Improvements to the temporary stent tracking process
31 December 2022
Project Categories
Care Process & Redesign
Platform
National University Health System Quality Improvement
Cluster
National University Health System
Ensure all temporary stents implanted in NTFGH are included in the stent registry by December 2021. Comprehensive workflow redesign ensures long-term stent registry accuracy.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Risk Management, Adverse Outcome Reduction, Operational Management, Inventory Management
About this Content
Aims
Ensure all temporary stents implanted in NTFGH are included in the stent registry by December 2021.
Background
Internal audits revealed 19% missing cases in stent registries due to documentation gaps.
Methods
Introduced new implant reporting tools, validated Epic documentation, and clarified workflows.
Results
Missing cases reduced to 0; registry accuracy improved to 100%.
Conclusion
Comprehensive workflow redesign ensures long-term stent registry accuracy.
Lessons Learnt
Correct tools and clear processes empower departments to maintain compliance.
Keywords
Temporary Stents, Registry Accuracy, Epic Tools, Risk Reduction
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 | Surgery |
Project Lead(s) | Heng Chin Tiong |
Project Member(s) | Michelle Fong |
Connect with this contributor!
Michelle Fong - michelle_fong@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_300_NTFGH_QM_2022_Improvements_to_the_temporary_stent_tracking_process.pdf (opens in new tab)