The team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet is celebrating after achieving a prestigious gold industry award in recognition of its outstanding commitment to patient safety and high-quality clinical data.
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet has been awarded the National Joint Registry (NJR) Data Quality Gold Level, reflecting excellence in joint replacement data accuracy and compliance with national best practice standards.
“Patient safety is at the heart of everything we do, and this Gold award is a testament to the professionalism, dedication and expertise of our colleagues, as well as the trust our patients place in us.”
Catherine Farr, Hospital Director, Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet
The NJR Data Quality Gold Level demonstrates the hospital’s strong commitment to accurate and complete data submission for every joint replacement procedure, supporting patient safety and improved clinical outcomes. As a specialist orthopaedic centre, the hospital undertakes a high volume of joint replacement procedures each year for NHS and private patients, most commonly hip and knee replacements. The award follows a rigorous quality data audit, confirming the hospital’s adherence to best practice standards and its focus on delivering the best possible outcomes for patients.
The National Joint Registry monitors the performance of hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joint replacement procedures across the UK. Its Quality Data Provider certificate scheme sets high standards for patient safety and data quality, recognising hospitals that consistently meet or exceed these benchmarks.
“What stood out most was the level of care at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet. The consultant was superb, and the whole team made me feel like I was in safe hands.”
Michael Flack, hip surgery patient
Joint surgery patient, and rotary volunteer, Michael Flack, opted for a private hip replacement at the hospital recently via its Wellsoon from Practice Plus Group private healthcare service. He said the surgery has helped him get back to doing what he loves again: “The procedure went smoothly and the recovery was far quicker than I expected. I was able to get back to volunteering, and walking our two Labradors, much sooner than I thought possible.
“What stood out most was the level of care at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet. The consultant was superb, and the whole team made me feel like I was in safe hands. Now I can take part in events again without worrying about how far I’ll need to walk or how long I’ll be on my feet.”
Catherine Farr, Hospital Director at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet, said: “Achieving the NJR Data Quality Gold Level is a fantastic achievement for our teams and reflects the meticulous care they take in recording accurate, high-quality data for every patient. High-quality data plays a crucial role in patient safety, helping to drive improvements in care and ensuring the best outcomes for those undergoing joint replacement surgery.”
She added: “Patient safety is at the heart of everything we do, and this Gold award is a testament to the professionalism, dedication and expertise of our colleagues, as well as the trust our patients place in us.” Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet, specialises in hip and knee replacements, cataracts treatment, varicose vein and hernia surgery for both NHS and private patients.
Private patients can self-refer to the hospital via its Wellsoon private healthcare service which has significantly reduced waiting times – for example, hip and knee surgery is available in just four to six weeks from seeing a consultant. NHS patients can ask their GP for a referral to the hospital for a range of surgeries and treatments.
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