Combinations Podcast Episode 94 - Waste to Savings: Streamlining Resuscitation Trolleys Saved £7,500

About this episode

This episode discusses a quality improvement project that streamlined the resuscitation trolley system, resulting in significant cost savings.

In this episode, we delve into a quality improvement project that transformed the resuscitation trolley system at our trust, saving over £7,500. What began as a problem with 14 separate orders for the same supplies—where items, like airways, were purchased in boxes of 50 when only one was needed—became an opportunity to streamline the process and reduce waste. By centralising stock and improving the ordering system, we eliminated unnecessary duplication and ensured better efficiency

Topics covered

• quality improvement
• resuscitation trolleys
• waste reduction
• efficiency
• healthcare savings

Keywords

• resuscitation trolley
• quality improvement
• cost savings
• healthcare
• waste reduction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

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