Implementation of Individual Blood Pressure Cuff to Reduce Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcu Aaureus (MRSA) Acquisition
31 December 2021
Project Categories
Care Process & Redesign
Platform
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
Cluster
SingHealth
To reduce MRSA acquisition rates in wards using individual disposable and reusable BP cuffs. Individual BP cuffs significantly reduce healthcare-associated infections and enhance patient safety.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Safe Care
About this Content
Aims
To reduce MRSA acquisition rates in wards using individual disposable and reusable BP cuffs.
Background
Shared BP cuffs contributed to MRSA spread due to improper cleaning and contamination.
Methods
Introduced disposable cuffs for MRSA patients and reusable cuffs for non-infectious patients. Conducted staff training and implemented infection control measures.
Results
Reduced MRSA cases to 0 in targeted wards over 12 weeks; improved staff and patient satisfaction.
Conclusion
Individual BP cuffs significantly reduce healthcare-associated infections and enhance patient safety.
Lessons Learnt
Proper equipment usage and infection control practices prevent MRSA transmission effectively.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 Risk Management 2nd Prize.
Keywords
MRSA Prevention, Infection Control, BP Cuffs
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Sengkang General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Pan Lina |
Project Member(s) | SSharon Wong |
Connect with this contributor!
NC Pan Lina - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg