Thursday 22 August 2024
RCEM is recruiting volunteer team members to a project aiming to improve patients’ experience of receiving pain relief in Emergency Departments.
The Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) called Improving Analgesia Time (IAT) will aim to reduce the time it takes to administer pain relief.
Working with participating Emergency Departments across the country, the project will also consider other factors that could improve how pain relief is delivered, such as better assessment processes (ensuring that the right type of pain relief is given to the right patient at the right time), improving staff training, and resource availability.
The College would be interested in applications from College members and non-members with an interest in Quality Improvement – particularly in the area of pain relief – and experience of the following roles:
The clinician that submitted the winning topic, Dr Juan Vilarino said “Timely analgesia delivery in the Emergency Department is not just about enhancing efficiency. It is critical to patient care, directly impacting comfort, recovery, and overall experience.
“By improving analgesia delivery times, we can significantly enhance the quality of care and patient outcomes in what is often a high-stress environment.
“This project is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in how we manage pain, ensuring that all patients receive the relief they need as quickly as possible.”
More information about the role and how to apply can be found on RCEM’s ‘Volunteering Opportunities’ page under ‘Quality Improvement’.
For more information email lucas.dalla-vecchia@rcem.ac.uk.
The deadline for applications is Monday 16 September 2024.
