❓ Mr. Kirkup questions the high readmission rates for tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, hysterectomy, and prostatectomy patients at North Metropolitan Health Service. The Minister for Health provides data on patient numbers, readmission costs, and strategies to reduce readmissions.
AnsweredQoN 5658Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 October 2019
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Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health
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I refer to page 45 of the North Metropolitan Health Service 2018-19 Annual Report, and ask: (a) Why is there such a significant re-admission rate of patients receiving: (i) Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy surgery; (ii) Hysterectomy; and (iii) Prostatectomy; (b) For (a)(i)-(iii) what are the overall numbers of patients who received this surgery; (c) What is the estimated cost associated with patient re-admission; and (d) What work is being undertaken to reduce re-admission rates for patients?
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Answered
10 December 2019
Response time
15 days
I am advised:
(a) (i)-(iii) For the reported procedures, readmissions predominately related to observations (without further surgical intervention) or pain management. Case reviews undertaken did not indicate unfavourable performance issues or systemic trends.
(b) (i) 224
(ii) 559
(iii) 184
(c) The average readmission cost is $8,132 per patient.
(d) Robust discharge planning, educating patients in regards to post-acute care and assisting patients recognising symptoms that may require immediate medical attention.
(a) (i)-(iii) For the reported procedures, readmissions predominately related to observations (without further surgical intervention) or pain management. Case reviews undertaken did not indicate unfavourable performance issues or systemic trends.
(b) (i) 224
(ii) 559
(iii) 184
(c) The average readmission cost is $8,132 per patient.
(d) Robust discharge planning, educating patients in regards to post-acute care and assisting patients recognising symptoms that may require immediate medical attention.
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