To improve early ambulation for post operation patient with chest tubes and drains
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
SingHealth
31 December 2022
To improve early ambulation for postoperative patients with chest tubes and drains, enhancing safety and clinical outcomes. Simple innovations like chest drain holders can significantly improve patient outcomes and staff workflow efficiency.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodology, Design Thinking, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Preventive Approach, Risk Management, Acute Care, Ambulatory Care (Outpatient Care)
About this Content
Aims
To improve early ambulation for postoperative patients with chest tubes and drains, enhancing safety and clinical outcomes.
Background
Postoperative patients with chest tubes and drains faced limited mobility and delayed ambulation, affecting recovery time.
Methods
Designed a multi-chest drain holder and restructured physiotherapy sessions to optimize workflow and reduce ambulation barriers.
Results
Achieved independent ambulation by POD3 for 50% of patients, reducing average discharge time to POD6 and saving $532,539 annually.
Conclusion
Simple innovations like chest drain holders can significantly improve patient outcomes and staff workflow efficiency.
Lessons Learnt
Including multidisciplinary teams and continuous innovation are key to success.
Additional Information
Winner of the SHQSA 2022 Best Team Award.
Keywords
Ambulation, Postoperative Care, Cost Effectiveness
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | National Heart Centre Singapore |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery, Cardiology |
Project Lead(s) | Yang Ruiqin |
Project Member(s) | Liang Ming |
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Yang Ruiqin - yang.ruiqin@nhcs.com.sg