To Reduce Incidences of Surgical Site Infection on Sternal Wound Post Open Heart Surgery in High Risk Patients
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2023
To reduce incidence of sternal wound infections in high-risk patients post open-heart surgery from 2.8% to 1%. The intervention successfully improved patient safety, recovery, and satisfaction, applicable to other surgical wounds.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement
About this Content
Aims
To reduce incidence of sternal wound infections in high-risk patients post open-heart surgery from 2.8% to 1%.
Background
Sternal wound infections lead to increased morbidity, hospital stays, and costs, posing a significant risk for high-risk patients.
Methods
Evaluated dressing types and applied Prevena Dressing (negative pressure therapy); criteria included antimicrobial effect, ease of use, and comfort.
Results
Reduced infection rates to 0.8%; annual savings of $218,600 for 20 patients, 238 hours saved, and 200 bed days freed.
Conclusion
The intervention successfully improved patient safety, recovery, and satisfaction, applicable to other surgical wounds.
Lessons Learnt
Implementing evidence-based wound care strategies enhances outcomes and reduces costs in post-surgical care.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2023 – 2nd Prize (Patient Experience category)
Keywords
Sternal Wound Infection, Post-Operative Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | National Heart Centre Singapore |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Wee Hwei Li Gillian |
Project Member(s) | Wirdawati Binte Salimin |
Connect with this contributor!
Wee Hwei Li Gillian - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_873_NHCS_SHM_2023_To_Reduce_Incidences_of_Surgical_Site_Infection.pdf