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The QSA role in the SICU

The QSA role in the SICU. Presented by: David MacNeill RN BSN CCRN-CSC and Martha Paulson MSN CCRN. Works closely w/ the unit manager The QSA must be carefully selected Needs to be a high performer The manager must implicitly trust this individual

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The QSA role in the SICU

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  1. The QSA role in the SICU Presented by: David MacNeill RN BSN CCRN-CSC and Martha Paulson MSN CCRN

  2. Works closely w/ the unit manager • The QSA must be carefully selected • Needs to be a high performer • The manager must implicitly trust this individual • Will have access and review all unit PSN’s The QSA in the SICU

  3. PSN resolve and review • Follow up with staff involved • The PSN groups are divided amongst the Permanent charge nurses, Manager, and Skin/Fall champs • The QSA has knowledge of all PSN’s and follows up as needed • Acts as resource for other PSN reviewers The QSA in the SICU

  4. The QSA acts a resource for unit Focus PDCA’s Does resolve and review and presents risk cases to CQRM Provides the unit with information from latest QSA committee meeting. Presents 2-3 PSN R&R at staff meetings The QSA in the SICU

  5. Educate staff on how/when/why to fill out a PSN • Acts as resource for PSN reviewers • Assists w/ R&R, email reminders, ensures each PSN is “viewed” within 3 business days. • Aware of unit QI data The QSA in the SICU

  6. SICU Focus PDCA’s in progress • Transfer of Care • Lumbar Drain’s for the CT Surgery Pt. • Post HD Abx QSA

  7. Critical Care Focus PDCA’s • Lab Mislabel • Any others???? • Idea for a Focus PDCA • Look report in the ICU QSA

  8. How do you see the QSA role? What barriers do you have to this new role? QSA

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