Do clinical safety charts improve paramedic key performance indicator results? (A clinical improvement programme evaluation)

Emerg Med J. 2012 Jul;29(7):596-7. doi: 10.1136/emj.2010.099275. Epub 2010 Nov 8.

Abstract

Introduction: Is the Clinical Safety Chart clinical improvement programme (CIP) effective at improving paramedic key performance indicator (KPI) results within the Ambulance Service of New South Wales?

Methods: The CIP intervention area was compared with the non-intervention area in order to determine whether there was a statistically significant improvement in KPI results.

Results: The CIP was associated with a statistically significant improvement in paramedic KPI results within the intervention area.

Conclusions: The strategies used within this CIP are recommended for further consideration.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Emergency Medical Services / standards*
  • Humans
  • Medical Errors / prevention & control*
  • New South Wales
  • Program Evaluation
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care / methods*
  • Quality Indicators, Health Care / standards*
  • Retrospective Studies