Delayed Discharge

Question

1. The number of people ready for discharge from hospital awaiting a homecare service in Midlothian.
2. The average length of delay for Midlothian residents.
3. The definition of a delayed discharge

Response

Please see the attached document detailing the information requested.

1. At each census point from July to October 2016 the number of Midlothian Local Authority residents who experienced a delay in their discharge from hospital and were awaiting completion of arrangements in order to live in their own home - awaiting social support (non-availability of services)
2. At each census point from July to October 2016 the total number of Midlothian Local Authority residents who experienced a delay in their discharge from hospital for any delay reason and the average length of delay as at the census for these people.
3. The definition of a delayed discharge can be found at the link below which is used for the purposes of national reporting: http://www.isdscotland.org/Health-Topics/Health-and-Social-Community-Care/Delayed-Discharges/Guidelines/docs/Delayed-discharge-Data-Definitions-Recording-Manual-FINAL.pdf?