Designing and implementing of a ‘flexible’ personal protective equipment (PPE) rack
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2018
Design and implement a safe, flexible PPE rack adaptable to changes in box sizes. The new PPE rack improved safety, flexibility, and durability while enhancing clinical workflows.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodology, Design Thinking, Operational Management, Inventory Management
About this Content
Aims
Design and implement a safe, flexible PPE rack adaptable to changes in box sizes.
Background
Existing PPE racks made of acrylic were fragile, rigid, and posed safety issues.
Methods
Multidisciplinary team brainstormed, sourced vendors, and implemented a durable rack.
Results
Flexible rack eliminated protrusions, supported changes in box sizes, and improved durability.
Conclusion
The new PPE rack improved safety, flexibility, and durability while enhancing clinical workflows.
Lessons Learnt
Collaboration ensured an adaptable, user-friendly design meeting various clinical needs.
Keywords
Personal Protective Equipment, Workflow Redesign, Staff Safety, Flexibility
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 |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Chiang Juat Lan |
Project Member(s) | Ang Shin Yuh |
Connect with this contributor!
Chiang Juat Lan - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_105_SGH_SHM_2018_Designing_and_implementing_of_a_flexible_PPE_rack_yh.pdf