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British Geriatrics SocietyThe BGS welcomes a new report published by the Senedd Health and Social Care Committee, Hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through
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Older people would rather be at home than in hospital. If admitted it is important that their hospital stay is no longer than medically necessary. Lengthy hospital admissions lead to poorer outcomes including infections such as #COVID19 & #deconditioning. https://t.co/AN6xUGaPdz - view on twitter
There are a number of factors contributing to delayed transfers of care. Delays in discharge were found to have detrimental impacts on both the individual and the flow of patients through the hospital, leading to pressure on EDs and ambulance services. https://t.co/AN6xUGaPdz - view on twitter
In the BGS response to @seneddhealth's inquiry, we highlighted the importance of #socialcare being available to older people in a timely fashion when they leave hospital, as the absence of such support is often the reason for a prolonged hospital stay. https://t.co/AN6xUGaPdz - view on twitter