Reinventing Common Canister Protocol for Safe Usage on Patients during COVID-19
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To secure sufficient single-patient-use MDIs and enhance the disinfection process through autoclaving actuators. Autoclaving and single-use actuators provide sustainable solutions for MDI management during pandemics.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Operational Management, Logistics Management, Productivity, Manhour Saving
About this Content
Aims
To secure sufficient single-patient-use MDIs and enhance the disinfection process through autoclaving actuators.
Background
MDI supply chain challenges during COVID-19 led to increased demand and infection control concerns.
Methods
Implemented autoclaving of actuators, sourced single-patient-use actuators, and utilized PDCA cycles.
Results
Saved 14.47 man-hours/month through autoclaving; secured 18-month supply of actuators for single-patient use.
Conclusion
Autoclaving and single-use actuators provide sustainable solutions for MDI management during pandemics.
Lessons Learnt
Collaboration and innovation ensure continuity of essential supplies during crises.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 Shortlisted Project
Keywords
COVID-19, Metered Dose Inhaler, Infection Control
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) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Administrators, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Hei Geok Mei Andrea |
Project Member(s) | Lim Sok Lian |
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Hei Geok Mei Andrea - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg