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  • 2024Highly commended

    PDSA

    Antimicrobial Stewardship
    PDSA achieved a 67% reduction in antibiotics used in preventative surgeries by introducing a series of new protocols and guidelines to improve AMS.
    Quality improvementAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS)
  • 2024Highly commended

    Quarry Veterinary Group, VetPartners

    Antimicrobial Stewardship
    This team achieved an 89% reduction in long-acting antibiotic use by implementing team training and guidelines.
    Quality improvementAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS)
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  • 2024Highly commended

    Amy Campbell, Parkside Veterinary Group

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Amy’s audit assessed the effects of different pre-medication protocols on blood pressure in cats under GA, leading to the adoption of new protocols.
    Quality improvementSurgery and anaesthesiaPatient care
  • 2024Highly commended

    Fiona Thomson, Roundhouse Referrals

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Fiona assessed clinical outcomes and client experience with Laparoscopic Ovariectomy, demonstrating improvements against baseline data from 2023.
    Quality improvementSurgery and anaesthesia
  • 2024Highly commended

    Francesca Pritchard (nee Beorby), Putlands Veterinary Surgery

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Francesca achieved a reduction in the number of patients becoming hypotensive following an audit and team discussion of the baseline data.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsSurgery and anaesthesia
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  • 2024Highly commended

    Hannah Jones, Avenue Veterinary Centre (Malvern)

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Hannah’s audit on pain scores led to changes in protocols, resulting in a 61% reduction in the number of cats requiring rescue analgesia post-operatively.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsSurgery and anaesthesia
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  • 2024Highly commended

    Harriet Peck, McMurty and Harding Veterinary Practice

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Harriet looked at hypotension in cat and dog anaesthesia which led to the development of new troubleshooting documents, empowering the team to make positive changes.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsSurgery and anaesthesia
  • 2024Highly commended

    Lauren Jobson, Cogges Veterinary Surgery

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Lauren achieved a reduced carbon footprint related to isoflurane use for the practice, through an audit, training and new protocols.
    Quality improvementOne HealthSurgery and anaesthesia
  • 2024Highly commended

    Leanne Morrison, Donview Veterinary Centre

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Leanne assessed repeat prescription processes leading to an improvement in pharmacy organisation, reducing errors and financial waste by 41%.
    Quality improvementMedicine
  • 2024Highly commended

    Maxine Richards, Straid Veterinary Clinic, IVC

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Maxine audited the use of blood pressure equipment during anaesthesia, implementing team training which led to 100% of patients having the BP monitored.
    Quality improvementSurgery and anaesthesia
  • 2024Highly commended

    Megan Orr, Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Megan assessed how well a new surgical safety checklist had been introduced and found a 94% compliance with completing the checklist.
    Quality improvementSurgery and anaesthesia
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  • 2024Highly commended

    Peter O’Hagan, at Aireworth Vets, and the Central Clinical Board Team, VetPartners,

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    This team undertook a process audit to improve adherence to drug data sheet recommendations in dogs. 
    Quality improvementSmall animalsMedicine