Improving Medication Safety through Standardization of Labels in Wards
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2018
Standardize bed and medication labels to improve tidiness, safety, and medication retrieval. Bed and medication cart label standardization enhanced safety, tidiness, and job satisfaction.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodology, Job Effectiveness, Operational Management, Inventory Management, Risk Management, Preventive Approach, Value Based Care, Safe Care
About this Content
Aims
Standardize bed and medication labels to improve tidiness, safety, and medication retrieval.
Background
Untidy and inconsistent labels increased the risk of errors and inefficiencies.
Methods
Pre-implementation survey, pilot in Wards 42 & 71, standardized labels, and post-implementation review.
Results
Untidy/missing labels reduced (bed labels: 5.5→0; med labels: 6.3→0.8); staff satisfaction improved.
Conclusion
Bed and medication cart label standardization enhanced safety, tidiness, and job satisfaction.
Lessons Learnt
Standardized labels improved organization, reduced errors, and ensured easy medication retrieval.
Keywords
Medication Safety, Standardization, Bed Labels, Ward Cart Organization, Lean Methodology
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | KK Women and Children Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
Project Lead(s) | Natalie SD |
Project Member(s) | Josephine GFT |
Connect with this contributor!
Natalie SD - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_102_KKH_SHM_2018_Improving_Medication_Safety_through_Standardization_of_Labels_in_Wards.pdf