Applying 6S Concept in Inpatient Clean Utility (CU) Rooms (NTFGH & JCH)
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2022
Reduce staff time locating consumables by 50% using 6S methodology. Effective use of 6S methodology improves efficiency and team ownership.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Build Environment, Inventory Space Management, Operational Management, Inventory Management
About this Content
Aims
Reduce staff time locating consumables by 50% using 6S methodology.
Background
Staff struggled with disorganized consumable items, causing inefficiencies.
Methods
Implemented 6S methodology; reorganized CU rooms with visual management and audits.
Results
Time savings: 58% for catheterization prep, 79% for nasogastric tube prep.
Conclusion
Effective use of 6S methodology improves efficiency and team ownership.
Lessons Learnt
Standardized processes and staff engagement sustain improvements.
Keywords
6S, Efficiency, Inventory Management, Clean Utility, Standardization
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Jurong Community Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Mag Tan Wooi Lin, Teo Hui Sin |
Project Member(s) | Ng Wei Wei |
Connect with this contributor!
Annie Lee - annie_hp_lee@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_312_NTFGH_QM_2022_Applying_6S_Concept_in_Inpatient_Clean_Utility_CU_Rooms.pdf