Group A Quality Tool: Data Gathering for decreasing alert fatigue within our ICU

1. Feedback Logging

1.1. Check Sheets

1.1.1. track reported strength

1.1.2. track reported weaknesses

1.1.3. track improvement feedback

1.1.4. track common alerts ignored

1.1.5. track common alerts deemed unnecessary

1.1.6. identify other alert categories based on feedback/interviews

2. Deliverables

2.1. Issue log

2.2. Lessons Learned

2.3. Risk Register

2.4. Submit project change requests as needed

3. Benchmarking

3.1. compare/contrast previous alert system criteria at our ICU

3.2. compare/contrast other department alert criteria within our hospital

3.3. identify previous quality standards on alerts

3.4. identify clinician engagement with previous alert systems

4. Brainstorming

4.1. meet with team to discuss improvement plans and new alert system with primary goal: decrease alert fatigue and increase alert engagement

4.2. identify potential new alert criteria within our ICU

4.3. compare/contrast new criteria to old criteria and note how this improves the process

4.4. identify metrics/measurable goals

4.5. assign tasks

4.5.1. todoist

4.5.2. email

4.5.3. team meetings

5. Interviews

5.1. Obtain specific feedback on current alerts

5.1.1. interview other admin/clinical staff

5.1.2. interview with IT deptartment

5.1.3. interview with providers

5.1.4. interview with nursing

5.2. Surveys: for broad feedback