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Constructing high-quality rest facilities to maximise performance and ensure patient safety.
Silva, Geeth; Yam, Aiken; Court, Jessica; Imtiaz, Rabia; Chisholm, Cath.
  • Silva G; Foundation Doctor, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, Leicester, UK geethsilva95@gmail.com.
  • Yam A; Foundation Doctor, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, Leicester, UK.
  • Court J; Foundation Doctor, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, Leicester, UK.
  • Imtiaz R; Deputy Medical Director, Kettering General Hospital, Kettering, UK.
  • Chisholm C; Quality Improvement, Kettering General Hospital, Kettering, UK.
BMJ Open Qual ; 10(3)2021 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1322830
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Junior doctors are working in an increasingly overstretched National Health Service. In 2018, Kettering General Hospital (KGH) was awarded £60 800 of government funds to create high-quality rest facilities and improve junior doctor well-being.

METHODS:

An audit and survey in KGH identified the structural and functional improvements needed. From November 2019 to June 2020, £47 841.24 was spent on creating new rest facilities. On completion, a postaction review assessed how the changes impacted morale, well-being and quality of patient care.

RESULTS:

The majority of doctors were happy with the new rest areas (60%), a majority felt that they would use the on-call room area (63%) and the renovation improved morale and well-being. There was an increased ability to take breaks. However, the majority of doctors are not exception-reporting missing breaks 79% (2019), 74% (2020). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS This report recommends the maintenance of increased staffing levels and rest facilities during the recovery phase of COVID-19. The remaining £12 958.76 should be directed at sustaining the quality of KGH rest facilities. Lastly, the rate of exception-reporting must be increased through improving awareness, exploring alternative methods and supporting the action when necessary. The continual investment into rest facilities ensures workforce well-being and translates into patient safety.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sleep / Fatigue / Shift Work Schedule / Hospital Design and Construction / Medical Staff, Hospital Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjoq-2021-001403

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sleep / Fatigue / Shift Work Schedule / Hospital Design and Construction / Medical Staff, Hospital Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjoq-2021-001403