Date of Graduation

Winter 12-13-2024

Document Access

Project/Capstone - Global access

Degree Name

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

College/School

School of Nursing and Health Professions

Department/Program

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Program

Kaiser cohort MSN capstone

First Advisor

Nneka Chukwu

Abstract

Objective: This quality improvement project aims to propose an intervention that helps anesthesia technicians improve communication efforts, reduce delays in care, and reduce medical waste. Aim: At least 80% of the anesthesia technicians are educated on properly stocking the pediatric anesthesia medical lockers utilizing the standardized checklist and handoff report tool to reduce waste and increase timely patient care after three months of implementation. Methods: Assessment surveys were used to identify the surgical unit’s current issues and Hospital A’s staff's opinions of pediatric medical anesthesia C-lockers. Resources such as the GANTT Chart, Fishbone Analysis, Budget Analysis, SWOT Analysis, and PDSA Worksheet were utilized to assist the quality improvement team in assessing the microsystem, pinpointing the exact issue, and creating an appropriate intervention for this issue. Results: 13 out of 16 (81.21%) anesthesia technicians received education on how to utilize the standardized checklist and handoff report tool, but proper implementation will anticipate positive outcomes such as reduced supply retrieval time, more organized pediatric c-lockers, reduced delays in care, and reduced medical waste. Conclusion: The quality improvement project will provide sustainable results if the interventions are correctly applied and if more anesthesia technicians are educated on how to use the interventions.

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