New Lens Solution to quality and efficiency for Cataract Surgery
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National University Health System
26 December 2025
To improve the quality and efficiency of cataract surgery by implementing a new lens solution. The new solution improves patient safety, quality of care, and efficiency by eliminating unnecessary steps in viewing lens information.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 26 December 2025
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Productivity, Cost Saving, Time Saving, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign
About this Content
Aims
To improve the quality and efficiency of cataract surgery by implementing a new lens solution.
Background
The documentation of selected lenses by Ophthalmologists at the clinic failed to display on the status-board for the operating theatre nursing team, causing inefficiencies.
Methods
The methodology involved a traditional approach with team discussions, technical exploration in the NGEMR Epic system, creating tests, stakeholder training, and modification of the selected lens information on the status board.
Results
The surgical team can view selected lens details at a glance, resulting in cost-effectiveness in printing and saving 3 hours of OT staff time daily.
Conclusion
The new solution improves patient safety, quality of care, and efficiency by eliminating unnecessary steps in viewing lens information.
Lessons Learnt
Continuous support and regular feedback engagement were crucial for successful implementation.
Keywords
Cataract, Surgery, Lens, Efficiency, Safety, Cataract Surgery
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, National University Health System |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, InfoTech, Nursing, Nursing Research |
Project Lead(s) | Shomala Thevarajah |
Project Member(s) | Nang Mo Ngern |
Connect with this contributor!
Shomala Thevarajah - Shomala_Thevarajah@nuhs.edu.sg
Nang Mo Ngern - mo_ngern_nang@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
415_NTFGH_NHIP_2024_New_Lens_Solution_to_quality_and_efficiency_for_Cataract_Surgery.pdf