceptance and accountability building is essential. Success and sustainability are more likely to be the outcome of the initiative when the proposed changes are accepted by those primarily responsible for the implementation.

Practice Plan

Safe equipment

Staff training and competency

o Knowledge of contra-indications for bedside placement, such as basilar skull fracture.
o Awareness of clinical situations that place patients at high-risk for misplacements such as increased work of breathing or tachypnea
o Demonstrated skill in the use of any technology to assist with placement (see 'Technology Plan' below)