Reducing the Use of Sterile Crepe Bandage for Post Operation Patient in Operating Theatre (OT) Services
Care Process & Redesign
Environmental Sustainability
Training ＆ Education
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To reduce delirium incidence in elderly hip fracture patients from 20% to 10% within 6 months. Structured care pathways reduce delirium, improve outcomes, and save costs in elderly hip fracture management.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Training ＆ Education, Environmental Sustainability, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Job Redesign, Value Based Care, Operational Management, Inventory Management, Surgical Waste, Learning Approach, Team Based Learning
About this Content
Aims
To reduce delirium incidence in elderly hip fracture patients from 20% to 10% within 6 months.
Background
Delirium is a frequent complication in hip fracture patients with poor outcomes.
Methods
PDSA cycles with Fascia Iliaca Blocks (FIB), cognitive activities, and early mobilization.
Results
Reduced delirium cases to 5%, saved $1,042,704 annually, and improved patient outcomes.
Conclusion
Structured care pathways reduce delirium, improve outcomes, and save costs in elderly hip fracture management.
Lessons Learnt
Cognitive and mobility interventions effectively prevent delirium.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2021 Best Award
Keywords
Delirium, Hip Fracture, Geriatric Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery |
Project Lead(s) | Ku Li Ting |
Project Member(s) | Ong Eng Hui |
Connect with this contributor!
Ms Ku Li Ting - li_ting_ku@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_566_SGH_SHM_2021_Reducing_the_Use_of_Sterile_Crepe_Bandage_for_Post_Op_Patient.pdf