Reduce length of stay (LOS) for Low Risk Acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (AMI) patient
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
National University Health System
31 December 2018
Reduce LOS for low-risk AMI patients by 25% from 4 to 3 days at the 50th percentile. Standardized discharge criteria and follow-up care ensure sustainable improvements.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Value Based Care, Length Of Stay, Discharge Planning, Lean Methodology, Access To Care, Waiting Time, Productivity, Cost Saving
About this Content
Aims
Reduce LOS for low-risk AMI patients by 25% from 4 to 3 days at the 50th percentile.
Background
Keeping low-risk AMI patients beyond required stay is inefficient and costly.
Methods
Applied Lean Management, including Value Stream Mapping and Gap Analysis, to redesign discharge planning.
Results
Reduced LOS by 25%, saving SGD 675K annually; ensured safe discharge criteria were met.
Conclusion
Standardized discharge criteria and follow-up care ensure sustainable improvements.
Lessons Learnt
Streamlining workflows and discharge processes effectively reduces LOS and costs without compromising safety.
Additional Information
Recognized at NUH Care Excellence Awards
Keywords
Acute MI, Care Redesign, Value Stream Mapping
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical, Healthcare Administration, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Cardiology |
Project Lead(s) | Devinder Singh, Fu Yongxin |
Project Member(s) | Lim Yoke Ching |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr. Devinder Singh - devinder_singh@nuhs.edu.sg