Expediting Hip Fracture Surgery in COVID Surveillance Patients
31 December 2020
Project Categories
Care Process & Redesign
Platform
National University Health System Quality Improvement
Cluster
National University Health System
Increase the percentage of hip fracture patients undergoing surgery within 48 hours despite COVID surveillance. Improved outcomes and reduced delays for COVID surveillance patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.
Year Submitted: 2020
Published Date: 31 December 2020
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Functional Outcome, Productivity, Time Saving, Access To Care, Turnaround Time
About this Content
Aims
Increase the percentage of hip fracture patients undergoing surgery within 48 hours despite COVID surveillance.
Background
COVID surveillance increased delays in hip fracture surgeries, potentially worsening patient outcomes.
Methods
Standardized protocols for swabs, expedited pre-op assessments, and implemented fast-tracked workflows.
Results
Surgery within 48 hours increased to 57% (from 33% pre-intervention); reduced length of stay by 3 days.
Conclusion
Improved outcomes and reduced delays for COVID surveillance patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.
Lessons Learnt
Multidisciplinary collaboration and expedited workflows ensured protocol success despite COVID constraints.
Keywords
Hip Fracture Surgery, COVID Surveillance, Workflow Optimization, Patient Safety
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Orthopaedics, Surgery, Epidemiology |
Project Lead(s) | Amritpal Singh |
Project Member(s) | Ashish R. Satapathy |
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Wong Tze Chin - Tze_Chin_Wong@nuhs.edu.sg