Service improvement case study

Improved efficiency and safety Drugs Trolley - Ward 35 (2022)

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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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Emergency Care 5S Stores (2023)

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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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The Allergy Alert Process (2022)

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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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Fluid Balance Charts (2022)

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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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Improve legibility of clinical notes on surgical wards (2023)

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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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Improved efficiency and safety Drugs Trolley - Ward 9 (2022)

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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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Improved efficiency and safety Drugs Trolley - Ward 22RE (2022)

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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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Improved efficiency and safety ED Paediatric Storeroom (2022)

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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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Care after Death delivered in SaTH (2022)

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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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