Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Gill Joseph *Rachel Williams

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, October 2023

Abstract:
To rationalise the outpatient space available and meet the Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) standards as stated in Trust policy by 30 September 2023.

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Sharon Main (Ward Manager)

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, January 2023

Abstract:
The ward has moved in the last year and the EDC operator and Ward Manager would like to update the order book review the stock levels and use the Ward space in the most effective and safe way. It has a number of storage areas including the Main Storeroom, Treatment Room, Kitchen and Dirty Utility. A lot of the rooms are not
currently utilised to their full potential. Using the 5S method, the team have ensured that the various areas are safe and well organised.

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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Sara Gibson (Staff Nurse) and *Tracy Parish (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):
*Louise Jenkinson (Staff Nurse) *Michelle Edgar (Sister) and *Sarah Sivill (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):
*Sharon Main (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):
*Joyce Christopher/ *Lisa Matthews (Ward Manager), *Ryan Davies (EDC)

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, April 2023

Abstract:
The Emergency Department have a number of storage areas within the department and have expressed concerns around missing/ over stock of items. A move to daily EDC top up has reduced complaints and issues within the department.

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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):
*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.

Link to PDF poster [no password required]