
Call 01752 857409 or the Bodmin switchboard on 01208 251300
The acute care at home service is a virtual ward concept currently consisting of 9 experienced registered nurses and an administration assistant. Our aim is to facilitate advanced nursing care and support to patients in their own homes or alternative care environment, in order to prevent admission to, or facilitate discharge from the acute hospital.
We can provide treatment up to twice daily.
The service operates from 8am to 8.30pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
We accept referrals from:
The GP should have assessed community patients within 24 hours of referral and be prepared to maintain medical responsibility throughout the patient’s treatment, or, in the case of out of hours, until the patient’s own GP is available.
Refer direct to acute care at home east co-ordinator on 01752 857409 or call the Bodmin switchboard on 01208 251300. Then ask to speak to co-ordinator for acute care at home east to discuss plan of care.
Complete acute care at home community drug chart if required and email the acute care at home east team along with the patient profile. No FP10 is needed.
We would aim to begin intervention on the day of referral and once in receipt of the above documentation.
Refer direct to acute care at home east co-ordinator on 01752 857409 or call the Bodmin switchboard on 01208 251300. Then ask to speak to co-ordinator for acute care at home east to discuss plan of care.
Complete an acute care at home east community drug chart if required and email the acute care at home east team with discharge letter if available.
Medications, diluents and flushes should be prescribed and provided by hospital.
Types of condition that can be managed by the team include:
The team can provide intensive nursing support at home including:
The patient must:
Please ensure the patient meets the above criteria; please contact us with any queries.
A nurse will visit the patient to undertake a full and complete assessment either in the hospital prior to discharge, or in their own home if referred via GP.
Throughout the patient’s treatment the team will liaise with you about any changes or concerns.