“I Prevent Pneumonia” – Pneumonia Prevention Project
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2021
Reduce incidence and prevalence rates of pneumonia. Trust and proactive collaboration with staff and residents significantly reduce pneumonia cases and improve healthcare delivery.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Risk Management, Preventive Approach, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Nursing Home Care, Preventive Care
About this Content
Aims
Reduce incidence and prevalence rates of pneumonia.
Background
Pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity in elderly residents. Early identification and prevention are crucial to reduce incidence in high-risk nursing home populations.
Methods
Care bundles for high-risk residents, interactive training for staff, and systematic risk factor identification.
Results
Pneumonia rate reduced by 73% in pilot wards and 16% in spread wards over 6 months.
Conclusion
Trust and proactive collaboration with staff and residents significantly reduce pneumonia cases and improve healthcare delivery.
Lessons Learnt
Engagement of staff and residents, effective training, and routine feedback are essential for successful implementation.
Additional Information
SHQSA recognition; staff confident and equipped to prevent pneumonia.
Keywords
Nursing Home, Pneumonia Prevention, Preventive Care, Elder Care, Plan-Do-Study-Act, Care Bundles, Quality Improvement, Agency for Integrated Care, MWS Bethany Nursing Home, Pneumonia Reduction
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Bethany Nursing Home |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonology |
Project Lead(s) | Zhang Ran |
Project Member(s) | Zhang Ran |
Connect with this contributor!
Zhang Ran - zhangran@mws.sg