Physiology students can use a quality improvement approach to support a safe and efficient medication pathway in geriatric rehabilitation

Isabel Chung; Louise Brodie; Lindsay Cameron; Iain Rowe; Derek A Scott

Physiology students can use a quality improvement approach to support a safe and efficient medication pathway in geriatric rehabilitation

Isabel Chung, Louise Brodie, Lindsay Cameron, Iain Rowe, Derek A Scott

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Abstract

Quality improvement (QI) science enhances patient care and safety by using a structured experimental approach to learning and tests of change. We piloted the involvement of physiology honors students in such activities (in partnership with clinical staff) as part of their research project. We aimed to establish a comprehensive process map of medication pathways and identify areas for
improvement in documentation standards. We also aimed to enhance the QI culture in a geriatric rehabilitation facility. We report how physiology students can apply QI principles to enhance medication usage and contribute to improving patient safety as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	140-140
Number of pages	1
Journal	HAPS Educator
Volume	August 2020
Early online date	3 Sept 2020
Publication status	Published - 3 Sept 2020
Event	HAPS 34th Annual Conference - The Westin, Ottawa, Canada Duration: 23 May 2020 → 27 May 2020 Conference number: 34

Keywords

physiology
students
polypharmacy
quality improvement
geriatric
medication
QI
rehabilitation

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Physiology students can use a quality improvement approach to support a safe and efficient medication pathway in geriatric rehabilitation

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