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Icu Staff metrics and KPIs

What are Icu Staff metrics?

Finding the right Icu Staff metrics can seem daunting, particularly when you're focused on your daily workload. For this reason, we've compiled a selection of examples to fuel your inspiration.

Copy these examples into your preferred app, or you can also use Tability to keep yourself accountable.

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Examples of Icu Staff metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Reduce CLABSI in ICU

  • 1. CLABSI Incidence Rate

    The number of central line-associated bloodstream infections per 1,000 central line days

    What good looks like for this metric: Typical rates are below 1.0 per 1,000 line days

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Ensure adherence to insertion and maintenance protocols
    • Conduct routine infection control training for staff
    • Implement a checklist for central line insertion
    • Review and enhance hand hygiene adherence
    • Utilise antimicrobial-impregnated catheters
  • 2. Central Line Utilisation Ratio

    The proportion of patient days for which central lines are used

    What good looks like for this metric: Aim for a ratio below 0.5

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Assess necessity of central lines daily
    • Opt for alternative access methods when possible
    • Educate staff on risks of unnecessary central line usage
    • Implement daily rounds to evaluate central line need
    • Standardize criteria for central line removal
  • 3. Hand Hygiene Compliance Rate

    The percentage of times hand hygiene is properly performed as per the protocol before and after handling central lines

    What good looks like for this metric: Target compliance rate of ≥90%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Install hand hygiene stations near patient beds
    • Use electronic monitoring systems for hand hygiene
    • Conduct regular compliance audits
    • Provide feedback to staff on hand hygiene performance
    • Introduce incentives for high compliance rates
  • 4. Catheter Duration

    Average duration (in days) central lines are kept in place

    What good looks like for this metric: Strive for minimal duration necessary for patient care

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Review catheter need daily with a multidisciplinary team
    • Set standard guidelines for acceptable catheter duration
    • Promote patient involvement in daily catheter necessity evaluation
    • Train staff to identify early signs of infection
    • Utilize IT solutions to track catheter data and prompt removal
  • 5. Staff Training Hours on CLABSI Prevention

    The total number of training hours completed by staff on preventing CLABSI annually

    What good looks like for this metric: Minimum of 10 hours per staff member annually

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Schedule regular training sessions throughout the year
    • Incorporate e-learning modules for flexible access
    • Engage staff with simulation-based learning
    • Utilise external experts for specialized training
    • Evaluate training effectiveness with pre- and post-tests

Tracking your Icu Staff 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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