A treble bill of special half-hour webinars will to bring key elements of our Discharge without Delay (DwD) programme into sharp focus.
The sessions will be held this Friday morning (16 December) and on Monday (19 December).
The overriding goal of the DwD programme is to help prevent delays and reduce length of stay in hospital through an enhanced system of communication and coordination between health and social care partners.
The interactive live sessions – which will include expert insight, practical tips and learning gained from first-hand experience – have been arranged as all elements of Lanarkshire’s health and care system experience continued pressure.
Marianne Hayward, Programme Director for Discharge Without Delay, explained: “Current times are difficult and we also recognise that listening and talking to peers dealing with similar challenges can be a huge help. We also realise time and capacity are at a premium. So these half-hour ‘espresso’ webinars are designed to be clear, to-the-point, helpful and supportive for staff.
“I would strongly encourage those who are able to attend.”
Webinar fact file:
Title: Planned Date of Discharge – an essential guide
- What’s it about?
The Planned Date of Discharge (PDD) programme aims to establish a clear date of when someone will go home (or to a community setting) – at the earliest possible stage during their stay in hospital. By providing a clear route-map through the hospital ‘journey’, PDD is geared to reducing any uncertainty and anxiety. Learn more about this vital programme.
- When is it and who’s hosting?
Friday 16th December 10am – 10.30am
Presenters are Katrina Coyle, Integrated Discharge Facilitator, and Suzanne Gumbrell, Senior Social Worker (NLC)
Who’s it for?
All health and social care staff, inclusive of primary, acute and community
How do I join?
Click here to join the meeting
Title: Home First / Home Assessment Team (HAT)
- What’s it about?
The Home First programme is based on three concrete aims. Firstly, people can be cared for at home (or as close to home as possible). Secondly, prevention of avoidable admissions to hospital and thirdly, where hospital admission is necessary, Home First seeks to support timely discharge. A practical example of this in action will be delivered by the Home Assessment Team.
- When is it and who’s hosting?
Friday 16th December 10.30am – 11am, Presenters will be Geraldine Flanagan, Home Assessment Team rep, and Suzanne Blake, Operations Manager, Home First / Hospital Discharge
- How do I join?
Click here to join the meeting
- Who’s it for?
All health and social care staff, inclusive of primary, acute and community
Title: Discharge Planning
- What’s it about?
Discharge Planning is about the effective coordination of various elements required for a patient’s smooth transition from hospital back home or to a homely setting. There are various practical methods that can be used to ensure this process is as seamless as possible – maxising capacity and ensuring good patient outcomes.
- When is it and who’s hosting?
Mon 19th December 12pm – 12.30pm. Presenter – Eli Begg, Service Manager, Care of the Elderly
- Who’s it for?
All health and social care staff, inclusive of primary, acute and community
- How do I join?
Click here to join the meeting
Marianne continued: “Marked progress has been made, but as profound pressures on the health and care system continue, we have developed a range of materials, including these webinars, with two clear aims in mind.
“Firstly, in times of challenge and pressure it’s important, as teams, services and wider organisations working collaboratively and in partnership, we remain focussed on clear, shared goals.
“We recognise there’s no magic wand to make the challenges of delay disappear – but by working together we can exert control and influence over the challenges.
Further info:
- A two minute animation provides a clear overview of what the DwD programme is, how it works and, crucially, why we are doing it.
- A list of questions staff and partners have asked – with answers, has been published. Read our FAQs on DwD.
