Early Intervention for Post Discharge Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2022
Improve CRP uptake, reduce unplanned readmissions, and design an early intervention post-discharge service for AMI patients. Sustained improvements highlight the importance of timely, integrated post-discharge care.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Technology, Value Based Care, Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Patient Reported Experience Measures, Patient Satisfaction, Readmission Rate, Outpatient Care, Preventive Care, Patient Education, Telehealth, Tele-Monitoring, Tele-Consultation
About this Content
Aims
Improve CRP uptake, reduce unplanned readmissions, and design an early intervention post-discharge service for AMI patients.
Background
Timeliness of follow-up care critical to AMI outcomes, but existing gaps in CRP uptake and medication optimization were identified.
Methods
Introduced a Post-AMI (PAMI) Clinic offering comprehensive care within 2 weeks post-discharge.
Results
Achieved 12.6% reduction in 30-day A&E returns and 10.8% reduction in all-cause readmissions; improved CRP uptake to 38.1%.
Conclusion
Sustained improvements highlight the importance of timely, integrated post-discharge care.
Lessons Learnt
Early intervention reduces readmissions and enhances patient satisfaction in care continuity.
Additional Information
Merit Award at Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2022.
Keywords
AMI Care, PAMI Clinic, Cardiac Rehabilitation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Changi General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Cardiology |
Project Lead(s) | Loh Hui Fen Dawn |
Project Member(s) | Yow Pei Jing Clara |
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Loh Hui Fen Dawn - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg