SingHealth Community Nursing Remote Vital Signs Monitoring (VSM) for Residents with Hypertension
Care Continuum
Technology
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Transition from nurse-assisted to resident-initiated BP monitoring using VSM kiosks at SACs. VSM enables resident-driven monitoring, improving health outcomes and reducing care utilization.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Technology, Care Continuum, Digitalisation, Digital Platforms, Digital Health, Mobile Health, Chronic Care, Self Care, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Nursing Home Care
About this Content
Aims
Transition from nurse-assisted to resident-initiated BP monitoring using VSM kiosks at SACs.
Background
Residents relied on nurses for BP readings, creating inefficiencies and delaying care improvements.
Methods
Designed and implemented VSM kiosks integrated with EMR, ran pilot trials, and trained SAC staff to assist residents.
Results
Projected $292,500/year manpower savings; reduced clinic visits; improved BP readings and compliance.
Conclusion
VSM enables resident-driven monitoring, improving health outcomes and reducing care utilization.
Lessons Learnt
Resident empowerment requires training, support, and system reliability for long-term success.
Additional Information
Pilot expansion includes additional vital signs like SPO2 and CBG.
Keywords
VSM, Community Nursing, Hypertension, Care Continuum, Empowerment
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital, Changi General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Ancillary Care, Healthcare Administration, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | General Medicine, Healthcare Administrators, Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Lim Su-Fee |
Project Member(s) | Tan Poh Choo |
Connect with this contributor!
Ms. Tan Poh Choo - poh_choo_tan@cgh.com.sg
Project Attachment
446_SingHealth_NHIP_2021_SingHealth_Community_Nursing_Remote_Vital_Signs_Monitoring_combine.pdf