To Improve the Process for Draining Effluent Fluid from Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) machines
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2022
Optimize effluent fluid drainage process to eliminate manual handling and improve safety. Effluent drainage improvements aligned with infection control standards, enhancing productivity.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Value Based Care, Functional Outcome, Safe Care, Productivity, Manhour Saving, Time Saving, Risk Management, Preventive Approach
About this Content
Aims
Optimize effluent fluid drainage process to eliminate manual handling and improve safety.
Background
Existing drainage methods for CRRT machines were labor-intensive, time-consuming, and posed infection risks.
Methods
Developed customized trolleys and dialysis covers; conducted roadshows for training and education.
Results
Achieved 100% elimination of trips to disposal rooms; saved 1.31 FTE annually; reduced infection risks.
Conclusion
Effluent drainage improvements aligned with infection control standards, enhancing productivity.
Lessons Learnt
Workflow enhancements resulted in better staff morale and significant time and cost savings.
Additional Information
Merit Award at Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2022.
Keywords
CRRT, Effluent Drainage, Infection Control
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Neonatology, Cardiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Koh Hwee Hong |
Project Member(s) | Lee Mei Bao Jasmine |
Connect with this contributor!
Koh Hwee Hong - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_739_NHCS_SHM_2022_To_Improve_the_Process_for_Draining_Effluent_Fluid_from_CRRT_machines.pdf