Reducing waste by reorganising instrument sets for dental treatment in NHGP
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To reorganize dental instrument sets to reduce manpower time in packing, retrieving, opening, and recording of instruments. Reorganization streamlined processes, reduced costs, and enhanced workflow efficiency for dental clinics.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Productivity, Time Saving, Operational Management, Inventory Management
About this Content
Aims
To reorganize dental instrument sets to reduce manpower time in packing, retrieving, opening, and recording of instruments.
Background
Packing for procedures was time-intensive, and instruments were stored separately, increasing inefficiency.
Methods
Implementation of reorganization strategies to consolidate instruments into sets of 5 or fewer.
Results
Manpower time reduced for most instrument sets, resulting in cost and material savings across the department.
Conclusion
Reorganization streamlined processes, reduced costs, and enhanced workflow efficiency for dental clinics.
Lessons Learnt
Training and adaptation to new sets were crucial for successful implementation.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2022: Merit Award
Keywords
Dental Instruments, Productivity, Inventory Management
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | National Healthcare Group Polyclinics |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Ancillary Care, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Dental / Dentistry |
Project Lead(s) | Tan Sze Lin |
Project Member(s) | Tan Hue Min |
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Dr Tan Sze Lin - sze_lin_tan@nhgp.com.sg