Projects

Label Innovation to Improve Food Traceability and Food Safety in a Community Hospital

Project Categories

Care Process & Redesign

Environmental Sustainability

Platform

National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement

Cluster

National Healthcare Group

31 December 2017

Improve food traceability and food safety in kitchen operations through innovative labeling systems. Standardized processes and innovative solutions significantly improved food traceability and safety.

Year Submitted: 2017
Published Date: 31 December 2017

Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Environmental Sustainability, Quality Improvement, Productivity, Food ＆ Plastic Waste

About this Content

Aims

Improve food traceability and food safety in kitchen operations through innovative labeling systems.

Background

Manual food labeling caused errors, ink fading, sticker tearing, and adhesive residue issues, risking food safety and traceability.

Methods

Developed waterproof, non-residue, color-coded stickers with vendor collaboration; implemented reference guides and staff training.

Results

Improved traceability to 100%; zero stickers disposed of in 3 months; saved $5,112/year with reduced relabeling efforts.

Conclusion

Standardized processes and innovative solutions significantly improved food traceability and safety.

Lessons Learnt

Simple tools like waterproof stickers combined with training saved time and reduced food safety risks.

Additional Information

Cost savings of $5,112/year. Presented at CHI Learning Forum.

Keywords

Food Traceability, Food Safety, Labels, Innovation, Process Improvement, Cost Savings

Innovators' Details

Healthcare Cluster(s)	National Healthcare Group
Organization(s) Involved	Yishun Community Hospital
Platform(s)	National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
Healthcare Professional Group(s)	Allied Health
Applicable Specialty or Discipline	Nutrition ＆ Dietetics
Project Lead(s)	Wendy Ng
Project Member(s)	Shaina Seoh Wen Fang Lim M.C.F. Koh S.P. Seah K.C. Rivera A.R. Oh S.B. Tan C.H. Mohammad R. Tan B.C. Chang J.F.

Connect with this contributor!

Wendy Ng - ng.wendy@yishunhospital.com.sg

Project Attachment

7_AIC_Label_Innovation_to_Improve_Food_Traceability_and_Food_Safety_in_a_Community_Hosp_combine.pdf