Streamlining the Process of Recording Storage Temperature of Investigational Products (IP) Stored in KK Research Centre (KKRC) at Room Temperature
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2018
Reduce man-hours required to record storage temperature of Investigational Products (IPs). Simplified processes and optimized resources improved IP management, saving significant time.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Operational Management, Inventory Management, Productivity, Time Saving, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign
About this Content
Aims
Reduce man-hours required to record storage temperature of Investigational Products (IPs).
Background
Recording IP storage temperature daily using multiple thermometers and logs was redundant and time-consuming.
Methods
Implemented one shared thermometer and a revised single log; optimized workflow with stakeholder buy-in.
Results
Total recording time reduced by 88.1% (from 4.16 hours to 29.72 minutes); eliminated thermometer redundancies.
Conclusion
Simplified processes and optimized resources improved IP management, saving significant time.
Lessons Learnt
Streamlining with standardized tools reduces workload, improves efficiency, and ensures sustainability.
Keywords
Investigational Products, Temperature Recording, Workflow Optimization, Lean Process
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) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Clinical Research |
Project Lead(s) | Yvonne Yong |
Project Member(s) | Emmerie Wong |
Connect with this contributor!
NG Jing Wen - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_112_KKH_SHM_2018_Streamlining_the_Process_of_Recording_Storage_Temperature.pdf