Proper Management of Unused/Discontinued/Expired Medication in The Ward
Care Process & Redesign
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2022
Enhance quality of care by ensuring proper management of unused, discontinued, and expired medications in the ward. Proper medication management prevents errors, enhances safety, and reduces waste, ensuring better patient outcomes.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Clinical Practice Improvement, Preventive Care, Adverse Outcome Reduction
About this Content
Aims
Enhance quality of care by ensuring proper management of unused, discontinued, and expired medications in the ward.
Background
Staff faced difficulties in effectively managing medication storage, leading to errors and inefficiencies.
Methods
Conducted root cause analysis, provided staff training on proper medication management, revised audit protocols, and implemented standard practices for medication disposal.
Results
Reduced incidence of unused, discontinued, or expired medications to zero. Improved safety practices and streamlined workflows.
Conclusion
Proper medication management prevents errors, enhances safety, and reduces waste, ensuring better patient outcomes.
Lessons Learnt
Regular audits and staff training are essential for sustaining improvements in medication management practices.
Additional Information
Featured at CHALK Poster Showcase 2022. Recognized for innovative practices in medication safety.
Keywords
Medication Safety, Workflow Redesign
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital |
Platform(s) | Central Health Action & Learning Kampung |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, Pharmacology |
Project Lead(s) | Ho Wee Ling |
Project Member(s) | Logesvary Chanderan |
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Project Attachment
C_85_KWSC_CHALK_2022_Proper_Management_of_UnusedDiscontinuedExpired_Medication_In_The_Ward_yh.pdf