Multidisciplinary team-based FOCUS-PDCA reduces the adverse event rate caused by junior nurses

Abstract

Objective To investigate the effect of FOCUS(F:find; O:organize; C:clarify; U:understand; S:select)-PDCA on reducing the adverse event rate caused by junior nurses. Methods A historical control design was used, traditional method to manage adverse events among junior nurses from January to June 2017. Interdisciplinary team combined with FOCUS-PDCA courses was established from July to December 2017. In the course problems were found and analyzed, the present procedures and standard were issued and improved. And these data were summarized and analyzed to improve the quality of management continuously. Results Before applying the FOCUS-PDCA model, the total incidence of adverse events caused by junior nurses, bachelor′s degree or above, nurse practitioners, and working career of 1-3 years were respectively as follows: 42.66%(285/668), 46.67%(112/240), 40.54%(105/259), 51.61%(176/341). After using this model, the above four indicators were 33.04%(229/693), 33.33%(84/252), 27.04%(73/270), 38.97%(136/349) respectively. There were significant differences before and after the FOCUS-PDCA (χ2=4.20-13.39, P<0.01 or 0.05). Conclusions Multidisciplinary team-based FOCUS-PDCA management reduces the adverse event rate caused by junior nurses and improves the quality of management continuously. Key words: Multidisciplinary team; FOCUS-PDCA mode; Junior nurses; Adverse event