45 Green at barts health developing an effective staff pressure group. Moving from ideas to influence

Abstract

Questionnaires responses from junior doctors and biochemistry laboratory staff indicated dis-satisfaction with the established system due to inefficiency.These findings were discussed locally by the QIP working group and presented at divisional management level in the NHS trust. Impact Positive impacts:. Reduced workload for both clinical and laboratory staff . Potential reduction in blood tests for patients due to increased ease of adding on requests Challenges and opportunities:. Design of the electronic patient record change with a focus on clarity and user-friendliness . Interface with the biochemistry IT systems and usability in the lab; training of lab staff and addressing technical or process errors . Culture change to adapt to new process, achieved through frequent multisite meetings with stakeholders Abstracts