- RAG rating
- n/a
- Document type
- Clinical pathways
- Place
- South and West Hertfordshire
- Output type
- Clinical Pathways
- Pathway
- Alternatives To Admission|South West Hertfordshire (FOR PRIMARY CARE)Alternatives To Admission in ED|South West Hertfordshire (FOR SECONDARY CARE)
Alternatives To Admission| South West Hertfordshire
Pathway published: September 2025
Next review date: September 2027.
Acute care can be provided in the community or as same day emergency care (SDEC) to prevent deconditioning, reduce risk of delirium and falls, and hospital acquired infections.
Acute care in the community includes Urgent Community Response/Rapid Response (providing care in peoples home within 2 hours), and Virtual Wards/ Hospital at Home.
Please consider the risks of hospital admission for individuals, particularly those who are frail (Rockwood 4+), resident in a care home, or end-of-life. Check for advanced care plans.
Services and pathways, including opening times and contact details for all acute community care and SDEC are available in the attached.