Description
The presentation begins with Will Eardley introducing Anthony Johansen at the BOA auditorium, emphasizing the growth of the audience and the importance of the NHFD annual report. Anthony discusses the evolution of the NHFD's data collection through the COVID pandemic, highlighting that while previous reports have provided historical context, it's crucial to work with live data for effective decision-making in hospitals. He informs the audience about a significant paper from Bristol University that analyzes years of NHFD data to identify factors that improve patient outcomes.
Anthony illustrates specific statistics, showcasing how achieving timely surgeries can reduce mortality rates, and emphasizes that the quality of patient follow-up significantly influences outcomes. The discussion leads to individual hospital data and how it can be accessed for immediate use, allowing healthcare professionals to adapt their practices based on real-time insights. He stresses the importance of collaboration among healthcare teams to ensure that each part of the patient care process is optimized.
As the presentation progresses, Anthony introduces new key performance indicators (KPIs) designed to improve patient care post-surgery and emphasizes the necessity of integrating orthopedic services with geriatric care for better outcomes.
He further details the importance of proper data entry and analysis, noting that errors can lead to misleading results regarding hospital performance. Anthony also addresses the need for individualized patient management strategies and challenges existing practices that could lead to higher rates of complications, like delirium. He advocates for the adoption of tools like the 4AT score to better identify and manage delirium among elderly patients.
The presentation culminates with a call for continuous improvement and accountability within surgical teams. Anthony encourages participants to utilize the NHFD website resources to inform their practices, reduce variances in treatment, and ultimately enhance the quality of care provided to patients in orthopedic settings.