Small Change, Big Difference

[Jaz-Michael King]

Often, it's the little things that make all the difference. Have you recently made some minor change to process or practice that reaped huge reward? Let us know!

[mariefel35]

What is this all about J?

I am tryin to catch up...:) :p :) :p

[Jaz-Michael King]

Well, most of the QI efforts in here centre around large system changes or coordinated efforts, but sometimes it's the little things that bring huge improvements. So I thought we'd start a discussion for people who use little tricks and tips to improve quality of care. Could be a simple as using a red pen for something so everyone else sees it. JenyPoints up for grabs...

[Jaz-Michael King]

This is a good example:
Says Popkin, “We primarily want to drive home the message to call a nurse if there’s time. Otherwise, they [non-clinical staff members] need to intervene themselves to keep a patient safe.” To help identify patients at high risk of falls when they are out of bed or outside the unit for tests or consultations, the hospital issued patients “Ruby Slippers” — red slipper-socks with treads on the soles. The result: between 2005 and 2006, falls decreased from 4.5 per 1,000 patient days to 3 per 1,000 patient days — a drop of 33 percent. “Of course, we’re aiming for zero,” says Popkin, “and we’re getting there.” In the third quarter of 2006, the unit went 66 days without any falls.


Red slippers equals 33% less falls. Simply amazing.

[mariefel35]

very nice...

I will post once I remember something...:)