Nursing-led Protocol to Identify Semi Critical Results for Earlier Intervention and Reduce Risk of Critical Conditions
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2022
To enhance nursing-led protocols for timely response to semi-critical lab results in improving patient safety. The nursing-led protocol successfully enhanced patient safety and reduced response delays.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Adverse Outcome Reduction, Time Saving, Job Effectiveness
About this Content
Aims
To enhance nursing-led protocols for timely response to semi-critical lab results in improving patient safety.
Background
Delayed responses to semi-critical lab results have led to suboptimal outcomes and increased risk for patients.
Methods
Developed a nursing-led workflow for triaging and addressing semi-critical lab results with training sessions and continuous monitoring.
Results
Reduced response time by 35%, improved patient outcomes, and minimized the progression of conditions identified through lab results.
Conclusion
The nursing-led protocol successfully enhanced patient safety and reduced response delays.
Lessons Learnt
Effective triaging protocols empower nurses and improve overall response efficiency.
Additional Information
Merit Prize (Risk Management category) at Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2022.
Keywords
Nursing, Lab Results, Patient Safety
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Changi General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Urology |
Project Lead(s) | Yang Ko Chun, , AZhang Wei |
Project Member(s) | Tracy Ng |
Connect with this contributor!
SSN Yang Ko Chun - yangko@cgh.com.sg