Improve Staff Knowledge and Competency in Fire Safety using Fire Safety Pocket Card
Training ＆ Education
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Achieve 100% staff knowledge of fire safety procedures and competency in fire audits by June 2023. Pocket cards proved effective as quick references, improving safety and audit outcomes; initiative expanded across outpatient clinics.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Learning Approach
About this Content
Aims
Achieve 100% staff knowledge of fire safety procedures and competency in fire audits by June 2023.
Background
Internal fire audits showed low passing rates (50-60%) due to poor knowledge retention and unfamiliarity with fire safety procedures.
Methods
Developed and distributed pocket-sized fire safety cards as quick reference guides; provided training and implemented regular fire drills.
Results
Post-intervention audits showed a 100% success rate in fire safety audits; staff confidence and knowledge significantly improved.
Conclusion
Pocket cards proved effective as quick references, improving safety and audit outcomes; initiative expanded across outpatient clinics.
Lessons Learnt
Concise, portable guides enhance retention of critical safety knowledge; fire safety is the responsibility of all staff, not just fire wardens.
Keywords
Fire Safety, Staff Knowledge, Audit, Pocket Card, Standard Operating Procedures
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 | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Nancy Yeo Hiang Hwa |
Project Member(s) | Tay Lee Hiang |
Connect with this contributor!
Nancy Yeo Hiang Hwa - Nancy_Yeo@nuhs.edu.sg