Case studies in transforming acute care
How have others transformed acute care?
The following case studies and supporting information are from our publication:
Transforming acute care in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): testing the case for change
Access to specialist care for patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring hospital admission
Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust
An integrated care model for patients with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Improving access to non-invasive ventilation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
North East London, North Central London and Essex Health, Innovation and Education Cluster (HIEC)
Implementing the use of self management plans
North East London, North Central London and Essex Health, Innovation and Education Cluster (HIEC)
Admissions avoidance through the urgent care team
South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust
Improving the acute respiratory assessment service
South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust
Process redesign improves services for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by reducing length of stay and re-admission rates
St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust
Improving the acute respiratory service in West Sussex
NHS West Sussex and Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust
You can see examples of work others have done on the Good practice in respiratory services page. You may also like to visit the resources page where there are examples of tools that have been developed to support our work in transforming acute care
More information
For more information about transforming acute care, please contact:
Catherine Thompson
National Improvement Lead
Lung Improvement Programme
NHS Improvement
Mobile: 0782 514 2815
Email: catherine.thompson@improvement.nhs.uk