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The VIHA Experience

The VIHA Experience. Collaborative Effects. Application of Quality Improvement Tools Measurement ! Teamwork Multidisciplinary ! Knowledge Transfer/Sharing Best Practices !. VIHA LOS Reduction. VIHA Average: Knees down 0.8 days 1.4 days under ELOS Hips down 0.9 days 1.2 days under ELOS

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The VIHA Experience

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  1. The VIHA Experience

  2. Collaborative Effects • Application of Quality Improvement Tools • Measurement ! • Teamwork • Multidisciplinary ! • Knowledge Transfer/Sharing • Best Practices !

  3. VIHA LOS Reduction • VIHA Average: • Knees down 0.8 days • 1.4 days under ELOS • Hips down 0.9 days • 1.2 days under ELOS • 2,274 cases = ~ 1,915 days saved

  4. SSI Med Rec. # Hip Collaborative Surgical Integration Sullivan Benchmarks CCHSA Ortho Teams Quality Councils Patient Access Patient Flow Patient Safety & Wellness Healthy Workplace Spin Offs & Building Blocks

  5. SSI Initiative VGH: Orthopedics

  6. Med Rec Initiative *Physician unintentionally changed/added/ omitted a home medication

  7. Continuing Steps • Determine Targets and Volumes • Build Capacity as Required • Intake Assessment Clinics • Waitlist Management/SPR • Collaborative Work • # Hips • Optimize O.R. Time and Bed Utilization (Surgical Smoothing)

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