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4-5 December 2006 Hobart

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Screening Clinic in a Specialist Spinal Service Presenter: Brett Baxter Hospital: Eagle. 4-5 December 2006 Hobart. Spinal Orthopaedic Outpatient Waiting list. Waiting list for this service is long As of March 06 there were 806 patients on the waiting list

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4-5 December 2006 Hobart

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  1. Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Screening Clinic in a Specialist Spinal ServicePresenter: Brett BaxterHospital: Eagle 4-5 December 2006Hobart

  2. Spinal Orthopaedic Outpatient Waiting list • Waiting list for this service is long • As of March 06 there were 806 patients on the waiting list • Average waiting time for patients with appointments booked in March • Category 1 – 3.3 months • Category 2 – 5.5 months • Category 3 – 23.6 months • On average 105 new patients added per month and 102 new patients seen per month

  3. INNOVATIONS IMPLEMENTED • Establishment of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Screening Clinics • Multidisciplinary allied health team to assess and institute conservative management • Established close working relationships with Orthopaedic Consultants and Fellows

  4. Results • Reduced number on the Waiting list • Reduced Waiting Time

  5. HOW WE DID IT • Coincided with change in service delivery of Southern Zone Spinal Service • Component of larger QH Fit for Surgery Project • PAH Background work commenced November 2005 • First clinic March 2006 • Budget- $440000 2006/2007 financial year to run OPSC and Fit for Surgery Programs

  6. LESSONS LEARNT • Target long wait patient groups • Embed process in Orthopaedic Unit • Develop OPSC as integral part of Orthopaedic Service Key Success Factors • Commencement in Spinal Orthopaedics • waiting list forces • consultant support for service

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