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Health Beyond Hospital brings together healthcare and social services to make it easier for people to leave the hospital and get the support they need at the place they call home. A single access point helps patients and families connect with one team that works together across hospital and community settings, using shared plans, data and resources to ensure smoother transitions and better care.
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The Frailty and Elder Care Network (FECN) consists of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the health of older adults in Nova Scotia, with a focus on identifying and managing frailty. The FECN promotes healthcare planning that is evidence-based, older adult-centered, and collaborative, continually improving through evaluation and active engagement with all stakeholders.
The SAFER-f Patient Flow Bundle is a set of simple rules used in adult inpatient units to:
If all elements of the SAFER-f Patient Flow Bundle are undertaken on a regular basis, patient care experiences will be improved by reducing unnecessary waiting. Learn more:
The ALC Designation Project is designed to standardize the ALC designation process in all acute care settings within Nova Scotia Health. Through the promotion of accurate and consistent ALC designation, documentation, and reporting the project aims to facilitate agile, operational decision-making by providing a better understanding of our patient population and patient flow pressures. Learn more:
A Patient Oriented Discharge Summary (PODS) is delivered using teach-back methods to guide discussions related to:
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