KKH@Home - Home Phototherapy Program
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
SingHealth
26 December 2025
To enhance convenience and flexibility in treatment scheduling while reducing hospital bed occupancy and manpower; enhancing. KKH@Home - Home Phototherapy Program for neonates was well-received by parents.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 26 December 2025
Tags: Self Care, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Home Care, Preventive Care, Patient Education, Access To Care, Bed Occupancy Rate, Productivity, Cost Saving, Manhour Saving, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum
About this Content
Aims
To enhance convenience and flexibility in treatment scheduling while reducing hospital bed occupancy and manpower; enhancing parental empowerment and bonding opportunities.
Background
Neonatal jaundice (NNJ) is a prevalent condition affecting newborns, particularly within the first fortnight of life. While phototherapy, the standard treatment for NNJ, is typically administered safely in hospitals, it can also be effectively conducted in the comfort of one's home.
Methods
The program was implemented in two phases: a pilot phase and a mainstream phase, with recruitment of patients and measurement of outcomes such as length of stay and manpower saved.
Results
Post-implementation of practice: In the pilot phase, 22 patients were recruited, saving 40 inpatient bed days and 16.25 days of manpower. In the mainstream phase, 134 patients were recruited, saving 200 inpatient bed days and 81.25 days of manpower.
Conclusion
KKH@Home - Home Phototherapy Program for neonates was well-received by parents. This model of care was favored as it is time-saving and enhances parental comfort when caring for their neonates at home.
Lessons Learnt
Valuable insights were gained into the challenges parents face when caring for their newborns at home, leading to resolutions for potential challenges in program expansion.
Keywords
Neonatal jaundice, phototherapy, home care, parental empowerment, manpower saving
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | KK Womens and Childrens Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Neonatology |
Project Lead(s) | Zeng Yanyin |
Project Member(s) | zeng.yanyin@kkh.com.sg |
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Zeng Yanyin - zeng.yanyin@kkh.com.sg