Optimization of the Ambulatory Surgery Centre (ASC) Utilization for Knee Replacement Surgery
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2022
Reduce waiting time for TKR/UKA surgeries by utilizing ASC rooms up to 40% without compromising safety. ASC utilization effectively addressed backlog and provided scalable solutions for future demands.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Access To Care, Waiting Time, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign
About this Content
Aims
Reduce waiting time for TKR/UKA surgeries by utilizing ASC rooms up to 40% without compromising safety.
Background
COVID-19 restrictions highlighted backlog in TKR/UKA surgeries and inefficiencies in utilizing ASC for such procedures.
Methods
Introduced structured workflows and staff training to optimize ASC utilization for orthopedic surgeries.
Results
Increased TKR/UKA surgeries at ASC to 39.3% within 3 months, reducing waiting times without compromising safety.
Conclusion
ASC utilization effectively addressed backlog and provided scalable solutions for future demands.
Lessons Learnt
Proper workflow and training ensure sustainable use of ASC for TKR/UKA, enhancing patient access to care.
Additional Information
Merit Award at Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2022.
Keywords
ASC Utilization, Knee Surgeries, Workflow Optimization
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Orthopaedics, Surgery |
Project Lead(s) | Zhang Dandan |
Project Member(s) | Onn Jia Wei Shalene |
Connect with this contributor!
Zhang Dandan - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_728_SGH_SHM_2022_Optimization_of_the_ASC_Utilization_For_Knee_Replacement_Surgery.pdf