Pre-Filled Drug Labels for IV Drips In ED
Project Categories
Care Process & Redesign
Platform
National University Health System Quality Improvement
Cluster
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Improve the compliance rate for filling drug labels on IV drips in the ED from 39% to 100%. The use of pre-filled labels successfully streamlined the labeling process and reduced errors, and it is planned to be expanded to.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement
About this Content
Aims
Improve the compliance rate for filling drug labels on IV drips in the ED from 39% to 100%.
Background
IV drug labeling was inconsistent, leading to potential medication errors and patient safety concerns.
Methods
Introduced pre-filled drug labels for commonly used IV drugs, implemented staff training, and conducted audits to ensure compliance.
Results
Compliance rate improved to 80%, with most IV drips having complete and legible drug labels.
Conclusion
The use of pre-filled labels successfully streamlined the labeling process and reduced errors, and it is planned to be expanded to more drugs.
Lessons Learnt
Pre-filled drug labels saved time, reduced medication errors, and improved overall patient safety.
Keywords
IV Drips, Drug Labeling, ED, Medication Safety, Process Improvement
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) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Lim Siew Lian |
Project Member(s) | Khoo May Lin |
Connect with this contributor!
Lim Siew Lian - siew_lian_lim@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_390_NTFGH_QM_2023_Pre_Filled_Drug_Labels_For_IV_Drips_In_ED.pdf