Implementation of Autonomous Robotics to Enhance Daily Manual Task
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Reduce time spent on manual floor mopping tasks and improve consistency in cleanliness through robotics. Robotics improved productivity, reduced manual labor, and enhanced cleaning consistency.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Technology, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Digitalisation, Automation, Robotics/Autonomous Systems, Build Environment, Facilities Management Improvements, Productivity, Manhour Saving
About this Content
Aims
Reduce time spent on manual floor mopping tasks and improve consistency in cleanliness through robotics.
Background
Manual floor mopping was inconsistent, labor-intensive, and varied based on housekeepers' demographics.
Methods
Implemented autonomous scrubber robots using PDSA; provided training, mapped workflows, and monitored outcomes.
Results
Reduced floor mopping time by 57% (35 to 15 minutes); improved consistency and productivity; positive user feedback.
Conclusion
Robotics improved productivity, reduced manual labor, and enhanced cleaning consistency.
Lessons Learnt
Staff adaptation requires practice and monitoring; innovative solutions yield significant efficiency gains.
Additional Information
SGH first hospital in Singapore to test fully unmanned robotics for cleaning.
Keywords
Robotics, Automation, PDSA, Productivity, Manual Task Reduction
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Sherie Lim |
Project Member(s) | Vincent Tran |
Connect with this contributor!
Sherie Lim - sherie.lim.l.z@sgh.com.sg
Project Attachment
450_SGH_NHIP_2021_Implementation_of_Autonomous_Robotics_to_Enhance_Daily_Manual_Task_combine.pdf