113 Theatre Bleep: Quality Improvement Project

Abstract Introduction Efficient use of any theatre is essential for timely operating and maximising the resources. There are many reasons inefficiency, including delays in patient transfer, issues communication between ward staff. The objectives this QIP were to establish areas improvement communication. Method A survey was distributed amongst staff with several questions subjectively rating theatres ward. Results Common listed mentioned included staffing (25) (19), only 18% when sending a as good, 58% transporting back poor. common response failure answer telephone. bleep therefore introduced, which carried by nominated nurse on plastic surgery each shift. Following introduction bleep, repeated, 71% 86% either good or excellent. Conclusions This simple measure new significantly improved communication, we feel should be implemented nationally.