This is a measurement tool that the Measurement and Understanding workstream have identified as relevant for use in quality improvement projects within the renal setting. We have included information on this measurement tool, and where possible, attached the tool and further information related to its use. Please feel free to download any of the information on this tool below.
If you have any queries about the use of this tool please contact the chair of the Measurement and Understanding workstream via Katie.Fielding@nhs.net. We’d also love to hear from you, if you have used this information in a quality improvement project.
Katie Fielding has also produced a blog providing further information on a number of other useful measurement tools recommended by the Measurement and Understanding workstream available on the KQuIP hub here.
Haemodialysis Trigger Tool (HTT) –This allows measurement of harm events during haemodialysis. Thi can be used to identify where to focus quality improvement projects and then assess the impact of interventions to improve harm events. Further information on this can be found on the haemodialysis trigger tool case study on the KQuIP hub. Further information on the haemodialysis trigger tool can be found in the proforma below.