Eliminate Hazard on Use of the Calf Compression Unit
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2018
To eliminate hazards related to broken earth pins on power plugs of calf compression units. The solution significantly improved safety and operational outcomes, eliminating hazards.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodology, Value Based Care, Risk Management, Preventive Approach, Design Thinking
About this Content
Aims
To eliminate hazards related to broken earth pins on power plugs of calf compression units.
Background
Power plug issues from calf compression units caused safety risks due to entangled cables and damaged plugs.
Methods
Used different hook types, eventually adopting Carabiner Snap Hooks to secure power cables safely.
Results
Reduced incidents of broken earth pins to zero post-implementation.
Conclusion
The solution significantly improved safety and operational outcomes, eliminating hazards.
Lessons Learnt
Clear assessment and iterative testing with user feedback help achieve safety goals effectively.
Keywords
Design Thinking
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) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Medical ＆ Laboratory Technology |
Project Lead(s) | Tan Chor Teck |
Project Member(s) | Watt Kuan Wei Veronica |
Connect with this contributor!
Tan Chor Teck - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_94_KKH_SHM_2018_Eliminate_hazard_on_use_of_the_calf_compression_unit.pdf