Delay in Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Discharge: How Nurse-Led PACU Discharge Improved Operating Theatre Efficiency
Project Categories
Care Continuum
Platform
National University Health System Quality Improvement
Cluster
National University Health System
31 December 2022
Increase the percentage of ASA I & ASA II patients discharged from PACU within 60 minutes. Nurse-led workflows significantly improved PACU throughput and OT efficiency.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Discharge Planning
About this Content
Aims
Increase the percentage of ASA I & ASA II patients discharged from PACU within 60 minutes.
Background
Prolonged PACU stays led to inefficiency and dissatisfaction among staff, patients, and families.
Methods
Implemented Nurse-Led Discharge protocol, training, and workflow redesign.
Results
Discharge order readiness improved by 10%; discharge within 60 minutes increased by 20%.
Conclusion
Nurse-led workflows significantly improved PACU throughput and OT efficiency.
Lessons Learnt
Empowering nurses and structured protocols enhance efficiency and patient safety.
Keywords
Nurse-Led Discharge, PACU Efficiency, Empowerment, Post-Anaesthesia Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Anaesthesiology |
Project Lead(s) | Lean Lyn Li, Yang Dongli |
Project Member(s) | Wang Hongyan |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr. Lean Lyn Li - lyn_li_lean@nuhs.edu.sg