Abstract
Nurse-led discharge from the High Dependency Unit (HDU) was introduced in 2002 with the aim of improving access to level 2 beds (beds offering higher level of support and observation; ). The project has yet to be formally evaluated but there have been perceived benefits for both patients and staff.
MeSH terms
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Algorithms
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Communication
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Continuity of Patient Care / standards
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Critical Care / standards*
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Decision Trees
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Health Planning
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Hospital Units / standards
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Humans
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Interprofessional Relations
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Nurse's Role*
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Nursing Administration Research
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Nursing Audit
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Nursing Evaluation Research
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / organization & administration
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / psychology
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Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / organization & administration
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Patient Discharge / standards*
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Patient Transfer / standards*
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Program Development
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Program Evaluation
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Progressive Patient Care / standards
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State Medicine
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Time and Motion Studies
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Total Quality Management / organization & administration*
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United Kingdom