“Time to Take the Pressure Off”: Reducing Facial Pressure Injuries From Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To reduce the prevalence of facial pressure injuries related to Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) in ICU patients from 5% to. Workflow redesign and education eliminated NIV-related pressure injuries, saving costs and improving care.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Design Thinking, Productivity, Time Saving, Cost Saving
About this Content
Aims
To reduce the prevalence of facial pressure injuries related to Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) in ICU patients from 5% to 2.5% (50% reduction).
Background
Pressure injuries related to NIV interfaces impacted patient comfort and recovery.
Methods
Redesign dressing techniques, skin assessments
Results
Prevalence reduced to 0% post-intervention, with annualized cost savings of $5,023.
Conclusion
Workflow redesign and education eliminated NIV-related pressure injuries, saving costs and improving care.
Lessons Learnt
Frequent audits and iterative improvement maintain effectiveness.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2022 Best Award for Innovation in Healthcare
Keywords
Pressure Injuries, NIV, Patient Safety
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital, National Centre for Infectious Diseases |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Respiratory Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Lim Voon Ping |
Project Member(s) | Joel Quek Wee Teck |
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Ms Lim Voon Ping - voon_ping_lim@ncid.sg