Building a Community of Practice to Reduce Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection through GURUS
Organisational Leadership
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2023
To foster a community of practice (COP) to reduce catheter-associated UTIs (CAUTIs) through shared knowledge and. The initiative demonstrates the power of communities of practice in addressing systemic challenges across healthcare institutions.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Organisational Leadership, Knowledge Management, Knowledge Sharing, Community Of Practice
About this Content
Aims
To foster a community of practice (COP) to reduce catheter-associated UTIs (CAUTIs) through shared knowledge and collaborative efforts.
Background
High CAUTI rates necessitated a cross-institutional approach to align practices and reduce incidences.
Methods
Established a COP, developed educational materials, and implemented CAUTI prevention checklists across institutions.
Results
Significant CAUTI rate reduction observed in two of six institutions; further analysis needed to confirm sustainability.
Conclusion
The initiative demonstrates the power of communities of practice in addressing systemic challenges across healthcare institutions.
Lessons Learnt
Collaborative platforms enhance best practice adoption and improve patient safety.
Keywords
Community of Practice, Infection Control, CAUTI Prevention
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | DUKE University - National University of Singapore |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | William Yap |
Project Member(s) | Shao Chu Teo |
Connect with this contributor!
William Yap - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_905_SHHQ_SHM_2023_Building_a_Community_of_Practice_to_Reduce_Catheter_Associated_UTI.pdf