Improving staff awareness of sensory aid needs and dementia status in an old age ward

The EPR form completion rate increased by 14% over a period of 4 weeks, although this was not statistically significant. 18% of the bedside checklists were filled in, which was statistically significant. Both interventions in combination led to a statistically significant increase in sensory impairment awareness, with a 32% decrease in sensory aid unknown rates, a 40% decrease in dementia unknown rates and a 56% decrease in both sensory and dementia unknown rates. Delirium status was not formally assessed in this QIP due to documentation inconsistencies; however, its relevance remains acknowledged.