Effective Communication to alert Code Green (Lower Segment Caesarean Section; LSCS) Team to proceed directly to an alternate remote Operating Theatre (OT) site
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Ensure effective communication for emergency LSCS during OT shortages. Effective visual communication is key for patient safety in emergency scenarios.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Access To Care, Operational Management, Resource Allocation
About this Content
Aims
Ensure effective communication for emergency LSCS during OT shortages.
Background
Limited OT availability due to renovation required alternative setups for emergencies.
Methods
Installed green light indicators at strategic locations to guide teams quickly to alternate sites.
Results
Green light indicators reduced response time to 1 minute; 6 successful Code Green cases in 2020.
Conclusion
Effective visual communication is key for patient safety in emergency scenarios.
Lessons Learnt
Visual indicators enhance team coordination and minimize reliance on telecommunication during emergencies.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 – Shortlisted Project (Communications Category)
Keywords
Code Green, LSCS, Communication, OT Safety
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | KK Women and Children Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Ancillary Care |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Neonatology |
Project Lead(s) | Jane Tay Eng Choo |
Project Member(s) | Pang Ai Hong |
Connect with this contributor!
Jane Tay - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C529_KKH_SHM_2021_Effective_Communication_to_alert_Code_Green_LSCS_Team.pdf