Reducing unwanted hospitalisation for nursing home residents
Woodlands Hospital's THRIVE pilot programme has successfully reduced emergency visits and hospitalisations for nursing home residents by providing onsite geriatric care. Due to these positive outcomes, the hospital plans to expand the initiative to other local nursing homes.
Why it matters
This model demonstrates a cost-effective way to improve elderly care and reduce the strain on emergency medical services.
Woodlands Hospital has partnered Ren Ci @ Woodlands nursing home to provide specialist geriatric care for the home’s residents.
Listen Summarise Woodlands Hospital's THRIVE pilot programme reduced emergency visits and hospitalisations by about a third for 300 nursing home residents by providing specialist geriatric care onsite. The programme improved management of behavioural issues and medication, enabling nursing staff to better support residents and reduce unnecessary hospital appointments. Due to positive results, Woodlands Hospital plans to expand THRIVE to other nursing homes in the area, benefiting more seniors and easing caregiver burden. AI generated
SINGAPORE – About 300 nursing home residents ended up in the emergency department less and reduced their hospital stays as well, after taking part in a pilot programme by Woodlands Hospital (WH).
The secret to its success – having specialist geriatric care within the home so that potential problems can be nipped in the bud.
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