Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Clare Walsgrove, *Lynette Williams
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, May 2022
Abstract:
In order to maintain the overall health of our patients, it is important to maintain fluid balance levels. Understanding a patients fluid status can give an overall indication of health.
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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Fraser Morgan
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, May 2023
Abstract:
To reduce the incidence of Nurses on Wards 33 and 37 having to clarify plans with Doctors when following written notes by 10% by 25 April 2023.
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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Agnieszka Dubek-Hawliczek (Sister) and *Carol Bulger (Ward Manager)
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, September 2022
Abstract:
Colleagues are currently covering multiple staffing gaps and each drugs trolley has a variety of drugs and a different layout which could result in delays to patients receiving their medication or receiving the wrong medication in error along with poor staff satisfaction. Following a meeting with the Deputy Director of Nursing- Medicine, it was requested that all wards within the division are planned in to have a review of the drugs trolleys on the ward area and encouraged to utilise 5S principles.
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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
Ward 22RE – *Gemma Lewis (Nursing Associate) and* Leanne Barkess (Ward Manager)
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, July 2022
Abstract:
Colleagues are currently covering multiple staffing gaps and each drugs trolley has a variety of drugs and a different layout which could result in delays to patients receiving their medication or receiving the wrong medication in error along with poor staff satisfaction. Following a meeting with the Deputy Director of Nursing- Medicine, it was requested that all wards within the division are planned in to have a review of the drugs trolleys on the ward area and encouraged to utilise 5S principles.
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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Abi Kelly (Sister) and *Pauline Roberts (Housekeeper)
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, September 2022
Abstract:
The ED Paediatric is a new facility and the storeroom is small and requires 5s intervention as the storeroom is often cluttered, making it difficult to maintain IPC standards, while at the same time, maintaining a safe working environment. To be successful, it will be necessary to involve EDC operators, HCAs, Nursing Staff and Housekeepers.
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Type of publication:Service improvement case study
Author(s):*Debbie Snooke Project Lead, Swan EOLC Specialist Nurse *Jules Lewis, Swan EOLC Facilitator & Lead Nurse *Miriam Gilbert, Swan EOLC Specialist Nurse
Citation:SaTH Improvement Hub, October 2022
Abstract:To improve care delivered to our patients after death, the Palliative and End of Life Care team created a training video, checklist and prompt to ensure that care is delivered in line with the Trust Care after Death Policy.
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Type of publication:Service improvement case study
Author(s):*Sara Pritchard
Citation:SaTH Improvement Hub, April 2023
Abstract:To increase the quantity of Lancet article downloads by 10% by March 2023
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Type of publication:Service improvement case study
Author(s):*Ann Allsop (Sister), *Gary Francis (Ward Manager)
Citation:SaTH Improvement Hub, June 2022
Abstract:Colleagues are currently covering multiple staffing gaps and each drugs trolley has a variety of drugs and a different layout which could result in delays to patients receiving their medication or receiving the wrong medication in error along with poor staff satisfaction. Following a meeting with the Deputy Director of Nursing- Medicine, it was requested that all wards within the division are planned in to have a review of the drugs trolleys on the ward area and encouraged to utilise 5S principles.
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Type of publication:Service improvement case study
Author(s):*Layla Brice (Ward Manager)
Citation:SaTH Improvement Hub, July 2022
Abstract:Colleagues are currently covering multiple staffing gaps and each drugs trolley has a variety of drugs and a different layout which could result in delays to patients receiving their medication or receiving the wrong medication in error along with poor staff satisfaction. Following a meeting with the Deputy Director of Nursing- Medicine, it was requested that all wards within the division are planned in to have a review of the drugs trolleys on the ward area and encouraged to utilise 5S principles.
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Type of publication:
Journal article
Author(s):
Baid H; *Damm E; Trent L; McGain F
Citation:
BMJ. 381:e069044, 2023 Jun 01 [epub ahead of print]
Abstract:
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