Table 1 The structure, process and outcome quality indicators for the implementation of the Fast-track program for Acute Geriatric Hip Fractures

Structure quality indicators

Orthogeriatric management during admission

Using an agreed multidisciplinary protocol

Hip fracture surgery planned on an operation list

Process quality indicators

Assessed by a geriatrician within 24 h

Assessed by the Acute Pain Service (APS) within 24 h

Immediate analgesia on presentation and in case of pain

Time to surgery within 72 h

Early ambulation after surgery

Outcome quality indicators

Intraoperative adverse events

Postoperative major medical complications

Re-operation rate

Length of hospital stay

In-hospital mortality, 3-month mortality, 6-month mortality, 1-year mortality

Discharge destination