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A FOCUS-PDCA quality improvement model for reducing the distribution defect rate of sterile packages
Yongdeng Huang1,2, Yan Huang3,4, Liangying Yi5,6
1Department of Sterile Processing Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Abstract:
This study aimed to investigate the effect of the application of the FOCUS-PDCA quality improvement model in terms of reducing the distribution defect rate of the sterile packages processed by the CSSD. The FOCUS-PDCA quality improvement model was applied to analyze the causes of the distribution defects of sterile packages, develop improvement measures, and compare the distribution defect rates before and after the application of the FOCUS-PDCA model. Following implementation of the FOCUS-PDCA quality improvement model, the distribution defect rate of sterile packages decreased from 1.74 to 0.37% (P < 0.05). The FOCUS-PDCA quality improvement model can produce a substantial reduction in the distribution defect rate of sterile packages, ensuring the quality of sterile supplies.
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