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A traffic light system integrated into electronic patient records significantly improved weekend ward round efficiency and patient safety in an orthopaedic department. This system enhanced patient prioritization, reducing ward round times and improving clinician confidence in patient care.

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  • Medical Informatics
  • Patient Safety
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Weekend staffing reductions in major trauma centres challenge efficient patient care and timely reviews.
  • Existing electronic patient record (EPR) systems lack robust mechanisms for prioritizing clinically unstable patients during handovers.
  • Foundation Year 1 (FY1) doctors face significant stress due to prolonged ward rounds and limited time for critical tasks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a traffic light coding system within the EPR to enhance patient prioritization during weekend ward rounds.
  • To improve the efficiency and safety of patient care in a busy orthopaedic department with reduced weekend staffing.
  • To streamline the handover process and ensure timely review of clinically unstable patients.

Main Methods:

  • A simple, identifiable traffic light coding system was developed and integrated into the existing electronic patient record (EPR) system.
  • The system was designed to facilitate the prioritization of patients requiring urgent senior review.
  • The impact of the system on ward round efficiency and patient safety was evaluated.

Main Results:

  • Ward round completion time improved significantly, from 7.1% to 50%.
  • The ability to prioritize patients and highlight clinical urgency increased from 15.4% to 100%.
  • Clinician perception of patient safety improved dramatically, from 38.5% to 100%.

Conclusions:

  • The traffic light system is an effective and uncomplicated addition to electronic handover procedures.
  • Implementation led to improved patient prioritization, enhanced ward round efficiency, and increased patient safety during weekends.
  • This system directly addresses the challenges of reduced weekend staffing in busy trauma centres.