Episode #6 | Kali Dayton, DNP, AGACNP | Humanizing ICU Care

In this conversation, Kali Dayton, a nurse practitioner specializing in critical care, discusses her journey in transforming ICU practices to prioritize patient autonomy and human connection. She shares insights on the detrimental effects of sedation in ICUs, the importance of personalized care, and the need for a healthcare revolution that emphasizes quality of life. Through personal stories and experiences, she highlights the profound impact of treating patients as individuals rather than mere diagnoses, advocating for a more humane approach to critical care.

Biography: Kali Dayton, DNP, AGACNP, is a critical care nurse practitioner, host of the Walking Home From The ICU and Walking You Through The ICU podcasts, and critical care outcomes consultant. She is dedicated to creating Awake and Walking ICUs by ensuring ICU sedation and mobility practices are aligned with current research. She works with ICU teams internationally to transform patient outcomes through early mobility and management of delirium in the ICU.

Learn more about Kali Dayton:

Website: https://daytonicuconsulting.com/about/

Instagram @daytonicuconsulting

Humanity Rx is created, written and produced by: Jenny Opalinski, Tovah Feehan and Jonathan Waller.

Audio and Music Engineering by Drew Allsbrook and The People's Music Studio