
Cardiff and Vale UHB Patient Safety and Quality
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Canolbwyntio ar Ddiogelwch a Gwella. Tîm Diogelwch Cleifion a Gwella Ansawdd. Focus on Safety & Improvement. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement team.
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20-08-2019 14:44:00
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The first Medical Education Grand Round of the term is a special one for World Patient Safety Day, with a focus on diagnosis #worldpatientsafetyday


Today we are having three presentations showcasing innovations in diagnostics to celebrate World Patient Safety Day. Starting with Brainomix eStroke.CardiffandVale UHB #WPSD

Next up is a presentation about the rapid Diagnosis Clinic. Wales has some of the poorest cancer outcomes but this innovative clinic is supporting timely diagnosis for patients with vague symptoms. The patient feedback is testament to the benefit of this service CardiffandVale UHB #WPSD

Our third presentation is Group B Strep screening research trial. Supporting women to undertake swabs in the last month of pregnancy with proactive treatment if swabs were positive. Demonstrating clear perinatal benefits. CardiffandVale UHB #WPSD


Today we’re celebrating world patient safety day with a market place event showcasing innovations in diagnosis. #WorldPatientSafetyDay CardiffandVale UHB no


We have a stall showing how paincheck can improve the diagnosis of pain in parents with dementia using AI to recognise micro expressions indicative of pain .#WorldPatientSafetyDay CardiffandVale UHB


Brainomix eStroke is a tool that uses artificial intelligence to support the rapid diagnosis of stroke in the health board. WorldPatientSafetyDay #GetitRightMakeitSafe CardiffandVale UHB


Diagnosing orthostatic hypotension and delirium if effective in reducing the risk of falls. The Cardiff and Bale UHB falls education is improving recognition of these two factors #WorldPatientSafetyDay CardiffandVale UHB


Radiography led discharge is changing the way that x rays are reviewed in the emergency department and improve if the patient experience while ensure a safe and quality service #WorldPatientSafetyDay CardiffandVale UHB


Transnasal endoscopy is Used to visualise the oesophagus stomached and small intestine improving patient experience and ensure access to patients who weren’t able to tolerate other endoscopy procedures #WorldPatientSafetyDay CardiffandVale UHB


Cardiff and Vale UHB community nurse are using artificial intelligence to improve wound healing for patients in the community #WorldPatientSafetyDay CardiffandVale UHB


Cardiff and Vale UHB are involved in a research project to screen pregnant women for GroupB Strep to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment ensure the best outcomes for babies #WorldPatientSafetyDay CardiffandVale UHB


The rapid diagnosis clinic is ensuring timely diagnostics and treatment for patients presenting with vague symptoms #WorldPatientSafetyDay CardiffandVale UHB






Some of the team proudly wearing orange in support of World Patient Safety Day - improving diagnosis for patient safety. Check out the patient safety page for information on the initiatives showcased through this event. #WorldPatientSafetyDay Cardiff and Vale UHB Patient Safety and Quality

