Evaluation of Hospital Clinical Facility Adjacency for Optimal Sitting of Services
Applied/Translational Research
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
National University Health System
31 December 2021
To evaluate facility adjacency needs and review the current layout's robustness to optimize future healthcare facility. Insights informed recommendations for NUH's facility layout to balance adjacency needs with clinical urgency.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Applied/Translational Research, Value Based Care, Patient Satisfaction, Productivity, Cost Saving, Operational Management, Data Analytics, Build Environment, Facilities Management Improvements, Quantitative Research
About this Content
Aims
To evaluate facility adjacency needs and review the current layout's robustness to optimize future healthcare facility designs.
Background
Effective adjacency enhances patient management, travel efficiency, and staff satisfaction.
Methods
Quantitative evaluation using patient movement data analyzed via Tableau visualization.
Results
Identified key facility pairings needing adjacency improvements to enhance care coordination and reduce costs.
Conclusion
Insights informed recommendations for NUH's facility layout to balance adjacency needs with clinical urgency.
Lessons Learnt
Facility design impacts operations, and a data-driven approach is vital for resource allocation.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 Shortlisted Project in Operations Category.
Keywords
Facility Design, Healthcare Planning
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Choo Ee Leen |
Project Member(s) | Joel Lee |
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Choo Ee Leen - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg