A Systematic Workflow in Ensuring Safe MRI Examination for Patients with Coronary Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs)
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2018
Prevent safety issues such as death, burns, and implant malfunctions during MRI for patients with CIEDs. The workflow and checklist significantly improved safety and consistency, serving as a model for adoption in other institutions.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Risk Management, Adverse Outcome Reduction
About this Content
Aims
Prevent safety issues such as death, burns, and implant malfunctions during MRI for patients with CIEDs.
Background
MRI compatibility with CIEDs requires strict adherence to protocols to prevent adverse outcomes.
Methods
Developed a standardized MRI workflow, introduced an MRI-CIED checklist, and implemented multi-disciplinary training.
Results
Ensured safe MRI examinations for all patients with CIEDs; improved staff confidence and protocol adherence.
Conclusion
The workflow and checklist significantly improved safety and consistency, serving as a model for adoption in other institutions.
Lessons Learnt
Standardized workflows and multi-disciplinary collaboration are essential for patient safety in high-risk procedures.
Keywords
MRI, Coronary Devices, Patient Safety
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | National Neuroscience Institute |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Cardiology, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiology |
Project Lead(s) | Oh Hui Ping |
Project Member(s) | Yu Wai-Yung |
Connect with this contributor!
Oh Hui Ping - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C277_NNI_Workflow_in_Ensuring_Safe_MRI_Examination_for_Patients_with_Coronary_Implantable.pdf