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Fistulas May Save a Fist Full of Dollars
Georgia’s regional nephrology team cut the time dialysis patients spent on chest catheters by 13 percent.
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Why This Matters
- Dialysis patients with a fistula in their forearm have lower infection rates than those who use chest catheters.
Test of Change
- Educating patients about the benefits of a fistula versus a catheter to deliver the dialysis
Strategic Scheduling of Anesthesia
Team increased percentage of anesthesia cases on days physicians are scheduled and saved $113,000 in 10 months.
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Why This Matters
- Optimizing the time and unique skills of doctors and nurses keeps KP affordable
Test of Change
- UBT increased percent of anesthesia cases on days contract physicians were scheduled — four days a week instead of five.
HPV Mission: Identify and Immunize
Nurses worked with their information technology colleagues to make computer upgrades that led to better immunization rates.
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Why This Matters
- The HPV vaccine can help reduce the risk of cervical cancer, but if shots aren’t completed in time the series must be started all over.
Test of Change
- The team worked with IT staff to identify 11- and 12-year old girls who needed the vaccine, and contacted parents to make appointments