Using Systems Archetypes to Understand COVID-19 Impacts on Surgical Systems
Applied/Translational Research
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
National University Health System
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To use systems archetypes as a tool to understand the impacts of COVID-19 and identify mitigation strategies for surgical. Framework aids in proactive planning for surgical systems amid challenges like COVID-19.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Applied/Translational Research, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Access To Care, Turnaround Time, Quantitative Research
About this Content
Aims
To use systems archetypes as a tool to understand the impacts of COVID-19 and identify mitigation strategies for surgical systems.
Background
COVID-19 disrupted surgical services, leading to postponed surgeries and increased backlogs.
Methods
Systems archetypes were applied to identify key risks and develop high-leverage interventions.
Results
Identified four major system archetypes, highlighting resource inequalities and backlog management needs.
Conclusion
Framework aids in proactive planning for surgical systems amid challenges like COVID-19.
Lessons Learnt
Systems archetypes are effective in diagnosing and mitigating healthcare system disruptions.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 Shortlisted Project
Keywords
Systems Archetypes, COVID-19, Surgical Systems
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth, National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University of Singapore, DUKE University - National University of Singapore |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery, Epidemiology |
Project Lead(s) | Ng Li Lynn |
Project Member(s) | Lam Shao Wei Sean |
Connect with this contributor!
Ng Li Lynn - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_567_NUS_SHM_2021_Using_Systems_Archetypes_to_Understand_COVID_19_Impacts_on_Surgical_Systems.pdf