The application of quality control circle in the management of narcotic drugs and first-category psychotropic drugs

Abstract

This study explores the application effect of “quality control circle” (QCC) activities in the management of narcotic and 1st-category psychotropic drugs (anesthetic drugs). A QCC management group was established based on standardized methods and procedures. The theme of the group was to improve the standardization rate in the management of anesthetic drugs. The group analyzed the current situation of anesthetic drug management in a tertiary public hospital in Beijing, China. The plan-do-check-act cycle was applied to implement improvement measures. The standardization rate, management time, and healthcare satisfaction of anesthetic drug management were compared before and after QCC management. The standardization rate of anesthetic drug management increased from 95.83% to 99.01% after QCC, which showed that staff satisfaction was higher after QCC management than before (P < .01). The time anesthesia nurses spent each day managing anesthetic drugs was also significantly reduced, from 72.68 ± 15.41 minutes to 51.74 ± 6.92 minutes (P < .01). The application of QCC management not only increased the standardization rate of anesthetic drug management, but it also improved job satisfaction and reduced the time spent managing anesthetic drugs.