A shotgun approach to reduce Neonatal Cardiac Post-Operative Infection Rate
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
National University Health System
31 December 2018
Streamline sterilization processes to reduce time and costs and optimize human resource utilization in TSSU. Streamlined workflows enable sustainable efficiency and resource management in TSSU operations.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Workflow Redesign, Risk Management, Preventive Approach, Lean Methodology
About this Content
Aims
Streamline sterilization processes to reduce time and costs and optimize human resource utilization in TSSU.
Background
Sterilization of surgical instruments in the Main Building Operating Theatre faced inefficiencies in workflow and resource allocation.
Methods
Conducted Rapid Improvement Event (RIE); applied Lean tools like Value Stream Mapping and PICK Chart for workflow optimization.
Results
Man-hour savings of 5% (87 hours/day from 92 hours/day); $256,856 annual cost savings; reduced staff headcount by 5.
Conclusion
Streamlined workflows enable sustainable efficiency and resource management in TSSU operations.
Lessons Learnt
Role redesign, Lean principles, and automating tasks enhance efficiency and reduce costs sustainably.
Additional Information
Presented at NUH Process Improvement Forum.
Keywords
Sterilization, Lean Methodology, Workflow Optimization, Cost Savings
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Neonatology, Cardiology, Surgery |
Project Lead(s) | Ong Guat Kheng, Yap Hock Lan |
Project Member(s) |
Connect with this contributor!
Yap Hock Lan - hock_lan_yap@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
29_NUH_Reduce_Neonatal_Cardiac_Post_Operative_Infection_Rate_combine.pdf