Constructing high-quality rest facilities to maximise performance and ensure patient safety.
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.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sleep
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Fatigue
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Shift Work Schedule
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Hospital Design and Construction
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Medical Staff, Hospital
Type of study:
Observational study
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Qualitative research
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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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