Agenda item

Hospital Discharge

Report of the Director of Community and Children's Services.

Minutes:

The Committee received a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services concerning Hospital Discharge. There was a national emphasis on discharging from hospital in a timely and efficient manner and the adult social care team worked closely with the NHS to ensure a smooth admission and discharge process for all hospitals in the area. The Corporation aimed to maintain its good performance on DTOCs (Delayed Transfers of Care) and reduce numbers as far as possible. A key part of the team was the reablement service, rated as Good by the CQC, and the care navigator role in place to work between the team and the hospitals. The Reablement Plus service provided extra support including out-of-hours services.

 

In response to a Member’s query, the Director of Community and Children’s Services told the Committee that the reablement team had an occupational therapist in place to assess the needs of residents living in flats and maisonettes who would have a problem with stairs. Advance planning was key to success, and whilst there were sometimes issues, the adult social team was always looking to learn from them and improve.

 

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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