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 intra-venous medication at discharge or at 120 day follow-up.

The KPIs displayed are the current/latest value for each KPI as also shown on the KPIs run chart.

Notes
KPI 0 and KPI 7 were introduced from 2021 onwards.
The values are updated hourly, but the data is delayed by up to two months to allow for data to be received.
KPI 6 and KPI 7 are delayed by a further 3 months to allow for the 120 day follow up period.
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.