Update Enhancement of eLinen Management System
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
SingHealth
31 December 2022
To reduce the man-hours needed by the housekeeping team to clean hospital miscellaneous items by 10% within 12 months. The cart washer significantly reduced man-hours, improved cleaning standards, and boosted staff morale.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Technology, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Digitalisation, Automation, Robotics/Autonomous Systems, Operational Management, Housekeeping, Productivity, Cost Saving, Manhour Saving
About this Content
Aims
To reduce the man-hours needed by the housekeeping team to clean hospital miscellaneous items by 10% within 12 months.
Background
Manual cleaning of hospital items was labor-intensive, inconsistent, and prone to delays.
Methods
Introduced a Cart Washer Disinfector to automate the cleaning process for hospital items like trolleys and chairs.
Results
Reduced man-hours by 13% (from 191 to 166 hours/day); achieved estimated annual savings of $162,000.
Conclusion
The cart washer significantly reduced man-hours, improved cleaning standards, and boosted staff morale.
Lessons Learnt
Stakeholder collaboration and training ensure long-term success and adaptability of automation projects.
Keywords
Cart Washer Machine, Automation, Cleaning Standards
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Chia Shu Fen |
Project Member(s) | Eunice Ng Chu Qing |
Connect with this contributor!
Chia Shu Fen - chia.shu.fen@sgh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_690_SGH_NHIP_2022_Update_Enhancement_of_eLinen_Management_System.pdf