- Document type
- Clinical pathways
- Place
- South and West Hertfordshire
- Output type
- Clinical Pathways
- Pathway
- Alternatives To Admission|South West Hertfordshire
Alternatives To Admission| South West Hertfordshire
FOR SECONDARY CARE | South West Hertfordshire Trust.
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.
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.
Services and
pathways, including opening times and contact details for all acute community
care and SDEC are available in the attached.