Building Quality Improvement over the Long Run: Approaches, Results, and Lessons Learned from the PennDOT Experience

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodore H. Poister ◽  
Richard H. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Long Run

Implementing Continuous Quality Improvement in an Integrated Community Urology Practice: Lessons Learned

Urology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklin Gaylis ◽  
Ryan Nasseri ◽  
Amirali Salmasi ◽  
Christopher Anderson ◽  
Sarah Mohedin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Continuous Quality Improvement ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Continuous Quality

Lessons learned in establishing a quality improvement project to reduce hospital acquired infections in the neonatology ward at a referral hospital in Rwanda

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 341-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naasson Gafirimbi ◽  
Rex Wong ◽  
Eva Adomako ◽  
Jeanne Kagwiza
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Quality Improvement Project ◽  
Injection Technique ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Improvement Project ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Purpose Improving healthcare quality has become a worldwide effort. Strategic problem solving (SPS) is one approach to improve quality in healthcare settings. This case study aims to illustrate the process of applying the SPS approach in implementing a quality improvement project in a referral hospital. Design/methodology/approach A project team was formed to reduce the hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rate in the neonatology unit. A new injection policy was implemented according to the root cause identified. Findings The HAI rate decreased from 6.4 per cent pre-intervention to 4.2 per cent post-intervention. The compliance of performing the aseptic injection technique significantly improved by 60 per cent. Practical implications This case study illustrated the detailed application of the SPS approach in establishing a quality improvement project to address HAI and injection technique compliance, cost-effectively. Other departments or hospitals can apply the same approach to improve quality of care. Originality/value This study helps inform other hospitals in similar settings, the steps to create a quality improvement project using the SPS approach.

scholarly journals Implementing quality improvement in tuberculosis programming: Lessons learned from the global HIV response

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 100116
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Ikeda ◽  
Apollo Basenero ◽  
Joseph Murungu ◽  
Margareth Jasmin ◽  
Maureen Inimah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Lessons Learned

scholarly journals 4079 Lessons learned from implementing Quality Improvement (QI) in academic clinical research setting

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (s1) ◽  
pp. 74-74
Author(s):  
Chin Chin Lee ◽  
DUSHYANTHA JAYAWEERA ◽  
Marjorie Godfrey ◽  
Matthias Salathe ◽  
Jonelle Wright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Research Unit ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Research Teams ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Clinical Research Unit ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The University

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: We describe here the implementation of a pilot Quality Improvement (QI) program in clinical research processes in order to facilitate translation from bench to community. This presentation will also discuss challenges encountered by the research teams during the implementation of QI activities. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Miami CTSI collaborated with University of Kansas’ CTSA to test the implementation of a QI program for clinical research processes. The program has a duration of 1 year and consists of multi-modal training and coaching sessions with different research teams. Six teams comprising of Principal investigators, clinical coordinators, and regulatory specialists participated in the program based in applied clinical microsystem theory science. Team coaches and teams worked together to assess current processes, test new and improved processes, and standardize and disseminate applicable best practices of the QI program. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: The implementation of QI activities in large clinical research settings poses numerous challenges for the research team. We will present survey results from the coaching sessions and follow on feedback from the different teams involved in the program to implement the QI activities. We will describe the modifications and adjustments made to the original conceptual framework of QI program in order for it to be applicable and feasible for the settings of the University of Miami. We will provide recommendations for other academic clinical research centers that are considering implementing a QI program. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: The successful adaptation of a QI process to implement in academic clinical research settings relies on early engagement of the institution leadership, careful selection of team members, as well as developing communication skills to enhance team dynamics as a clinical research unit.

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