Collaborative Working to Address Inappropriate ED Attendances by Nursing Home Residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increase in life expectancy in Ireland and social isolation has led to an increasing number of people living in residential care facilities (RCFs). Residents are frequently transferred to emergency departments (ED) for a variety of reasons. Studies found that up to 40% of these hospital admissions were deemed inappropriate. An inappropriate admission in previous studies has been defined as a situation in which care in lower cost settings would be as safe and less disruptive than care in higher cost hospital settings.

Methods

A review of a convenience sample of ED attendances to University Hospital Kerry (UHK) found that 50% were inappropriate. A SMART aim in a quality improvement project (QIP) is an aim which is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time

SUBMITTER: McCarthy M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12666040 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature