Tele Monitoring of Patients on Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Therapy - A Novel Approach
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National University Health System
31 December 2022
Provide continuous tele-monitoring, enhance patient safety, and improve pandemic preparedness. Implemented scalable, safe, and effective tele-monitoring for NIV therapy, with plans for mobile app development.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Technology, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Digital Health, Telehealth, Tele-Monitoring
About this Content
Aims
Provide continuous tele-monitoring, enhance patient safety, and improve pandemic preparedness.
Background
NIV therapy typically managed in ICU; COVID-19 highlighted the need for remote monitoring to save ICU resources.
Methods
Integrated ventilator and physiological data, implemented escalation protocols, and trained ward staff.
Results
Reduced RT response time to 2 minutes (median); no connectivity issues; enhanced patient safety with early interventions.
Conclusion
Implemented scalable, safe, and effective tele-monitoring for NIV therapy, with plans for mobile app development.
Lessons Learnt
Collaboration across departments and clear timelines improved the system's scalability and adoption.
Keywords
NIV Therapy, Tele-Monitoring, Patient Safety, Pandemic Preparedness, Digital Health
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Intensive Care Medicine, Respiratory Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Nikhil Gautam |
Project Member(s) | Faheem Khan |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Nikhil Gautam - gautam_nikhil@nuhs.edu.sg