We are delighted to announce that PreciSSIon – a regional collaborative to reduce surgical site infection after elective colorectal surgery – has been shortlisted in the Quality Improvement category at The BMJ Awards 2021.
The project – in partnership with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; North Bristol NHS Trust; University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; and Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – has been shortlisted for using original ideas in quality improvement to better outcomes for patients.
Anne Pullyblank, Medical Director, West of England AHSN said:
“This has been a fantastic project to be a part of, and the figures we have been able to achieve at such a challenging time for many in hospitals are absolutely incredible. Combined regional average baseline figures showed surgical site infection (SSI) was 18% pre November 2019. Implementation of the PreciSSIon bundle elements in all trusts between November 2019 and June 2021 resulted in an amazing almost 50% improvement in SSI rate, leading to a regional average of just 9.5%; a significant improvement in patient experience.
The collaborative element enabled staff and trusts to support each other during the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic and engagement was high, with theatre teams in particular being empowered to make a difference. It’s amazing for the hard work of everyone involved to be recognised by being shortlisted at the BMJ Awards in the Quality Improvement category.”
Read our Celebrating PreciSSIon article: Reducing SSI rates by 50% with estimated savings of over £500k
The BMJ Awards ceremony will be taking place on the evening of Wednesday 29 September.
This follows PreciSSIon being shortlisted at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards in two categories: Perioperative and Surgical Care Initiative of the Year and Infection Prevention and Control Award.
Find out more about PreciSSIon.
Posted on August 12, 2021
