Infection Control: One to Three
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Improve infection control by separating clean and dirty processes in CSC. Renovated CSC ensures compliance, enhances patient experience, and offers a reusable solution.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Build Environment, Space Planning, Facilities Management Improvements, Quality Improvement, Design Thinking
About this Content
Aims
Improve infection control by separating clean and dirty processes in CSC.
Background
The Children’s Surgery Centre faced issues with infection control, urine stench, and operational inefficiencies.
Methods
Redesigned space to separate clean and dirty zones; installed custom lids for sluice hoppers; improved layout.
Results
Improved infection control compliance; eliminated urine stench; enhanced operational efficiency.
Conclusion
Renovated CSC ensures compliance, enhances patient experience, and offers a reusable solution.
Lessons Learnt
Well-demarcated zones and simple solutions like lids significantly improve operational safety.
Keywords
Infection Control, Zone Segregation
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) | Healthcare Administration, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, Surgery, Urology, Paediatrics, Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Uma D/O Dena Dayalan |
Project Member(s) | Darren Teo |
Connect with this contributor!
Uma D/O Dena Dayalan - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg