Automated Code Red Alerts (ACRA) and ICU Outreach Nursing (ICUORN) Service
Technology
Workforce Transformation
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National University Health System
31 December 2024
Improve care escalation for deteriorating patients in General Wards (GW) and reduce unplanned ICU admissions through. The ACRA system improved patient safety by reducing unplanned ICU admissions, cardiac arrests, and healthcare costs through efficient.
Year Submitted: 2024
Published Date: 31 December 2024
Tags: Technology, Workforce Transformation, Digital Health, Sensors, Data Management, Data Analytics, Job Redesign, Upskilling
About this Content
Aims
Improve care escalation for deteriorating patients in General Wards (GW) and reduce unplanned ICU admissions through automated alerts and ICU outreach nursing (ICUORN).
Background
Patients in GW were at risk of deterioration, with low compliance in timely care escalation, leading to poor outcomes like unplanned ICU admissions and cardiac arrest.
Methods
Implemented the Automated Code Red Alert (ACRA) system to trigger alerts for deteriorating patients, coupled with ICUORN service for prompt care escalation.
Results
Achieved 100% compliance in escalating care, reduced in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) rates, and decreased unplanned ICU admissions to 8%.
Conclusion
The ACRA system improved patient safety by reducing unplanned ICU admissions, cardiac arrests, and healthcare costs through efficient intervention.
Lessons Learnt
Leveraging smart technology like ACRA and upskilling ICUORN staff ensured timely care escalation, resulting in improved patient safety.
Additional Information
National Healthcare Innovation & Productivity (NHIP) 2024 – Best Practice (Automation, IT and Robotics category)
Keywords
ACRA, ICUORN, Clinical Deterioration, Early Intervention, Patient Safety, Critical Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Intensive Care Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Rebecca Lim Shi Han |
Project Member(s) | Low TJ |
Connect with this contributor!
Rebecca Lim Shi Han - rebecca_sh_lim@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_399_NTFGH_NHIP_2024_Automated_Code_Red_Alerts_ACRA_and_ICU_Outreach_Nursing_ICUORN_Service.pdf