Implementation of mobile application for UVC treatment activation
Technology
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
SingHealth
31 December 2022
To reduce UVC treatment activation response time for Priority 1 cases to under 2 hours. Mobile application improved activation efficiency and data tracking; recommended for broader adoption.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Technology, Digital Health, Mobile Health, Digital Apps
About this Content
Aims
To reduce UVC treatment activation response time for Priority 1 cases to under 2 hours.
Background
Manual communication methods caused delays in activating UV-C disinfection treatments.
Methods
Developed and implemented a mobile app for UVC treatment activations, replacing manual processes.
Results
Reduced response time from 18h 47m to 2h 13m for Priority 1 cases; post-implementation median dropped to 2.8%.
Conclusion
Mobile application improved activation efficiency and data tracking; recommended for broader adoption.
Lessons Learnt
Digital tools can transform workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure timely interventions.
Keywords
Mobile Applications, UVC Treatment, Workflow Optimization
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) | Lee Shimin Sharon |
Project Member(s) | Priscilla Wong Foong Ee |
Connect with this contributor!
Lee Shimin Sharon - sharon.lee.s.m@sgh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_683_SGH_NHIP_2022_Using_of_mobile_application_for_UVC_treatment_activations.pdf