Why does QI matter?
Quality Improvement is a systematic, data-driven process used by healthcare professionals to enhance patient care by making it safer, more effective, efficient and equitable. It fosters better communication and teamwork across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, while also delivering cost benefits by reducing inefficiencies and errors.
QI in Paediatric Anaesthesia
Anaesthetists are central to ensuring patient safety and enhancing patient experiences. Paediatric anaesthesia presents unique challenges due to children’s physiological and emotional differences, offering significant opportunities for QI initiatives. The Royal College of Anaesthetists’ Quality Improvement Compendium provides valuable resources and examples for QI projects tailored to paediatric anaesthesia. Access the compendium here.
Useful Resources for Planning QI Projects:
- Quality Improvement Made Simple
- HQIP’s Guide to Quality Improvement Methods
- Best Practice in Clinical Audit
- NHS Improvement Hub: Service Improvement Guide
- RCoA Quality Improvement Compendium
Publications with QI focus:
Opportunities to engage
QI Meetings and Abstract Submissions:
Members are encouraged to present their QI initiatives and seek advice during APAGBI’s scientific meetings. Abstract submissions and project registrations are open to all members.
For updates, resources, or support with QI projects, please contact the QI Lead at vimmi.oshan@mft.nhs.uk (Dr Vimmi Oshan, Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital).