Overview
Initiative type
Data Collection, Technology
Status
Deliver
Published
01 May 2018
Summary
This project has not progressed in its current format and has not been implemented.
Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) registries provide clinicians with data about device-related complications and patient outcomes. The registry collects information about the patients requiring CVADs within Cancer Care Services, type of CVADs being inserted, complications and reasons for removal.
Key dates
Apr 2016 - Mar 2018
Implementation sites
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Aim
To identify variances and trends in the quality of central venous access device (CVAD) care provided.
Outcomes
Provide data on CVAD failure both mechanical and infective that enables targeted quality improvement initiatives.
Background
The CVAD Registry has captured information on all adult cancer patients who received a CVAD from 1st April 2016 at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
This project was developed and driven by skills learnt during the Manage 4 Improvement program: a six-month integrated leadership and management program designed to build the confidence and capabilities of clinicians to support improvements in health service delivery.
Methods
A registry was established to capture information on all CVAD received for adult cancer care services. Data includes device related-complications, patient outcomes, type of CVAD, complications and reasons for removal.
Discussion and results
Over 1,100 CVADs have been recorded on over 600 patients. To date less than half of the patients completed their treatment with one CVAD.
Lessons learnt
The data has been used to identify education opportunities that are currently being provided.
Key contact
Nicole Gavin
Nurse Researcher
Metro North Hospital and Health Services