The project introduced a basket storage system in the medication room for non-imprest medications on Blacktown Hospital surgical unit, as opposed to using bedside drawers for each patient. Nurses saved an average of almost 60 minutes to complete the round, which improved overall productivity and morale. There is now extra space available on benchtops to prepare medications, and patients are less susceptible to risks as the ability to self-administer medications has been removed.
2019 Quality Awards - Supply storage and administration of medication SSAM
The project introduced a basket storage system in the medication room for non-imprest medications on Blacktown Hospital surgical unit, as opposed to using bedside drawers for each patient. Nurses saved an average of almost 60 minutes to complete the round, which improved overall productivity and morale. There is now extra space available on benchtops to prepare medications, and patients are less susceptible to risks as the ability to self-administer medications has been removed.
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