Application of a Microsystem-based Project to Improve the Inpatient Care of Adults with Cystic Fibrosis

Abstract

Application of a microsystem-based strategy that engaged patients and families as well as caregivers brought about substantial changes in CF care delivery, increased satisfaction among staff and patients, and decreased hospital length of stay.

A quality improvement project to decrease emergency department and medical intensive care unit transfer times

“…Although ED and MICU staff was frustrated by unresolved delays, neither had bridged the gap to collaborate on real solutions. Each microsystem had its working culture, practices and workflows (7,13,14) and each relied on other hospital services such as transport, RT, and environmental services.…”