Audit: efficiency of fast‐tracking hip fractures from accident and emergency
Clinical Governance: An International Journal
ISSN: 1477-7274
Article publication date: 1 March 2005
Abstract
Purpose
To analyse the implementation of fast‐tracking pathway of hip fractures from accident and emergency to the orthopaedic wards.
Design/methodology/approach
A retrospective audit analysing 100 case notes of fast‐tracked hip fractures selected at random for the period of one year was undertaken.
Findings
Several deficiencies were identified in the implementation of the pathway.
Practical implications
Recommendations have been made for correction of the inadequacies identified.
Originality/value
This paper aims to increase the efficiency and safety of fast‐tracking system for hip fractures, which is being deployed by many hospitals throughout the UK.
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Citation
Syed, M.A., Mahmood, F. and Ramesh, P. (2005), "Audit: efficiency of fast‐tracking hip fractures from accident and emergency", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 10 No. 1, pp. 37-40. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777270510579279
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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