Rapid Elderly Assessment Care Team (REACT) West Lothian
Overview
- An integrated Hub as single point of contact for frail elderly during an episode of acute deterioration
- To reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and unscheduled care, while improving the quality of care and patient experience
- Prompt comprehensive geriatric assessment and interventions through a rapid access clinic at St John’s Hospital or assessment at home through our Hospital at Home and Rehab at Home service
- Team of geriatricians, nurse practitioners, specialty doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, administrative staff and a social care co-ordinator
- Liaise with and complement existing core services to provide effective multi-disciplinary assessment and interventions with shared decision-making towards patient-centred goals
- Community–led with governance within the Health and Social Care Partnership
B.C 14-01-25
Who to refer:
- Resident in West Lothian
- Patient and family agree to referral
- Safe for assessment at clinic or at home
Who not to refer:
- Acute chest pain
- Acute stroke
- Surgical problems
- Low GCS <9
- Shock
- Suspected fracture
How to refer:
- Urgent assessment or clinical discussion – telephone REACT number 01506 524149
- Non-urgent referrals – SCI gateway for daily triage by a Geriatrician
Hub Operating Hours
Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
Saturday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm
