the health strategist
institute for continuous health transformation,
and digital health — for all
Joaquim Cardoso MSc.
Chief Research and Strategy Officer (CRSO),
Chief Editor and Senior Advisor
November 3, 2023
There has been a marked increase in the average length of a non-elective hospital admission in the latest financial year, rising from an average of 4.8 days in 2021/22 to 5.3 days in 2022/23. [a 10% increase]
In contrast, with a large portion of elective admissions being zero day/day case admissions, they remained low at 0.8 days on average.
With the threat of lengthening non-elective admissions, the importance of reducing the emergency care burden on the health service is evident, with integrated care systems putting greater emphasis on prevention over treatment
https://wilmingtonhealthcare.com/state-of-the-nation/
RELATED ARTICLES
