Improving documentation of type of fracture and planned surgery in trauma meeting at a large tertiary centre

To improve completeness of documenting fracture classification and planned surgery in trauma MDT meetings at Guy’s & St Thomas’ during the audit cycle.

Audit scope: Review all adult neck of femur cases presented in trauma MDT meetings from 1 December 2023 to 31 March 2024 to assess whether fracture type and planned surgery are documented. Template prompt: Implement a structured prompt in the electronic MDT proforma by 31 January 2024 to capture both fracture classification and intended management. Training: Deliver a brief training session for orthopaedic juniors and registrars on using the updated MDT template by 15 February 2024. Midpoint review: Conduct a midpoint audit by 15 February 2024 to identify any barriers to complete documentation and refine the process as needed. Re-audit: Re-audit MDT documentation by 31 March 2024 to measure improvement in completeness against the 100% documentation target.