Sustaining a Multidisciplinary, Single-Institution, Postoperative Mobilization Clinical Practice Improvement Program Following Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Prospective Cohort Study
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Assess sustainability of CPIP to improve postoperative mobilization rates after HPB surgery during COVID-19. Sustained CPIP improves postoperative mobilization rates and reduces hospital stay/costs, even during challenging conditions like.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Value Based Care, Length Of Stay, Productivity, Cost Saving
About this Content
Aims
Assess sustainability of CPIP to improve postoperative mobilization rates after HPB surgery during COVID-19.
Background
CPIP implementation improved mobilization rates from 22% to >75%, demonstrating the importance of sustained efforts.
Methods
Multidisciplinary approaches with preoperative counseling, postoperative rounds, and PDSA cycles for iterative improvements.
Results
Mobilization rates sustained above 75%, median hospital stay reduced by 2 days, saving S$200,520 annually.
Conclusion
Sustained CPIP improves postoperative mobilization rates and reduces hospital stay/costs, even during challenging conditions like COVID-19.
Lessons Learnt
Patient engagement and continuous process improvements are essential for sustained outcomes.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Improvement Award 2021 (Best Award). Two manuscripts published based on this initiative.
Keywords
Postoperative Mobilization, CPIP, HPB Surgery, Sustainability, COVID-19
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery, Physiotherapy, Epidemiology |
Project Lead(s) | Vishal G Shelat |
Project Member(s) | Wang B |
Connect with this contributor!
Adj A/Prof Vishal G Shelat - vishal_g_shelat@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C411_TTSH_NHG_QI_Award_2021_Sustaining_a_Multidisciplinary_Clinical_Practice.pdf