TTSH Integrated Diabetes Care Programme (IDCP)
Care Process & Redesign
Workforce Transformation
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
To reduce complication rates and improve long-term outcomes for inpatients with diabetes using risk stratification and care. IDCP implementation improved diabetes care with sustained outcomes and expanded care capacity through staff upskilling and process.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Workforce Transformation, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Job Effectiveness, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Functional Outcome, Job Redesign, Upskilling, Workforce Performance, Workforce Productivity
About this Content
Aims
To reduce complication rates and improve long-term outcomes for inpatients with diabetes using risk stratification and care coordination.
Background
Diabetes affects a large number of inpatients, with high complication rates and significant healthcare costs.
Methods
Introduced SPARK IT system for risk stratification and upskilling of pharmacists and nurses for non-inferior care.
Results
Achieved a 31% reduction in hypoglycemia prevalence and a 22% reduction in 30-day readmissions among diabetic inpatients from 2013 to 2021.
Conclusion
IDCP implementation improved diabetes care with sustained outcomes and expanded care capacity through staff upskilling and process optimization.
Lessons Learnt
Risk stratification with trained care teams improves clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
Keywords
Diabetes Management, Risk Stratification, Upskilling
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Endocrinology |
Project Lead(s) | Quek Peng Lim Timothy |
Project Member(s) | Michelle Jong |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Quek Zhi Han - Zhi_Han_QUEK@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_500_TTSH_NHIP_2023_TTSH_Integrated_Diabetes_Care_Programme_IDCP.pdf