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 (https://t.co/M4RtilmXWP) #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 https://t.co/oNjwlH0WTw 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 Year🥳and AFN shortlisted for the Patient Safety Award. What an amazing achievement! @GERED_DOC@NHSElect@DTDeborah Fingers crossed for 17 November!
https://t.co/ub70o3ztdQ
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 [email protected]@vincentconnolly@NHSElect@ArinSaha6@DTDeborah
Very excited to publish 2 new case studies from East Kent and Leeds Teaching from Wave 4. Access them here https://t.co/cykcP9sgCP How can we help you improve specialised services for frail older people? Get in touch now [email protected]@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.
https://t.co/JMr9oPBkQF
Excited to launch two more AFN C8 case studies from @OldhamCO_NHS@NCAlliance_NHS and @ASPHFT both available here https://t.co/MYWmZ3UqtH Get in touch to learn how you can improve your services for older people living with frailty!! @GERED_DOC@DTDeborah@NHSElect
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 [email protected]@NHSElect@DTDeborah@vincentconnolly@ArinSaha6
Quick reference for #SDEC England, plus key messages:
🔹64% of SDEC are open 12 hrs per day, 7 days per wk (NHS Long Term Plan)
🔹72% of SDEC have same turnaround times as ED for diagnostics
🔹Use 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: https://t.co/9XMpBP7xYw
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 https://t.co/a82BJld2Xr Get involved [email protected]@NHSElect
The AEC Network document “Clinical Definition and the Principles of Ambulatory Emergency Care” has been reviewed and refreshed combining the principles across surgery & medicine creating principles applicable to wider specialties. Click the link to view https://t.co/L6ihuAhKAj
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. https://t.co/9m7H8AbQLL
For more info on the Surgical AEC Network email us at [email protected]