1. Our Vision: For NHS Quest theatres to achieve outstanding levels of patient safety
Change ideas/Interventions
Safety huddles (WS)
Safety Champion Role (LTH)
Clear protocol on use of abbreviations (C&H)
Human Factors Training (LTH, RUHB)
Driver Diagram
Version 7
Culture of high-quality care and patient safety
Communication
Team work
Collaborative working
Engagement
Leadership
Education & Training - Briefing Simulation Training (BTH)
SCReaM (Surrey Crisis Resource Management) is a cognitive aid for theatre emergencies (RSCH)
Stickers as visual aids to improve communication (C&H)
Swab count and checking of implants as ‘hard stops’ (C&H)
Procedure specific checklists (RUHB)
Electronic checklists (SRFT)
Patient preparation video (HUTH
Mandating IT checklist completion (WWL)
Working safely to ensure that the best outcomes are achieved in NHS Quest operating theatres
5 Steps to Safer Surgery
Step One: Briefing
Step Two: Sign in
Step Three: Time out
Step Four: Sign out
Step Five: Debriefing
Clear roles & responsibilities
Patient preparation
Standardisation of
best-practice
Minimising movement of staff between theatres
Education and training
Right equipment, right place, right time
Right resources – Staff, equipment, environment
Starting anaesthesia when scrub and theatre team are ready (C&H)
E-Learning (PALMS) (STH)