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The Homefinder service.

F Miskelly1, V Hearn, I Walton

  • 1Charing Cross Hospital, London.

Health Trends
|December 10, 1991
PubMed
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A Homefinder service established in 1985 at Charing Cross Hospital successfully reduced acute medical bed occupancy. This initiative significantly decreased the number of long-stay elderly patients occupying beds over a five-year period.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Healthcare Management
  • Hospital Administration

Background:

  • Elderly patients often require extended hospital stays, contributing to acute medical bed occupancy.
  • Long-term stays by elderly patients can strain hospital resources and limit access for acute cases.
  • The need for specialized services to facilitate timely discharge for elderly individuals was recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the establishment of a Homefinder service for elderly patients.
  • To evaluate the impact of the Homefinder service on acute medical bed occupancy.
  • To assess the service's contribution over a five-year period.

Main Methods:

  • Establishment of a dedicated Homefinder service at Charing Cross Hospital in 1985.

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  • Data collection on bed occupancy rates, specifically focusing on long-stay elderly patients.
  • Analysis of service utilization and its correlation with bed occupancy trends over five years.

    • Main Results:

    • The Homefinder service demonstrated a significant reduction in acute medical bed occupancy.
    • A notable decrease in the number of long-stay elderly patients was observed.
    • The service proved effective in facilitating patient discharge and optimizing bed management.

    Conclusions:

    • The Homefinder service is an effective model for managing elderly patients' discharge.
    • Implementing such services can lead to improved hospital resource utilization.
    • Specialized discharge planning services are crucial for reducing prolonged hospital stays in the elderly.