Podiatry Assets Tracking Plan
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2021
To develop a system to improve efficiency in tracking podiatry assets and provide regular maintenance structure. A systematic management system significantly improved efficiency, reducing asset retrieval times and minimizing misplaced items.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Operational Management, Inventory Management
About this Content
Aims
To develop a system to improve efficiency in tracking podiatry assets and provide regular maintenance structure.
Background
Podiatry assets were scattered across locations, making tracking inefficient and causing delays during maintenance or audits.
Methods
Introduced color-coded relabeling, a masterlist detailing location and data, and checklists for each location.
Results
Reduced asset tracking time from 60 hours annually to approximately 20 minutes per retrieval cycle.
Conclusion
A systematic management system significantly improved efficiency, reducing asset retrieval times and minimizing misplaced items.
Lessons Learnt
Careful planning and resolving data discrepancies are critical for successful implementation.
Keywords
Podiatry Assets, Maintenance, Inventory Management
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Jurong Community Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Podiatry |
Project Lead(s) | Chen Xi |
Project Member(s) | Nicholas Mcindoe |
Connect with this contributor!
Chen Xi - chen_xi@nuhs.edu.sg