Quality

Cut Turnaround Times for Patient Transport

Keeping gurneys and equipment where they are needed, and having staff speak with patients during transport
Cleaning and making the gurneys with sheets and blankets before they are needed
Designating a staff member to ensure equipment is placed where needed

What can your team do to make the best use of your "down time"?

Don't Forget to Wash Your Hands

What can your team do motivate peers to hold each other accountable?

scarrpm Mon, 12/19/2016 - 10:13

Telemetry Monitoring Is Critical to Good Care

Identifying the number of patients off telemetry monitoring for longer than 3 minutes and why
Huddling to discuss the severity and consequences of the problem
Creating reminders to check monitors, and make it part of the routine

What can your team do hardwire improvements you make into your workflow?

scarrpm Fri, 12/16/2016 - 12:58

What can your team do to adjust your workflow in a way that puts the patient at the center?

Using key phrases in malnutrition assessment to catch the attention of physicians
Bolding their recommendations in notes to doctors
Speaking directly to physicians about potentially malnourished patients

What can your team do to improve cooperation between physicians and other members of the care team?

A Quicker and Safer Trip, Door to Door

Coordinating transport times with other departments, and ensuring labs and meds are ready
Ordering new, wider and more accessible chairs to make it easier to move patients
Creating a new and dedicated transporter position to faciliate trips

What can your team do to work effectively with other teams? What else could your team do to better understand patients' needs?

scarrpm Fri, 12/16/2016 - 09:58

A Little Communication Goes a Long Way

What can your team do to improve communication among its members?

scarrpm Tue, 12/13/2016 - 17:34

A Patient’s Call Deserves a Response—Always

What can your team do to allocate staff time and attention effectively and strategically?

scarrpm Tue, 12/13/2016 - 17:01

What can your team do to proactively reach out to patients to help them manage their chronic conditions?

Setting up designated bins in operating rooms for blue wrap recycling
Educating staff about the dos and don’ts of the bins, such as no infectious or solid waste
Coordinating with a local charity such as Goodwill to help with processing

What can your team do to "go green"? What else could your team do to reduce waste?