Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Paula Pryce
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, November 2023
SMART Aim:
To introduce the communication tool and terminology of Teach or Treat to the team by the end of August 2023 as evidenced by observation of conversations and experience-based design questionnaires.
Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Rachel Rikunenko
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, November 2023
SMART Aim:
To reduce waste and defects when completing delegation logs for all new research projects by 50% by 1 September 2023.
Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Yvonne Herbert *Alison Lynn
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, October 2023
SMART Aim:
Ensure all stock items are available, easily accessible and appropriate stock levels are agreed by October 2023, complying with IPC and Healthy and Safety regulations, including a reduction of 1% in holding
stock by October 2023.
Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Rachel Hanmer *Jackie Jones
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, October 2023
SMART Aim:
To reduce the time taken to obtain the equipment and documentation required for a lumbar puncture
procedure by 75% by 1st October 2023.
Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Yvonne Herbert *Gary Francis
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, October 2023
SMART Aim:
Ensure all stock items are available, easily accessible and appropriate stock levels are agreed by October 2023, complying with IPC and Healthy and Safety regulations, including a reduction of 1% in holding
stock by October 2023.
Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Stacy Durnall
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, March 2024
SMART Aim:
To increase discharge profile of pre 12pm discharges to 33% by 14th January 2024.
Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Kallum Claire
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, April 2024
SMART Aim:
I aim to improve completion of the adult mental health triage form in SaTH ED by 20% by 31/05/2023 through the use of a poster, which will highlight the necessity of completion as well as serving as a reminder for staff to complete paperwork in the correct manner.
Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Emma Salvoni
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, February 2024
SMART Aim:
To reduce the time taken to get the keys to the drugs cupboard in SAU assessment area by one hour a day by January 2024.
Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Beth Toop
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, February 2024
SMART Aim:
To decrease the number of errors or missing patient identification wristbands on Ward 24 by 50% by the end of November 2024 as evidenced by data collected by phlebotomy service.
Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Oleg Lujanschi
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, November 2023
SMART Aim:
To improve the assessment and provision of analgesia (where required) for patients presenting in ED with a suspected Neck of Femur Fracture to ensure all patients meet the national standard by 15 December 2023. Additionally, the aim is to improve the percentage of patients who receive an x-ray when presenting to ED with a suspected Neck of Femur Fracture in line with the national standard of 90 minutes by 15 December 2023.
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has an active Research and Innovation Department.
Find out more by visiting either the R&I Intranet pages (only available on a Trust PC) or the R&I pages on the SaTH website.
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has an active Improvement Hub.
Find out more by visiting either the Improvement Hub Intranet pages (only available on a Trust PC) or the Improvement Hub page on the SaTH website.