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FutureNHS, powered by Kahootz – Getting It Right First Time Case Study

Transforming NHS Care

With over 24,000 members on FutureNHS, NHS staff and external professionals come together to actively improve treatment and care by reviewing health services in England as part of the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme. Launched to address variations in clinical practice and outcomes, GIRFT is making significant strides in enhancing patient care across the UK, improving the quality of care and efficiency within the NHS.

The Reason for the Initiative

The primary motivation behind GIRFT is to tackle unwarranted variations in the delivery of healthcare services. These variations can lead to disparities in patient outcomes, inefficiencies, and increased costs. By identifying and addressing these inconsistencies, GIRFT aims to ensure that patients receive the best possible care, regardless of where they are treated

What GIRFT Does

GIRFT undertakes clinically-led reviews of various medical and surgical specialties. The programme combines extensive data analysis with the expertise of senior clinicians to evaluate current practices and identify areas for improvement. Here’s a breakdown of its key activities:

Data Gathering and Analysis: GIRFT collects and analyses a wide range of data to create a comprehensive picture of national practices and outcomes.
Clinical Engagement: Through visits and virtual meetings, clinical specialists engage with individual hospital trusts to discuss their performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
National Reports: These reports draw on data analysis and clinical discussions to highlight areas for improvement across the NHS.
Implementation Support: GIRFT supports trusts, commissioners, and integrated care systems in implementing recommended improvements.
Best Practice Guidance: The programme provides guidance on standardizing patient pathways and improving elective care

Achievements of GIRFT

Since its inception, GIRFT has achieved remarkable success in several areas:

Cost Savings: By reducing unnecessary procedures and improving procurement practices, GIRFT has helped the NHS save millions of pounds.
Improved Patient Outcomes: The programme has contributed to better patient outcomes by standardizing care practices and reducing variations.
Enhanced Efficiency: GIRFT has streamlined processes, leading to shorter hospital stays and reduced readmission rates.
Widespread Impact: The methodology has been applied across more than 40 specialties, including orthopaedics, neonatology, and diagnostics

In conclusion, the GIRFT programme is a testament to the power of data-driven, clinically-led initiatives in transforming healthcare and the impact the FutureNHS platform, powered by Kahootz, can have in empowering NHS staff to make change. By focusing on getting it right the first time, the NHS is not only improving patient care but also ensuring a more efficient and sustainable healthcare system for the future.