In the weeks leading up to our Firebreak ’24 – taking place during 16-25 September – there is a lot of preparation underway throughout our organisation with every part of our system working together.
A new video to support our newly implemented Optimal Discharge Planning Target Operating Model (TOM) is now in place. This has been designed to improve patient discharge experiences across all hospitals in Lanarkshire.
It is essential that all staff involved in the discharge process are familiar with it the Optimal Discharge Planning TOM.
- Watch the new Optimal Discharge video
To help you embed this new approach, we encourage all staff to watch the introductory video that explains the key components of the model and attend one of our events that is happening across our sites (details below). To watch the video click here.
The video highlights the following:
–             Discharge Pathways: The model introduces four pathways to identify and address the specific discharge needs of each patient, ensuring that every step is tailored to their situation.
–             Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Approach: The model emphasises the importance of early and continuous discharge planning involving the entire MDT, ensuring all patients receive the right care at the right time.
–             Key Principles: Effective discharge planning involves early patient and family engagement, detailed assessments, and proactive arrangements to ensure a seamless discharge process.
–             Patient-Centred Care: Our goal is to make every discharge a positive experience for our patients, supporting their recovery and reducing their time in hospital.
- Complete the new Turas module on Optimal Discharge
Click here to complete the new module – https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/74427
For further information about Operation Flow visit our web pages – www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/OperationFLOW/
