Utilisation of beds on the general medical unit by ‘non‐acute medical’ patients: a retrospective study of incidence and cost in two Tasmanian regional medical hospital units

Abstract

The incidence of non-acute medical admissions and non-acute medical bed days to the medical unit and associated cost was significant. Further research is needed to design alternative care provision for such patients particularly in regional Australia. The potential savings to the Australian healthcare system could be significant.

Impact and experiences of delayed discharge: A mixed‐studies systematic review

“…At least 4 studies referred to the cost of inappropriate admissions for specific health conditions of surgical procedures …”

Improving discharge planning communication between hospitals and patients

“…Improving hospital patient flow is important in order to optimise the use of limited healthcare resources efficiently, 1 minimise iatrogenic adverse events, 2 and it may ensure patient-centred care. 3,4 Numerous studies have identified problems with patient flow in the emergency department, [5][6][7] acute care 8,9 and rehabilitation hospitals. 10,11 Barriers to discharge from hospital are common, with reports that these occur in approximately 14-16% of acute hospital 12,13 and rehabilitation admissions.…”

Iatrogenia in internist practice

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