Implementation of mobile application for UVC treatment activation
Project Categories
Technology
Platform
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
Cluster
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