Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, 2023
Abstract:
As part of the 8 MADEs for 2023 the first focus will be in time for the February half term starting 20th February 2023. The focus for this event will be on patients who are suitable for the virtual wards.
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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Kirsty Sloan, *Lisa Brewin, *Jane Tait, *Dan Wilson, *Bev Adams, *David Bruce, *Madeleine Olive
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, 2022
Abstract:
Following the Multi Agency Discharge Event in August 2022, one of the key successes was the reduction in the medically fit for discharge list. Following the debrief of the event the SaTH UEC Improvement Programme would like to explore how the number of patients who reside with SaTH for over 21 days can be reduced.
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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Ward 27 team, *PJF, and *Medicine Ops
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, 2022
Abstract:
Following the August 2022 MADE event it was recognised that ward 27 had significant challenges regarding super stranded and number of medically fit patients. They also have one of the largest bed bases in the trust. A support week was implemented to understand the root cause of these challenges.
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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Shelbey Fenton-Cook
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, May 2023
Abstract:
To increase overall transfers of patients from the inpatient bed base to the discharge lounge by 10 am, focusing on a target of transferring 2 patients by 8am by 10th May 2023.
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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
SaTH, Local Authorities, ShropCom
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, August 2022
Abstract:
Multi Agency Discharge Events are an operational tool to decompress the acute hospital prior to a public holiday in readiness for an increase of admissions post weekend.
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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Karen Foster (Ward Manager)
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, November 2022
Abstract:
To ensure all tasks required for discharge are communicated at ward level by the 21/02/2023 to ensure a safe and efficient discharge.
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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Rebecca Martin (Therapy Operational Manager for Inpatient Therapies PRH, ESD and Head of Occupational Therapy), *Dr Emma Corbett (Consultant in Palliative Medicine)/ *Ruth Walker (Macmillan Palliative Care Cancer Nurse Specialist)/ *Rachael Roebuck and *Jennifer Russell (Discharge Liaison Nurse)/ *Kate Robinson and *Jane Carter (Occupational Therapist)/ *Alison Jones (Nurse Specialist Palliative Care)
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, January 2023
Abstract:
Opportunities for improvement were identified in the Fast Track patient pathway (patients with a life expectancy of 3 months or less). A pilot was carried out to understand if the availability of a dedicated EoLC Occupational Therapist improved patient discharge.
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Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, December 2022
Abstract:
Multi Agency Discharge Events (MADEs) are held to work with internal and external partners across the Integrated Care System to maximise discharges to provide capacity in the acute setting.
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Link to PDF poster 2 of 3 PRH [no password required]
Link to PDF poster 3 of 3 RSH [no password required]
Type of publication:
Journal article
Author(s):
Pitas, A.
Citation:
Physiotherapy; Dec 2017; vol. 103, Supplement 1, Page e68