Lab Tests @ Home
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2022
To bring venepuncture services to homebound elderly patients for improved monitoring and reduced infection risk. Home-based venepuncture reduces costs, risks, and burdens on patients and caregivers.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Home Care, Access To Care, Waiting Time, Value Based Care, Safe Care
About this Content
Aims
To bring venepuncture services to homebound elderly patients for improved monitoring and reduced infection risk.
Background
Homebound patients face challenges in accessing timely and safe blood test services.
Methods
Off-site clinic license obtained; raised awareness among hospital teams and streamlined referral processes.
Results
Positive reception from healthcare providers and patients; services align with the subsidized Home Nursing framework.
Conclusion
Home-based venepuncture reduces costs, risks, and burdens on patients and caregivers.
Lessons Learnt
Streamlined referrals and partnerships with labs are key for sustaining this home-based care initiative.
Additional Information
Featured at the CHALK 2022 Poster Showcase.
Keywords
Homebound Patients, Venepuncture, Blood Tests
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Active Global Caregiver |
Platform(s) | Central Health Action & Learning Kampung |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Phlebotomy |
Project Lead(s) | Nora Bte Salleh |
Project Member(s) | Yap Mei Kei |
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