Implementation of Continuous Saline Infusion for Patients Receiving Heparin-Free Haemodialysis
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2019
Reduce the average number of nurses' trips from 7 times to 1 time for patients receiving Heparin-Free HD. Continuous saline infusion reduces nurse workload, improves safety, and leads to consistent Grade 1 clinical outcomes.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Productivity, Manhour Saving
About this Content
Aims
Reduce the average number of nurses' trips from 7 times to 1 time for patients receiving Heparin-Free HD.
Background
Nurses had to make an average of 7 trips per patient to flush intermittently during Heparin-Free haemodialysis, causing time constraints.
Methods
Implemented continuous saline infusion, reduced intermittent flushing, and tracked outcomes using PDSA cycles.
Results
Reduced trips from 7 to 1; improved patient safety and clinical outcomes with evidence-based practice.
Conclusion
Continuous saline infusion reduces nurse workload, improves safety, and leads to consistent Grade 1 clinical outcomes.
Lessons Learnt
Communication strategies and consensus-building are critical for effective change implementation. EBP enhances clinical outcomes.
Keywords
Heparin-Free Haemodialysis, Continuous Infusion, Nursing Efficiency, Clinical Outcomes
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Haematology, Endocrinology |
Project Lead(s) | Radha |
Project Member(s) | Sui Qian |
Connect with this contributor!
Noor Hazlin M Anuar - noor_hazlin_mohd_anuar@nuhs.edu.sg