The Integrated Discharge Hub (IDH) will be responsible for:
- Developing a supportive collaborative relationship with allocated wards
- Allocate patients post board rounds through IDH referral to professional leads across partner organisations, for information gathering /proportional assessment/case management.
- Enabling rapid same day discharge for all patients declared medically optimized.
- Coordinating and implementing appropriate healthcare and support for people returning home.
- Ensuring those that need it are fully Care Act assessed in the community, post discharge within 6 weeks.
- Ensuring that all health and care packages of support are in place and meeting the needs of patients once home.
- Co-ordinating practical help and support from the voluntary sector i.e. Age UK for people returning home.
- The Integrated Discharge Hub (IDH) currently operational across two sites, with an office located in the Newham University Hospital and Shrewsbury Road Health Centre.