- Document type
- Clinical policy
- Place
- West Essex
- Output type
- Clinical Pathways
- Pathway
- Alternatives To Admission | West Essex (FOR PRIMARY CARE)Alternatives To Admission | West Essex (FOR SECONDARY CARE)
Alternatives To Admission | West Essex
Pathway published: June 2023.
Next review date: June 2025.
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.