Clinical Indicators

Hobson Healthcare's doctors undertake surgery in many specialty areas, which range from minor procedures to more complex day surgery requiring specialised treatment. We monitor our patient outcomes by comparing any unplanned returns to the operating theatre during the same day as the initial procedure to other Australian hospitals nationally. The aim is to reduce returns to the operating theatre where possible; however there are many factors which influence this, and in some cases it is necessary to have further surgery to save a life.

Unplanned returns to the operating theatre during the same day are frequently due to complications, for example to treat bleeding or other problems occurring early after the operation. Some complications following surgery are to be expected due to patients’ pre-existing diseases or conditions and the nature of the disease or condition being treated. Unplanned returns to the operating theatre are reported and clinical outcomes analysed. Recommendations are actioned and monitored to ensure improvements are made where possible.

The graph below shows the number of patients who had a surgical procedure or operation and required an unplanned return for further surgery during on the same day as the initial procedure. Hobson Day Surgery's rate is lower (better) than the industry average.

Hand hygiene (or hand washing) is one of the best ways to stop infections so, as a priority, we educate and train all caregivers in the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) “five moments” for hand hygiene. We also audit our staff and provide our results to the National Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) to compare us against other hospitals.

Hobson Healthcare ranks higher than national targets for hand hygiene. Our auditors complete compliance audits on a regular basis and submit data three times a year. We also participate in the national hand hygiene strategy to continually improve our rates.

The graph below shows that Hobson Healthcare's Hand Hygiene Compliance rates are well above (better) than the Industry benchmark.

Day surgery is generally associated with minor procedures with the intention of being discharged on the same day. On occasion patients may require a transfer to a general hospital and/or overnight admission for specialised care which may be due to complications, patients’ pre-existing diseases or conditions and the nature of the disease or condition being treated.

Hobson Healthcare's rate is lower (better) than the industry average.