Innovation/Service Improvement Synopsis
Falls and fractures
The RNHRD has been developing a Falls and Fracture Liaison Service at the Royal United Hospital (RUH) Bath. This is a partnership between the RNHRD, RUH, BANES PCT and Wiltshire PCT.
These organisations are working together to identify and treat patients with osteoporosis, and to help people who experience frequent falls. The aim is to reduce both the number of people who fall, and proportion of falls which result in a fracture, thereby reducing the number of hospital admissions due to falls
Long Term Condition
Falls & fractures Osteoporosis
Meets National Priority Area
Avoidance of admission
Benefits to Patient
Reduced number of falls and fractures
Benefits to Staff
Working in partnership with staff from the RNHRD, RUH, BANES PCT and Wiltshire PCT
Cost Savings/Efficiencies
No data
Outcomes Measured
This service was recognised by the South West falls, bone health and fractures review (Sept 2009) as an example of good practice
Sustainability
Service has been running successfully since 2009
Transferable
An effective model of care that is transferable to other Trusts
Project Status
Ongoing
For more information e-mail
info@nisw.co.uk
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