Reducing Newly Developed and Worsened Incontinence Associated Dermatitis In C7
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To reduce the incidence of newly developed and worsened incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) from 80% to 40%. Successfully reduced IAD rates through standardized care, emphasizing the importance of compliance and knowledge enhancement.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Clinical Practice Improvement, Quality Of Life, Productivity, Manhour Saving
About this Content
Aims
To reduce the incidence of newly developed and worsened incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) from 80% to 40%.
Background
High rates of IAD resulted in prolonged hospital stays, increased nurse workload, and lower patient quality of life.
Methods
Implemented a standardized wound care protocol, conducted biweekly audits, and provided in-service talks on wound care.
Results
Reduced IAD incidence from 80% to 40%; increased compliance in wound photo uploads to >90%.
Conclusion
Successfully reduced IAD rates through standardized care, emphasizing the importance of compliance and knowledge enhancement.
Lessons Learnt
Standardization of care protocols reduces nurse workload and improves patient outcomes.
Keywords
Incontinence, Wound Management, Quality Improvement
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System, SingHealth |
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 | General Medicine, Dermatology |
Project Lead(s) | Lim Jing Yi |
Project Member(s) | Siti Yusirah A. Majid |
Connect with this contributor!
Lim Jing Yi - limjingyi94@hotmail.com
Project Attachment
403_NUH_NUH_QI_Reduce_Incidence_of_Babies_with_BrONchopulmonary_Dysplasia_RIBBON.pdf