Case Study

Whipps Cross Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)

Ocura Healthcare Furniture was selected to assist with this project due to our proven track record of successful collaborations with the Trust.

Brief

“We want to avoid anyone staying in hospital longer than they have to and a service like SDEC benefits both the patient and the hospital in many ways, including helping patients to return home sooner and freeing up valuable capacity in A&E for those genuinely in need of emergency care. ”

Dr. Simon Green, Divisional Director for Medicine

“The majority of patients who visit our A&E will be seen within four hours. However for some, this wait is unfortunately a lot longer, particularly during the winter months when we see the highest volume of A&E attendances.”

Dr. Simon Green, Divisional Director for Medicine

Approach

Ocura Healthcare Furniture was selected to assist with this project due to our proven track record of successful collaborations with the Trust. Our team conducted multiple onsite visits and equipment trials to ensure that the furniture specifications met the Trust’s exact needs. These efforts were crucial in enabling the Trust to realize their vision for the new unit. Our commitment to understanding and addressing the specific requirements of the hospital environment helped ensure that the final setup would support both patient care and staff efficiency. This collaborative approach not only guaranteed the highest quality of furniture but also contributed to the overall success of the project by enhancing the functionality and comfort of the new unit.

You can read further on this new unit on the Trust website below.

Accelerating care for emergency patients

Outcome

14x CA1909 Boston Recliners, 11x CA4861 Overchair Table, 24x CA3806RB Atmore Plastic Chairs all delivered in 48 hours from our 48 Hour Express Delivery Range. SDEC will assess those who are able to receive their care on the same day and patients will be provided with a purpose-designed chair, rather than a bed for the duration of their care. The expansion of SDEC means that up to 35 more inpatient beds will be made available for patients that need to be cared for overnight. SDEC is a proven model for getting patients seen and treated on the same day, so they don’t have to stay in hospital overnight. It has been shown to decrease ED waiting times and decrease admissions – freeing up more beds for those who need them the most and getting patients home sooner.

“Our new unit will enable us to transfer patients out of the ED early in their presentation freeing up valuable capacity in the ED and vastly improving efficiency.”

You can read the praise a patient gives the Same Day Emergency Care Service here.