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This page contains examples of the Oxford AHSN’s impact in improving health and generating economic growth in 2016-19
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For case studies relating to our response to COVID-19, see COVID-19 case studies
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Find more of our case studies on the AHSN Network – Atlas of Solutions in Healthcare
Clinical Innovation Adoption
Find out more about our Clinical Innovation Adoption programme
Reducing death and disability related to stroke
- Award-winning Oxford AHSN programme – ‘Detect, Protect, Perfect’ improving detection and management of atrial fibrillation (AF) which increases risk of stroke
- Working with all 15 AHSNs, commissioners, GPs, pharmacists, NHS trusts and industry
- More detailed reviews, more AF detected
More details on improving detection and management of atrial fibrillation (AF)
Contact: hannah.oatley@oxfordahsn.org
Network improves arthritis care
- Regional network of expert clinicians set up
- Focus on early inflammatory arthritis
- Raising awareness in patients and GPs
- Supporting prompt diagnosis and treatment
- Award-winning ‘Angry Hand’ campaign
More details on establishing networks to improve patient care in early inflammatory arthritis case study (pdf)
Contact: james.rose@oxfordahsn.org
Patient Safety and Clinical Improvement
Find out more about our Patient Safety and Clinical Improvement programme on www.patientsafetyoxford.org
NHS adopts sepsis tool
- New tool improves sepsis management
- Consistent approach based on best data
- Oxford AHSN methodology published in BMJ Open, 2017
- AHSNs collaborate to develop Insights Dashboard, 2018
- Winner national HSJ Patient Safety Award, 2019
- Adopted nationally by NHS
Read more about the Suspicion of Sepsis Insights Dashboard
Contact: jo.murray@oxfordahsn.org
More premature babies saved
- Improved access to specialist maternity care is increasing survival chances of extremely premature babies
- AHSN maternity network oversaw overhaul of regional referral pathways
- Now more focused on what’s best for mother and baby
- 50% increase in extremely pre-term babies born in unit with highest level of expertise
- Four extra young lives saved per year
More details on AHSN Network – Improving regional referral pathway saves lives of premature babies
Contact: katherine.edwards@oxfordahsn.org
Fewer urinary tract infections in care homes due to improved hydration
- ‘Good Hydration!’ initiative based on regular drinks rounds
- Urinary tract infections leading to hospital admission reduced by 36%
- UTIs requiring antibiotics reduced by 58%
- Won five national prizes including NICE Shared Learning and HSJ Patient Safety 2018
- Started in east Berkshire, spreading within and beyond Oxford AHSN region
More details on AHSN Network – Reducing urinary tract infections in care homes by improving hydration
Contact: katie.lean@oxfordahsn.org
Better outcomes for many more people with anxiety and depression
- Oxford AHSN Anxiety and Depression network carries out monthly detailed performance data analysis of psychological therapies services
- Resulting improvement activity leads to consistently high recovery rates
- Savings of £1,870 per person over two years for patients with long-term conditions and anxiety/depression
More details on AHSN Network – Better outcomes for hundreds more people with anxiety and depression
Contact: ineke.wolsey-anxietydepression-IAPT@oxfordahsn.org
Strategic and Industry Partnerships
Find out more about our Strategic and Industry Partnerships
Better pre-eclampsia diagnosis
- Oxford AHSN leading regional/national roll-out of new test
- Quicker, more accurate diagnosis leads to improved safety
- Fewer unnecessary admissions, less patient stress
- Increased NHS maternity capacity/efficiency and reduced costs
- NHS/industry/research partnership wins national/international awards
More details on PlGF-based testing for pre-eclampsia
Contact: guy.checketts@oxfordahsn.org
Blood test delivers better care
- More accurate antibiotic prescribing for childhood illnesses
- Point of care blood test aids clinical decision-making
- Lab quality results delivered much quicker
- Easing pressure on emergency departments
- Reducing NHS costs and increasing efficiency
More details on unique point of care blood test speeds up clinical decision-making, improves quality of care and reduces costs
Contact: guy.checketts@oxfordahsn.org
Better care for women who develop diabetes in pregnancy
- Digital remote monitoring enhances real-time support at home leading to fewer hospital visits
- NHS/research/industry collaboration
- Oxford AHSN facilitated NHS uptake and commercialisation
- Up to 45 jobs created by industry partner Sensyne Health
- £5m invested into patient care and research
- £60m raised through investor roadshows
More details on Healthcare tech company’s expansion and Stock Exchange listing enabled by Oxford AHSN expertise
Contact: julie.hart@oxfordahsn.org