This month's Idea Board
Date Posted: Thursday, November 05, 2015|
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NAME(S): Gail Bernard, Martha Boyd DATE: July 2015 What is the problem/waste? After installation of a new CT scanner, the procedure room changed to the 32 slice scanner. The area outside of the room did not have a privacy curtain for patients to be considered for procedures and for when the techs and radiologist need to go in and out of the door to the procedure room. Why is this happening? Prior to installation of the new scanner we were doing procedures in another room where there was a curtain available. Idea: Add a curtain to the new area for patient privacy Date the idea was implemented: September 2015 |
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What is the problem/waste? Staff needs to be on the same page for work load during rounds Why is this happening? Not everyone knows the patients schedule Idea: Print out daily schedule for rounds Date the idea was implemented: 9/1/2015 |
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NAME(S): Ginny Rollins DATE: 9/1/2015 What is the problem/waste? Dingy wall and ceiling tiles Idea: Request for new ceiling tiles and fresh paint on the walls to update overall appearance Date the idea was implemented 9/1/2015 |
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NAME(S): Gail Bernard DATE: 9/2/2015 What is the problem/waste? We are using an IV starter kit to start IV's in CAT scan. Some of the staff were not using the tegaderm patch and tossing. The other items in the packet were already in stock on the shelves in CT. Why is this happening? Staff felt the tegaderm was too thin and difficult to remove on elderly patients and pts with very thin skin. Some of the techs used tape instead as it is a bit firmer. Idea: Discontinue the use of the packaged IV start kit and purchase items in bulk separately. Annualized cost YTD is $3408.00 and we expect a 50% cost savings when current supply is used up beginning October 2015. Date the idea was implemented 9/2/2015 |
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NAME(S): Lira DATE: 7/6/2015 What is the problem/waste? Not ordering enough supplies or too much Why is it happening? No UST Idea: Monitor for 2 months and see what is needed. Create list. Date the idea was implemented: 9/7/2015 |
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NAME(S): Steve/Hesham DATE: 9/8/2015 What is the problem/waste? Poor start times Why is it happening? Not knowing what's on the schedule for the next day Idea: Have an afternoon rounds with mid-level and resource nurse Date the idea was implemented: 9/9/2015 |
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NAME(S): Marcia Amaral DATE: 9/8/2015 What is the problem/waste? Volume increase is presenting a need for more than a part time receptionist Idea: Promote a full time file room employee to a receptionist and train them. Move the part time receptionist to the main department in Radiology Date the idea was implemented: 9/8/2015 |
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NAME(S): Brenda McSherry DATE: 9/9/2015 Idea: Nuclear Med Tech will perform daily hot lab floor cleaning instead of housekeeping to expedite end of day shutdown of department Date the idea was implemented: 9/9/2015 |
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NAME(S): Brenda McSherry DATE: 9/10/2015 Idea: Post sign on exam room door during sensitive procedures or procedures that cannot be interrupted. Date the idea was implemented: 9/10/2015 |
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NAME(S): Donna S & Kara W DATE: 9/21/2015 Idea 1: Update the radiology telephone list Idea 2: Include "Return to Work" letter for outpatient procedures not needing to return to surgical admissions Date the idea was implemented: 9/21/2015 |
NAME(S): Steve DATE: 9/1/2015