For the second consecutive year, the Fracture Trauma Team in the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has been awarded Gold National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider status for 2024, recognising its excellence in maintaining and promoting patient safety standards.
The NJR monitors the performance of hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joint replacement procedures to improve clinical outcomes for the benefit of patients.
The prestigious accolade is part of the ‘NJR Quality Data Provider’ scheme, which publicly acknowledges hospitals that excel in meeting the targets set by the NJR. The scheme highlights the importance of compliance with the NJR’s mandatory data submission quality audit process and rewards hospitals that uphold best practices in data collection and reporting.
To achieve this recognition, the Fracture Trauma Team demonstrated commitment to ensuring thorough and accurate data submissions. This includes engaging staff in understanding the critical role quality data plays in improving patient outcomes and embedding a culture that prioritises accountability.
Delighted to receive the award for a second year, Surgical Specialties Clinical Manager, Julie McClughan said, “I am thrilled that the Fracture Trauma Team have been awarded the Gold NJR Quality Data Provider for 2024. This award recognises the hard work and diligence demonstrated by the entire team and is a reflection of the importance they place on patient safety and high quality care.”