Quality Improvement Project to Reduce Sharp Injury in NDCS
Care Process & Redesign
Training ＆ Education
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To reduce sharp injury incidents and enhance safety in NDCS. Improved practices and awareness lead to safer clinical environments.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Training ＆ Education, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Adverse Outcome Reduction, Risk Management, Preventive Approach, Learning Approach, Self-Directed Learning, Education Platform, Virtual Learning Platform
About this Content
Aims
To reduce sharp injury incidents and enhance safety in NDCS.
Background
Sharp injuries pose risks of disease transmission and create anxiety among staff.
Methods
Root cause analysis, education modules, and clinical safety assessments.
Results
Sharp injury incidents reduced; projected annual savings of $50,520.
Conclusion
Improved practices and awareness lead to safer clinical environments.
Lessons Learnt
Continuous education and awareness are essential for reducing injuries.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management 2021 – Shortlisted Project (Risk Management Category).
Keywords
Protocol, Module, Townhall, Sharp Injury Calculator.
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | National Dental Centre Singapore |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Dental / Dentistry |
Project Lead(s) | Foo Lean Heong |
Project Member(s) | Chelsia Sim |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Foo Lean Heong - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C638_NDCS_SHM2021_Quality_improvement_project_to_reduce_sharps_injury.pdf