BATTLE: BArcoding idenTification for sTerilized medicaL instrumEnts
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
SingHealth
31 December 2022
Implement a barcoding system for sterilized instruments to enable patient-specific recalls in the event of issues. Barcoding systems successfully enhance operational safety and accountability in sterilization workflows.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Job Effectiveness, Productivity, Cost Saving, Operational Management, Inventory Management
About this Content
Aims
Implement a barcoding system for sterilized instruments to enable patient-specific recalls in the event of issues.
Background
Existing sterilization systems lacked tools to trace instruments back to specific patients.
Methods
Developed barcode stickers and workflows; audited results monthly.
Results
Achieved success rates from 88.1% to 100% in instrument tracking accuracy during audits.
Conclusion
Barcoding systems successfully enhance operational safety and accountability in sterilization workflows.
Lessons Learnt
Barcoding systems improve safety and traceability in healthcare settings.
Keywords
Barcoding, Sterilize, Medical Instruments, Inventory
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | SingHealth Polyclinics |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Podiatry, Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | June Tan |
Project Member(s) | Cindy Goh |
Connect with this contributor!
June Tan - june.tan.s.m@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_696_SHP_NHIP_2022_Battle_BArcoding_idenTification_for_sTerilized_medicaL_instrumEnts.pdf