South West Team Transplant – Transplanting as many people as possible with the shortest possible waiting time

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Background

Kidney transplants transform the lives of patients who receive them. If a patient is fit enough to have a transplant this is the best treatment for advanced kidney disease. The process of being deemed fit for a transplant, listed and ultimately transplanted can be lengthy, with delays in getting tests performed or other speciality reviews before transplant listing. Even after workup is complete there may be a wait before the patient is activated on the transplant list, and after listing there is usually a wait of 2-4 years until a donor becomes available.

Aim

The Gloucester Renal Unit is proud to be part of South West Team Transplant. We are a multidisciplinary group from across the South West, from transplant units and referring units, united around the aim of transplanting as many people as possible with the shortlist possible waiting time.

Method

Inspired by the NHS Improvement Change Model and supported by the Kidney Quality Improvement Partnership (KQuIP), we are improving the pathway for our patients through:

• Leadership – training for all team members
• Spread and adoption – sharing across the region and beyond
• Mobilisation and motivation – embedding our transplant philosophy throughout the pathway
• System drivers – Development of patient-focused drivers and change ideas
• Improvement Tools – utilisation of KQuIP resources, LifeQI
• Project Management – ongoing face-to-face support from KQuIP
• Measurement – adoption and customisation of the Transplant First Dashboard

We have built a robust foundation to support the success of this project, and look forward to seeing improved transplant outcomes in the years to come.