The
NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement says “
Innovation is about doing things differently or doing different things to achieve large gains in performance… Most innovations, whether in the public sector or the private sector, come from staff working within those organisations…“ and “
…Quality, innovation, productivity and prevention (QIPP) is the mechanism…”, it’s “
…about creating an environment in which change and improvement can flourish; it is about leading differently and in a way that fosters a culture of innovation; and it is about providing staff with the tools, techniques and support that will enable them to take ownership of improving quality of care.”
In an article in the Health Service Journal (HSJ; 10th Sept 2009) Mark Farrar CBE (Chief executive NHS North West) stated “QIPP needs to become woven into the NHS’s DNA, and efficiencies come from the avoidable use of NHS resources, effective partnerships and best practice”
Innovative use of barcode technology has been proven around the world to improve the quality of care system and operational processes. Numerous best practice examples can be found on this website (Reduce exposure to risk; Manage / reduce cost; Enhance patient outcomes). In addition follow Jerry Fahrni’s BLOG (He is a Pharmacist, Kaweah Delta District Hospital, USA) or at least read this post: BCMA [BarCode Medication Administation] Implementation checklist and lessons learned
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