Implementing a Standardize Workflow on High Risk Specimen Collection in Isolation Ward
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2021
Reduce incidents of high-risk specimen collection breaches in isolation wards by 80%. Standardized workflows significantly reduced breaches, ensuring safety and compliance in high-risk scenarios.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Risk Management, Preventive Approach
About this Content
Aims
Reduce incidents of high-risk specimen collection breaches in isolation wards by 80%.
Background
From March to May 2020, six infection control breaches occurred during high-risk specimen collections.
Methods
Developed and communicated standardized workflows, visual aids, and conducted regular training sessions.
Results
Reduced breaches to zero by December 2020; achieved a compliance rate of 100%.
Conclusion
Standardized workflows significantly reduced breaches, ensuring safety and compliance in high-risk scenarios.
Lessons Learnt
Multidisciplinary collaboration is vital for sustainable process improvement.
Keywords
High-Risk Specimen Collection, Infection Control
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) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Intensive Care Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Hema Malini |
Project Member(s) | Chen Shee Hui |
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Hema Malini - Hema_Malini@nuhs.edu.sg