The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Staff COVID‐19 Infection & Exposure Management
Organisational Leadership
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2022
Summarize testing and isolation requirements, ensure staff receive clear instructions, and maintain workforce availability. Created a replicable framework for infection and exposure management in healthcare settings.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Organisational Leadership, Collective Leadership, Systems Thinking, Human Resource, Staff Wellbeing
About this Content
Aims
Summarize testing and isolation requirements, ensure staff receive clear instructions, and maintain workforce availability.
Background
Managing staff exposure during COVID-19 presented logistical challenges.
Methods
Developed a comprehensive guide for staff COVID-19 infection management and reporting.
Results
Enabled efficient COVID-19 management, improved workforce planning, and ensured compliance with MOH reporting.
Conclusion
Created a replicable framework for infection and exposure management in healthcare settings.
Lessons Learnt
Crisis-specific communication guides can effectively ensure staff safety and minimize disruption.
Additional Information
SHM 2022 Merit Prize (Risk Management category). Shared framework with healthcare networks.
Keywords
COVID-19 Management, Staff Safety, Crisis Response
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Sengkang General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Yao Wen Jie Dominic |
Project Member(s) | Doreen Tan Soek Chin |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Yao Wen Jie Dominic - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_762_SKH_SHM_2022_The_Hitchhiker_s_Guide_to_Staff_COVID_19_Infection_and_Exposure_Management.pdf