Efficacy of an Autonomous Commode to Improve Productivity, and Enhance Safety for Patients and Healthcare Providers in National Cancer Centre Singapore
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2022
To enhance safety by preventing patient falls and improving staff safety when handling excreta. The autonomous commode significantly improved patient and staff safety while enhancing workflow efficiency.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Technology, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Medtech, Digitalisation, Automation, Robotics/Autonomous Systems, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Risk Management, Preventive Approach, Patient Satisfaction
About this Content
Aims
To enhance safety by preventing patient falls and improving staff safety when handling excreta.
Background
Manual handling of commodes increased fall risk and posed hygiene concerns for healthcare workers.
Methods
Designed and implemented an autonomous commode with in-built safety features and waste management.
Results
Reduced patient falls by 40%; minimized staff direct handling of excreta.
Conclusion
The autonomous commode significantly improved patient and staff safety while enhancing workflow efficiency.
Lessons Learnt
Technology-enabled safety features reduce risks and improve productivity in healthcare settings.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2022 – Merit Award.
Keywords
Autonomous Commode, Patient Safety, Productivity
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore Health Services, Changi General Hospital, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Sengkang General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Ho Lay Siong |
Project Member(s) | Guo Lifeng |
Connect with this contributor!
Ho Lay Siong - singaporehealthcaremanagement@nccs.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_753_NCCS_SHM_2022_Efficacy_of_an_Autonomous_Commode_to_Improve_Productivity_and_Enhance_Safety.pdf