In November 2015 it became apparent that a person with dementia’s journey through the acute hospital was not always as streamlined as it should have been. There was evidence of late and multiple inter-ward transfers for this patient group that could potentially have a detrimental effect on individuals’ and carers’ well-being.
The aim of this project was to examine current processes around patient flow and decision-making, explore any themes arising and identify opportunities for improving transitions of care.
Collaborative working among various specialties has resulted in increased transfers before 8pm, a reduction in transfers after midnight and a reduction in inter-ward transfers.
Nursing Older People. 29, 9, 21-25. doi: 10.7748/nop.2017.e990
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Conflict of interestNone declared
Nicola Wood was highly commended for this project in the Nursing Older People category of the RCNi Nurse Awards 2017
Nursing Older People would like to thank Bupa for sponsoring the award
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Received: 30 August 2017
Accepted: 26 September 2017
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