Intentional rounding in Bristol
Intentional ward rounds involving occupational therapists and physiotherapists working alongside nurses are being undertaken at University Hospitals Bristol. Read more »
You are exploring projects working towards the hospital standard: 2. Assessment, admission and discharge
Routine screening to reduce unnecessary admissions and support timely discharge in Bournemouth hospitals
The Older Persons Assessment and Liaison for Dementia team is routinely screening patients in Bournemouth hospitals to identify those that need assessment and management by an older person’s specialist whether it be therapist, nurse or consultant geriatrician. Read more »
Improving care between hospitals and care homes in Plymouth
This project aims to deliver more integrated care between hospitals and care homes in Plymouth, benefitting people with dementia when admitted to hospital and discharged from hospital. Read more »
Bournemouth day hospital memory service
The memory service provides all inpatients and outpatients with access to a pathway of care that delivers a rapid and competent specialist assessment for cognitive impairment and/or dementia as part of the clinical management of long term co-morbidities. Read more »
Dementia friendly outpatient services at University Hospitals Bristol
Outpatient services at the University Hospitals Bristol are focusing on the specific needs of patients with dementia and their carers by ensuring that the patient and their carer are involved throughout the care pathway. Read more »
Identifying patients with dementia who have complex needs in Plymouth hospitals
Patients admitted through Urgent Care in Plymouth hospitals are screened on admission to identify the risk of complex needs in hospital, and to predict those on discharge. Read more »
Management of delayed discharges at the University Hospitals, Bristol
University Hospitals Bristol has established a computer-based system to manage the delayed discharges that is reviewed daily by key members of the care team who have responsibility for progressing the patients journey. Read more »
Multi-disciplinary care rounding project in Gloucestershire
This Gloucestershire-based project promotes the use of multi-disciplinary care rounding, enabling a detailed assessment of the care needs of people with dementia whilst in hospital. Read more »
Electronic Board Rounds at Torbay Hospital
Torbay Hospital has implemented Electronic Board Rounds as part of their electronic information system, SWIFT PLUS, enabing care staff to make early plans for assessment and treatment. Read more »
Champions for older people become on dementia champions in Plymouth
Existing Champions for Older People are being designated as Dementia Champions across all adult wards, departments and services in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. Read more »