Prevention and Management of Pressure Injuries
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Achieve zero deterioration of Stage II pressure injuries and below with full or partial recovery. The project resulted in improved management of pressure injuries and significant savings in care costs.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Risk Management, Preventive Approach, Adverse Outcome Reduction
About this Content
Aims
Achieve zero deterioration of Stage II pressure injuries and below with full or partial recovery.
Background
There was a significant increase in hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) in Ward B9 Subsidised, affecting patient recovery and hospital satisfaction.
Methods
Standardized workflows for managing pressure injuries, including regular audits, staff education, and use of preventive measures.
Results
Achieved a reduction in pressure injury worsening to 9%, with zero recurrence from healed injuries.
Conclusion
The project resulted in improved management of pressure injuries and significant savings in care costs.
Lessons Learnt
Standardizing care practices, conducting regular audits, and empowering staff helped improve patient outcomes.
Keywords
Pressure Injury, Prevention, Management, Patient Care, Wound Care
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 | Wound Care Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Celeste Chng Yun Zhi |
Project Member(s) | Abdul Rahman Bin Suppah |
Connect with this contributor!
Celeste Chng Yun Zhi - celestey_zhi@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_398_NTFGH_QM_2023_Prevention_and_Management_of_Pressure_Injuries.pdf