Pre-Filled Drug Labels for IV Drips In ED
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
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