SAFEST Patient Journey Home Framework is a patient flow bundle blending six evidence-based principles to improve access to care, reduce delays and length of stay, and most importantly; achieve better patient outcomes.
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SAFEST patient flow bundle
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Senior review
Every patient has an early clinical review conducted by a senior clinician to enable rapid assessment for care and identification of obstacles causing treatment and discharge delays.
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All patients
All patients have an estimated discharge date (EDD) guided by criteria led discharge (CLD) within mandated timeframes for patients to return home safely and quickly.
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Flow
Timely flow of patients to their next care environment reduces Emergency Department (ED) crowding, creates space for incoming patients, and reduces risks associated with prolonged hospital admission.
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Early discharge
Morning discharges create hospital capacity for the assessment and treatment of newly admitted patients.
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Shortened length of stay
Early collaboration with key partners to return patients to the community as soon as clinically appropriate supports hospital capacity and improves patient outcomes.
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Total health system utilisation
All patients receive the right care, at the right time in the most clinically appropriate setting such as their home or other facilities within the HHS.
SAFEST Overview
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