Staff Publication

Improved efficiency and safety Medicine Drugs Trolleys (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
PRH- Ward 7, Ward 9, Ward 11, Ward 17 RSH- Ward 21, Ward 27, Ward 28, Ward 35

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, 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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Critical Care Patient Diary (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Katie Craft (Therapy Assistant Practitioner in Critical Care)

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, 2022

Abstract:
Following an initial trial of a basic patient diary, the concept was taken to the next level with further testing with colleagues and patients, to create an improved version which has become embedded into the culture of our ITUs. Key wins include a foreword from a well renowned children’s author (Michael Rosen), updated design with support from the Improvement Hub and our graphics team, and a training video alongside documented standard work. As a result, feedback has been very positive and is now well embedded into our daily work within both ITUs across SaTH.

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Falls Prevention Sensor Mat Trial Ward 10/11 (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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To Improve The Information Governance Processes Of Fact-Finding Assessments Stored On The Therapy Z Drive (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Philip Evans, *Rokas Trumpa, *Rebecca Martin, *Gemma Styles

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, April 2022

Abstract:
To have improved the information governance process of the FFA folder on the Z drive by the end of September 2022 as evidenced by improved governance in the naming and storage of files and the access to files.

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Health and Wellbeing (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Andrena Weston, *Lisa Baker-Murray, *Alison Mattey, *Steve Turner, *Claire Oborn, *Theatre Teams- RSH and PRH, *Sabeena Khanna

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, June 2022

Abstract:
In order to improve the Health and Wellbeing, vacancy rates and reduce sickness within Theatres, a number of interventions were trialled.

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Fast Track Discharge (2023)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Rebecca Martin (Therapy Operational Manager for Inpatient Therapies PRH, ESD and Head of Occupational Therapy), *Dr Emma Corbett (Consultant in Palliative Medicine)/ *Ruth Walker (Macmillan Palliative Care Cancer Nurse Specialist)/ *Rachael Roebuck and *Jennifer Russell (Discharge Liaison Nurse)/ *Kate Robinson and *Jane Carter (Occupational Therapist)/ *Alison Jones (Nurse Specialist Palliative Care)

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, January 2023

Abstract:
Opportunities for improvement were identified in the Fast Track patient pathway (patients with a life expectancy of 3 months or less). A pilot was carried out to understand if the availability of a dedicated EoLC Occupational Therapist improved patient discharge.

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Decompensated Liver Disease (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Dr Sophia Kanwar, *Dr Mohit Inani, *Sister Charlotte Owen, *Dr Ulrich Thalheimer

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, December 2022

Abstract:
Decompensated liver cirrhosis is a medical emergency, associated with a high mortality. However, effective early interventions can save lives and shorten hospital stays.

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Home for Christmas MADE (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, December 2022

Abstract:
Multi Agency Discharge Events (MADEs) are held to work with internal and external partners across the Integrated Care System to maximise discharges to provide capacity in the acute setting.

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Absence Support for Managers (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Nick Dowd and the *People Advisory Team

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, December 2022

Abstract:
Over Christmas 2022, the Trust experienced significant site pressures and had declared a critical incident. This coincided with industrial action that had an impact on the Trust activity. The People Advisory Team were asked to provide additional support to ward and team managers in handling sickness absences during this time.

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Improved efficiency and safety Drugs Trolley - Ward 28 (2022)

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Athulya Kumar(Staff Nurse) and *Zoe Day (Ward Manager)

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, August 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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