Elective Hip and Knee Replacement

Over 150,000 hip and knee replacements were performed in England and Wales every year before the pandemic and demand is now at an all-time high, with a large backlog and long waiting lists.

The AQ measure set, which covers the patient journey from pre-admission to post-discharge, focuses on the details of care to help deliver better outcomes in a challenging clinical environment.


Measures:

HK-01 Prophylactic antibiotic 1 hour before surgery

HK-02 Temperature taken 1 hour before surgery

HK-03 Tranexamic acid administered during surgery

HK-05 Patient walking within 24 hours of surgery

HK-06 Analgesia and laxative prescription on day of surgery

HK-08 VTE prophylaxis within 24 hours of surgery

HK-07 Pre-op patient education

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