An Optimised Algorithm with Improved Turn-Around Time for Detection of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacterales (CPE) In A Routine Microbiology Laboratory
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2019
Evaluate the effectiveness of NG Test CARBA 5 in reducing turn-around time (TAT) for detecting CPE. NG Test CARBA 5 significantly reduced reporting time, enhancing infection control efforts and efficiency.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Access To Care, Waiting Time, Turnaround Time, Productivity, Time Saving, Cost Saving
About this Content
Aims
Evaluate the effectiveness of NG Test CARBA 5 in reducing turn-around time (TAT) for detecting CPE.
Background
Timely detection of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) is critical to limit its spread and ensure timely intervention.
Methods
Implemented NG Test CARBA 5 to detect five carbapenemases; analyzed pre- and post-implementation TAT.
Results
Reporting TAT reduced to Day 0 for 88.5% of cases (previously 73.2% reported on Day 1).
Conclusion
NG Test CARBA 5 significantly reduced reporting time, enhancing infection control efforts and efficiency.
Lessons Learnt
Advances in immunochromatographic tests enable faster, cost-effective detection, improving safety and quality in healthcare.
Additional Information
Recommended for routine use in microbiology labs.
Keywords
Carbapenemase Detection, Turnaround Time, NG Test CARBA 5, Infection Control, Laboratory Efficiency
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) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Gastroenterology, Allergy ＆ Immunology |
Project Lead(s) | Ang Hui Zhen |
Project Member(s) | Ong Chiou Horng |
Connect with this contributor!
Ang Hui Zhen - hui_zhen_ang@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
75_NTFGH_QM_2019_An_Optimised_Algorithm_with_Improved_Turn_Around_Time_combine.pdf