Improving Preparation of Sodium Nitroprusside in Operating Theatres: Less Wastage More Efficient
Care Process & Redesign
Training ＆ Education
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2022
To reduce the number of vials used in the preparation of Sodium Nitroprusside for Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Operating. Improved efficiency and cost savings by reducing wastage and enhancing resource utilization.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Training ＆ Education, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Clinical Practice Improvement, Productivity, Cost Saving, Learning Approach, Team Based Learning
About this Content
Aims
To reduce the number of vials used in the preparation of Sodium Nitroprusside for Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Operating Theatre from a median of 8 vials/week to 4 vials/week within 6 months.
Background
Sodium Nitroprusside is an intravenous vasodilator used in cardiothoracic surgery. The current method required 2 vials, leading to high wastage and costs.
Methods
PDSA cycles included a new dilution method, video-recorded training sessions, and feedback collection.
Results
Reduced vial usage by 68%, saving $24,192 annually.
Conclusion
Improved efficiency and cost savings by reducing wastage and enhancing resource utilization.
Lessons Learnt
Routine audits and feedback ensure sustained adherence to new practices.
Keywords
Intravenous Vasodilator, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Changed Standard of Practice
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery, Cardiology |
Project Lead(s) | Fabian Koh N.L. |
Project Member(s) | Fabian Koh N.L. |
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Fabian Koh N.L. - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C130_NTFGH_QM_2019_Electronic_Patient_Contact_Verification_In_ED.pdf