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- UK
Restart and Transformation: The Opportunity We Have Been Waiting For
Description
The webinar opens with Bob Handley introducing Dr. Tim Briggs, who is set to discuss strategies for progressing in healthcare without dwelling on past difficulties. Dr. Briggs highlights the importance of moving forward and the improvements made in orthopedics through data-driven practices since the GIRFT (Get It Right First Time) initiative began. He shares updates on various projects that have transformed orthopedic services, including significant reductions in litigation and costs associated with the specialty.
Dr. Briggs speaks on how the orthopedic community has embraced change, launching trials for centralized elective orthopedic programs in various locations, leading to improved patient outcomes and increased efficiencies. He cites success stories where patients have expressed satisfaction despite geographical challenges posed by new centralized services.
He also discusses the urgent backdrop of COVID-19, explaining how the pandemic disrupted standard operations while creating a backlog in elective surgeries. Dr. Briggs outlines plans to maintain elective activities during potential surges from COVID, necessitating systemic changes and improvements in efficiency and capacity within hospitals.
Throughout the presentation, Dr. Briggs emphasizes data's role in identifying performance areas needing attention, advocating for higher standards in surgical pathways, and implementing metrics to guide improvements.
The session concludes with a discussion of the future of orthopedic care, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and continuous adaptation to ensure that patient care standards remain high, even amidst the ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic. He encourages stakeholders to familiarize themselves with the implementation of new guidelines and to leverage data to push for significant improvements in care delivery.