Goals
- Overhaul the pre-operative teaching of patients regarding risks of stiffness, causes and how to avoid the problem.
- Design a post-op pain control algorithm with avenues to escalate pain medications/ treatments more easily.
- Collaborate with Divisions of Family Practice and engage them as partners.
Outcomes
- Improve patient teaching and postoperative outcomes for all patients over a variety of surgeries.
- Improved collaboration with familyphysicians, physio, administration andanesthesia partners.
Budget approved: $
20,000