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1. Patient Workflow Guide AIM: Improve Patient Experience in PSCC Outpatient Department Survey was conducted and result shows that only 74% patient responded YES on the question “Are you satisfied with the Clinic flow guide on your visit? OPD Nurses recognize lack of appropriate structure and process. The UBC escalated to the Nursing Leadership and gained support to conduct a multidisciplinary Quality Improvement Project. QI project was created in Dec 2021. Jan 2022 we created a Guide February 2022 Educate staff, series of in-services was done March 2022 Intervention was completed and we launch the project. Outcome: Post intervention was conducted using the same survey tool. April – Oct 2022 – We maintain a 100% satisfied and over above 95% for seven consecutive months.
1. Anticoagulation QI AIM: Improve Patient Education related to Anticoagulation Therapy OPD Nurses in Anticoagulation clinic expressed concern about the knowledge deficit among patient regarding prescribing warfarin therapy (Some patient is self-medicating, not attending their appointments, also consume medications and foods that intervene with warfarin) which result of not achieving INR target. Clinical Nurse Erica discussed the issue to NQC and MMU committee, then she obtain an approval to develop improvement plan. April –May 2023 – Pre Intervention (Data Collection: Survey was done with a Question: Are you Satisfied with your overall knowledge about anticoagulation therapy?) initially 20% of patient is satisfied June – August 2023 – Intervention (Provide education, pamphlet, Coagulation workflow was Implemented, Warfarin Therapy policy created) Sept – Nov 2023 – Post Intervention (After completion of all intervention, a significant increase of patient replied YES to the survey , up to 96% in October and November 2023. 2. Patient Experience (Service Excellence in OPD) Our DON Majed and our CD Maha reviewed the OPD performance and notice a decrease in Press Ganey patient experience regarding “Friendliness and Courtesy of the nurse” Maha Received feedback from OPD nurses regarding difficulty in communication in managing patient frustration. Maha collaborate with Cristina (Nurse Educator) to develop action plan. In Nov 2022, Service Excellence Program was completed. Maha disseminate information and awareness to staff regarding MODHS Principle
Dec 2022 to Jan 2023 Amani conducted training and education. Through Education, the OPD team increases the mean Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey Score from 88% to 92.7% in April 2023. Education includes: Human Interaction: INSAN tool (Introduction, Needs, Sharing Information, Attention, Note of Closure) Attention: EHTMAM tool (Empathize, Hear, Treat, Manifest understanding, Amend, Make patient updated)
3. Ramadan Care Campaign (Commitment to Community Involvement) The population of PSCC patient, majority is muslim patient, ensuring that all patient receive the best possible culturally sensitive care is aligned with PSCC strategic goal no.1 improve patient experience. Ramadan is considered one of the holiest month of the year of our muslim brother and sisters, this is an important month for introspection, the purpose of ramadam is to bring muslims closer to their faith and Allah. During this month, muslims fast during daylight hours (no food, no drinks even water). During this season, OPD nurses have witnessed several episodes where lifestyle adjustment where made without any medical advice. This resulted in patients who collapsed with hypoglycemic episodes because they did not adjust their antidiabetic medication. UBC team raise awareness to patient and health care provider in collaboration with patient Educators, Patients Affair, and Pharmacist to develop education pamphlet and banner entitled “Care during Ramadan”. The materials contained contact information using a QR code for PSCC services or Religious Affair for patient to clarify doubts related to their sickness level and suitability for fasting, it also contained a QR code with patient education regarding common medication time and adjustment during Ramadan. 4. Commitment to Professional Development (Certification) OPD Strategies to support nurses achieve professional board certification. Disseminate and Enculturate – NC and UBC dissemination regarding certification, which is posted in Magnet Board. Lead by Example – CD Maha obtained CPHQ 2023 to inspire staff. Study Resources – Support Study time 5 days OFF before exam plus 1 day after the exam. Benefits : Salary Increase, for non-saudi 2 steps grade, recommendation letter for Saudi staff to obtain government allowance. 5. PD Recognition of Anticoagulation QI The members of the QI project (Anticoagulation therapy clinic team) was recognized during the Annual PSCC recognition award ceremony as the Best QI project for 2023.