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Bed Blockers
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The term Bed Blockers is usually used in a acute hospital setting, where a patient is still recieving the care, even though his acute aliment has been treated and is fit for discharge, but has nowhere to go. Background Bed Blockers can be used in various settings but in the UK is most commonly used in the Hospital setting, Bed Blockers are causing a immense pressure on the hospital authorities, both in terms of costs of looking after them and compromising on the care of acutely ill patients. Causes Bed Blockers are mostly from the geriatric age group, either awaiting a placement in a Nursing Home or Residential Home, or awaiting a social care package to be put in place. |
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