Home in a day – Hip Arthroscopy
Project Categories
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
Platform
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
Cluster
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To reduce the median length of stay (LOS) for hip arthroscopy patients from 2 days to 1 day for 50% of cases within 12. Early discharge post-arthroscopy optimizes healthcare resources while maintaining quality care.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodology, Workflow Redesign, Access To Care, Bed Occupancy Rate, Value Based Care, Length Of Stay, Inpatient Care
About this Content
Aims
To reduce the median length of stay (LOS) for hip arthroscopy patients from 2 days to 1 day for 50% of cases within 12 months.
Background
Longer LOS for hip arthroscopy patients increases healthcare costs and limits bed availability.
Methods
Conducted PDSA cycles focusing on preoperative education, streamlined post-op instructions, and timely physiotherapy referral.
Results
Median LOS reduced from 2 days to 1 day in 80.65% of patients, saving $6,079.72.
Conclusion
Early discharge post-arthroscopy optimizes healthcare resources while maintaining quality care.
Lessons Learnt
Clear communication and education improved patient preparedness and LOS outcomes.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2021: Shortlisted Project
Keywords
Hip Arthroscopy, LOS Reduction
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy |
Project Lead(s) | Lissa Joseph |
Project Member(s) | Poh Seng Yew |
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Lissa Joseph - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg (opens in new tab)