Optimization of Tower B Inpatient Gym Utilization
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2019
To increase the utilization rate of the inpatient rehabilitation gym for a more conducive therapy environment. Improved utilization demonstrated the potential of systematic changes for better rehabilitation outcomes.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Value Based Care, Utilisation, Inpatient Care
About this Content
Aims
To increase the utilization rate of the inpatient rehabilitation gym for a more conducive therapy environment.
Background
Tower B inpatient gym utilization was low, limiting patient access to its resources.
Methods
Redeployed therapy support staff, redesigned workflows, and reinforced gym benefits during team roll calls.
Results
Increased gym utilization; improved staff and patient engagement with rehabilitation activities.
Conclusion
Improved utilization demonstrated the potential of systematic changes for better rehabilitation outcomes.
Lessons Learnt
Teamwork, proper delegation, and ongoing reviews are critical to optimizing resources.
Additional Information
Merit Award (Care Redesign category)
Keywords
Rehabilitation, Gym, Workflow Optimization
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Chan Sze Ying |
Project Member(s) | Wong Hui Min |
Connect with this contributor!
Chan Sze Ying - sze_ying_chan@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C107_NTFGH_QM_2019_Optimization_of_Tower_B_Inpatient_Gym_Utilization.pdf