Storage & Documentation of Trachy Components
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2021
Standardize storage, itemization, and documentation of tracheostomy components to reduce loss and cost. Standardization in tracheostomy care workflows enhances patient safety and operational efficiency, with potential for cluster-wide.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Job Effectiveness, Value Based Care, Productivity, Operational Management, Logistics Management, Inventory Management
About this Content
Aims
Standardize storage, itemization, and documentation of tracheostomy components to reduce loss and cost.
Background
Variability in storage methods caused frequent loss of tracheostomy components, increasing patient costs.
Methods
Implemented trachy boxes, smartphrase documentation in EPIC, and standardized workflows for ICU and ward transitions.
Results
Component loss reduced by 40%; improved staff productivity and reduced replacement costs.
Conclusion
Standardization in tracheostomy care workflows enhances patient safety and operational efficiency, with potential for cluster-wide adoption.
Lessons Learnt
Structured workflows and consistent documentation improve safety, cost-efficiency, and staff satisfaction.
Keywords
Tracheostomy, Storage, Documentation, ICU Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Jurong Community Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Intensive Care Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Xanthe Chin Anne |
Project Member(s) | Qatrunnada Binte Mohamad Shalan |
Connect with this contributor!
Xanthe Chin Anne - xantheannenp@gmail.com
Project Attachment
C201_NTFGH_JCH_QM_2021_Storage_n_Documentation_of_Trachy_Components.pdf