Total Knee Replacement Quality Indicators
Comprehensive support and care services
Hospital programs, processes and services can have an effect on the length of stay, can prevent complications and can contribute to improved outcomes for persons undergoing total knee replacements. (NIH Consensus Development Conference on Total Knee Replacement, December 8-10, 2003, Final Statement; Arthritis & Rheumatism, September 2002: 46(9); 2436-2444; Journal of Nursing Administration, November, 2001: 31(11); 544-549)
Does UVa provide comprehensive support services for patients undergoing total knee replacement?
Yes. UVa provides total knee replacement patients with:
- Dedicated operating rooms for orthopaedic surgery
- Dedicated orthpaedic inpatient unit
- Clinical pathways of care for total knee replacement
- Physical therapy
- Prehospital assessment
- Education programs
- Discharge planning and coordination with home health programs
- Rehabilitation hospital and outpatient rehabilitation services
