Clinical consensus statement: tracheostomy care-putting statements into action!

A clinical consensus statement (CCS) on tracheostomy care for adults and children was developed to improve care for this patient population. Statements were identified using a modified Delphi method with the goal to reduce practice variations among tracheostomy patients. Integration of these statements into daily practice in the care setting is the next step for information dissemination. The CCS affected current policies, procedures, protocols, staff education, and patient education. The process of updating practice at a large tertiary care center is described using evidence-based implementation strategies.