Resources
If you use any of the resources on this page, please acknowledge the organisation that developed them.
The Transforming Cancer Inpatients team have done some excellent work that examines how to streamline an acute admission. The principles would translate really well into admissions for acute exacerbation of COPD.Access 'Transforming Care for Cancer Patients – spreading the winning principles and good practice'
If you have not seen the project outlines and would like to know more,download the project outlines document.
Delivering Oxygen Therapy in Acute Care,The Nursing Times (Vol 107/N021) 31.05.11 edition explores the types of common cause and diagnosis of respiratory failure, the normal physiology of breathing and an overview of positive pressure ventilation. Access the article which has been delivered in two parts: Part one and Part two
The Health Foundation: Getting out of hospital? - The evidence for shifting acute inpatient and day case services from hospitals into the community
The Department of Health has released a publication to help clinicians respond to the Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention Challenge. Download a copy and see how you can get involved
King's Fund publications
Transforming our health care system - ten priorities for commissioners
Avoiding hospital admissions - what does the research evidence say?
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