The Innovative Care Model of Acute Frailty Unit in Woodland Health pre-operation Wards
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To better manage frail patients during hospitalization by using a specialized Acute Frailty Unit (AFU). The AFU model improved patient outcomes and staff competence, and its practices are being extended to other wards.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Discharge Planning, Quality Improvement, Job Effectiveness, Patient Reported Outcome Measures
About this Content
Aims
To better manage frail patients during hospitalization by using a specialized Acute Frailty Unit (AFU).
Background
The increasing prevalence of frailty in Singapore’s aging population created a need for better management of frail patients.
Methods
Implemented a three-pronged approach consisting of team huddles, a frailty-ready environment, and person-centered care.
Results
Reduced the use of physical restraints, improved staff knowledge, and positively impacted patient care, especially for cognitively frail patients.
Conclusion
The AFU model improved patient outcomes and staff competence, and its practices are being extended to other wards.
Lessons Learnt
Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and environmental design were key to the success of the AFU model.
Keywords
Acute Frailty Unit, Geriatric Care, Frailty, Elderly, Person-Centered Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Woodlands Health |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Ancillary Care, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Tan Hongyun |
Project Member(s) | Lee Jer En |
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Tan Hongyun - Hongyun_tan@whc.sg
Project Attachment
C_423_WH_NHIP_2022_The_Innovative_Care_Model_of_Acute_Frailty_Unit_in_Woodlands_Health.pdf