Reducing Unwarranted Clinical Variation (UCV) Taskforce
Aim
To oversee the development and implementation of a system-wide approachto identify, address and reduce Unwarranted Clinical Variation (UCV).
Benefits
To refine care processes and implement evidence-based models of care tosupport improved patient outcomes.
Summary
UCV is variation that cannot be explained by the condition or the preference of the patient; it is variation that can only be explained by differences in health system performance.
Left unchecked it has the potential to reduce safety, quality, performance effectiveness and efficiency outcomes.
The ACI has invited Chief Executives to nominate clinicians and managers from local teams to assess the clinical variation at a range of hospitals, in partnership with the ACI.
The Taskforce has identified four priority areas of variation to address:
- Stroke
- Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
- Fractured hip
- Low-volume cancer surgeries
Each strategy focuses on improving patient outcomes.
Background
In 2012, the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) released its annualperformance report, Healthcare in Focus. The report highlighted clinical variationacross the state in 30-day mortality rates for acute myocardial infarction(AMI) and stroke.
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Partnerships
Key Dates
Pilot Sites
Implementation Sites
Key Date (location)
Pilot Site
Implementation Site
Evaluation
To be determined.
Related Initiatives
Further Details
Contact
Liz Hay
Health Economics and Analysis Manager
liz.hay@health.nsw.gov.au
02 6625 5090
Raj Verma
Director, Clinical Program Design and Implementation
raj.verma@health.nsw.gov.au
02 9464 4605
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