Provide Safe Flexible Endoscope from Storage Cabinet
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2020
Achieve less than 20% positive MSC rate for endoscopes during shelf life. Safe endoscope practices ensured patient safety, and findings were shared internationally.
Year Submitted: 2020
Published Date: 31 December 2020
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodology
About this Content
Aims
Achieve less than 20% positive MSC rate for endoscopes during shelf life.
Background
Positive MSC rate for flexible endoscopes reached 56%, posing risks to patient safety.
Methods
Weekly cabinet disinfection, tubing cleaning with high-level disinfectants, and staff training on drying protocols.
Results
Positive MSC rate reduced to below 20%, meeting safety standards; implemented across NTFGH.
Conclusion
Safe endoscope practices ensured patient safety, and findings were shared internationally.
Lessons Learnt
QI tools and staff education enabled effective implementation and sustained safe practices.
Additional Information
Presented at SGNA 2020 in the United States
Keywords
Endoscopy, Safe Practices, MSC Rate, High-Level Disinfection, Quality 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 | Gastroenterology |
Project Lead(s) | Zhang Rong |
Project Member(s) | Wang Caihong |
Connect with this contributor!
Zhang Rong - Rong_zhang@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_258_NTFGH_QM_2020_Provide_Safe_Flexible_Endoscope_from_Storage_Cabinet.pdf