To Reduce the Rate of Breakage of Periodontal Probe during the Central Sterile Service Department (CSSD) Sterilisation Process
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To reduce the rate of periodontal probe breakage during sterilization by 50% within 6 months. Interventions reduced breakage rates and costs significantly.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Job Effectiveness, Value Based Care, Operational Management, Logistics Management, Productivity, Cost Saving
About this Content
Aims
To reduce the rate of periodontal probe breakage during sterilization by 50% within 6 months.
Background
Frequent breakage of periodontal probes during sterilization increases costs and impacts workflow.
Methods
Process mapping, root cause analysis, and interventions like segregated trays and silicone mat modifications.
Results
Weekly breakage rate reduced from 9 to 2; annual replacement cost reduced by 77.8%.
Conclusion
Interventions reduced breakage rates and costs significantly.
Lessons Learnt
Enhanced workflow design mitigates breakage risks effectively.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management 2021 – Shortlisted Project (Risk Management Category).
Keywords
Dental Instruments, Patient Examination, Replacement Cost.
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | National Dental Centre Singapore |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Ancillary Care, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Dental / Dentistry, Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Koh Loo Ee |
Project Member(s) | Jesminder Kaur |
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NC Koh Loo Ee - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg