A Patient Safety Initiative in Improving Medication Safety of Controlled Drugs (CD)
31 December 2021
Project Categories
Care Process & Redesign
Environmental Sustainability
Platform
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
Cluster
SingHealth
Enhance patient safety by improving controlled drug (CD) storage and retrieval systems. The revamped CD cabinet has been recognized as a key step in patient safety improvements.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Environmental Sustainability, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Risk Management, Preventive Approach, Operational Management, Inventory Management, Pharmaceutical Waste, Quality Improvement, Design Thinking
About this Content
Aims
Enhance patient safety by improving controlled drug (CD) storage and retrieval systems.
Background
Ward 43 faced risks of medication errors due to space constraints and poor labelling of CDs.
Methods
Redesigned CD cabinets with better labels, separation for LASA drugs, and implemented First Expiry First Out (FEFO).
Results
Achieved a safer environment with reduced medication errors, better storage, and staff satisfaction.
Conclusion
The revamped CD cabinet has been recognized as a key step in patient safety improvements.
Lessons Learnt
Collaboration between pharmacy and nursing teams enhanced overall safety.
Keywords
Target Zero Harm, Medication Safety, Controlled Drugs
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | KK Women and Children Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Palliative Medicine, Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Catherine Sandra Paul |
Project Member(s) | Soe San Aung Myo |
Connect with this contributor!
Catherine Sandra Paul - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg