All Integrated Care Systems ( ICSs ) in England have been asked to deliver virtual wards equivalent to 40 to 50 beds per 100,000 population by December 2023 . In the Yorkshire and Humber region , this equates to 2,700 virtual beds .
From 2020 to 2022 we were commissioned by NHSX ( now the NHS Transformation Directorate ) within the Regional Scaling Programme to accelerate the use of digital innovations that transform patient care . Working closely with all three Yorkshire and Humber ICSs , we helped to implement three remote monitoring innovations – TytoCare , Docobo and HealthCall – across 106 sites including a wide range of services , care settings and patient cohorts . These included primary care , acute trusts , hospitals , emergency departments covering adults , older people and paediatrics .
Outcomes
4,289 patients benefitted Avoided visits :
• 134 GP visits
• 30 A & E visits
• 58 Acute Assessment Unit admissions avoided
• 36 Ambulance journeys
• 44 Outpatient appointments
• 91 Home visits
• 73 Community Nurse visits
Total potential monetary saving of above avoided visits : £ 71,290
Other benefits :
• Emergency department consultants able to complete 72 Emergency Department consultations remotely ( working from home )
Outcomes of our Remote Monitoring and Virtual Ward test projects
£ 71,290
4,289 patients benefited
costs saved through avoided visits
327 visits to care settings avoided
58
Acute Assessment Unit admissions avoided
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