CCT in Anaesthetics - Stage 2 Training

2_SQI_A: Knows when and how to apply quality improvement science with the aim of improving services while maintaining patient safety

2_SQI_A_1

Demonstrates knowledge of audit and other quality assurance activities relevant to day surgery

 

2_SQI_B

Recognises the factors influencing reliable care

 

2_SQI_C

Demonstrates knowledge of variation with respect to interpreting measurement, understanding types of variation, and differentiating between expected and unwarranted variation

 

2_SQI_D

Utilises appropriate measurement techniques for improvement, and demonstrates whether a change has occurred and its impact

 

2_SQI_E

Contrasts ‘data for assurance’ and data for improvement’ and uses both data appropriately

 

2_SQI_F: Uses simple proactive safety techniques to prevent harm to patients, including the assessment of likelihood and severity of risks

2_SQI_F_1

Awareness of safety procedures to prevent wrong sided nerve blocks

 

2_SQI_G

Matches expertise and resources to the level of clinical risk posed to patients

 

2_SQI_H: Describes the impact of anaesthetists’ actions on patient safety more broadly in the hospital and wider healthcare system

2_SQI_H_1	The potential impact of anaesthetic technique on patient outcome
2_SQI_H_2	The effects of deviation from normal physiological parameters on short and long-term outcomes
2_SQI_H_3	Sustainability in healthcare and environmental effects of anaesthetic agents

 

2_SQI_I: Describes the principles of medication safety

2_SQI_I_1	Management of existing medications and pre-operative appropriate changes
2_SQI_I_2	Use of antibiotics and other measures to reduce the risk of infection

 

2_SQI_J: Explains the process of critical incident follow-up

2_SQI_J_1	Outline appropriate follow up of an unexpected difficult intubation
2_SQI_J_2	Communication with patients regarding adverse events and organises appropriate follow up (Duty of candour)