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Launch of Transfer of Care Around Medicines (TCAM) service

Date: 24/09/2019 | Category: General News

24th September

Last week saw the launch of our Transfer of Care Around Medicines (TCAM) service. This project is part of the Global Digital Exemplar (GDE) programme, aiming to deliver improved patient outcomes and make the hospital more efficient.

Working with the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital’s Pharmacy team and local community pharmacies, we have now introduced a solution that will digitally, and securely, transfer a patients’ latest prescription to a pharmacy of their choice after their stay in hospital.

The service is currently focused on patients at a higher risk of readmission to ensure continuity of care is provided by the pharmacist after discharge. This in turn will greatly reduce the risk of medication errors and is also proven to reduce the length of stay in hospital for these patients.

We were joined by a range of local healthcare professionals to demonstrate how we can work with the wider community to improve patient care and outcomes.

Unexpected closure of lifts in Beeden House and reduced lift capacity in the Main Block, Bedford Hospital

Beeden House

We have had to make the difficult decision to close both lifts in Beeden House after finding an unexpected fault during routine maintenance.

This means that there will be disruption to services and appointments on the upper floors of Beeden House.

We are currently contacting patients to find the best individual solution for them, minimise disruption and ensure they continue to receive the care they need. At this point you do not need to contact us, we will contact all affected patients.

The decision to close the lifts was hard, but we felt it was the safest decision to best protect our patients and staff.

Reduced lift capacity in the Main Block

Please be aware our lifts in the Main Block currently have reduced capacity. In order to maintain lift functions and minimise traffic in the remaining lifts, we will be prioritising high priority movements.

Staff, patients and visitors can access the main block lifts if required, but may be asked to wait at main reception while other priority movements are made. A minimum of 4 people will be required before the lift departs. Security staff operating the lifts will be mindful that not all disabilities are visible and make appropriate accommodations for non-ambulant staff and visitors.

We apologise for the inconvenience the closure of lifts and reduced lift capacity will cause.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and support.