Express services – A smooth transition following discharge from hospital
Philosophy – Goals
Rapid and uncomplicated transfer of the clients from the hospital to their homes.
The hospital itself can transfer clients to a specialist.
Processes become easier, any ambiguities can be solved immediately, on-site
In the event of complex nursing situations, the clarification of requirements can be effected within 2-4 hours after notification by the hospital, i.e. while clients are still registered as in-patients.
Benefit of the express service
Partner hospitals
Bed capacities are gained
Reduction of discharge stress to the patient
Optimisation of the transfer process
SPITEX BERN
Uniformity of transfer
Known contacts
Personal two-way information
Organisation
Applications to the express team are effected by telephone
Acceptance of the responsibility for nursing services outside the hospital is effected with half a day after notification by the hospital.
Nursing services are also provided on weekends
Financing
Participation of the referring partner hospitals
Hours worked can be invoiced to the respective health insurance companies
