Presenting changes
We right this minute are waiting for feedback on our dissemination project.
From this project I will take with me that documenting input is very important. Many people remember to record the output that happens, but it doesn’t always help if we don’t know how much the patient is taking in, If someone is losing weight and it seeming like they are going to the bathroom and wasting big amount without it being recorded of the same being taken in, it can look like there is something wrong. So, remembering to record input is very important for patient records. I will also take from this that teamwork is important. Having people to talk to about a problem and being able to openly talk about something that you find is wrong whether that be in the hospital setting or just in a project setting being able to have people to voice your opinion and get feedback is always nice to have. I also found that in these setting, of doing evidence-based practice and research it’s good to voice your thoughts, they may be what everyone is already thinking, and someone just needs to say it to get the ball moving but saying something is always important.
Our team process worked well together, there were eight of us so that’s a big group but being able to work all together is important. I learned that even with a big group we worked well together, we were able to talk through anything that we were stuck on and ask for help when we didn’t understand something. I discovered about myself that I am a team player, I like working with other people who have a common goal as I do to solve a problem. I’ve also come to realize that sometimes I can do more towards a group project, there were people that took charge and did more than I did which I now realize isn’t always how it should be, I need to step up and not just fall to the background.
2 thoughts on “Presenting changes”
I really enjoyed your project! I can agree that intake and output documentation is not evenly performed with every healthcare professional. I thought the brochure was very easy to read and organized! I also enjoyed the section on barriers and how to overcome them which will hopefully help implement some change.
I liked the setup and overall look of your brochure. It was easy to follow, the information was clear, and you kept it simple. Input and Output is something I see forgotten about or overlooked frequently. I thought it was great that you are bringing the importance of accurate documentation to light. The consequences of fluid/electrolyte imbalances can have many negative effects on patient care. Lastly, I liked how you mentioned the barriers to accurate I&O. We may not always see when patients drink or void and I thought it was good to remind us of this.