The Fast Track process (FT) ensures patients with a rapidly deteriorating condition can be discharged to their PPC in a timely manner with the appropriate support. Aim To identify and evaluate delays in the FT process at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (ESTH). Method A ...
Pre-discharge B-type natriuretic peptide predicts early recurrence of decompensated heart failure in patients admitted to a general medical unit. B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) represents a promising predictor of early (30 days) re-admission in patients with heart failure (HF) admitted to cardio...
Ireland to fast-track 3 GW of offshore wind farms in bid to increase energy independence from Russia Seven offshore wind farms off Ireland with capacity to power 3mn homes are to be fast-tracked starting this year, according to the Irish Times. The Ministe... REM Group - 《Renewable Ener...
In the present study, a cost-utility analysis of the DOMUS fast-track intervention has shown that while the intervention improved the QALYs, it was also more expensive when compared to the usual care. The finding that most of the replications of QALYs were falling in the north-east quadrant...
According to Malviya, “Any surgery with accelerated rehabilitation that leads to early discharge and improves the patient experience is a fast-track surgery.” “Rapid recovery is more a philosophy than an actual rigid program. It is a continued willingness to improve care aroun...
the correct medicine readily available and any attendant delays in achieving symptom control reducing inappropriate admissions Background Anticipatory drugs are dispensed for patients thought to be in the last four weeks of life who are being discharged from hospital using the fast-track discharge ...
This is likely to delay discharge to the preferred place of death and reduce quality of end-of-life care. A blanket acceptance of Fast-Track funding applications, with review for those still alive after 60 days, may improve end-of-life care and be more efficient for the healthcare system....
Following acute myocardial infarction (AMI), anxiety and depression usually occur early after discharge at a time of transition from highly supervised care to little support at home. In 1993 we initiated a 'fast-track' programme, starting full cardiac rehabilitation within 14 days of AMI. ...
This study demonstrates the initial impact of applying the DMAIC cycle of Lean Six Sigma to improve the management of colorectal cancer patients undergoing fast-track surgery. At baseline, the median length of stay (LOS) was 14 days, higher than the 12-day average reported in the literature fo...
If handled carefully, utilization data is very useful to track progress towards emissions and energy goals as well as to determine if a certain pricing structure is successful and to evalu- ate the need for additional charging infrastructure in the area. A successful maintenance strategy for the ...