NCID ICU Retrieval Process for Intubated Patients
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Improve compliance to NCID Protocol for retrieval of intubated patients from 46% to 100% within 6 months. Effective protocol adherence ensures safe retrieval and reduces technical issues during patient transport.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Risk Management, Adverse Outcome Reduction
About this Content
Aims
Improve compliance to NCID Protocol for retrieval of intubated patients from 46% to 100% within 6 months.
Background
Intra-hospital patient transport is high-risk; compliance with protocols reduces adverse events.
Methods
Implemented PDSA cycles including refresher training, preset ventilator settings, and improved communication.
Results
Compliance increased from 46% to 100%, with a decrease in adverse events during patient transport.
Conclusion
Effective protocol adherence ensures safe retrieval and reduces technical issues during patient transport.
Lessons Learnt
Communication, training, and structured workflows are critical to reducing risks in patient transport.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Improvement 2021 (Best Award).
Keywords
Retrieval Protocol, Intubated Patients, ICU Transport
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | National Centre for Infectious Diseases |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Respiratory Therapy, Intensive Care Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Lim Voon Ping |
Project Member(s) | Li Caihua |
Connect with this contributor!
Lim Voon Ping - voon_ping_lim@ncid.sg
Project Attachment
C412_NCID_NHG_QI_Award_2021_NCID_ICU_Retrieval_Process_for_Intubated_Patients.pdf