Well Organised Ward Shift Handovers Admissions & Discharge Management Patient Observations Ward RoundNursing ProceduresPatient Hygiene Productive Ward Executive Leader’s Guide Knowing How we are Doing Meals Medicines Patient Status at a glance Project Leader’s Guide Ward Leader’s Guide Toolkit

Aim of Programme free up time in a Nurse’s busy day from unnecessary duplication or tasks so that they are able to increase the amount of time they spend on direct patient care.

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Level 2 Medical Floor Staff

Whakatane showcase ward celebrations Tauranga Childrens Ward staff

Patient Status at a Glance The use of visual management to show important patient information so that it can be updated regularly, seen at a glance and used effectively. The aim is to make patient information clear and easily understandable for all relevant disciplines. PSAG works towards the 3 second rule.

Selected Impact The results in 3a : Direct care time increase from 39% to 57% in three months Motion reduced from 18% of day to 8% in three months Interruptions have reduced by 50% Set placement of dynamaps and commodes is saving approximately 36 & 75 hrs per year respectively on am shift alone Recruitment and retention – 4FTE down to now fully staffed Discernable positive change in staff satisfaction and morale on the ward

Medicines Module

Medicines Module Improvements

Shift Handover Improvements

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