scholarly journals Capturing data for emergency department performance monitoring purposes

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aileen McCabe ◽  
Maria Brenner ◽  
Philip Larkin ◽  
Sinéad Nic An Fhailí ◽  
Brenda Gannon ◽  
...  

Background: Good-quality data is required for valid and reliable key performance indicators. Little is known of the facilitators and barriers of capturing the required data for emergency department key performance indicators. This study aimed to explore and understand how current emergency department data collection systems relevant to emergency department key performance indicators are integrated into routine service delivery, and to identify the resources required to capture these data elements. Methods: Following pilot testing, we conducted two focus groups with a multi-disciplinary panel of 14 emergency department stakeholders drawn from urban and rural emergency departments, respectively. Focus groups were analyzed using Attride–Stirling’s framework for thematic network analysis. Results: The global theme “Understanding facilitators and barriers for emergency department data collection systems” emerged from three organizing themes: “understanding current emergency department data collection systems”; “achieving the ideal emergency department data capture system for the implementation of emergency department key performance indicators”; and “emergency department data capture systems for performance monitoring purposes within the wider context”. Conclusion: The pathways to improving emergency department data capture systems for emergency department key performance indicators include upgrading emergency department information systems and investment in hardware technology and data managers. Educating stakeholders outside the emergency department regarding the importance of emergency department key performance indicators as hospital-wide performance indicators underpins the successful implementation of valid and reliable emergency department key performance indicators.

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart C. Howell ◽  
Rachael A. Wills ◽  
Trisha C. Johnston

Objective The aim of the present study was to assess the suitability of emergency department (ED) discharge diagnosis for identifying patient cohorts included in the definitions of key performance indicators (KPIs) that are used to evaluate ED performance. Methods Hospital inpatient episodes of care with a principal diagnosis that corresponded to an ED-defined KPI were extracted from the Queensland Hospital Admitted Patient Data Collection (QHAPDC) for the year 2010–2011. The data were then linked to the corresponding ED patient record and the diagnoses applied in the two settings were compared. Results The asthma and injury cohorts produced favourable results with respect to matching the QHAPDC principal diagnosis with the ED discharge diagnosis. The results were generally modest when the QHAPDC principal diagnosis was upper respiratory tract infection, poisoning and toxic effects or a mental health diagnosis, and were quite poor for influenza. Conclusions There is substantial variation in the capture of patient cohorts using discharge diagnosis as recorded on Queensland Hospital Emergency Department data. What is known about the topic? There are several existing KPIs that are defined according to the diagnosis recorded on ED data collections. However, there have been concerns over the quality of ED diagnosis in Queensland and other jurisdictions, and the value of these data in identifying patient cohorts for the purpose of assessing ED performance remains uncertain. What does this paper add? This paper identifies diagnosis codes that are suitable for use in capturing the patient cohorts that are used to evaluate ED performance, as well as those codes that may be of limited value. What are the implications for practitioners? The limitations of diagnosis codes within ED data should be understood by those seeking to use these data items for healthcare planning and management or for research into healthcare quality and outcomes.


CJEM ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (S1) ◽  
pp. S89-S89
Author(s):  
E.M. Dell ◽  
M. Firestone ◽  
J. Smylie ◽  
W. Whitebird ◽  
S. Vaillancourt

Introduction: Cultural safety is integral to good clinical care, particularly for Indigenous patients. However, it remains poorly defined in emergency department care (ED). Practitioners at an urban Canadian ED serving a significant Indigenous population sought to engage with the community to define areas for improvement in culturally safe emergency department care. Methods: A participatory action approach was used. A Steering Committee was created, including emergency clinicians and Indigenous health researchers. The Committee collaborated with a local Indigenous health study (Our Health Counts) to aid recruitment. Relevant Indigenous community organizations were identified and engaged via email and personal visits. Recruitment posters were placed in common areas at community sites and the ED. Convenience and snowball sampling was used - potential participants called an ED research coordinator and inclusion criteria were confirmed (self identify as Indigenous, >18 years old, ED visit within the past year). Eligible participants were invited to attend a focus group facilitated by an Aboriginal Elder. Results: 31 individuals called to enroll for a total of 4 potential focus groups. 1 was successfully held: 5 participants were confirmed, 2 attended. Many recruitment challenges were identified, including difficulty maintaining contact/follow-up with a transient population, poster dissemination before recruitment start date, non-Indigenous patients attracted by compensation, and potential participant safety concerns regarding non-Indigenous contact point. Conclusion: Our initiative highlights challenges in engaging vulnerable populations in a large city. Focus groups may be logistically too challenging for this transient population. Other real-time data collection methods, such as phone interviews or surveys may be promising. An Indigenous contact point would likely improve perceived safety. The lack of socio-demographic data collection makes identifying potential participants challenging.


Author(s):  
Anne-Flore Maman Larraufie ◽  
Lucile Arsov Gouriou ◽  
Cécilia Goutran

By 2025, electronic sales (e-sales) of luxury goods are expected to triple, reaching about €74 billion and standing for one-fifth of total luxury sales. This mix of online and offline client journeys increases the number of digital points and touchpoints. Thus, the journey of the omnichannel client is worth a deep focus. The omnichannel client experience (CX) requires key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and understand disruption, enhance the experience, and present the “wow” factor. To get fresh insights on CX in luxury/digital retail, a qualitative study (with focus groups) on the omnichannel luxury client journey was conducted to identify specific pain points and KPIs. Results from an online survey quantitative study on poorly or uncovered omnichannel KPIs are disclosed. Ultimately, an overall list of relevant KPIs for CX in the luxury omnichannel retail industry is provided as a guideline for managers.


1996 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 635-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold B Weiss ◽  
Susan M Dill ◽  
Samuel N Forjuoh ◽  
Herbert G Garrison ◽  
Jeffrey H Coben

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mia Losier ◽  
Douglas Doucette ◽  
Olavo Fernandes ◽  
Sarah Mulrooney ◽  
Kent Toombs ◽  
...  

Background: The clinical pharmacy key performance indicators (cpKPIs) are quantifiable measures of quality to advance clinical pharmacy practice and improve patient care. Although when delivered in combination they have been linked to important patient outcomes, no data are available relating to their impact on hospital pharmacists’ job satisfaction. Objectives: To determine the level of job satisfaction among Canadian hospital pharmacists and whether participation in cpKPI activities contributes to hospital pharmacists’ job satisfaction. Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted. An electronic survey, consisting of 36 questions, was developed using a validated pharmacist job satisfaction tool and was then distributed nationally to hospital pharmacists between January 30 and March 14, 2019. Focus groups were conducted with pharmacists at Horizon Health Network in New Brunswick to further explore activities that contribute to their job satisfaction. Results: Overall, 284 pharmacists from 9 provinces completed the electronic survey. The mean job satisfaction score among hospital pharmacists was 3.93 (standard deviation 0.85) out of 5. Job satisfaction scores increased with increases in self-identified time spent performing cpKPI activities (r = 0.148, p = 0.014). Pharmacist satisfaction increased with time spent performing medication reconciliation on admission (β = 0.140, p = 0.032) and decreased with time spent identifying and resolving drug therapy problems (β = –0.153, p = 0.030). Three focus groups, comprising a total of 13 pharmacists, were conducted; during these sessions, some cpKPIs were highlighted favourably, although pharmacists described some ambivalence toward patient education. The importance of having an impact and receiving appreciation was highlighted. Conclusions: Canadian hospital pharmacists are generally satisfied with their jobs, and participation in cpKPI activities was found to be positively associated with hospital pharmacists’ job satisfaction. RÉSUMÉ Contexte : Les indicateurs clés de performance de la pharmacie clinique (ICPpc) sont des mesures quantifiables de la qualité qui permettent de faire avancer la pratique en pharmacie et d’améliorer les soins du patient. Bien qu’ils aient été associés à des résultats importants pour les patients lorsqu’ils sont utilisés conjointement, aucune donnée concernant leur impact sur la satisfaction professionnelle des pharmaciens d’hôpitaux n’est disponible. Objectifs : Déterminer le degré de satisfaction professionnelle des pharmaciens d’hôpitaux canadiens et noter si la participation aux activités liées aux ICPpc y contribue. Méthodes : Une étude à méthodologie mixte a été menée. À l’aide d’un outil validé mesurant la satisfaction professionnelle du pharmacien, les investigateurs ont préparé une enquête électronique comprenant 36 questions, qui a été distribuée à l’échelle nationale aux pharmaciens d’hôpitaux entre le 30 janvier et le 14 mars 2019. Des groupes de travail comprenant des pharmaciens au Réseau de santé Horizon au Nouveau-Brunswick ont exploré plus en profondeur les activités qui contribuaient à leur satisfaction professionnelle. Résultats : Globalement, 284 pharmaciens de neuf provinces ont répondu à l’enquête électronique. Le score moyen de satisfaction des pharmaciens d’hôpitaux était de 3,93 (écart type 0,85) sur 5. Les scores relatifs à la satisfaction professionnelle augmentaient lorsque le temps passé à faire des activités liées aux ICPpc augmentait (r = 0,148, p = 0,014). La satisfaction du pharmacien augmentait quand il passait du temps à faire le bilan comparatif des médicaments au moment de l’admission (β = 0,140, p = 0,032) et diminuait quand il devait déterminer et résoudre des problèmes de pharmacothérapie (β = –0,153, p = 0,030). Trois groupes de discussion comprenant 13 pharmaciens au total se sont penchés sur la question. Pendant leurs séances, ils ont mis en valeur certains ICPpc, bien que les pharmaciens aient décrit des ambivalences concernant les instructions données au patient. Ils ont aussi souligné l’importance d’avoir un effet positif et d’être apprécié. Conclusions : Les pharmaciens d’hôpitaux canadiens sont généralement satisfaits de leur travail et la participation à des activités liées aux ICPpc est associée à leur satisfaction professionnelle.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-228
Author(s):  
Manuela RUSU ◽  
Ilinca SOARE ◽  
Mihail BOTAN ◽  
Alina DRAGOMIRESCU ◽  
Constantin MILITARU

New equipment’s development involves a multidisciplinary approach and also risks associated with expected outcomes. Monitorization from incipient steps using KPIs could bring improvements and defensive strategies of preventions. This article presents the evaluation of production activities with QTS-2 equipment, using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). In order to identify weaknesses and mitigation actions, performance monitoring was performed. The production activities of the QTS-2 (Quick Thermal Shock) equipment were analyzed using delivery metrics definition guidance from IAQG - International Aerospace Quality Group, section 5.1.2.


2021 ◽  
Vol 296 ◽  
pp. 02003
Author(s):  
V.B. Trukhmanov ◽  
E.A. Pervushkina ◽  
A.A. Statuev ◽  
V.N. Belov ◽  
A.M. Volodin

Key performance indicators, KPI are a proven cutting-edge tool for process productivity and staff performance monitoring. Therefore, today it is possible to find the use of this tool in the most varied spheres and industries. However, the system implementation is a long and painstaking process, which requires financial, labor and time expenditures. But in case of its successful implementation, KPI technology will provide the balance of advantage for the company management and contribute to its growth. The article presents the selection mechanism of KPI system development and implementation methods. Using key performance indicators, the organization is able to manage the process and modify it, as well as define objectives for employees and motivate them to achieve their objectives. KPIs are based on measuring quantitative benefits. Control shall be based on comprehensive and reliable information about the company’s process productivity. This is the only way to take quick management decisions, make adjustments to the operation of processes that will contribute to the achievement of strategic objectives as a whole.


Author(s):  
Vanesa G. Lo Iacono Ferreira ◽  
Juan Ignacio Torregrosa López

A Life Cycle Sustainability Analysis is a complex assessment that requires time, expertise and quality data. Decision-making boards of industries required live data to manage their business. Although planned changes can be made pursuing innovation and sustainability within a wide timeframe, daily decisions are often driven just by economic indicators. However, many industries are already implementing systems, simple or complex, that allows them to obtain some environmental or social information related to their activities aware that not only economic value foster ther circular economy that our planet needs. Key performance indicators are excellent information suppliers that can be define either in the economic, social or environmental area of a sustainable analysis. Willing to develop a methodology easy to apply in existing decision-making panels that incorporates social and environmental indicators to fill the gap of a sustianibility analisys, this research group is exploring new protocols and procedures to define customized key performance indicators. The inclusion of key performance indicators based in Life Cycle Assessment in existing management panels will serve as a tool to make the commitment of our European industries with circular economy come true.


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