Reduce third and fourth-degree tears within our maternity unit
Aim for a fall in rates within a two-year period in line with the 2.9% national average
Our objectives included;
Multi-disciplinary approach to training: Our project team leads recognised the importance of training all staff which included a multi-disciplinary approach involving midwives, obstetricians and students. Records of training and actions were important when interpreting dashboards and trends.
Dashboards: Capture data on third and fourth degree tears rates with all vaginal births
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Plan Do Study Act: Quality Improvement Methods applied to monitor and evaluate progress of OASIS care bundle.
Purchase of Episcissors-60: Successful implementation of the OASIS care bundle also involved the purchase of Episcissors-60 as correct episiotomy technique at a 60-degree angle is achievable with these scissors and is significant component of the OASIS CARE bundle. A business plan was submitted to purchase epi-sc
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