Growing our own theatre staff: Practice development and education. Issue 5 (May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cresswell, Becky; Davies, Corrina; Langlois, Sue; Richter, Dan
• Is Part Of: Journal of perioperative practice. Volume 28:Issue 5(2018)
• Page Start: 128
• Page End: 132
• Publication Date: 2018-05
• Subjects: Quality in theatres -- Safety in theatres -- Staffing -- Recruitment -- Retention; Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; 617.9192
• DOI: 10.1177/1750458918769199
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2515-7949

Abstract

Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust engaged in a quality improvement project aimed at improving quality and safety in theatres. The improvements delivered were recruitment to full staffing template, reduction in agency staffing to zero, and creating a theatre coordinator role to ensure safe staffing. The Practice Education Team was increased fivefold with no extra investment as a result of these improvements. Student satisfaction results amongst ODPs and nurses have increased alongside staff morale and productivity.