Reducing trauma theatre list delays through improved communication between orthopaedic teams and radiographers: A quality improvement project.

Aims: This quality improvement project was performed to improve delays in starting our trauma theatre lists by implementing measures to improve effective communication between the surgical team and the theatre radiographers.

Materials And Methods: This was a quality improvement project performed prospectively for 30 orthopaedic trauma lists over two cycles. Only lists requiring fluoroscopy guidance (image intensifier) for the first case were included.

A Closed-Loop Audit for Orthopedic Trauma Operation Notes Comparing Typed Electronic Notes With Handwritten Notes.

Introduction Operation notes are important documents for ensuring patient safety, effective communication between clinicians, and for medicolegal purposes. It is essential that they are clear and accurate. We audited the quality of our operation notes against the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) of England's Good Surgical Practice Guidelines.