Digital Health October 27, 2023
The hospital-at-home model is a potentially transformative means of delivering healthcare at a time of mounting pressure on traditional services. But are patients and practitioners prepared? And are the new models creating extra work for clinical teams? Owen Hughes reports
Earlier this month, NHS England announced that it had delivered on its ambition to roll out 10,000 virtual ward beds by the end of September 2023, calling it a “huge leap forward” in its efforts to transform the way healthcare services are delivered.
By giving clinical staff the tools and technology to monitor qualifying patients at home, NHS England hopes to reduce pressure on emergency services by freeing up hospital beds and allow patients with less serious health needs to...