Improving waiting time for Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE) for Stroke patients admitted in the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU)
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
SingHealth
31 December 2020
Reduce TTE waiting time to ensure 80% of stroke patients complete TTE within 3 working days. Reduced TTE waiting time significantly improved early diagnosis, treatment, and patient care quality.
Year Submitted: 2020
Published Date: 31 December 2020
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Access To Care, Turnaround Time, Waiting Time
About this Content
Aims
Reduce TTE waiting time to ensure 80% of stroke patients complete TTE within 3 working days.
Background
TTE delays extended inpatient stays and delayed treatment for stroke patients. 50% of patients obtained TTE within 3 days pre-intervention.
Methods
Streamlined referral processes using PDSA cycles, reduced redundant tasks, and improved communication across teams.
Results
89% of patients completed TTE within 3 working days post-intervention; reduced staff movement by 50%.
Conclusion
Reduced TTE waiting time significantly improved early diagnosis, treatment, and patient care quality.
Lessons Learnt
Teamwork, communication, and streamlined workflows are critical for achieving operational efficiency.
Additional Information
Aligned with care redesign strategies to reduce inpatient delays.
Keywords
TTE, Stroke, Workflow Efficiency, PDSA, Acute Stroke Unit, Neurology
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | National Neuroscience Institute |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Cardiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Neurology, Patient Service Associate |
Project Lead(s) | Chuang Ding Fang |
Project Member(s) | Josiah Chai |
Connect with this contributor!
Chuang Ding Fang - Dingfang.chuang@mohh.com.sg
Project Attachment
439_NNI_NHIP_2020_Improving_waiting_time_for_Transthoracic_Echocardiogram_combined.pdf