Accurate Medication Supplies to Inpatients
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2022
Improve inpatient pharmacy medication supplies accuracy from 33.3% to 66.7%. iSafe ULTRA enabled error-free medication returns and packing, improving patient safety.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Technology, Risk Management, Preventive Approach, Digitalisation, Automation, Digital Health, Sensors
About this Content
Aims
Improve inpatient pharmacy medication supplies accuracy from 33.3% to 66.7%.
Background
Errors in inpatient pharmacy supplies caused safety risks and delays in treatment.
Methods
Implemented iSafe ULTRA, coaching sessions, and streamlined workflows.
Results
100% target achievement by Jul 2022; consistently exceeded project goals.
Conclusion
iSafe ULTRA enabled error-free medication returns and packing, improving patient safety.
Lessons Learnt
Collaboration, technology, and iterative PDSA cycles are critical for achieving accuracy.
Keywords
Medication Accuracy, iSafe ULTRA, Pharmacy, Process Redesign
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) | Allied Health, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Pharmacology |
Project Lead(s) | Yap Jun Liang |
Project Member(s) | Tengku Nur Amylia |
Connect with this contributor!
Tan Yuen Ming - yuen_ming_tan@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_297_NTFGH_QM_2022_Accurate_Medication_supplies_to_Inpatients.pdf