Category: Research

QIP@CHT

Quality improvement (QI) is important in the Emergency Department. For our trainees it is an essential part of training, but we can and should all be involved.

Below you can see what QI-projects( QIP)are either ongoing (active) or proposed. – if you would like to get involved either approach the team of active projects, OR if proposed chat to any of the consultants. Let Dr Huw Masson (Audit lead) know who will update the status and is more than happy to help

If you have started a QIP OR just have a good idea complete the registration form – you can find others willing to help or inspire someone to take your idea forward if you don’t feel able.

RCEM QIP guidance – Click HERE (it doesn’t need to be original, it doesn’t have to succeed to pass)

Active and Proposed QIP’s

Register/Propose a QIP

COPD think VBG

Why VBG instead of ABG?

  • Pain – we all know and warn our patients ABG’s are painful. Patients know it to and delay presentation.
  • Number of bloods taken – patients attending with COPD will generally have venous bloods taken at triage. Would you want stabbing again if it could be avoided?

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