Key Priority Area 6
Data & Audit
6.1 Develop and improve surgical reporting processes through embracing new technology capabilities and trends
In 2023-24, the DASO Unit provided support to several departments with no dedicated data resource and support to design and develop a bespoke database for clinical audit and M&M meetings. An example of this is the new Colorectal database which supports a semi-automated data upload from SurgiNet, removing the need for registrars and fellows to input basic demographics and surgery data. A similar process was applied to the Orthopaedics database.
The Hands Department database was expanded to include PROMs and a tracking system for follow-up clinic attendance and PROM compliance.
In 2024, the DASO Unit adopted and applied Microsoft Power BI in several departments to improve reporting and to align with NSLHD reporting systems.
Hospital Acquired Complications (HACs)
The Surgical Outcomes Committee utilises a number of reports to monitor the HACs rate at RNSH. In 2024, the DASO Unit developed a RNSH HACs report which is currently being refined and tailored to each surgical department with surgeon feedback. When finalised, a dashboard will be developed to enable greater insights for each surgical department.
Bespoke database development
Several REDCap databases have also been developed to support departmental audits and research projects in various departments (Ophthalmology, Colorectal, Breast). The Interventional Neuroradiology databases have been redeveloped to streamline data collection that is consistent with the reporting needs of the department. This also sets the foundation for future automation of data from various sources, enabling more efficient and accurate data collection. This will be completed in 2025.
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