Total Hip Replacement Quality Measures

Annual hospital volume Physician board certification Average length of stay Antibiotic prophylaxis Blood clot prevention Dedicated orthopaedic services Inpatient mortality rate Surgical options Correct patient, procedure, site

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Total Hip Replacement (THR) Quality Measures

Dedicated orthopaedic services: availability and type

Hospitals programs, processes, and services can have an effect on the length of stay, can prevent complications, and can contribute to improved outcomes for persons undergoing total hip replacements (Arthritis & Rheumatism, September 2002: 46(9); 2436-2444; Journal of Nursing Care Quality, December 1998: 13(2); 67-76).

St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center offers a comprehensive program of services for patients undergoing total hip replacements. The following programs and services are available:

• dedicated operating room for orthopaedic surgery
• dedicated orthopaedic unit
• clinical pathways of care/guidelines for THR
• Physical therapy available more than once a day
• prehospital assessment and patient education programs
• discharge planning and coordination with home health programs