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We are pleased to announce that we will be funding 30 projects through #QExchange2020!The projects showcase a dynamic range of improvement ideas from across the UK & Ireland, committed to tackling the challenges of #COVID19: http://q.health.org.uk/news-story/announcing-the-q-exchange-2020-awards
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@Vardeep_QI & team’s project will share and evaluate the adaptable ‘Start Well>End Well’ 3-step procedure, developed during COVID-19, to enhance team collaboration and wellbeing by fostering psychological safety and peer-to-peer support.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/start-wellend-well-enhancing-psychological-safety-team-effectiveness-and-well-being/
@evelyn_prodger & team aim to describe, support, and promote ways of working across Community Hospitals. The project will examine case studies to create a protocol, mapping initiatives and collaborations nationally.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/community-hospitals-embedding-COVID-19-positive-impact-changes-through-shared-learning/
Through whole system collaboration, @wendynimmo72 & team aim to reset the culture in a workforce that has been in an ongoing state of change during COVID-19, creating a culture where everyone takes joy in their work. Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/creating-the-conditions-for-a-culture-of-joy-in-work/
@manidhesi1974 & team will transform their ‘multi-clinician’ Frailty MDT clinics to completely virtual and offsite, based on adapting learning from similar #COVID19 transition work for 'single-clinician' Diabetes and Dermatology clinics.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/delivering-a-virtual-frailty-multidisciplinary-team-service-during-covid-19/
@FrancesMortimer & team seek to measure and communicate environmental and social benefits to nurture a new collaborative culture and greener ways of working in whole-system discharge to assess.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/measuring-and-communicating-sustainability-in-rapid-hospital-discharge/
@StephanieLKell4 & team will collaboratively develop new processes, pathways and resources to support staff and ICU patients experiencing trauma following their stay.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/developing-a-clinical-health-psychology-pathway-for-icu-trauma-patients/
@Jessk207 & team seek to develop a live library of resources and information to improve connections and relationships between Gateway and the Community & Voluntary sector, benefiting children and families in need of Early Help.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/develop-an-early-help-knowledge-bank-for-child-family-support/
Udaya Udayaraj & team are introducing a digital solution at primary-secondary care interface, to streamline blood tests for secondary care and facilitate remote monitoring of patients.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/digital-integration-at-primary-secondary-care-interface-for-monitoring-blood-tests/
Carly Sharpe & team believe: ‘digital inclusion gives a voice to everyone’. Their project aims to provide staff with the skills and confidence to authentically engage with and influence digital transformation.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/digital-transformation-learning-resources/
Joanne Morris & team will work to ensure the benefits from the rapid scale up of video consultations are available to non-English speaking communities: reviewing activity, patient and staff feedback, and exploring promising change ideas.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/embedding-video-consultation-services-inclusive-of-non-english-speaking-communities/
Building on learning from @NightingaleLDN, Aroon Lal & team aim to embed the bedside learning coordinator role across acute hospital sites, helping staff from all disciplines both clinical and non-clinical to take part.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/everyone-can-be-at-the-frontline-of-quality-improvement/
@kujan_pNHS & team will fund a rehabilitation programme for former ICU patients and their families, designed by ICU clinicians, patients and carers, to address physical, psychological and cognitive issues following critical illness.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/extended-critical-care-rehabilitation-beyond-the-icu/
@georgeanibaba & team aim to co-design and implement reasonable adjustments that empower people to choose their preferred appointment format, use care passports and access existing life skills programmes delivered by voluntary partners.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/freedom-of-reasonable-adjustments/
@GlosLungDoc & team aim to collaboratively develop a Virtual Ward implementation framework for Gloucestershire, facilitated by project management time and learning through the experiences of #COVID19 Virtual Ward implementation.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/from-covid-to-frailty-virtual-ward-implementation-across-the-system/
@aoife_db & team aim to harness staff experiences of QI and innovation during the pandemic to understand why and how positive/negative outcomes were observed and inform ongoing service reform and improvement.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/harnessing-learning-from-staff-experiences-of-qi-during-covid-19/
Anna Markland & team aim to incorporate LatchAid, an easy-to-use breastfeeding support app, within three NHS Trusts to help mothers learn vital breastfeeding skills, connect with peers and get professional support.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/helping-mums-access-top-quality-breastfeeding-support/
@helenlycett & team will improve clinical placements for AHP students through co-producing resources supporting AHP practice educators, ensuring high quality placements despite significant system pressures.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/improving-placements-for-allied-health-professions-across-north-west-london/
@miriammcc1 & team aim to further develop the Junior Health Sciences Academy, inspiring young people to be champions for health promotion in their schools, understand and learn about a career in health.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/junior-health-sciences-academy/
@YincentTse & team aim to get high risk / complex medication delivered quickly, safely and close to home, via KidzHub; a single point of access for families across the region.
Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/kidzhub-getting-high-risk-medications-to-children-easily-and-safely/
Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/kidzhub-getting-high-risk-medications-to-children-easily-and-safely/
@MichelleCFarr & team will develop Bridging Gaps, a collaboration of women with complex needs, GPs, researchers, commissioners and a charity aiming to increase the access of marginalised women to trauma-informed primary care.Read now: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/making-primary-care-accessible-to-women-with-experience-of-trauma/
Ed Jebson & team plan to create a dedicated maternity advice and assessment service, providing telephone and video support to pregnant and postnatal women day and night, linking in hospital and community-based services.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/maternity-assessment-and-advice-service-linking-hospital-and-community/
#COVID19 created anxiety and resulted in mixed media messages regarding parents caring for unwell children. @Damian_Roland & team aim to empower guardians with medical information they can safely use to manage their child’s health care.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/promoting-positive-parenting-rather-than-scaremongering-during-covid19/
@MsDonnaChung & team will capture effects on the use of video conferencing at cancer multidisciplinary team meetings, using improvement methodology to develop a resource pack aimed at embedding efficient and effective team working.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/resource-pack-for-virtual-multidisciplinary-team-working/
@ClifMitchel & team will support families and stop children with a disability being admitted to the care system when normal support systems are disrupted or withdrawn due to #COVID19 or other system pressures.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/support-services-for-children-with-a-disability-and-their-families/
@LittleDMatt & team aim to proactively support frail patients living with Type 1 Diabetes through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, harnessing cutting-edge technology to support the most vulnerable.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/supporting-frail-patients-with-diabetes-in-a-virtual-clinic-age/
@naazmerchant & team aim to bring parents into the heart of their baby’s management during the critical first few days of life, through embedding digital communications developed during COVID-19. Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/talk-to-us-together-enhancing-parent-experience-of-neonatal-encephalopathy/
@Rach190604 & team aim to embed a telehealth service into normal practice, leading to better clinical outcomes for patients and reducing health inequities.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/using-telehealth-to-support-patients-on-chemotherapy-at-home/
Chris Vickers & team will provide advice, education, and emotional support for families of children immediately after autism diagnosis. This will be developed and led through collaboration between GNCH and the @NEAutismSociety.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/video-group-support-for-families-of-preschool-children-with-autism/
@SimsLlewellyn & team aim to develop a virtual peer support system, building on a partnership forged during COVID-19 to support and empower parents of children in receipt of CAMHS.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/virtual-peer-support-for-parents/
Jonathan Grellier & team plan to build a suite of virtual quality improvement simulations and games to support online learning as part of building QI capability across health and social care.Read more: https://q.health.org.uk/idea/2020/virtual-qi-simulations-and-games-supporting-online-learning/
