No More Casenotes in Urology Operating Theatre (UOT)
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Eliminate the use of physical casenotes in Urology Operating Theatre. Eliminating casenotes improved resource allocation and sustainability in workflow.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Lean Methodology, Value Based Care, Productivity, Time Saving, Manhour Saving
About this Content
Aims
Eliminate the use of physical casenotes in Urology Operating Theatre.
Background
Preparing and retrieving physical casenotes was time-intensive and redundant due to digital records.
Methods
Phased elimination of casenotes through PDSA cycles and collaboration with stakeholders.
Results
Achieved a 100% reduction in physical casenotes, saving 1,200 man-hours annually.
Conclusion
Eliminating casenotes improved resource allocation and sustainability in workflow.
Lessons Learnt
Streamlined workflow led to better care and efficient redeployment of staff.
Additional Information
Recognized as SHM 2021 Shortlisted Project
Keywords
Clindoc, Casenote Management, Workflow Redesign
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Urology, Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Nur Izzati Bte Md. Tahir |
Project Member(s) | Marlene Bautista Nicomedez |
Connect with this contributor!
Nur Izzati Bte Md. Tahir - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C584_SGH_SHM_2021_No_More_Casenotes_in_Urology_Operating_Theatre.pdf