Use of Stabilised Ozonated Water for Infection Control
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Explore stabilised ozonated water (SOA) as a safer, less toxic alternative for disinfecting trolleys in operating rooms. Implementation of SOA improves disinfection processes with scalability to other healthcare facilities.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodology, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Productivity, Safe Care
About this Content
Aims
Explore stabilised ozonated water (SOA) as a safer, less toxic alternative for disinfecting trolleys in operating rooms.
Background
Traditional disinfectants are effective but often toxic and corrosive.
Methods
Comparative efficacy study of SOA vs UltraClean®; ATP testing for microbial reduction; PDSA methodology implemented for process improvement.
Results
SOA provided comparable microbial reduction to UltraClean®; reduced process time saved 104 hours/year; $4,368 manpower cost savings achieved.
Conclusion
Implementation of SOA improves disinfection processes with scalability to other healthcare facilities.
Lessons Learnt
SOA is an effective, safe, and cost-efficient alternative for infection control in healthcare settings.
Keywords
Infection Control, Stabilised Ozonated Water, Disinfection Processes
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Khoo Teck Puat Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Infectious Diseases, Anaesthesiology, Surgery |
Project Lead(s) | Leong A. |
Project Member(s) | Foo M.L. |
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Leong A. - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C405_KTPH_SHM_2021_Use_of_Stabilised_Ozonated_Water_for_Infection_Control_LS_280322.pdf