Community Therapeutics Programme Delivering Specialist Treatments in the Community
Care Continuum
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2023
To establish a new model for delivering specialist infusions and injections in community settings. The CTP showcases the benefits of community-integrated care, reducing costs and enhancing patient experience.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Continuum, Outpatient Care, Specialist Outpatient Care
About this Content
Aims
To establish a new model for delivering specialist infusions and injections in community settings.
Background
Centralized hospital services led to long waits and high costs for patients requiring therapeutic infusions.
Methods
Implemented the Community Therapeutics Programme (CTP) to provide care in community health centers and homes.
Results
Reduced wait times from 8 weeks to 1 week; achieved significant patient satisfaction and resource optimization.
Conclusion
The CTP showcases the benefits of community-integrated care, reducing costs and enhancing patient experience.
Lessons Learnt
Decentralized care models can improve access and outcomes while reducing hospital strain.
Additional Information
The program received the Singapore Healthcare Management 2023 Merit Prize in Operations.
Keywords
Community Care, Infusion Therapy
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Rheumatology, Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Yeo Siaw Ing |
Project Member(s) | Lee Tim Wei |
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Dr Yeo Siaw Ing - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg