A Refreshed Emergency Airway Trolley as a Cognitive Tool
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2022
Reorganize airway trolley as per the Vortex model, reduce clutter, and pre-pack surgical kits. Emergency Airway Trolley transformation supports better management in airway crises.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Job Effectiveness, Operational Management, Inventory Management, Design Thinking, Productivity, Cost Saving
About this Content
Aims
Reorganize airway trolley as per the Vortex model, reduce clutter, and pre-pack surgical kits.
Background
Emergency airway management poses challenges with high risk for errors and inefficiencies.
Methods
Implemented Vortex model drawers, pre-packed surgical kits, visual checklists, and educational sessions.
Results
>90% satisfaction among ED staff for reduced prep time and ease of use; positive impact on workflow.
Conclusion
Emergency Airway Trolley transformation supports better management in airway crises.
Lessons Learnt
Innovation in organization improves safety, workflow efficiency, and reduces costs.
Keywords
Emergency Airway, Vortex Model, Cognitive Tools, Workflow Optimization
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Emergency Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Goh Ee Ling |
Project Member(s) | Ng Su Yin |
Connect with this contributor!
Goh Ee Ling - Ee_Ling_GOH@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_281_NTFGH_QM_2022_A_Refreshed_Emergency_Airway_Trolley_as_a_Cognitive_Tool.pdf