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Quality and Patient Safety
Concurrent

Implementation Science in Critical Care

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Central Time
Location: W179

    Concurrent Session Moderator(s)

  • Todd Miano, PharmD, PhD

    University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Pennsylvania

    Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose.

This session will provide an overview of implementation science principles as they apply to critical care settings, focusing on translating guidelines and evidence into practice. Speakers will outline how to navigate the processes of implementing new protocols, from stakeholder engagement to evaluation. Strategies for securing buy-in from key stakeholders and overcoming resistance to ensure sustainable change in critical care practices despite alarm fatigue and AI errors will be emphasized.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore the foundations of implementation science in critical care, including theoretical models and frameworks for integrating new guidelines and evidence into practice
  • Navigate guideline implementation practices and practical skills for conducting needs assessments and measuring effectiveness of new protocols
  • Analyze strategies for securing buy-in and sustaining implemented changes with AI and techniques for countering resistance, fostering collaboration, and creating a culture of continuous improvement

Presentations:

  • 3:50 PM - 4:05 PM Central Time
    The Foundations of Implementation Science in Critical Care

    Molly McNett, PhD, RN, CNRN, FNCS – The Ohio State University

  • 4:05 PM - 4:20 PM Central Time
    Strategies for Securing Buy-In and Sustaining Change With AI

    Omar Badawi, PharmD, MPH, FCCM (he/him/his) – U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research

  • 4:20 PM - 4:35 PM Central Time
    Navigating the Processes of Implementing Guidelines and Best Evidence

    Ruth Kleinpell, PhD, RN, MCCM – Vanderbilt University School of Nursing