How are we going to maintain and increase flow from hospitals in such circumstances?
Posted: 18/03/2020
We will prioritise need, with discharge from hospital a high priority but balanced alongside protecting people at high risk in their own homes.
We will be exploring ways of utilising DCC and NHS community capacity, including potential staff redeployment to the front line and mobilising other capacity wherever possible. This will be kept under constant review. (27/3)
COVID-19 Hospital Discharge Service Requirements
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