SpineCom Programme – Our Experience and Initial Outcomes
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2022
Reduce Spine SOC FV wait time to <60 days and improve non-surgical spine patient care. Community-based spine care improved access and efficiency, setting groundwork for future models.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Right-Siting, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign
About this Content
Aims
Reduce Spine SOC FV wait time to <60 days and improve non-surgical spine patient care.
Background
Spine SOC FV wait time exceeded MOH targets, delaying diagnosis and care.
Methods
Developed shared care with NUHS PCN GPs, subsidized care through CHAS, co-management of patients.
Results
403 patients recruited, 100% FV lead time <60 days, only 5 referrals back to SOC (100% appropriate).
Conclusion
Community-based spine care improved access and efficiency, setting groundwork for future models.
Lessons Learnt
Right-siting of care reduced SOC burden and improved GP capabilities.
Keywords
Spine Care, NUHS PCN, CHAS, Right-Siting, Community Healthcare
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Orthopaedics, General Practice |
Project Lead(s) | Gamaliel Tan |
Project Member(s) | Li Shuxun |
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Fion Gun - Fione_Gun@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_294_NTFGH_QM_2022_SpineCom_Programme_Our_Experience_and_Initial_Outcomes.pdf