What forms, if any, might be used for recording purposes during the pilot change process. Describe.

During the pilot change process, it will be necessary to use mortality and morbidity forms, epidemiology forms and financial and utilization forms ACE Star Model Of Knowledge Transformation: EBP Change Process. Each of these forms will later be used to compare and measure baseline data and outcome data before and after the pilot change process.

What resources are available to staff (include yourself) during the change pilot?

Funds to facilitate training and purchase of oral chlorhexidine, a fully equipped 12 capacity ICU, wristwatches, pens, booklets, and flash disks will be provided during the change pilot.

Will there be meetings of certain stakeholders throughout the trial?  If so, who and when will they meet?

The critical care nurses, physicians and a representative from the hospital’s leadership who are directly involved in the trial will meet daily in the entire trial period to assess the progress made through feedback. The meeting will purpose to provide daily reports that will be used to determine the benefits versus risks of the trial to the patients, healthcare providers, and the organization. Based on this information, decisions on whether or not to continue with the trial and other relevant adjustments will be made.