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Delayed discharge and lack of housing for inpatients

01 April 2011

Mental Health Practice

Feature

Housing is a fundamental need and is particularly important for people who have been discharged from hospital after admission for acute mental health problems. In...

Delayed wound healing: in whom, what, when and why?

01 March 2008

Primary Health Care

CPD

For a variety of reasons, some wounds take longer than anticipated to heal, or do not heal at all. Delayed or impaired healing may occur with wounds such as leg...

Delayed discharge from mental health inpatient care in the UK

01 June 2013

Mental Health Practice

Art & Science

Background Delayed discharge from hospital creates additional pressure on staff and finances. While legal sanctions are in place for acute trusts, the concept of a...

Achilles tendon rupture in atypical patient populations

07 March 2016

Emergency Nurse

Art & Science

Rupture of the Achilles tendon is a significant injury, and the likelihood of a good recovery is directly associated with early diagnosis and appropriate referral....

Why intermediate care services need to be refreshed

28 March 2014

Nursing Older People

Feature

Intermediate care services are usually intended for frail, older people and those with complex needs. Their aims are to avoid unnecessary hospital admission, help...

Safety first

01 May 2009

Nursing Standard

Feature

With her background in gynaecological oncology, nurse Cathy Hughes is well suited to her job as cancer lead at the National Patient Safety Agency.

Enhanced supervision: new ways to promote safety and well-being in patients requiring one-to-one or cohort nursing

13 March 2019

Nursing Management

Improving care

The number of older people with multiple co-morbidities and cognitive impairment being admitted to hospital is increasing, and behavioural disturbances, such as...

Improving patient flow: role of the orthopaedic discharge sister

07 March 2016

Emergency Nurse

Feature

Timely and well-planned discharge improves the patient’s experience, contributes to patient safety and reduces the length of hospital stays. The role of orthopaedic...

Reasons for delayed patient discharge following day surgery: a literature review

Nursing Standard

evidence & practice

Aim Aim The aim of this literature review was to explore the reasons why some patients are not suitable for discharge following day surgery. Method Method A...