Telehealth Dietetic Services for In-Patient Pandemic & Surveillance Patients during COVID'19 Leads to Cost Savings and Reduction of COVID'19 Transmission Risk
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2021
Continue dietetic services remotely, saving 85% on PPE costs, and minimizing COVID-19 transmission risks. Telehealth implementation improved patient care and reduced operational costs; expansion planned for outpatient settings.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Technology, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Telehealth, Tele-Consultation, Tele-Monitoring, Value Based Care, Productivity, Cost Saving, Safe Care
About this Content
Aims
Continue dietetic services remotely, saving 85% on PPE costs, and minimizing COVID-19 transmission risks.
Background
COVID-19 restrictions increased PPE costs and risks associated with in-person services.
Methods
Developed telehealth workflows and engaged stakeholders for teleconsultations.
Results
Achieved 85% cost savings on PPE and successfully minimized contact while maintaining care quality.
Conclusion
Telehealth implementation improved patient care and reduced operational costs; expansion planned for outpatient settings.
Lessons Learnt
Camaraderie and clear guidance were crucial for telehealth adoption.
Keywords
Telehealth, COVID-19, PPE, Dietetics
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) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Nutrition ＆ Dietetics, Epidemiology |
Project Lead(s) | Lim Xin Ru Jazlyn |
Project Member(s) | Lim Ruey Jiun |
Connect with this contributor!
Lim Xin Ru Jazlyn - jazlyn_lim@nuhs.edu.sg