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Healthcare Quality Improvement metrics and KPIs

What are Healthcare Quality Improvement metrics?

Finding the right Healthcare Quality Improvement metrics can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

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Examples of Healthcare Quality Improvement metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Central Line Infection Standards

  • 1. Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) Rate

    This metric calculates the number of CLABSIs per 1,000 central line days in a healthcare setting

    What good looks like for this metric: 0.8 infections per 1,000 central line days

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Enhance hand hygiene protocols
    • Utilise aseptic techniques during insertion
    • Conduct regular staff training on line care
    • Implement daily reviews of line necessity
    • Use antimicrobial or antiseptic impregnated catheters

  • 2. Compliance with Central Line Bundle

    The percentage of adherence to a proven protocol bundle that reduces infection risk during central line placements

    What good looks like for this metric: 95% compliance

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Standardise use of full barrier precautions
    • Ensure appropriate skin antiseptic application
    • Optimise the line insertion site based on risk
    • Introduce audits and feedback systems
    • Train staff regularly on bundle compliance

  • 3. Central Line Duration

    The average number of days a central line remains in place

    What good looks like for this metric: 5-7 days

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Regularly assess the necessity of each line
    • Establish protocols for early removal
    • Increase awareness through patient education
    • Develop an interdisciplinary line management team
    • Use checklists to monitor line use

  • 4. Infection Rate Post-Line Removal

    Measures the incidence of infection detected within 48 hours post-central line removal

    What good looks like for this metric: Below 5%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Monitor signs of infection post-removal
    • Improve patient follow-up procedures
    • Offer training on signs of potential complications
    • Educate patients on post-removal care
    • Investigate and address removal technique issues

  • 5. Patient Improvement Post-Implementation

    Tracks the improvement in patient health outcomes following the implementation of infection control measures

    What good looks like for this metric: Improvement rate above 90%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Collect and analyse patient feedback
    • Regularly update infection control protocols
    • Introduce new control measures based on data
    • Facilitate a collaborative care approach
    • Invest in continuous staff development
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Tracking your Healthcare Quality Improvement metrics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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