250 EXPANSION OF THE ORTHOGERIATRIC SERVICE: EARLY EXPERIENCES

Abstract Background The introduction of hip fracture standards has led to improvement in outcomes for patients. Other osteoporotic fragility fractures also lead significant morbidity. They are associated with a high risk future fracture. Orthogeriatric Service at model 3 hospital was expanded proactively undertake comprehensive geriatric assessment(CGA) patients over 65 non-hip fractures(NHFF) admitted the Orthopaedic Ward. Electronic discharge summaries were created all This study aimed characterise reviewed by Orthogeriatrics and review summary documentation CGA. Methods Patients during period Jan-June 2021 retrospectively analysed. Discharge these reviewed. prevalence frailty status, delirium screening bone health plan recorded. Results A total(n = 126) 91 35 NHFF included. types excluded. mean age 82.43 compared 78.2 group. 71%(n 65) female 80% (n 28) NHFF. 80%(n 73) within 48 hours admission, 65%(n 23) 52.7%(n 48)of had status documented on their summary, 37.1%(n 13) Delirium 58.2%(n 53) patients, 40%(n 14) Bone plans 62.6%(n 57) 60%(n 21) Conclusion Expansion will reduced incidence repeat this population. lower percentage clear CGA hours. include should be considered incentivise improved care all.