CARE Report: Enhancing Patient and Process Outcomes using Programming
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
SingHealth
31 December 2024
Streamline processes by automating mundane tasks, replacing manual calculations, data entry, and reducing workflow steps to. The CARE Report has successfully optimized CPET report generation, freeing up clinical resources and improving patient experience.
Year Submitted: 2024
Published Date: 31 December 2024
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Access To Care, Design Thinking, Turnaround Time, Manhour Saving, Job Effectiveness, Productivity
About this Content
Aims
Streamline processes by automating mundane tasks, replacing manual calculations, data entry, and reducing workflow steps to generate CPET reports.
Background
Generating a single CPET report took 5 hours, leading to long patient wait times (about 4 months) and reducing manpower availability for other services.
Methods
Developed the CARE Report using R programming to automate data extraction, calculations, and report generation, replacing manual Excel and Word-based processes.
Results
Reduced report generation time significantly, improving efficiency. The system improved patient slot availability, reduced human error, and enhanced turnaround time for test results.
Conclusion
The CARE Report has successfully optimized CPET report generation, freeing up clinical resources and improving patient experience. Future refinements will focus on further workflow optimizations.
Lessons Learnt
Automation can significantly enhance workflow efficiency and resource allocation while improving clinical accuracy. Staying updated with technological advancements is key.
Keywords
CPET report, Automation, Raw Data, Slope Graphs, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Efficiency, Technology, Turnaround Time
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | KK Women and Children Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Cardiology, Medical ＆ Laboratory Technology |
Project Lead(s) | Muhammad Alif Bin Abu Bakar |
Project Member(s) | Fadzlynn Binti Mohamad Fadzully |
Connect with this contributor!
Muhammad Alif Bin Abu Bakar - muhammad.alif@kkh.com.sg
Project Attachment
986_KKH_NHIP_2024_CARE_Report_Enhancing_Patient_and_Process_Outcomes_using_Programming.pdf