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Implementing wound dressing protocol to reduce post cesarean section surgical site infections in Mibilizi District Hospital, Rwanda
Available to PurchaseAugustin Bahufite, Albert Ndagijimana, Eva Adomako, Abraham Zerihun, Calliope Akintije Simba, Charlotte Ntakirutimana, Laurentine Nyirantakiyende, Marie Josée Mukandayisenga, Rex Wong
On the Horizon (2016) 24 (4): 369–376.
Published: 12 September 2016
... in a district hospital in Rwanda to reduce PCS-SSI rates. Design/methodology/approach To address variations in wound care practice, a new clinical protocol was developed and implemented by a quality improvement team which included clinicians. Training and supervision was also provided to the maternity team...
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Increasing patient medical record completion by assigning nurses to specific patients in maternity ward at Munini hospital
Available to PurchaseYvonne Ufitinema, Rex Wong, Eva Adomako, Léonard Kanyamarere, Egide Kayonga Ntagungira, Jeanne Kagwiza
On the Horizon (2016) 24 (4): 327–334.
Published: 12 September 2016
...Yvonne Ufitinema; Rex Wong; Eva Adomako; Léonard Kanyamarere; Egide Kayonga Ntagungira; Jeanne Kagwiza Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the quality improvement project to increase the medical record documentation completion rate in a district hospital in Rwanda. Despite...
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Implementing a labor monitoring guideline and midwives responsibilities to increase the completion rate of partograph in Muhima Hospital, Rwanda
Available to PurchaseJean Bosco Byukusenge, Eva Adomako, Stephanie Lukas, Cyprien Mugarura, Josette Umucyo, Sophie Mukagatare, Odette Ahishakiye, Clotilde Nyirangondo, Rex Wong
On the Horizon (2016) 24 (4): 335–340.
Published: 12 September 2016
... is the partograph which allows health workers to record and follow the labour progress. However, the completion rates of partograph remain low in some hospitals. This study describes the implementation of a quality improvement project to increase the completion rate of partograph in a district hospital in Rwanda...
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Lessons learned in establishing a quality improvement project to reduce hospital acquired infections in the neonatology ward at a referral hospital in Rwanda
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On the Horizon (2016) 24 (4): 341–348.
Published: 12 September 2016
... in implementing a quality improvement project in a referral hospital. Design/methodology/approach A project team was formed to reduce the hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rate in the neonatology unit. A new injection policy was implemented according to the root cause identified. Findings The HAI rate...
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Quality improvement project to increase compliance of administration of corticosteroids and aminophylline in neonatal department of Mibilizi District Hospital
Available to PurchaseMarie Goretti Mukakarake, Albert Ndagijimana, Eva Adomako, Abraham Zerihun, Calliope Akintije Simba, Arthur Kamariyagwe, Philemon Mwiseneza, Francoise Kampire, Augustin Bahufite, Rex Wong
On the Horizon (2016) 24 (4): 363–368.
Published: 12 September 2016
.... The hospital should continue to support quality improvement efforts using strategic problem solving approach to prevent premature neonatal deaths and improve quality of care. Originality/value Findings from this study may be useful for hospitals in resource-challenged settings seeking to improve...
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Improvement of hand hygiene compliance among health professional staff of Neonatology Department in Nyamata Hospital
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On the Horizon (2016) 24 (4): 349–356.
Published: 12 September 2016
..., this quality improvement project successfully created an enabling environment to increase hand hygiene compliance. The hospital should encourage using the strategic problem-solving method to conduct more quality improvement projects in other departments. Originality/value Findings from this study may...
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A quality improvement project to improve the accuracy in reporting hospital acquired infections in post cesarean section patients in a district hospital in Rwanda
Available to PurchaseAdeline Nyiratuza, Rex Wong, Eva Adomako, Jean D’Amour Habagusenga, Kidest Nadew, Florien Hitayezu, Fabienne Nirere, Emmanuel Murekezi, Manassé Nzayirambaho
On the Horizon (2016) 24 (4): 319–326.
Published: 12 September 2016
... system using the SPS approach to reduce reporting errors. Rex Wong can be contacted at: rex.wong@yale.edu Quality improvement Infection prevention and control Data drive decision making Hospital acquired infections surveillance Report accuracy Hospital-acquired infection (HAI...
