Friday 15 August 2025 | 13:25-14:50 

Format: Presentation

Stream: Change

Part 1: Beyond Key Performance Indicators: How TB-Watch Revolutionises Tuberculosis Treatment Adherence

TB-Watch is an innovative app & web-based platform designed to reduce loss-to-follow-up (LTFU) rates in Tuberculosis (TB) treatment. Originating within Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya’s public health system, TB-Watch has demonstrated a significant improvement in patient adherence rates, particularly beyond the limitations of conventional key performance indicators (KPIs) and monumental USD 88 thousand in cost save. This session will present TB-Watch’s impactful results from 2019 to 2022, showcasing how this digital solution has transformed the TB treatment landscape, leading to a broader application potential within public health. Participants will gain insights into leveraging technology for sustainable healthcare improvements. 

Hasyirul Hashim Jabatan Kesihatan WP Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya; Malaysia

Part 2: Revolutionising Patient Safety and Care Outcome with Integrated System: Transforming Nursing Care Productivity to Effortless Efficiency

This session unveils a groundbreaking approach to patient safety in general wards, showcasing the synergy between VitalScout (VS), Automated Code Red Alerts (ACRA), ICU Outreach Nursing (ICUORN) at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore. We’ll explore how this innovative system has transformed patient monitoring, dramatically improving care escalation and reducing adverse events. Delegates will learn about the seamless integration of wearable technology, automated alerts, and specialized nursing support, resulting in a 100% compliance rate in care escalation and significant reductions in in-hospital cardiac arrests and unplanned ICU admissions. This presentation offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance patient outcomes, optimize resource utilization, and revolutionize their approach to managing deteriorating patients. Join us to discover how this cutting-edge system can be adapted to your healthcare setting, potentially saving lives and improving overall quality of care.

Rosidah Idris Ng Teng Fong General Hospital; Singapore

Part 3: Stop the Leak! Mitigating nitrous oxide wastage from hospital manifold and pipelines

The healthcare sector is responsible for 4-5% of greenhouse gas emissions, significantly contributing towards the current global climate emergency. We believe that all healthcare providers should have an understanding of how healthcare activities contribute to climate change and be empowered to help reduce its carbon footprint. We will describe our multi-disciplinary team’s efforts to successfully decommission our hospital’s nitrous oxide manifold and transition to machine-mounted cylinders, thereby mitigating hundreds of tonnes of CO2 emissions yearly for the hospital and our planet. We believe our project is replicable by other hospitals and in keeping with the triple bottom line- enabling environmental and financial savings, while upholding good clinical practices.

Michelle Tan Changi General Hospital; Singapore