CQI/TQM- CASE 4 Tool: PDCA The microbiology manager has noticed a significant increase in contaminated blood cultures th

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CQI/TQM- CASE 4
Tool: PDCA
The microbiology manager has noticed a significant increase in contaminated blood cultures this month.
Contamination occurs due to improper phlebotomy technique (i.e., not thoroughly cleaning the puncture site prior to specimen collection) allowing skin flora to enter the culture bottle. This can result in the patient being prescribed antibiotics that are not needed. Their hospital stay may also be extended in order to r/o sepsis.
Blood cultures are collected by phlebotomists from the laboratory and by nurses on the floors.
You are the Allied Health and Nursing Education Coordinator for the hospital.
Use the PDCA tool to develop a plan of action that will help decrease the number of contaminated cultures.
Post the report as an attachment to the CQI/TQM Case 4 Assignment site as an attachment following the instructions. You must use the CQI/TQM case study 4 template to receive full credit.
The following issues must be addressed in order to receive full credit:
1- PLAN - What is the problem? Who's causing it? What is your goal?
2- DO - How do you solve the problem? What resources do you need? What is the time frame involved?
3- CHECK - How do you know your plan is working? Did you meet your goals?
4- ACT - Show how you will implement your solution. Is there any follow-up?