Urinary Tract Infection Prevention Project in Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital
Care Process & Redesign
Training ＆ Education
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2022
To reduce the rate of UTI by 50%, from 12 cases/month to 6 cases/month by September 2022. Project exceeded goals, reducing UTI incidence and improving overall staff competency and care quality.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Training ＆ Education, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Adherence Rate, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Risk Management, Adverse Outcome Reduction, Assessment, Workplace Based Assessment
About this Content
Aims
To reduce the rate of UTI by 50%, from 12 cases/month to 6 cases/month by September 2022.
Background
UTIs in elderly residents caused high hospitalizations and required intervention to improve care standards.
Methods
Introduced diaper and IDC care bundles; implemented staff training and competency tests; used Fishbone analysis for root cause identification.
Results
Achieved UTI reduction from an average of 12 cases to 5 cases/month; 90% staff trained and competent in care protocols.
Conclusion
Project exceeded goals, reducing UTI incidence and improving overall staff competency and care quality.
Lessons Learnt
Effective staff training and visual guidelines improve compliance and reduce adverse outcomes.
Additional Information
Featured at CHALK Poster Showcase 2022.
Keywords
UTI Prevention, Staff Training, Incontinence Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital |
Platform(s) | Central Health Action & Learning Kampung |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Infectious Diseases, Urology |
Project Lead(s) | Jenilyn Deogracias, Gerald Villanueva, Jiang Qing Ling, Angeline Pilar Sison Calaguas |
Project Member(s) |
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Project Attachment
C_87_KWSH_CHALK_2022_Urinary_Tract_Infection_Prevention_Project_in_KwongWai_ShiuHospital.pdf