Ramping Up Clinical Skills Capabilities in Dover Park Hospice to Care for End of Life Patients requiring Portable Ventilatory Support
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To enhance clinical skills for managing portable ventilatory support in end-of-life patients, enabling right siting and. Seamless care transitions are achievable through targeted training and collaboration with community partners.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Hospice Care, End-Of-Life Care, Right-Siting, Quality Improvement, Acute Care, Bed Occupancy Rate, Functional Outcome, Operational Management, Resource Allocation
About this Content
Aims
To enhance clinical skills for managing portable ventilatory support in end-of-life patients, enabling right siting and optimizing care accessibility.
Background
Patients requiring ventilatory support at end-of-life face challenges in transitioning to community care settings.
Methods
Hands-on workshops for Dover Park Hospice clinical teams, covering ventilatory support principles, complications, and hands-on simulation.
Results
Empowered clinical teams and reduced acute hospital utilization. Patient and family members expressed satisfaction with care and respite.
Conclusion
Seamless care transitions are achievable through targeted training and collaboration with community partners.
Lessons Learnt
Collaborative training enhances care transitions and builds community care capabilities.
Additional Information
Featured at Central Health Action & Learning Kampung (CHALK) Poster Showcase 2022.
Keywords
Hospice Care, Training, Mechanical Ventilation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Dover Park Hospice |
Platform(s) | Central Health Action & Learning Kampung |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Palliative Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | J. Goo |
Project Member(s) | M. Koh |
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