Projects

For Inpatient Code Blue Activation via Mobile App

Project Categories

Care Process & Redesign

Platform

National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals

Cluster

SingHealth

31 December 2023

To achieve ≤30 seconds activation time for Code Blue teams using a mobile app. Digitization enhances the activation process, ensuring quicker Code Blue response times.

Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023

Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Product Development, Proof Of Concept, Quality Improvement, Design Thinking

About this Content

Aims

To achieve ≤30 seconds activation time for Code Blue teams using a mobile app.

Background

Manual processes in Code Blue activation were error-prone, delayed responses, and inefficient.

Methods

Implemented a mobile app to digitize Code Blue activation, tested over simulation runs across phases.

Results

87.5% of activations achieved instant alerts. Reduced activation errors caused by manual delays and network issues.

Conclusion

Digitization enhances the activation process, ensuring quicker Code Blue response times.

Lessons Learnt

Mobile app activation improves speed, reduces errors, and provides better Code Blue visibility.

Keywords

Code Blue Activation, Mobile App, Digitalization

Innovators' Details

Healthcare Cluster(s)	SingHealth
Organization(s) Involved	Sengkang General Hospital
Platform(s)	National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
Healthcare Professional Group(s)	Allied Health, Nursing, Medical
Applicable Specialty or Discipline	Surgery
Project Lead(s)	Claudia Tien
Project Member(s)	Carrie Leong Michelle Koh Ken Goh Tan Hui Li Pang See Jye Melinda Khoo Chua Xin Ni Elankathir Shanmugaraj

Connect with this contributor!

Chua Xin Ni - chua.xin.ni@sgh.com.sg

Project Attachment

853_SGH_NHIP_2023_For_Inpatient_Code_Blue_Activation_via_Mobile_App.pdf