National hip fracture database and best practice tariffs

First published March 2018, updated June 2022 IntroductionBackgroundAims and objectivesMethodologyFindingsData analysisThe interventionRe-audit findingsLimitationsConclusions and recommendationsReferences   Introduction Patients who suffer a neck of femur fracture are treated via a complex clinical pathway involving an array of specialists to best manage their condition. This has given rise to a nationally agreed standard that all hospitals must adhere to by rewarding trusts via a €˜Best Practice Tariff’ System. Further reading: Fracture Liaison Services: The growing problem of fragility fractures East Sussex Healthcare Trust aims to ensure these standards are met and tariffs achieved through its Neck of Femur Integrated Pathway to improve