Early Fetal distress identification with Remote Cardiotocography (CTG) Monitoring
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
Private Hospital
9 October 2025
To implement a Remote Cardiotocography (CTG) Monitoring system to identify early fetal distress and improve patient care in. The Remote CTG system has proven effective in enhancing patient care and operational efficiency, with potential for further.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 09 October 2025
Tags: Automation, Information ＆ Communication Technology, Robotics Process Automation, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Workflow Redesign, Productivity, Time Saving, Care Continuum, Technology
About this Content
Aims
To implement a Remote Cardiotocography (CTG) Monitoring system to identify early fetal distress and improve patient care in Mount Alvernia Hospital.
Background
The hospital faced challenges in monitoring fetal health due to the physical separation of maternity wards and delivery suites, leading to time-consuming processes and potential delays in intervention.
Methods
The project involved implementing a central Remote CTG system using wireless technology to enable real-time monitoring of fetal heart rate across different floors, in collaboration with a local vendor and hospital teams.
Results
The implementation resulted in a 48% reduction in monitoring time, elimination of obstetric emergencies in certain wards, and improved coordination among medical staff.
Conclusion
The Remote CTG system has proven effective in enhancing patient care and operational efficiency, with potential for further technological advancements.
Lessons Learnt
The hospital recognized the potential of existing CTG devices and the benefits of remote monitoring earlier.
Additional Information
The project was cost-effective with an estimated ROI of 1.7 years and contributed to environmental sustainability by eliminating paper tracings.
Keywords
Remote CTG, fetal monitoring, healthcare innovation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Private Hospital |
Organization(s) Involved | Mount Alvernia Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
Project Lead(s) | Kooh Seok Koon Adeline |
Project Member(s) | Kartikawani Binti Asmawi |
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Ms. Cecil Ng Jie Ying - cecil.ng.jy@mtalvernia.sg