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Quality and safety challenges affecting NHS maternity services continue to make headlines, despite multiple improvement efforts over a long period. We studied large-scale improvement programmes in English maternity services over a period of 13 years. Many programmes have no publicly available evaluation report. Among those that have been evaluated, transparency of reporting and evaluation is often lacking, and significant areas of concern regarding programme quality and design are evident. This study suggests that large-scale improvement programmes would themselves benefit from improvement. Better design, delivery, evaluation and reporting would help maximise their impact, ensure accountability and better gather learning to improve care for patients. Read the paper: https://ths.im/47U5WkC THIS Summary: https://ths.im/3QUa7Ws

📢 Australia's Aged Care Sector Set to Transform with Mandatory Care Minutes 📅 Big changes are on the horizon as the Australian Government introduces mandatory care minutes starting October 1, 2023. It's a response to the critical role staffing levels play in ensuring top-notch care for our elderly. In our latest article, we dive deep into this mandate, break down care minutes, and explore how Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) can revolutionise operations in Aged Care facilities. By automating care tasks and optimising staffing, technology becomes a valuable tool for operators to meet these new requirements. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gickxMar #AgedCare #Innovation #CareMinutes #RTLS

This! This is a really important read for all boards, very relevant beyond just maternity improvement programmes. This is relevant to so many elements of healthcare, especially boards’ accountability at all levels of the NHS, including Trusts, ICBs and NHSE, and will resonate with many staff, patients and patient groups who question why initiatives for quality and safety improvement don’t work and significant failings continue. Underpinning this are failures in integrated governance, assurance and risk management, rushing to the next fire and not ensuring change, including whether benefits were realised and the investment of resource (££, human, time) was evaluated, and, if found to reduce risk and improve quality and safety, embedded and built upon, rather than starting something new and carrying on the same loop again. Let’s break the cycle!!

This is great information to have on hand since the NC maternal mortality rate is rising faster than the national rate reported by the CDC in 2023. The U.S. maternal mortality rate in 2021 was 32.9 death per 100,000 live births, according to the CDC, up from 23.8 per 100,000 in 2020 and 20.1 per 100,000 in 20 19. NC’s maternal mortality rate doubled over those years, to 44 deaths per 100,000 births in 2021, up from 22 deaths per 100,000 in 2019.

A successful nurse triage program emphasizes the importance of a robust quality program, evidence-based systematic processes. and a compassionate approach. In a fireside chat with Mark Hagland, editor-in-chief of Healthcare Innovation, Cheryl Dalton-Norman, president of Conduit Health Partners, explores the critical role of nurse triage in reducing health disparities. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation: • Nurse-First Model: Conduit offers an instrumental approach for health systems, providing effective after-hours care and addressing social determinants. • Patient-Centric Care: Our Nurse-First model streamlines care processes, saving time and money and offering accessibility from any location. • Commitment to Inclusivity: Conduit's dedication to offering round-the-clock access to care, regardless of financial status, residence, religion, skin color, or language spoken. Contact Conduit to learn how we can help your organization. https://lnkd.in/g_tHHhuh #HealthcareInnovation #NurseTriage #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #ConduitHealthPartners

The administrative overhead to comply with these requirements has the potential to be a significant burden on any aged care organisation... Leveraging a highly accurate RTLS platform enables, accurate and automated capture of the care minutes, significantly reducing this administrative task. #agecare #healthcare #rtls #iot

The recent tragic case of a nurse's unthinkable actions has ignited discussions on patient safety. While it's crucial to address this horrifying incident, the long term solution lies in tackling broader systemic issues.   Charlotte Augst, PPL Senior Advisor, discusses that alongside the horror we might feel about individual acts, we need also to focus on recurring patterns endangering patient safety:   1. Maternity and Neonatal Care: We must confront the unacceptable harm faced by mothers and babies due to under-resourced and poorly managed services, particularly impacting marginalised communities. 2. Listening to Patients: Learning from past mistakes, we should prioritise patient experiences as valuable sources of insight and act on their concerns. 3. Clinician-Manager Collaboration: Bridging the gap between clinicians and managers is essential for comprehensive care. Collaborative efforts should be promoted. 4. Recognising Bias: Acknowledging potential biases in assessing individuals can prevent overlooking warning signs.   To truly honour patient well-being, our focus should shift towards addressing these underlying systemic challenges. 👉 Read her full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eKRi4WjA   #NHS #PatientSafety #PatientCare #SystemChange #HealthcareChange #CollaborativeCare

80% of maternal deaths are considered to be preventable. 14% of maternal deaths occur on the day of delivery. During this 2024 Perinatal Safety Awareness Week, what are some of the most overlooked elements of patient safety that could improve patient care? The data is overwhelming, and we need to establish sustainable solutions for safety. 💡There is no wrong answer. Think big. Think broadly. How can we ensure optimal patient care in perinatal settings if money was no object? IHI Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Patient Safety Movement Foundation Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) American College of Nurse-Midwives Raymond Elmore David Dibble #patientsafetyawarenessweek #psaw24 #patientsafety #hospitals #healthcare #healthequity #perinatal #obstetrics #neonatal

Understanding the Neonatal Care Bill is crucial for all! 🏥 Learn how this legislation impacts healthcare and support for newborns and families. Get informed: https://bit.ly/48VeN5S #NeonatalCareBill #HealthcareLegislation #NewbornSupport