Objective PDCA cycle method was used to continuously improve the quality management of infant incubators in neonatology department, and improve the qualified rate and guarantee ability of infant incubators. Methods Relevant data were collected, problems and causes were analyzed by fishbone diagram and Plato. Combined with PDCA cycle management, improvement measures were implemented by improving medical equipment management system, refining maintenance content, strengthening personnel training and assessment, and improving supervision and management. The improvement effect was evaluated according to the overall qualified rate and fine detection parameters before and after the introduction of PDCA cycle method. Results After implementing the improvement measures, the qualified rate in infant incubator increased from 87.1% to 97.1%, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). At the same time, the deviation of temperature index and relative humidity in the test items is obviously reduced, and the deviation, uniformity and fluctuation of temperature index have significant changes (P < 0.05). The results show that PDCA cycle method has improved the quality management level and performance status of infant incubator. Conclusion Using PDCA circulation method to improve the qualified rate and performance of infant incubator can promote the standardization of quality management in infant incubator and provide reference for other medical equipment to carry out quality management.
Research on the application of PDCA cycle method in the quality management of infant incubator[J].
China Medical Devices.
https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1674-1633.20241702