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A Tale of Two QI Projects
May 26, 2023 from 2:20pm EDT to 2:50pm EDT
New knowledge is being created constantly, however, it must be mobilized into practice to positively impact patients. Mobilizing knowledge into practice is a key component of the nursing role in healthcare and is commonly done through quality improvement (QI) projects. Although common in healthcare, QI projects are rarely published or shared at conferences, leading to reduced understanding of the process and, thus, reduced capacity among nurses. The objective of this presentation is to describe one QI framework, the Model for Improvement framework, and provide two case exemplars of QI using this framework. The case exemplars will focus on optimizing the patient journey related to transcatheter aortic valve implantation and the development of a regional pathway for optimal care of patients diagnosed with a ST-elevation myocardial infarction. We review the Model for Improvement framework and then discuss the work undertaken prior to the commencement of the case exemplars, including the forming of teams and the creation of project charters. We will share how aims were set for each case exemplar and how changes were measured and determined. We describe the plan, do, study, adjust cycle of each case exemplar. Finally, we will share key insights and learnings from the two case exemplars to support nurses undertaking the QI process. The implications for practice for this presentation are increased knowledge of and capacity for QI in the Canadian cardiovascular nursing and allied healthcare provider community. Together, this will improve care and patient outcomes for Canadians.
Speakers / Panelists
Emily Hyde RN
Emily Hyde
Emily Hyde RN
Emily Hyde, RN, MN
I was born and raised in southern Ontario and attended the University of Western Ontario for my undergraduate education where I obtained a Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree along with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. I moved to Winnipeg in 2013 to participate in the Winnipeg Critical Care Nursing Education Program (WCCNEP) and never left Manitoba. After completing the WCCNEP, I worked in the post-operative cardiac surgery ICU. I began working as a clinical education facilitator with nursing students on the cardiology unit, which opened the door to the educator role on that unit. I was the Continuing Education Instructor for the Cardiology Unit and the Pacemaker/ Defibrillator Clinic at St Boniface Hospital from 2015 to 2021 when I became a Clinical Nurse Specialist with Cardiac Sciences. I completed my Master of Nursing degree through the University of Manitoba in 2020 and began my doctoral studies there in fall 2021.
I enjoy collaborating with other healthcare professionals to drive change using research evidence in innovative ways to ensure we are providing the best educational experience to our coworkers and the best healthcare to Canadians. The projects I am involved in and am passionate about include congenital heart disease, structural heart interventions, heart failure, and post-intensive care syndrome. I enjoy working with the multidisciplinary team to integrate all team members along with patients and their families into care delivery to optimize patient outcomes.
I live outside of Winnipeg with my husband and two dogs. When not working or at school, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, travelling, and trying the variety of restaurants and cuisine Winnipeg has to offer.