Medicine Flow Coordinators Review (2022)

Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Sharon Huckerby, *Nathan Picken, *Nicola Roach, *Emily Weston, *Donna Moxan, *Liam Allman-Evitts, *Kevin Lloyd, *Cath Tranter, *Aaron Evans, *Becky Bromley

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, 2022

Abstract:
The Medicine Division need to understand if the introduction of the Medical Flow Coordinators has improved the volume of cancelled discharges impacting on flow out of the hospital.

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Pre-Assessment Information (2022)

Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Rachael Bollands, *Rachel Bladen, *Rachel Hanmer, *Paul Adams, *Jemima Hughes

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, September 2022

Abstract:
Patients are required to have an information pack following their assessment to share the required information prior to surgery. A QR code was generated to share this information reducing time spent creating the packs to release additional time for patient care.

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Safety Huddles (2022)

Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Rachel Webster/ *Ward Managers- Medicine (PRH Wards 6,7,10,11,15,16,17 and RSH Wards 21,22,24,27,28,31,32,35)

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, September 2022

Abstract:
In order to improve the assurance around Safety Huddles, a standard template was agreed to be trialled for all medicine wards along with the process of recording the huddles.

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Falls Prevention Sensor Mat Trial (2022)

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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Improved efficiency and safety Drugs Trolley (2022)

Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
SAU – *Lizzie Harper (Sister) and *Denise Bennett (Ward Manager)

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, September 2022

Abstract:
To improve the drugs round process to facilitate improved patient care. Standardisation of ward drugs trolleys to focus on improving patient and staff experience by the end of November 2022.

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Multi Agency Discharge Event - 22nd August 2022 (2022)

Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
SaTH, Local Authorities, ShropCom

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, August 2022

Abstract:
Multi Agency Discharge Events are an operational tool to decompress the acute hospital prior to a public holiday in readiness for an increase of admissions post weekend.

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Improvement to inpatient flow from ward to Radiology (2022)

Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Sarah Brown (Radiology), *Ali Beshir & *Russell Williams (Portering)

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, 2022

Abstract:
It had been identified that scanners were not being utilised fully with downtime noted due to delays in our inpatients arriving for their scheduled appointments. To overcome this problem, the Radiology and Portering teams agreed to partner with the aim of trialling a Coordinator role. Using volunteers from portering, the pilot took place initially on AMU & SAU and increased to other wards as the trial progressed. The coordinators were provided with training from Radiology and a robust communication plan was delivered to stakeholders to share the process being trialled. The results did not conclusively demonstrate any significant change to the outcome measures, but feedback from the wards and Radiology team showed that patient safety and experience had been positively impacted upon.

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Rationalisation of a Cataract Emergency Theatre trolley, RSH (2022)

Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Sally Flukes (Ophthalmology Assistant)

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, December 2022

Abstract:
Ensure Theatre Assistants have all the required items for the daily theatre list and stock levels are agreed by December 2022.

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Staff Planning- Medicine (2022)

Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Rachel Webster (Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing Medicine), *Richard Worthington (Workforce Planning)

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, June 2022

Abstract:
In order to improve the assurance and support for ward areas, an automated staffing plan was created.

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Improve flow of discharge information between staff on Ward 18 (2022)

Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Karen Foster (Ward Manager)

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, November 2022

Abstract:
To ensure all tasks required for discharge are communicated at ward level by the 21/02/2023 to ensure a safe and efficient discharge.

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