Role of the short stay observation ward in accident and emergency departments in the United Kingdom.

Abstract

Objective-To define the role of the accident and emergency (A&E)

Improved bed use with creation of a short-stay unit in a cardiac catheterization recovery room

“…5,9 Several recent reviews on this experience describe data on clinical outcomes, LOS, emergency department efficiency, readmission rates, hospital admission rates, cost efficiency, and patient satisfaction. 5,6 Although cost savings were likely due to decreased LOS and reduced hospital admissions, there were no data on bed-use patterns.…”

“…[5][6][7][8][9] They aim to improve quality of care, decrease hospital admissions, and decrease health care costs. 5,9 Several recent reviews on this experience describe data on clinical outcomes, LOS, emergency department efficiency, readmission rates, hospital admission rates, cost efficiency, and patient satisfaction.…”

“…A 5-bed short-stay unit was planned and rapidly implemented within This study received support from the John F. Keane Fund, Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. 6 weeks. This article describes the problem, implementation of an innovative solution, and some early results in hospital performance and patient outcomes.…”

A Five-Year Experience of a Short Stay Observation Unit in Saudi Arabia

“…For example, in the UK, unit bed space varies from 6 to 20, 6 while one unit in Hong Kong has over 34 beds. 12 The SA-AHHC SU of three beds is at the lower end of capacity and it is currently being expanded to 6 beds.…”

Clinical decision units in the emergency department: old concepts, new paradigms, and refined gate keeping

“…6 They have tended to be condition specific but tailored to local needs and interests or more often, lack of alternative pathways within the hospital. 7 Although the concept of the OU is considered good practice especially in minimising clinical risk, there has been little progress to further develop and improve the function of these units in UK practice.…”