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Waiting-time targets. Early learners.

Alison Moore

    The Health Service Journal
    |May 5, 2007
    PubMed
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    Thirteen early achiever sites are piloting a new 18-week patient treatment target. Challenges were identified in specialties like orthopaedics and audiology, indicating areas for improvement in healthcare efficiency.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Patient Flow Optimization
    • Clinical Operations

    Background:

    • The implementation of a new 18-week patient treatment target is underway.
    • Early adopter sites are crucial for evaluating the feasibility of new healthcare standards.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the initial experiences of 'early achiever' sites implementing the 18-week target.
    • To identify common challenges encountered by healthcare trusts in meeting the new target.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative feedback collection from thirteen volunteer 'early achiever' sites.
    • Analysis of recurring issues reported by participating healthcare trusts.

    Main Results:

    • Specific clinical areas such as orthopaedics, audiology, and endoscopy presented significant challenges.

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  • Smaller, specialized departments also reported difficulties in meeting the 18-week timeframe.

    • Conclusions:

    • Achieving the 18-week target requires addressing systemic issues across various medical specialties.
    • The 18-week target represents a significant step towards minimizing unnecessary delays in patient care.