Improvement On MRI Sedation Workflow
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Increase completion rate of MRI sedation scans from 60% to 100% by June 2023. The project resulted in improved patient care and operational efficiency with increased MRI sedation completion rates.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Job Effectiveness, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Patient Satisfaction, Productivity, Waiting Time
About this Content
Aims
Increase completion rate of MRI sedation scans from 60% to 100% by June 2023.
Background
MRI sedation procedures were often delayed due to unavailability of doctors, affecting patient care and MRI slot utilization.
Methods
Implemented a more efficient workflow ensuring doctor availability and training for staff to ensure the smooth performance of MRI sedation.
Results
Increased MRI sedation completion rate to 100%, reducing the number of cancellations.
Conclusion
The project resulted in improved patient care and operational efficiency with increased MRI sedation completion rates.
Lessons Learnt
Standardizing workflows and ensuring timely availability of resources are key to improving operational efficiency.
Keywords
MRI, Sedation, Workflow, Efficiency, ED
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) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Diagnostic Radiography, Orthopaedics |
Project Lead(s) | Kelvinder Kaur |
Project Member(s) | Waheeda Ahmad |
Connect with this contributor!
Kelvinder Kaur - kelvinder_kaur@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_392_NTFGH_QM_2023_Improvement_On_MRI_Sedation_Workflow.pdf