the need for standards and guidelines in robotic surgery: from a nursing perspective
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THE NEED FOR STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES IN ROBOTIC SURGERY
Dezita Taylor Dip He, BSc
Gynaecology and Obstetric Surgery
Objectives Standards and guidelines
in robotic surgery
How they should be developed
The benefits for patients and theatre teams/individuals
Standards and guidelines: progress at the RWT
The importance of sharing knowledge
Definitions
Clinical Standards
“are a concise set of statements prioritised statements designed to drive measurable quality improvements within a particular area of health or care” NICE 2014
Clinical practice guidelines
“are statements that include recommendations intended to optimise patient care…” Institute of Medicine 2011
Standards and guidelines
Standards and
guidelines
Consistent gold
standard care
Quality assurance
Improve patient
outcomes
Identifying and
minimising risks
Robotic surgery
New innovation
Increased sense of responsibility
Training
Succession planning
Cost effective
The benefits Measure quality and
efficiency
Minimise risks
Consistency of care
Improve health and outcomes
Source of support and reference
Guidelines and standards are only as good as the evidence they are based on
Efficient and effective healthcare
Critically evaluate ideas and experiences
Sourced from experts and literature
Research based
Continually changing
Progress so far at RWT Development of protocols
Learning records
Competencies
Robotic education folder
Regular Simulation training
Protocol development
Research and development
Ratification Financial assessments
Equality impact assessment
MaintenanceCommunication
and training
Competency development Knowledge and
understanding
Highlight strengths
Identify areas for improvement
Quality assurance
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