• Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
YANGRong, Email: hxyangrong2004@126.com
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Objective To reduce patients' adverse events caused by needle indwelling through quality control circle (QCC) activities, in order to ensure the effectiveness and safety of intravenous fluids. Methods Guided by the QCC theory, we set up QCC, selected the topic related to reduction of patients' adverse events caused by needle indwelling, and worked out the plans from September 2012 to April 2013. Then, we adopted Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle method to set up goals, formulate measures, and inspect and improve the results. Results The incidence of needle-related adverse events reduced from 44.8% to 9.8% by implementation of quality circle activities. There was a significant statistical difference between the two groups (χ2=148.16, P<0.05). Conclusion QCC activity can not only reduce the adverse events incidence of needle indwelling, but also improve the nurses' working enthusiasm and responsibility, problem-solving skills and accomplishment, and promote team cohesion.

Citation: FENGLing, ZHOUZeng-rong, WANGRui, CHENJing, YANGRong. Quality Control Circle Application in Reducing Patients' Adverse Events Caused by Needle Indwelling. West China Medical Journal, 2014, 29(12): 2329-2332. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.20140704 Copy

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