Collaboration is key to improvement. As such, we have created a platform for services to share improvement stories.
Under each KPI, a series of case studies has been listed. There is also a case study template for services to complete and send to falls@rcp.ac.uk or fffap@rcp.ac.uk listed below. The information provided will be written as a narrative and returned to you for approval before being published.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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KPI 1: High-quality multifactorial assessment to optimise safe activity (MASA)
This is a score calculated from adding together six assessment components for each patient (vision, lying and standing blood pressure (LSBP), medication, delirium, mobility, and continence). A maximum score of six indicates that all were completed for that patient. A score of five or more is considered a high-quality assessment.
The components of the MASA are described in more detail here.
New case study
The improvement project team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust targeted to improve the compliance of taking LSBP readings at the Albert Ward, which is a component of NAIF's KPI 1: MASA quality score.
Read the case study here
Post-fall management
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KPI 2: Check for injury before moving from the floor and an injury is suspected
Is there documented evidence in the clinical notes that the patient was checked for signs or symptoms of potential for head, spinal injury and fracture before they were moved?
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KPI 3: Appropriate moving and handling method used to move the patient from the floor
What moving and handling method was used to move the patient following the fall that caused the injury(ies)?
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KPI 4: Medical assessment within 30 minutes of the fall
Is there documented evidence that the patient had a medical assessment within 30 minutes following fall that resulted in the injury(ies)?
Share your improvement case study:
This case study template is for healthcare teams to share information about an improvement project targeting a key performance indicator (KPI) in falls and fragility fracture care. Submissions should be no longer than 750 words.
If you have any pictures or visuals you would like to include, please send them as separate attachments when submitting your completed form.