Total Knee Replacement Quality Measures

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

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Total Knee Replacement Quality Measures

Dedicated orthopaedic services: availability and type

Several Hospitals programs, processes, and services can have an effect on the length of stay, prevent complications, and can contribute to improved outcomes for persons undergoing total knee replacements (NIH Consensus Development Conference on Total Knee Replacement, December 8-10, 2003, Final Statement; Arthritis & Rheumatism, September 2002: 46(9); 2436-2444; Journal of Nursing Administration, November, 2001: 31(11); 544-549).

St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center offers a comprehensive program of services for patients undergoing total knee replacements.

• dedicated operating room for orthopaedic surgery
• dedicated orthopaedic unit
• clinical pathways of care / guidelines for TKR
• rehabilitation therapy available
• prehospital assessment and patient education programs
• discharge planning and coordination with home health programs
• joint care center