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
