OR Traffic and Surgical Site Infections: A Quality Improvement Project.
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DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13355
Abstract: Operating rooms are dynamic places with a lot of movement and people working as a concerted team. Operating room traffic can be necessary (eg, retrieving an unusual supply) or unnecessary (eg, a social visit). This… read more here.
Keywords: traffic; surgical site; improvement project; quality improvement ... See more keywords
A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Compliance With a Facility Protocol on Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis.
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DOI: 10.1002/aorn.14126
Abstract: Surgical site infections (SSIs) contribute to negative outcomes for patients and health care organizations. Compliance with clinical practice guidelines likely can help prevent SSIs. An interdisciplinary team at a regional referral center in Michigan sought to… read more here.
Keywords: compliance facility; quality improvement; facility protocol; compliance ... See more keywords
Implementation of a nurse-driven pediatric bowel management algorithm: A quality improvement project.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.06.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND In September 2018, a staff survey on a 16-bed pediatric neuro-rehab care unit (RCU) revealed nurses felt their care was limited with few resources available to treat patients experiencing constipation. Based on guidelines published… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; project; nurse driven; improvement project ... See more keywords
400. Reducing excessive laboratory investigations for preeclampsia: A quality improvement project
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DOI: 10.1016/j.preghy.2018.08.143
Abstract: Objectives Pregnant women suspected of having preeclampsia receive laboratory workup for diagnosis and surveillance. However, many investigations are ordered from past protocols currently deemed inappropriate- with considerable healthcare cost and the potential for iatrogenic harm.… read more here.
Keywords: post intervention; improvement project; quality improvement; laboratory investigations ... See more keywords
Reducing the number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections at an inpatient rehabilitation facility: A quality improvement project.
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2023.97
Abstract: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), including catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), increased significantly across the country. This report describes a quality improvement project aimed at reducing the… read more here.
Keywords: urinary tract; associated urinary; tract infections; improvement project ... See more keywords
Identifying a quality improvement project
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DOI: 10.1038/jp.2017.95
Abstract: An important step on the roadmap to a successful quality improvement (QI) project is careful selection of topics and aims to be addressed by QI projects. Using information from a variety of data monitoring systems… read more here.
Keywords: quality; project; improvement project; quality improvement ... See more keywords
Enhancing the recognition and management of neck haematoma following thyroid surgery among healthcare professionals: a quality improvement project.
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DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2025.2556769
Abstract: Background Post-thyroidectomy haematoma is a life-threatening emergency. As first-responders, it is crucial for nurses to possess training in prompt recognition and escalation. Aims Evaluate and enhance the preparedness of first-responders in recognising and managing post-thyroidectomy… read more here.
Keywords: thyroidectomy haematoma; quality improvement; haematoma; post thyroidectomy ... See more keywords
Creating a culture of respect and interprofessional teamwork on a labor and birth unit: a multifaceted quality improvement project.
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DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2020.1733944
Abstract: Interprofessional teamwork is essential to high-quality healthcare, however disrespect and incivility amongst team members is a challenge to creating and sustaining effective teams. We describe and assess the impact of a multifaceted improvement project with… read more here.
Keywords: labor birth; interprofessional teamwork; teamwork; improvement project ... See more keywords
134 A Quality Improvement Project—Physiotherapy Caseload Management on the Older Person’s Unit
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afab030.95
Abstract: Complex health issues, co-morbidities and the number of patients living with frailty are critical concerns associated with the ageing population (Kojima et al, 2019). In this wider context, there is an emphasis on targeting resources efficaciously… read more here.
Keywords: prioritisation; quality improvement; physiotherapy; improvement project ... See more keywords
3087 A quality improvement project assessing the timely administration of anti-Parkinsonian medications following an acute admission
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afaf133.055
Abstract: This quality improvement project (QIP) aimed to determine whether the acute admission of patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is meeting the current NICE guidelines in the appropriate prescription and timely administration of anti-parkinsonian medications (APM).… read more here.
Keywords: quality improvement; administration; project; compliance ... See more keywords
Expansion of Acute Care at Home - A Quality Improvement (QI) Project
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afaf318.141
Abstract: The AC@H is a Consultant Geriatrician led Multi Disciplinary Team, operational since 2014, that provides hospital level care for people in their own place of residence. Demand for the service exceeded capacity therefore a quality… read more here.
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