SaTH and CTH Therapy Weekend assessment and Discharge Model (2025)

Type of publication:

Service improvement case study

Author(s):

*Mandy Taylor; *Sharon Huckerby; *Sarah Robinson.

Citation:

SaTH Improvement Hub, December 2025

SMART Aim:

To develop a streamlined therapy approach to support the discharge of the complex patient ensuring the patient is supported to leave the acute setting as soon as medically optimised by 20th November 2025 as
evidenced by complex discharge figures.

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Oxygen Prescriptions for Gynaecology Inpatients (2025)

Type of publication:

Service improvement case study

Author(s):

*William Roberts

Citation:

SaTH Improvement Hub, December 2025

SMART Aim:

Trust policy for all inpatients to have a target oxygen saturation identified on admission. Widespread issue with poor oxygen prescription compliance across the country. 47% (n = 15) of gynae inpatients had no oxygen prescribed. Incorrect/absent prescriptions have the potential to cause harm. Target compliance 80%

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Next-of-Kin (NOK) Communication Bundle – Second Cycle (2025)

Type of publication:

Service improvement case study

Author(s):

*Yasmin Ahmadi, *Giulia Abdel Latif

Citation:

SaTH Improvement Hub, December 2025

SMART Aim:

To evaluate the awareness, use, and perceived helpfulness of the NOK communication sticker among ward staff following its implementation in Cycle 1 by 31st October 2025 as evidenced by staff feedback survey results.

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Quality improvement programme for 2 week wait Gynaecology suspected cancer referrals (2025)

Type of publication:

Service improvement case study

Author(s):

*Claire Carr

Citation:

SaTH Improvement Hub, November 2025

SMART Aim:

To improve the triage system for patients on the faster diagnosis pathway for suspected gynaecological cancers by 1st October 2025 as evidenced by more people being seen within the 28 days target.

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Bridging the Confidence Gap: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Surgical Training in Resident Doctors (2025)

Type of publication:

Service improvement case study

Author(s):

*Lauren Morris, *Rosie Wilson

Citation:

SaTH Improvement Hub, November 2025

SMART Aim:

To address limitations and gaps in learning to formally enhance basic surgical skills teaching for resident doctors at SaTH by the 31st October 2025 as evidence by training feedback.

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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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