This policy analysis focuses on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in hospital quality improvement to transform quality and patient safety. It examines the application of AI at the two following fundamental levels: (1) diagnostic and treatment and (2) clinical operations. AI applications in diagnostics directly impact patient care and safety. At the same time, AI indirectly influences patient safety at the clinical operations level by streamlining (1) operational efficiency, (2) risk assessment, (3) predictive analytics, (4) quality indicators reporting, and (5) staff training and education. The challenges and future perspectives of AI application in healthcare, encompassing technological, ethical, and other considerations, are also critically analyzed.
{"title":"Transforming Hospital Quality Improvement Through Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence.","authors":"Hana J Abukhadijah, Abdulqadir J Nashwan","doi":"10.36401/JQSH-24-4","DOIUrl":"10.36401/JQSH-24-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This policy analysis focuses on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in hospital quality improvement to transform quality and patient safety. It examines the application of AI at the two following fundamental levels: (1) diagnostic and treatment and (2) clinical operations. AI applications in diagnostics directly impact patient care and safety. At the same time, AI indirectly influences patient safety at the clinical operations level by streamlining (1) operational efficiency, (2) risk assessment, (3) predictive analytics, (4) quality indicators reporting, and (5) staff training and education. The challenges and future perspectives of AI application in healthcare, encompassing technological, ethical, and other considerations, are also critically analyzed.</p>","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11298043/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141894944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Taurzhan K Aldabergenova, Anthony Abiodun Eniola, Bibi-Aisha Sh Orynbayeva, Feruza S Sarsenbayeva, Nurzhamal S Askarova, Sidikat Shitu
Introduction: In response to curbing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, healthcare professionals (HCPs) encounter a multitude of mental stresses. The primary intent was to explore the mental health and well-being experienced by HCPs in Ekiti State, Nigeria, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: Data were analyzed using inductive qualitative methodology. The study was undertaken among HCPs in two teaching hospitals in Ekiti State during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak. Convenience sampling techniques were employed to select participants for this study. A comprehensive interview ranging from 30 to 50 minutes per participant was administered to a sample of 14 HCPs (doctors and nurses) representing various departments within the hospital. The interviews were conducted between March 2020 and May 2020. COVID-19 stressful situations, the physiological consequences of stress, personality, disposition, stress management techniques, and coping mechanisms were evaluated.
Results: The study outcomes indicate that a significant proportion of HCPs currently face mental well-being. The primary sources of stress identified in this study included heavy workloads and pressure from social media platforms and government agencies. The outbreak crisis significantly influenced on their lives and work, with the fear of catching diseases and their anxiety about spreading infections to their loved ones.
Conclusions: HCPs require a secure working environment during the current circumstances, along with an enhanced support system to alleviate stressors. This study contributes to a significant proportion of HCPs currently facing stress.
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J. Pillai, Biswajeevan Sahoo, M. C. Sahoo, B. Behera, R. Baby, Mariamma V. George, Jyotirmayee Rath, Chandramani Sahoo, Ashoka Mohapatra, Gaurav Chhabra, B. Behera, Arvind Kumar Singh, B. Patro, Ashok Kumar Jena
The Kayakalp guidelines for public healthcare facilities under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) focus on improving sanitation, cleanliness, and infection control at public hospitals in India. This study was conducted in a 960-bed tertiary-level teaching hospital in eastern India. Housekeeping has been a challenge in public institutions, with factors like overcrowding and resource constraints. Tobacco and betel nut chewing, spitting, poor sanitation practices, and open urination are major challenges in ensuring sanitation at the hospital. The research objective was to study the implementation of the Kayakalp guidelines for quality improvement in housekeeping services at the institution. A pre- and post-interventional study was conducted using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) quality tool. Plan phases included the gap assessment using the Kayakalp checklist with numerical scoring. Necessary interventions were done under three headings: structure, processes, and outcomes in the “Do” phase. The “Check” phase included monitoring of the activities followed by the “Act” phase, which included a review of the action plan. External experts nominated by the government conducted the final assessments and recommended it as one of the cleanest hospitals. A 360-degree improvement was observed in hospital services, with assessment score improvement from 73.68% to 95.0%. The institution received the first prize in 2020 and 2021 and runners-up Kayakalp National Award under category “B” (Institute of National Importance) Hospitals in 2019. The implementation of Kayakalp guidelines of the Government of India proved to be efficient in the improvement of housekeeping and infection control practices in the institution.
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{"title":"Reply to Blom: Drugs Do Not Work in Patients Who Cannot Tolerate Them","authors":"Laila Carolina Abu Esba, Hani Alharbi","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-24-x1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-24-x1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141660071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Hasan Abid, Augustine Kumah, Ahmed Newera, Passant Hafez
{"title":"Patient-Centered Healthcare: From Patient Experience to Human Experience","authors":"Muhammad Hasan Abid, Augustine Kumah, Ahmed Newera, Passant Hafez","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-24-x2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-24-x2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141659485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ghada Hussain Al Mardawi, R. Rajendram, Arwa Balharith, Abdulaziz Alomaim
Automatic stop orders (ASOs) in computerized prescription order entry (CPOE) systems predefine the length of treatment. This can improve resource use for select therapies (e.g., empirical antibiotics). However, root cause analysis of dose omission errors identified inappropriate ASO-directed termination of medications without prescriber notification. This quality improvement initiative aimed to identify potential failures of the medication ASO processes to develop a new workflow and anticipate issues that may arise after implementation. A failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) was conducted following Institute of Healthcare Improvement guidance. A multidisciplinary ASO-FMEA team reviewed the existing workflow. Failure modes, risk priority numbers (RPNs), and interventions were identified and assessed. The RPNs calculated for the proposed new workflow (assuming all recommendations were implemented) were compared with those of the existing workflow. Eight failure modes, 17 effects, and 31 causes were identified in the five workflow steps (mean RPN 365.4; median 280). Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound interventions were proposed. Assuming successful implementation of all recommendations, the RPNs of the proposed workflow (mean 117.6; median 112) were significantly lower (p < 0.05). When modifying existing CPOE systems, FMEA may identify possible failures that can be addressed before the implementation of a new process. This may prevent errors, improving medication safety. Regardless, continuous audit and monitoring are required to ensure the effectiveness of implemented changes.
{"title":"Using the Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Tool to Improve the Automatic Stop Order Process","authors":"Ghada Hussain Al Mardawi, R. Rajendram, Arwa Balharith, Abdulaziz Alomaim","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-24-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-24-9","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 Automatic stop orders (ASOs) in computerized prescription order entry (CPOE) systems predefine the length of treatment. This can improve resource use for select therapies (e.g., empirical antibiotics). However, root cause analysis of dose omission errors identified inappropriate ASO-directed termination of medications without prescriber notification. This quality improvement initiative aimed to identify potential failures of the medication ASO processes to develop a new workflow and anticipate issues that may arise after implementation.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) was conducted following Institute of Healthcare Improvement guidance. A multidisciplinary ASO-FMEA team reviewed the existing workflow. Failure modes, risk priority numbers (RPNs), and interventions were identified and assessed. The RPNs calculated for the proposed new workflow (assuming all recommendations were implemented) were compared with those of the existing workflow.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Eight failure modes, 17 effects, and 31 causes were identified in the five workflow steps (mean RPN 365.4; median 280). Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound interventions were proposed. Assuming successful implementation of all recommendations, the RPNs of the proposed workflow (mean 117.6; median 112) were significantly lower (p < 0.05).\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 When modifying existing CPOE systems, FMEA may identify possible failures that can be addressed before the implementation of a new process. This may prevent errors, improving medication safety. Regardless, continuous audit and monitoring are required to ensure the effectiveness of implemented changes.\u0000","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141661644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Letter in Response to “Lomitapide: A Medication Use Evaluation and a Formulary Perspective” by Esba and Alharbi","authors":"Dirk J. Blom","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-24-17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-24-17","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141661549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hakem Alomani, F. A. Mostafa, Basim Felemban, Hani Redwan, Khaled Masaud, Khadijah Alshanqiti, Claudine Neff, Matea Vidovic
{"title":"Practical Application for the Theory of Profound Knowledge in a Quality Improvement Project","authors":"Hakem Alomani, F. A. Mostafa, Basim Felemban, Hani Redwan, Khaled Masaud, Khadijah Alshanqiti, Claudine Neff, Matea Vidovic","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-23-45","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-23-45","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141010128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rebecca Lewis, Deborah Gordon, Julie Lam, S. Teoh, T. Lebedevs
The venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk screening forms were developed to allow for recording identified risk factors for VTE including thrombophilia, history of VTE, postpartum hemorrhage, and cesarean delivery, and documentation of specific actions taken to mitigate these risks and reduce complications due to VTE. Compliance with hospital guidelines in assessing VTE risk and appropriate prescribing of thromboprophylaxis was evaluated prior to the introduction of VTE risk screening forms (March 2022). Efficacy of the new VTE risk screening forms was also assessed (April 2023). Patient discharge summaries and patient medical records including medication charts were used to review the documentation of VTE risk assessments and details of thromboprophylaxis prescribing. Of 74 postnatal patients, 37.8% had VTE risk assessment documented prior to the introduction of VTE risk screening forms. Of 37 patients identified to be at moderate to high risk of VTE requiring pharmacological prophylaxis, 70.3% (n = 26) were appropriately prescribed pharmacological prophylaxis. After the risk screening forms were introduced, a total of 67 antenatal, postnatal, and gynecologic patients were studied. Of these, 32.8% (n = 22) of patients had all required fields completed appropriately. When using the forms, 26.9% (n = 7) of postnatal and 88% (n = 22) of gynecological patients were rated as medium or high risk, and all received medical review within 24 hours. Pharmacological prophylaxis was indicated in 88% (n = 22) of gynecological, 43.8% (n = 7) of antenatal, and 38.5% (n = 10) of postnatal patients, and all were appropriately prescribed. The guideline review and introduction of VTE risk screening forms was valuable to provide guidance in the risk assessment for VTE and to identify patients requiring prophylaxis.
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Introduction: Healthcare-associated infection affects more than 100 million patients annually. Healthcare workers' poor adherence to standard infection prevention and control procedures can result in many negative consequences, ranging from disability to death.
Methods: A facility-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2021 among 379 healthcare workers selected using a stratified random sampling technique. All types of healthcare providers except pharmacy professionals were included in the study. Standardization and validation of the study tool were performed ahead of data collection. Multivariable regression was used to assess the variables associated with adherence.
Results: The study found that 60.2% of healthcare workers (95% CI, 55.1-65.2) had good adherence to infection prevention practices, and 68.7% and good knowledge of infection prevention practices. Training on infection prevention methods (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.68; 95% CI, 1.04-2.72), availability of water supply at hand washing station (AOR = 2.90; 95% CI, 1.62-5.31), and attitude toward infection prevention (AOR = 2.64; 95% CI, 1.65-4.24) were identified as predictors of adherence to infection prevention and control procedures.
Conclusion: More than half of the participants had good adherence to infection prevention guideline practices. In-service infection prevention training, a consistent water supply at the hand washing station, and a positive attitude of participants were associated with good adherence to infection prevention practices.
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