commenced on fluid balance recordings. Antibiotics were only requested for residents with four or more UTI symptoms and where a UTI had been confirmed by the laboratory. The result of this initiative saw the rate of antibiotic therapy use for suspected UTI with no infection confirmed by MSU testing, drop from five in February 2016 to zero by June 2016. The overall confirmed UTI rate also decreased from nine in May 2016 to one per from June 2016. Criterion 1.2.3.6 CI Data are collected in relation to a The service has conducted a number of quality improvement variety of quality activities and an projects a review process has occurred, including analysis Quality improvement data are internal schedule has been and reporting of findings. There is evidence of action taken collected, analysed, and completed. Areas of based on findings that has made improvements to service evaluated and the results identified through provision. The projects include reviewing if the improvements communicated to service quality activities are actioned for have had positive impacts on resident safety. Example: The providers and, where improvement. Bainlea House introduced a project to more effectively appropriate, consumers. manage challenging behaviour, which could potentially impact on other residents and families’ well-being. A number of different strategies were implemented, monitored and updated where needed. Ongoing statistical evidence / trends was gathered each month and reported back to staff team at monthly staff meeting. The evaluation identified a reduction in sundowning behaviours. The programme continues to be evaluated. End of the report.
commenced on fluid balance recordings. Antibiotics were only requested for residents with four or more UTI symptoms and where a UTI had been confirmed by the laboratory. The result of this initiative saw the rate of antibiotic therapy use for suspected UTI with no infection confirmed by MSU testing, drop from five in February 2016 to zero by June 2016. The overall confirmed UTI rate also decreased from nine in May 2016 to one per from June 2016. Criterion 1.2.3.6 Quality improvement data are collected, analysed, and evaluated and the results communicated to service providers and, where appropriate, consumers. CI Data are collected in relation to a variety of quality activities and an internal schedule has been completed. Areas of identified through quality activities are actioned for improvement. The service has conducted a number of quality improvement projects a review process has occurred, including analysis and reporting of findings. There is evidence of action taken based on findings that has made improvements to service provision. The projects include reviewing if the improvements have had positive impacts on resident safety. Example: The Bainlea House introduced a project to more effectively manage challenging behaviour, which could potentially impact on other residents and families’ well-being. A number of different strategies were implemented, monitored and updated where needed. Ongoing statistical evidence / trends was gathered each month and reported back to staff team at monthly staff meeting. The evaluation identified a reduction in sundowning behaviours. The programme continues to be evaluated. End of the report.
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