Digitalized HIV Screening
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Achieve 100% digital submission of HIV screening forms, improve staff satisfaction, and save paper. Scalable model for integrating digital HIV screening in EMR.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement
About this Content
Aims
Achieve 100% digital submission of HIV screening forms, improve staff satisfaction, and save paper.
Background
Paper-based HIV screening forms were time-consuming, error-prone, and environmentally unfriendly.
Methods
Piloted FormSG for digital submission; conducted surveys and iterative feedback sessions.
Results
Achieved 34% digital submission rate; pilot wards reported improved satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Conclusion
Scalable model for integrating digital HIV screening in EMR.
Lessons Learnt
Engagement and training of nurse leaders were critical for adoption.
Keywords
HIV Screening, Digitalization, Efficiency, EMR
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) | Melvin Khor |
Project Member(s) | Celeste Chng |
Connect with this contributor!
SSN Melvin Khor - melvin_khor_tze_khang@nuhs.edu.sg