Patient discharge and flow innovations follow record admissions week

Innovations in patient discharge and flow have been introduced in the North East and Yorkshire as figures revealed a record number of hospital beds occupied.

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© Ian Taylor/Unsplash

New data published last week revealed more hospital beds were occupied across the North East and Yorkshire than at any other point this winter, with 16,974 beds in use, representing 94% occupancy of adult general and acute hospital beds. In the same week one in seven of these beds (2,270) were taken up by patients who were fit to be discharged, highlighting the critical need for effective patient flow solutions.

Innovations in the region include:

  • a pre-booked medication delivery service at Barnsley Hospital
  • a patient flow project at Hull University Teaching Hospitals and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS trusts using advanced technology
  • Hull University Teaching Hospitals £3.8m investment in the Rossmore Community Rehabilitation Centre
  • a new discharge lounge at Harrogate District Hospital
  • advanced data management systems to streamline the discharge process at Teesside, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.  

Caroline Wood, director of operations and delivery, said: ‘Our teams across the region have worked tirelessly to innovate and streamline patient discharge processes. These initiatives are not only reducing delays but also improving patient experience by ensuring people get home or to the next stage of their care more efficiently. This work reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional care while optimising resources to meet increasing demand.'

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