Optimising calcium monitoring post thyroid and parathyroid surgery

"Implementing five simple interventions has been shown to greatly improve the monitoring of calcium post-operatively, and ultimately improve patient safety at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital."

Optimising calcium monitoring post thyroid and parathyroid surgery
E Rayner, N Williams, J Dunn
BMJ Quality Improvement Reports 2014;3: doi:10.1136/bmjquality.u204844.w2048

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Improving the compliance of extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis following cancer resections

"Visual reminder is a simple yet effective tool to improve awareness among junior doctors on the importance of extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in cancer patients."

A persuasive intervention: improving the compliance of extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis following cancer resections in a tertiary colorectal and hepatobiliary unit
YP Yong, A Karangizi, A Banerjea
BMJ Quality Improvement Reports 2014;3: doi:10.1136/bmjquality.u202594.w2216

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Improving the accuracy and turn-around time of controlled drug prescribing for patients being discharged home for end-of-life care

"Re-audit after a pilot period showed a significant improvement in both error rate and dispensing time of these medications. This then allowed for better use of staff time within the pharmacy department, and a smoother and safer discharge for our patients going home for end of life care."

Improving the accuracy and turn-around time of controlled drug prescribing for patients being discharged home for end-of-life care

S Daniel, J Patel, D Benson
BMJ Quality Improvement Reports 2014;3: doi:10.1136/bmjquality.u203589.w1595

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Implementing the NICE guideline on gallstone disease

"The guideline may have resource implications at a local level as a result of variation in clinical practice across the country. Therefore, we encourage organisations to evaluate their own practices against the recommendations in the NICE guideline and assess costs and savings locally. "

Costing statement: Gallstone disease: Implementing the NICE guideline on gallstone disease (CG188)
NICE
October 2014

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Multiple sclerosis: costing statement (NICE)

"This costing statement considers the cost implications of the recommendations made in Multiple sclerosis: management of multiple sclerosis in primary and secondary care"

Costing statement: Multiple sclerosis: management of multiple sclerosis in primary and secondary care
NICE
October 2014

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Implementing the NICE guideline on acute heart failure

"Implementation of the guideline should lead to improved management of acute heart failure and may lead to the following savings and benefits..."

Costing statement: Acute heart failure: Implementing the NICE guideline on acute heart failure (CG187)
NICE
October 2014

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A pharmacist-led ulcerative colitis review service

"This case study describes a pharmacist-led ulcerative colitis review service which was commissioned by Bushloe End surgery in Leicester."

A pharmacist-led ulcerative colitis review service: Improving medicines adherence in general practice: Quality and productivity collection
Bushloe End surgery
NICE
October 2014

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