Rapid Response Team in a Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Care Process & Redesign
Training ＆ Education
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To provide prompt response to patient concerns, strengthen KKH early warning system (KEWS), and improve patient safety. RRT improved patient safety and aims to expand hospital-wide.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Training ＆ Education, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Learning Approach, Inter-Professional Education
About this Content
Aims
To provide prompt response to patient concerns, strengthen KKH early warning system (KEWS), and improve patient safety.
Background
Healthcare staff needed support to promptly identify and respond to deteriorating patients.
Methods
Pilot Rapid Response Team (RRT) with scheduled rounds, early warning system reviews, and collaboration with primary care teams.
Results
RRT reviewed 66 patients in 3 months; improved detection and responses to deteriorating patients.
Conclusion
RRT improved patient safety and aims to expand hospital-wide.
Lessons Learnt
Regular reviews and feedback enhance team effectiveness and service reach.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management 2021 – Shortlisted Project (Risk Management Category).
Keywords
Early Warning System, Activation Call, Advanced Practice Nurses Review.
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | KK Women and Children Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics |
Project Lead(s) | Kirk Hui Ping Angela |
Project Member(s) | Huang Fang |
Connect with this contributor!
Kirk Hui Ping Angela - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C640_KKH_SHM2021_Rapid_response_team_in_a_womens_and_childrens_hospital.pdf