Learning from Each Other: A Multisite Collaborative to Reduce Electrolyte Testing.

ABSTRACT: Inpatient electrolyte testing rates vary significantly across pediatric hospitals. Despite evidence that unnecessary testing exists, providers still struggle with reducing electrolyte laboratory testing. We aimed to reduce serum electrolyte testing among pediatric inpatients by 20% across 5 sites within 6 months.

Methods

A national quality improvement collaborative evaluated standardized interventions for reducing inpatient serum electrolyte testing at 5 large tertiary and quaternary children's hospitals. The outcome measure was the rate of electrolyte laboratory tests per 10 patient-days. The interventions were adapted from a previous single-site improvement project and included cost card reminders, automated laboratory plans via electronic medical record, structured rounds discuss

SUBMITTER: Coe M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7591129 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature