Increasing Objective Frailty Screening Rates for Colorectal Clinic Referrals to ROSE Perioperative Clinic
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
24 December 2025
To increase objective frailty screening rates in colorectal clinic from 0% to 100% in 6 months. The intervention was successful in increasing screening rates and potentially reducing hospital stay durations and costs.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 24 December 2025
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Cost Saving, Productivity, Referral Rate, Access To Care
About this Content
Aims
To increase objective frailty screening rates in colorectal clinic from 0% to 100% in 6 months.
Background
The need for objective frailty screening in colorectal clinics is highlighted, with current reliance on visual inspection and lack of a standardized approach.
Methods
Interventions include literature review, design of a standardized frailty screening tool, creating a standardized documentation process, and setting up a nurse-led screening clinic.
Results
Relationship-building, understanding work processes, and the need for multiple PDSA cycles are important.
Conclusion
The intervention was successful in increasing screening rates and potentially reducing hospital stay durations and costs.
Lessons Learnt
Relationship-building, understanding work processes, and the need for multiple PDSA cycles are important.
Keywords
Frailty Screening, Colorectal Clinic, Cost Savings
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) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Chia Jia Qian |
Project Member(s) | Nicholette Goh |
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