A network to support the local development of ambulatory emergency care services through the spread and adoption of good practice and improvement methods.
Maximise the potential of Virtual Wards. Spaces open for Spring 2024. Tailored support, collaborative learning, and a proven QI approach await. Contact us to secure your spot on this VW improvement programme! See our leaflet (bit.ly/3TSlilF) #NHS#awardwinningteam
Excited to launch System Wide Frailty Network Cohort Two, November 2022! Is Frailty your system priority? Want local services to work together better to deliver improved care for older people living with frailty? Get in touch now! @GERED_DOC@NHSElect@DTDeborah
Excited for our AEC Conference 2022! Presentations from AEC Network sites, colleagues from Norway, breakouts on Oncology, Frailty, Virtual Wards & more! Book here bit.ly/3QxaDIL Look forward to seeing you, 8 September! #AEC#SDEC@vincentconnolly@ArinSaha6@NHSElect
After the end of August, we won't be using our @aec_network account anymore. To make sharing, collaboration and networking easier, we now have one Twitter account for all of our programmes. Come join us at @NHSiNet
What an achievement from our sister Network, the AFN, and clinical lead Prof Simon Conroy @GERED_DOC . We're keeping everything crossed for you here at the AEC Network!! @DTDeborah@NHSElect
So proud of our clinical lead Prof Simon Conroy, shortlisted for Clinical Leader of the Yearπ₯³and AFN shortlisted for the Patient Safety Award. What an amazing achievement! @GERED_DOC@NHSElect@DTDeborah Fingers crossed for 17 November!
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SDEC service impacted by the pandemic? Want to get your AEC in shape before winter? Last few places remaining on our 6 month 'Rebuild your SDEC' programme, launching July 2022. Get in touch now networksinfo@nhselect.org.uk @vincentconnolly@NHSElect@ArinSaha6@DTDeborah
Very excited to publish 2 new case studies from East Kent and Leeds Teaching from Wave 4. Access them here bit.ly/3umHOWT How can we help you improve specialised services for frail older people? Get in touch now networksinfo@nhselect.org.uk @NHSElect@EKHUFT@LTHTrust
Read our latest @CPOC_News Blog by Patient Representative Lawrence Mudford on the new @ProfRecordSB Shared Decision Making Standard.
The SDM standard provides a framework for clinicians to record the decision-making process between themselves patients.
bit.ly/3HAHhWp
Have your AEC services been impacted during the pandemic? How can we help you rebuild and support delivery of same day emergency services for patients? Launching June 2022, get in touch to know more networksinfo@nhselect.org.uk @NHSElect@DTDeborah@vincentconnolly@ArinSaha6
Quick reference for #SDEC England, plus key messages:
πΉ64% of SDEC are open 12 hrs per day, 7 days per wk (NHS Long Term Plan)
πΉ72% of SDEC have same turnaround times as ED for diagnostics
πΉUse of recording currencies =inconsistent across SDEC nationally, despite NHS guidance
For AEC Network members, we've refreshed the Operational Guide, designed to assist managers and AEC teams adopt effective operational policies and procedures to maximise SDEC. Available here: bit.ly/3IIxAEz
What impact can our frailty networks have on your services for frail older people, across the system? Hear from Helen Barker, COO @CHFTNHS with an Exec perspective of the AFN Optimiser bit.ly/3k0Ryk7 Get involved networksinfo@nhselect.org.uk @NHSElect
The AEC Network document βClinical Definition and the Principles of Ambulatory Emergency Careβ has been reviewed and refreshed combining the principles across surgery & medicine creating principles applicable to wider specialties. Click the link to view bit.ly/2WbGBCS
Would you like to reduce inefficiencies within your system and improve patient safety? If yes click the link below to view Antrim Hospitals case study to find out more. bit.ly/3hDV7f2
For more info on the Surgical AEC Network email us at aec@nhselect.org.uk
NEW Surgical AEC case study from Antrim Area Hospital
Reducing inefficiencies within the system, improving patient safety, making the experience better for both patients and staff, bringing about lasting change. Click this link to view bit.ly/3jYLLvZ
To find out more on Maximising Same Day Emergency Care in Surgical Specialties follow this link bit.ly/3vqPkNF presented by Mr Arin Saha and Mr Simon Weaver, Surgeons leading the SAEC Network. For further info email aec@nhselect.org.uk @ArinSaha6
Why should you join the Network? Don't take it from us, hear from our Members on the benefits they've seen. Clinical Lead @GERED_DOC chats to @DrAndyNixon @DannytheBaker @DevadathanSen Listen here: scfn.org.uk/about and contact us at networksinfo@nhselect.org.uk