Regular ward checks raise standards of care

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Practice
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Recent high-profile reports highlighted failures in patient care.
• There is a need for improved patient monitoring and engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report on the introduction and implementation of intentional rounding.
• To enhance patient-centered care within a National Health Service (NHS) Trust.

Main Methods:

• Intentional rounding piloted and implemented by nurses.
• Involved hourly or two-hourly patient condition checks.
• Included assessment of nutritional status, skin integrity, and patient needs.

Main Results:

• The approach was successfully introduced across various wards.
• Focuses on proactive patient care and communication.

Conclusions:

• Intentional rounding represents a proactive nursing strategy to improve patient experience.
• This initiative aims to address systemic issues in care delivery.