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CHALLENGE #1: IMPROVING CLINICAL WORKFLOWS
How can we reduce the time healthcare professionals spend on administrative tasks, such as writing anamnesis, patient records, and doctor’s notes to employers, to enhance efficiency and allow for greater focus on patient care?
Since the implementation of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) across hospitals and healthcare systems, the amount of documentation a healthcare professional (HCP) has to complete has been increasing. Already under great care pressure, HCPs are forced to spend a significant amount of time on administrative tasks, such as completing forms, recording patient data and complying with regulatory requirements. This administrative burden results in HCPs spending more time completing medical records than seeing and connecting with patients.
CHALLENGE #2: HIGH-RISK MEDICATION MONITORING IN PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS
How can we ensure that each patient receives the correct medication, in the correct dose, at the correct time, and via the correct method during hospitalisation?
The consequences of misusing or mismanaging high-risk medicines can be catastrophic, leading to adverse drug reactions, hospitalisations, or even fatalities. This problem is even more pronounced in paediatric medicine. Rigorous testing and monitoring of these drugs is therefore not only a clinical obligation, but also a moral and legal one.
Paediatric patients are particularly vulnerable to medication errors and adverse drug events. The potential for adverse drug events in paediatric inpatient populations is approximately three times higher than in adults, with an estimated one in four children experiencing an adverse drug reaction during hospitalisation. A recent study investigating serious patient safety events in 44 children’s hospitals found that over 20% of severe accidents were caused by medication errors.
CHALLENGE #3: APPOINTMENT EFFICIENCY:
How might we avoid “no shows” and improve outcomes for groups affected by healthcare inequalities?
Missed hospital appointments pose a substantial challenge, resulting in wasted resources, disrupted schedules, and potential delays in patient care. Implementing effective strategies to reduce no-shows is essential for enhancing patient outcomes and optimising the efficiency of healthcare services.
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