The NCEPOD report (2009) on Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) found 20% of post-admission AKIs were avoidable and only 50% of AKI care was considered ‘good’. The DONUT bundle comprises of six interventions aimed at improving the management of AKI.Baseline data was collected prospectively using the biochemistry eAlert system, identifying 50 patients with Stage 1 AKI over a two week period. Management was assessed 24 hours after the eAlert using a standardised proforma. After data analysis, a DONUT sticker was introduced within the Emergency Admissions Unit, providing an efficient method of recording interventions in the notes. Education sessions outlining the DONUT bundle and stickers were delivered via Foundation Program teaching, along with summary flash cards. A re-audit assessed these interventions.Of the initial cohort (n=50), only 8% of cases had all components of the care bundle completed. Following introduction of the education programme and AKI sticker, re-audit showed a rise in full compliance to 17% (n=42). Only 7% of cases used the AKI sticker but where it was used, there was 100% compliance with the bundle.In conclusion, AKI management is sub-standard. An education program and the use of a simple sticker can improve management. Further education regarding AKI is needed and work is ongoing to improve compliance with sticker use.
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