Improvement stories
If you are interested in learning about other improvement projects, you might find some of the IPC and AMS Posters on the quality improvement zone useful for your improvement work. They provide an overview of IPC Improvement Projects which have been conducted using a recognised improvement method. These projects demonstrate robust aims, change ideas and specific improvement measures including the presentation of data over time. These show that sometimes even a small change can result in service improvements and better patient outcomes.
Case Studies
The following real case studies are worked examples of quality improvement methodology into practice, and the impact of their tests of change on their problem and lessons learned.
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A case study illustrating an example of applying QI methodology to reducing caesarean section surgical site infection rates.
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Case study illustrating an example of applying QI methodology to the development of a podiatry cleaning matrix.
Posters from Scottish Improvement Leader Programme
If you are starting out with quality improvement, the key learning points on the posters may be of interest.
Improving Hand Hygiene
Aim: by the end of December 2019 clinical staff will reach a target of greater than 90% compliance with hand hygiene.
Reducing central line associated bloodstream infection
Aim: 30% reduction in central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) in the Neonatal Unit of the Royal Hospital for Children by 31st March 2019.
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Standard infection control precautions in the operating theatre
Aim: To increase Standard Infection Control Precaution compliance with all cleaning episodes carried out between patient operations in the Vanguard theatre, Raigmore Hospital, from 60% to 90% or above by February 2018
Improving IPC practice during PICC line insertion in a tertiary NICU
Aim: To eradicate CoNs sepsis within 72 hours of insertion of a PICC line by September 2018.
Posters from Scottish Quality and Safety Fellowship Programme
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Improving antibiotic prescribing in a general surgical ward
Aim: Achieve 95% Compliance with Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group (SAPG) Quality Indicators in a General Surgical Ward by July 2019
Reducing surgical site infection (SSI) after caesarean section
Aim: To reduce the Surgical Site Infection rate post caesarean section among women delivered in Antrim Area Hospital by 50 % by March 2015.
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Prevention of peripheral venous catheter related infections - A. Pedersen, Risk Manager, MPG, SPSP fellow, Zealand University Hospital, Denmark
The aim: To prevent infections due to the construction and handling of the PVC. By June 2016 there will be more than 100 days between PVC related infections/phlebitis