Expediting Hip Fracture Surgery in COVID Surveillance Patients
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
Workforce Transformation
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2021
Expedite hip fracture surgeries to within 48 hours for COVID surveillance patients. The intervention successfully reduced delays and improved clinical outcomes in a pandemic setting.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Continuum, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Workforce Transformation, Acute Care, Crisis Care, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Length Of Stay, Job Redesign, Multi-Disciplinary
About this Content
Aims
Expedite hip fracture surgeries to within 48 hours for COVID surveillance patients.
Background
COVID-19 surveillance protocols delayed pre-op workflows for hip fracture patients, increasing ALOS and complications.
Methods
Implemented expedited workflows: early team reviews, pre-surgery swab prioritization, and optimized surgery slots.
Results
75% of patients received surgery within 48 hours; average length of stay (ALOS) reduced from 14.7 days to 9.6 days.
Conclusion
The intervention successfully reduced delays and improved clinical outcomes in a pandemic setting.
Lessons Learnt
Streamlined processes and clear protocols ensure timely surgery, improving recovery and resource efficiency.
Keywords
Hip Fracture Surgery, COVID Surveillance, ALOS Reduction, Preoperative Workflow
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 |
Project Lead(s) | Amritpal Singh |
Project Member(s) | Ashish R. Satapathy |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Amritpal Singh - amritpal_singh@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_216_NTFGH_QM_2021_Expediting_Hip_Fracture_Surgery_In_Covid_Surveillance_Patients_LS_290722.pdf