To Design a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Safeguard to Prevent Dislodgement of PICC
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To develop a secondary securement device for patients with PICC within three months and reduce PICC dislodgement by 50%. Enhanced safety, improved staff confidence, and reduced hospital costs through PICC safeguard devices.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Product Development, Product Evaluation, Prototyping Resources, Quality Improvement, Value Based Care, Productivity, Patient Satisfaction, Cost Saving, Safe Care, Risk Management, Clinical Practice Improvement
About this Content
Aims
To develop a secondary securement device for patients with PICC within three months and reduce PICC dislodgement by 50%.
Background
PICC dislodgements cause patient safety issues, increasing costs and prolonging hospital stays.
Methods
Conducted five PDSA cycles to develop and refine a secondary securement device.
Results
Zero dislodgements during the trial period, 95% cost savings, and 100% positive feedback from staff and patients.
Conclusion
Enhanced safety, improved staff confidence, and reduced hospital costs through PICC safeguard devices.
Lessons Learnt
Continuous training improves staff competency and patient outcomes.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2021: Merit Award
Keywords
PICC Dislodgement, Risk Management, Securement
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Changi General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Urology |
Project Lead(s) | Neo Soon Keow |
Project Member(s) | Qin Jing |
Connect with this contributor!
Neo Soon Keow - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_553_CGH_SHM_2021_To_Design_a_PICC_Safeguard_to_Prevent_Dislodgment_of_PICC.pdf