Continuity of Nutrition Care - How to ensure patients are reviewed by Dietitian as necessary before hospital discharge
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Ensure patients are reviewed by Dietitians before discharge to reduce malnutrition. Improved nutrition outcomes and reduced readmissions.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Value Based Care, Safe Care
About this Content
Aims
Ensure patients are reviewed by Dietitians before discharge to reduce malnutrition.
Background
Patients without Dietitian review before discharge faced malnutrition and poor outcomes.
Methods
Introduced "call4dc" acronym in clinical notes to alert nurses to contact Dietitians.
Results
Reduced discharges without Dietitian review by 77%; improved communication between staff.
Conclusion
Improved nutrition outcomes and reduced readmissions.
Lessons Learnt
Standardized communication improves continuity of nutrition care.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 – Shortlisted Project (Communications Category)
Keywords
Nutrition Care, Dietitian Review, Communication
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Sengkang General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Nutrition ＆ Dietetics |
Project Lead(s) | Chan Ya Ling |
Project Member(s) | Phoebe Tay Danwei |
Connect with this contributor!
Chan Ya Ling - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg