This page show the main 'key performance indicators' which describe the most important aspects of patient care - FOR HIP FRACTURES ONLY *
0. Admitted to specialist ward - With nerve-block within 4 hours
1. Prompt orthogeriatric assessment - Assessed by a senior geriatrician (ST3+) within 72 hours of presentation
2. Prompt surgery - Surgery by the day following presentation with hip fracture
3. NICE compliant surgery - Surgical procedure consistent with the recommendations of NICE CG124
4. Prompt Mobilisation after surgery - Mobilised out of bed (standing or hoisted) by the day after operation
5. Not delirious when tested - Not delirious (<4 on 4AT test) when tested in the week after operation
6. Return to original residence - Discharged back to original residence, or in that residence at 120 day follow-up
7. Bone protection medication - Either i.v. medication at discharge or at 120 day follow-up.
Timebase The selected calendar year (January to December inclusive).
Notes
KPI 0 and KPI 7 were introduced from 2021 onwards.
The values are updated typically annually mid-year for data submitted for the previous year.
Technical details can be found here: KPIs-Specifications
* This chart shows the KPIs for hip fractures only. It does not include other femoral or peri-prosthetic fractures.
Further information and queries
If you have any questions about the NHFD charts please contact the NHFD helpdesk on 020 3075 2395 or email nhfd@rcp.ac.uk
If you have had a hip fracture and have any problems after discharge, contact your GP.