Improving the Safety of the External Drainage Monitoring System (EDMS)
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2022
Reduce the incidence of EDMS breakage and malfunction. Long-term improvements in EDMS care achieved through technology and workflow redesign.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Acute Care, Intensive Care, Risk Management, Safe Care, Preventive Approach, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign
About this Content
Aims
Reduce the incidence of EDMS breakage and malfunction.
Background
Breakage of the EDMS posed patient safety risks, including ventriculitis and CSF over-drainage.
Methods
Adopted a multi-pronged approach: new EDMS hardware, nursing protocols, and EPIC technology.
Results
Achieved zero EDMS failures due to nursing care; compliance to protocols reached a 90% median.
Conclusion
Long-term improvements in EDMS care achieved through technology and workflow redesign.
Lessons Learnt
Multi-faceted interventions involving technology, protocols, and hardware improve outcomes.
Keywords
External Ventricular Drainage, Neurosurgery, Safety, Quality Improvement
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) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Neurology, Surgery |
Project Lead(s) | Ira Sun |
Project Member(s) | Theng Li-Ping |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr. Ira Sun - ira_sun@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_288_NTFGH_QM_2022_Improving_the_Safety_of_the_External_Drainage_Monitoring_System.pdf