better coordination of patient flow, better manages utilization of limited resources and provides real time status of ward capacity to the Emergency Department (ED), Bed Management Unit (BMU) and wards. s 4EMPERATURE MONITORING 4HE 2&)$ CONSTANTLY MONITORS PATIENT S BODY temperature and wirelessly upload the readings to electronic clinical chart. It also keeps a permanent electronic record of vital signs like blood pressure, pulse and respiration, which are entered manually to the system. Benefits: Principal Assistant Nurse Mageswary D/O Thambirajah said: “The RFID tag reduces my workload as a patient’s temperature is automatically captured every half an hour and I can view it from any computer, instead of having to spend time walking around looking for that one clinical chart. Trends in a patient’s vitals and sudden changes are indicated, making them easier to spot. I especially appreciate that the new system is user-friendly. What a far cry from the old days of disinfecting fragile glass thermometers in ‘printol’ solution (a common disinfectant then) and drying them before use.”
Intellivue Clinical Information Portfolio (ICIP) What it is: A comprehensive patient-data management system, which compiles their parameters, assessment and notes from doctors, nurses and Allied Health Service (AHS) staff in one place for easy referring and sharing. It was previously known as Carevue. The system is used in intensive care units.
Principal Assistant Nurse Mageswary D/O Thambirajah scanning the patient’s wrist tag using glucometer to ensure the blood glucose test is done for the right patient.
Benefits: Staff Nurse Wendy Goh Geok Chin said: “With ICIP, the records are much neater and clearer, especially when it comes to reading changes from the doctors or reports by fellow colleagues. By eliminating illegible handwriting, it also prevents errors. There are preloaded words and sentences in the system that saved us a lot of time when we are entering our reports. Doctors, nurses and AHS staff can now easily share a holistic view of a patient’s treatment and collaborate towards a common goal. I definitely prefer these electronic records over paper documentation.”
Closed Loop Medication Management System (CLMMS) What it is: An electronic system for the processes of medication prescribing, reviewing, dispensing and administration to ensure that the correct medication is served to the right patient at the right time. It consists of three components: s %LECTRONIC )NPATIENT -EDICATION 2ECORD AND )NPATIENT -EDICATION Adminstration Record (eIMR-iMAR) – e-records for medication prescription,
With CLMMS, Senior Staff Nurse Alyssa Chua (13B) finds it easier to understand the orders. This, in turn, reduces the risk of committing medication errors.
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