Improving Accountability and Safety in the Management of Podiatry Instruments at Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2017
To improve accountability and safety in the management of podiatry instruments at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Improved safety and cost-effectiveness through a new protocol for instrument management.
Year Submitted: 2017
Published Date: 31 December 2017
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Workflow Redesign, Operational Management, Inventory Management, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Productivity, Cost Saving
About this Content
Aims
To improve accountability and safety in the management of podiatry instruments at Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Background
There was an increasing need for improving the accountability and safety in managing podiatry instruments, especially for high-risk patients.
Methods
Implemented process improvements, including root cause analysis and creation of better work instructions for podiatry instrument management.
Results
Improved accountability, reduced errors, and ensured better staff adherence to procedures and guidelines.
Conclusion
Improved safety and cost-effectiveness through a new protocol for instrument management.
Lessons Learnt
Better training, clear communication, and standardized protocols for handling specialized instruments ensured smooth processes and minimized errors.
Additional Information
Award-winning improvement project.
Keywords
Keywords: Process Improvement, Safety, Safe Care, Process Redesign, Quality Improvement, System Level Improvement, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Allied Health, Podiatry, Operations, Infection Control, Cost Effectiveness, Cost Saving, Root Cause Analysis, Speci
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Matthias Ho |
Project Member(s) |
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Matthias Ho - matthias_wm_ho@ttsh.com.sg