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What’s your strategy for educating patients and reducing readmissions? Read this blog by Ian McWilliams and learn how to get results!

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💥 Veteran-centric community-based service navigation networks 💥 Why partnerships are SO crucial ‼️ “When #partnerships are more advanced, successful resolution of referrals is more likely, especially among Veterans who are dually served by both organizations. Although challenges to establishing partnerships exist, this study highlights effective strategies to overcome them.” What could #VA do to address? 1️⃣ Develop a process for systematically identifying and addressing Veterans’ HRSNs 2️⃣ Determine reported prevalence of HRSNs, and 3️⃣ Assess the acceptability of HRSN screening among Veterans. Collaborating through strong and well thought out community partnerships are key to meeting unmet and critical Veteran social drivers of health needs! #CollaborativeNetworks #Partnerships #SocialDeterminantsofHealth #SDOH #VA #Veterans #CommunityBased #VHA #Healthcare #HealthRelatedSocialNeeds #HRSN U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Reena D. | Leslie Hausmann | Gilly Cantor | David Goodrich | Keri Rodriguez | Nick Armstrong, PhD | Johanne Eliacin | Alicia Cohen | Zachary Michaels | Deborah Gurewich | Nicole Beyer | Maria Mor

In a recent BBC News report, the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) highlighted alarming IT failures within the NHS, directly impacting patient safety. Key insights: Patient Harm from IT Errors: Tragic incidents, including patient deaths, have been linked to IT system malfunctions. Cases involve misidentification and medication errors due to electronic record issues. Widespread IT System Failures: These problems are systemic, affecting diverse aspects of healthcare delivery, from incompatible software systems to delays in accessing vital patient information. Government and NHS Initiatives: In response, NHS England is investing £900m for electronic patient record system upgrades. However, the persisting challenges call for more comprehensive solutions. Real-Life Impact: Lost hospital letters, incorrect diagnoses, and operation cancellations due to inaccessible medical records illustrate the severity of these IT shortcomings. Call for Immediate Action: HSSIB urges rapid and effective measures to prevent further harm, emphasizing the need for guidelines to improve staff access to crucial patient data. Personal Stories Highlight Human Impact: Patients like Martin Dawe have faced significant stress and confusion due to IT-related errors, such as incorrect diagnoses on NHS apps. As a patient safety lead, I understand the urgency of establishing a robust, integrated IT infrastructure in healthcare. The link between IT system efficacy and patient safety is undeniable. It's imperative that we take cohesive action, combining technological upgrades, staff training, and effective communication, to safeguard patient well-being and maintain trust in our healthcare systems. Your thoughts and experiences on this crucial issue are invaluable. Let's discuss how we can collaboratively address these challenges for a safer healthcare future. #NHS #PatientSafety #HealthcareIT #SystemImprovements #HealthcareLeadership https://lnkd.in/evpuCXMh

Great post here from Chris with an encouraging summary of progress - "In the latest data published in December 2023 by NHS England, it shows that there are now over 11,000 virtual ward beds available, surpassing the 10,000 target. Occupancy is running at 72.7% for that month, but that ranges from 36.3% to 93%. Given that an analysis of hospital admission data suggests that a virtual ward of 50 beds delivers the equivalent of 31 additional secondary care beds through more effective utilisation of staff, the impact can be wide ranging. Some ICBs are reporting their potential virtual ward capacity as high as 758 beds over the month." #VirtualWards

Recent Outcomes Research in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services: A Scoping Review of Publication Year 2023 Additions to the Helicopter Outcomes Assessment Research Database 🚁 https://lnkd.in/dzBUUu5e

👌 We couldn't agree more with Jen Tomkinson's insights on what makes or breaks a virtual ward: teamwork. The only way to guarantee we're making the most of virtual wards is through truly integrated teamwork between the clinicians on the ground and the tech gurus behind the software. Our clinicians need to be well-trained in confidently using remote monitoring technology, our tech team needs to create an app that's both easy to use and excellent at capturing patient health, and most importantly, our patients need to feel heard and cared for. The only way to make this happen? True synergy between tech and clinical teams so that patients get the most seamless virtual ward experience. To learn how Doccla works hand-in-hand with our partners to make virtual wards a success, get in touch with a member of our team today: https://bit.ly/3OEUVMP #teamwork #implementation #healthcareinnovation #remotepatientmonitoring #healthcareforall #virtualwards #virtualwarddelivery #clinicalcare #techenabledcare

Completely agree with this reflection.. in my experience of designing and implementing virtual wards across our system.. developing a team of teams is key -not just clinicians /managers but including your tech supplier as well?

A new study evaluated the impact of rank, race, and power disparities on the provision of health care within the military health system. The results highlight how these factors can negatively impact patient care for the most vulnerable patients. When patients of higher rank receive more timely and higher quality care than other patients, there is a spillover effect resulting in slower and less quality care for others. More work is needed to determine how to address these power differentials and implicit bias to ensure the maintenance of high-quality clinical care for all patients. Find the full study results here: