Author: Jason Curtis

Improving the Induction Process for new staff joining the Inpatient Therapy team at RSH (2023)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Sarah Sandy, *Isaac Ogunsanya, *Hannah Lloyd, *Alix Astles, *Kate Robinson, *Leah Jackson, *Phil Evans and *Katie Craft

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, May 2023

Abstract:
The induction process within Therapies is not standardised and the quality is very variable. There has been a large turnover of staff with poor retention for various reasons. Within 12 months we had 13 new starters with 8 International recruits. Feedback from exit interviews within the Inpatient Team at RSH highlighted failings with the induction process.

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Medicine Flow Coordinators Review (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Sharon Huckerby, *Nathan Picken, *Nicola Roach, *Emily Weston, *Donna Moxan, *Liam Allman-Evitts, *Kevin Lloyd, *Cath Tranter, *Aaron Evans, *Becky Bromley

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, 2022

Abstract:
The Medicine Division need to understand if the introduction of the Medical Flow Coordinators has improved the volume of cancelled discharges impacting on flow out of the hospital.

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Pre-Assessment Information (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Rachael Bollands, *Rachel Bladen, *Rachel Hanmer, *Paul Adams, *Jemima Hughes

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, September 2022

Abstract:
Patients are required to have an information pack following their assessment to share the required information prior to surgery. A QR code was generated to share this information reducing time spent creating the packs to release additional time for patient care.

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Rationalisation of capturing data for a participant’s research journey (2023)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Rachel Rikunenko

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, 2023

Abstract:
In order to reduce duplication of data during a participant’s research journey a review of the use of Excel Spreadsheets versus the EDGE Local Performance Management System (LPMS) was completed. The EDGE LPMS can provide 100% of the same functionality as Excel Spreadsheets but in different formats. It can also provide a clear audit trial; reducing GDPR breaches and aiding reporting of a participant’s research journey. However, there are some concerns about using EDGE alone. Data was duplicated for 70% of research projects.

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Safety Huddles (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Rachel Webster/ *Ward Managers- Medicine (PRH Wards 6,7,10,11,15,16,17 and RSH Wards 21,22,24,27,28,31,32,35)

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, September 2022

Abstract:
In order to improve the assurance around Safety Huddles, a standard template was agreed to be trialled for all medicine wards along with the process of recording the huddles.

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The Allergy Alert Process (2023)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Sam Richardson, *Catherine Williams, *Lauren Hallas, *Ashely May, *Linda Bradbury and *Sally Orrell.

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, 2023

Abstract:
To improve the timeliness and quality of new alerts being uploaded to Semahelix by the end of March 2023 as evidenced by data collected by the team inputting the data.

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Falls Prevention Sensor Mat Trial (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Leeanne Morgan- Falls Prevention Practitioner (FPP) *Gary Francis Ward 10 Manager, & his team *Angie Boulds Ward 11 Manager, & her team *Sr Elizabeth Bennett, *Sr Ann Allsop, *Chris Jones, Medline Rep, *Audrey Cope, Medline Nurse Practitioner, *SaTH charity

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, 2022

Abstract:
In order to maintain the safety of our patients and help reduce the risk of falls, falls sensor mats were trialled on Ward 10 and 11. The mats have resulted in an overall reduction in falls of 55% on Ward 10 and 62% reduction in Ward 11 during the trial period.

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Formative Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) as an Assessment Tool in UK Undergraduate Medical Education: A Review of Its Utility (2023)

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Type of publication:
Journal article

Author(s):
*Al-Hashimi, Khalid; Said, Umar N; Khan, Taherah N.

Citation:
Cureus. 15(5):e38519, 2023 May.

Abstract:
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a globally established clinical examination; it is often considered the gold standard in evaluating clinical competence within medicine and other healthcare professionals' educations alike. The OSCE consists of a circuit of multiple stations testing a multitude of clinical competencies expected of undergraduate students at certain levels throughout training. Despite its widespread use, the evidence regarding formative renditions of the examination in medical training is highly variable; thus, its suitability as an assessment has been challenged for various reasons. Classically, Van Der Vleuten's formula of utility has been adopted in the appraisal of assessment methods as means of testing, including the OSCE. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the literature surrounding the formative use of OSCEs in undergraduate medical training, whilst specifically focusing on the constituents of the equation and means of mitigating factors that compromise its objectivity.

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Improved efficiency and safety Drugs Trolley (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
SAU – *Lizzie Harper (Sister) and *Denise Bennett (Ward Manager)

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, September 2022

Abstract:
To improve the drugs round process to facilitate improved patient care. Standardisation of ward drugs trolleys to focus on improving patient and staff experience by the end of November 2022.

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Multi Agency Discharge Event - 22nd August 2022 (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
SaTH, Local Authorities, ShropCom

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, August 2022

Abstract:
Multi Agency Discharge Events are an operational tool to decompress the acute hospital prior to a public holiday in readiness for an increase of admissions post weekend.

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