Post Myocardial Infarction (MI) Clinic
Care Continuum
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2021
To achieve post-discharge clinic review waiting time of <30 days for 50% of post-PCI patients and optimize care. Successfully reduced delays and enhanced care outcomes for post-MI patients through dedicated clinics.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Continuum, Chronic Care, Specialist Care
About this Content
Aims
To achieve post-discharge clinic review waiting time of <30 days for 50% of post-PCI patients and optimize care.
Background
Post-PCI patients faced delays due to overbooked clinics, affecting follow-up care quality.
Methods
Established a dedicated multidisciplinary post-MI clinic with clear therapeutic goals and structured processes.
Results
Reduced review time to <30 days for 75% of patients; achieved 9.5% cost savings per clinic.
Conclusion
Successfully reduced delays and enhanced care outcomes for post-MI patients through dedicated clinics.
Lessons Learnt
Multidisciplinary approaches leveraging allied health roles improve care quality and reduce operational costs.
Keywords
Myocardial Infarction, Post-Discharge Care, Multidisciplinary
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, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Cardiology |
Project Lead(s) | Kua Jieli |
Project Member(s) | Toh Lay Cheng |
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Dr. Kua Jieli - jieli_kua@nuhs.edu.sg