A partnership programme helping to reduce hospital admissions has been highly commended at an industry awards ceremony.
The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Connected Care Programme is a partnership initiative which supports care home residents to live as well as possible for as long as possible.
Using remote technology to reduce avoidable hospital admissions for residents of care homes, the programme has been a huge success in helping staff to recognise deterioration early, escalate worries and concerns and receive a timely response from a health professional.
This has led to a reduction in hospital admissions in 84% of the homes taking part in the programme, saving almost £1m in associated hospital admission costs and ensuring people can stay in their homes instead of a hospital trip.
Work to avoid or reduce the need for people to go into hospital received a highly commended award the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Patient Safety awards.
The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Connected Care Programme is a partnership initiative which supports care home residents to live as well as possible for as long as possible.
The programme received a highly commended award in the Virtual or Remote Care Initiative of the year category at the Health Service Journal Awards. It was also nominated in the Learning Disabilities Partnership of the year category.
As part of the programme, Chris, who has a learning disability, has been equipped with a Whzan Blue Box, a piece of technology which allows him to regularly measure his heart rate, blood pressure and temperature so he has a clear understanding of the situation with his health.
"We are thrilled to see this initiative recognised for the difference it’s making to the lives of our residents.
“Experience tells us that hospital settings can increase anxiety levels in people, so having the technology to carry out checks at their homes, helps to ease some of those worries and avoids unnecessary admissions to hospital.”
Person:Councillor Christine Radford, cabinet member for adults and communities said
Find out more about the programme, its positive impact across the health and care system, and, most importantly, the difference it has made to Chris’ life in a short YouTube video.