COVID-19 and hip fracture management in Ireland compared to international standards

COVID-19 has caused significant challenges in the provision of safe and effective healthcare globally. We examined the impact of departmental reconfigurations on hip fracture quality standards/outcomes during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (March 1st – May 1st, 2020). This time period reflected the initial alterations to patient flow and redeployment of key staff members during the first COVID-19 wave.