Event-Driven Process Increased Productivity of Pharmacists Performing Antimicrobial Audit
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National University Health System
31 December 2020
To improve antimicrobial audit efficiency by automating case identification processes. Event-driven systems improved antimicrobial audits, optimized resources, and reduced errors.
Year Submitted: 2020
Published Date: 31 December 2020
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Technology, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Productivity, Time Saving, Manhour Saving, Access To Care, Waiting Time, Digital Health
About this Content
Aims
To improve antimicrobial audit efficiency by automating case identification processes.
Background
Manual identification of antibiotic cases was inefficient, limiting interventions.
Methods
Redesigned antimicrobial stewardship module to an event-driven system that automated case identification and prioritized review processes.
Results
Productivity of pharmacists increased; more inappropriate antibiotic cases identified and acted upon without additional manpower.
Conclusion
Event-driven systems improved antimicrobial audits, optimized resources, and reduced errors.
Lessons Learnt
Using automated workflows enhances efficiency and increases opportunities for clinical intervention.
Additional Information
Recognized under NHIP for Care Redesign and Automation in Clinical Audits.
Keywords
Antimicrobial Stewardship, Event-Driven Systems, Process Automation, Productivity Improvement
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Pharmacology |
Project Lead(s) | Choo Sing Meng |
Project Member(s) | Lin Li |
Connect with this contributor!
Choo Sing Meng - robin_choo@nuhs.edu.sg