Supporting residents through technology-enabled care at home
Issue being addressed Like the rest of the country, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has faced increases in ambulance call-outs and hospital admissions for residents from care homes. Furthermore, in Leicester, 80% of emergency department admissions for sepsis come from the community, resulting in extended and preventable hospital admissions. The local health and care system believed […]
Ensuring quality and safety in primary care
Issue being addressed Ensuring patient safety and the high quality of services is paramount to the NHS. This is a particular responsibility for commissioners (those who plan, purchase and monitor services), for services delivered across the NHS, from GP practices to hospitals. Unlike contracts with larger NHS providers (acute trusts or community hospitals), contracts with […]
Virtual wards reduce hospital admissions
The challenge Virtual wards are part of a range of initiatives to reduce unavoidable hospital admissions. These ‘Hospital at Home’ models help reduce avoidable admissions by providing the hospital-level care at home. Th aim is to reduce pressure on the NHS and bring down waiting times by providing additional capacity through alternatives to hospital admission. […]
