A tool to improve communication in the neonatal unit

"We sought to assess whether the implementation of a baby diary used as a communication tool would improve parent-staff communication and optimise the parental experience of neonatal care."

A tool to improve communication in the neonatal unit
M van de Vijver, M Evans
BMJ Quality Improvement Reports 2015;4: doi:10.1136/bmjquality.u203180.w3084

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WalkRounds in neonatal intensive care units is associated with a better patient safety culture and less caregiver burnout

"WalkRounds are linked to patient safety and burnout. In NICUs, where they occurred more often, the workplace appears to be a better place to deliver and to receive care.

Exposure to Leadership WalkRounds in neonatal intensive care units is associated with a better patient safety culture and less caregiver burnout
JB Sexton et al.
BMJ Quality and Safety 2014;23:814-822

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Are we there yet? A review of organisational and clinical aspects of children's surgery

"This is the third study that NCEPOD has undertaken on surgery and anaesthesia in children."

Are we there yet? A review of organisational and clinical aspects of children's surgery
DG Mason, K Wilkinson, MJ Gough, SB Lucas, H Freeth, H Shotton, M Mason
National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death
October 2011

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