Digitalization Of Hand Hygiene Audit Form
31 December 2023
Project Categories
Care Process & Redesign
Platform
National University Health System Quality Improvement
Cluster
National University Health System
Reduce time spent on data collection by 50% by July 2023. The change is scalable and effective in saving time and improving data accuracy.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Operational Management, Data Analytics
About this Content
Aims
Reduce time spent on data collection by 50% by July 2023. Improve efficiency and effectiveness of data collation and accuracy.
Background
Hand Hygiene audits were manual, time-consuming, and prone to errors.
Methods
Transitioned from paper-based to digital audit forms, piloted in phases with staff training.
Results
Time spent on data collection significantly reduced; improved accuracy and satisfaction.
Conclusion
The change is scalable and effective in saving time and improving data accuracy.
Lessons Learnt
Digitalization enhanced staff morale and promoted eco-friendly practices by reducing paper use.
Keywords
Hand Hygiene, Audit, Form, KPI, Data Collection
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 |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | SEA Bharathi Balakrishnan |
Project Member(s) | Poh Lishi |
Connect with this contributor!
Bharathi Balakrishnan - Bharathi_Balakrishnan@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_347_NTFGH_QM_2023_Digitalization_Of_Hand_Hygiene_Audit_Form.pdf (opens in new tab)