Optimising Temperature Monitoring in HOT Gallbladder Theatre (Anaesthetics QIP) (2025)

Type of publication:

Service improvement case study

Author(s):

*Krishna Iyer *Eric Perkin

Citation:

SaTH Improvement Hub, November 2025

SMART Aim:

To improve 30-minute temperature monitoring compliance during HOT Gallbladder lists and ensure consistent, guideline-based documentation by the 31st October 2025

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Improving Documentation on Paediatric Inpatient Drug Charts (2025)

Type of publication:

Service improvement case study

Author(s):

*Dima Abdelhafiz, *Caitlyn Randles

Citation:

SaTH Improvement Hub, November 2025

SMART Aim:

I will improve the accuracy and completeness of weight documentation on paediatric drug cards by 30/09/25 as evidenced by a two cycle quality improvement project which shows an improvement in clear and accurate weight documentation on paediatric drug charts.

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Transport – Test of Change (2025)

Type of publication:

Service improvement case study

Author(s):

*S. Fenton-Cook; *L. Brewin

Citation:

SaTH Improvement Hub, September 2025

SMART Aim:

During the week of 14th July 2025 improve patient flow, reduce failed discharges due to transport delays, improve end of day position and reduce risk of escalation in areas that normally remain closed.

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Improving Orthodontics and Oral Surgery pathway: Part 2 – Patient pathway redesign (2025)

Type of publication:

Service improvement case study

Author(s):

*Leonie Seager

Citation:

SaTH Improvement Hub, September 2025

SMART Aim:

To reduce the overall time of orthodontic patients waiting for oral surgery following an orthodontic referral to 52 weeks by July 2025. To reduce the waiting time of patients from referral to OMFS to TCI
(being added to the oral surgery waiting list) to 3 months by July 2025.

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