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*Knowledge Award 2020 Champion* Auditing post-operative neutering complications
30 March 2020 - 781KB PDF
This award winning case example shows how post-operative neutering complications were monitored using the National Audit for Small animal Neutering via vetAUDIT.org. Complications were cut down by half by assessing hygiene and post operative care guidelines. Louise Northway RVN became a Knowledge Champion for the second year running due to her work on this continuous quality improvement cycle (PDF Doc).
*Knowledge Award 2020 Champion Practice* Analgesia process audit at PDSA
30 March 2020 - 632KB PDF
This case example shows the national process audit undertaken after implementing a national pain protocol at PDSA. Bu identifying which areas had successfully implemented the change, assistance could be provided to those that required further support. This case example was one of the initiatives that made PDSA a 2020 Knowledge Award Champion Practice (PDF doc).
*Knowledge Award 2020 Champion Practice* Auditing post-operative complications at Vale Vets
30 March 2020 - 536KB PDF
This case example shows how Vale Vets performed a post-operative complication audit on neutered cats and dogs to identify where any improvements were required. This case example was one of the initiatives that made Vale Vets a 2020 Knowledge Award Champion Practice (PDF doc).
*Knowledge Award 2020 Champion Practice* Clinical incident reporting at PDSA
30 March 2020 - 548KB PDF
This case example shows the national audit undertaken on clinical incidents throughout PDSA. By identifying where incidents were reported, the organisation could identify where they needed to focus their efforts on to make changes and create improvements. This case examples was one of the initiatives that made PDSA a 2020 Knowledge Award Champion Practice (PDF doc.)
*Knowledge Award 2020 Champion Practice* Cruciate surgery outcome audit at PDSA
30 March 2020 - 657KB PDF
This case example shows the national audit undertaken on cruciate surgical outcomes at PDSA. By auditing patient outcomes, PDSA could identify whether the current surgical technique offered was suitable, and to implement a simple but effective technique to reduce their number of patients lost-to-follow-up. This case example was one of the initiatives that made PDSA a 2020 Knowledge Award Champion Practice (PDF doc).
*Knowledge Award 2020 Champion Practice* Hygiene audit at Vale Vets
30 March 2020 - 1134KB PDF
This case example shows how Vale Vets performed a hygiene audit through self assessment to maintain a just culture and to identify any at risk areas and further training required. This case example was one of the initiatives that made Vale Vets a 2020 Knowledge Award Champion Practice (PDF doc).
*Knowledge Award 2020 Champion Practice* Surgical safety at Animal Health Trust
30 March 2020 - 1293KB PDF
This case examples shows how the small animal theatre team at Animal Health Trust have successfully implemented and used a surgical safety checklist to improve patient safety in a number of different theatres and specialties. The theatre team became a Champion Practice in the 2020 Knowledge Awards for their dedication to making the checklist a part of their daily routine (PDF Doc).
Webinar transcript: Infection control and biosecurity during COVID-19
30 March 2020 - 236KB PDF
Transcript of webinar on infection control and biosecurity during COVId-19 featuring Pam Mosedale, Alan Radford and Tim Nuttall. Recorded 27th March 2020
Editor-in-Chief Information Pack
28 March 2020 - 1269KB PDF
Editor-in-chief for Veterinary Evidence journal
Editor-in-Chief Job Description
28 March 2020 - 663KB PDF
Editor-in-chief for Veterinary Evidence journal.