Innovation/Service Improvement Synopsis
Weymouth & Portland Community Ophthalmology
Community service model with particular benefit to patients with glaucoma
Long Term Condition
Ophthalmology
Meets National Priority Area
Avoidance of admissions
Benefits to Patient
Care closer to home. A service that meets the needs of this specific population. Access to specialist clinician. Access to associated services. Improved patient experience. Patient centred care. Patient in control of their condition.
Benefits to Staff
Increased capacity to meet future increase in demand for this service Reduced referrals to HES releasing time and resources with HES. Ability to achieve 18 week targets. Coordination of services. Enhanced skills. Better partnership working. Compliment secondary care service and reduces the workload.
Cost Savings/Efficiencies
In 2008-09 there were 14,014 new referrals and 27,358 follow up appointments to Outpatient clinics in acute hospitals commissioned by NHS Dorset. Analysis of local data suggest that 44% of new referrals and 58% of follow up appointments might be appropriate for the Community Service
Outcomes Measured
Expected outcomes include: Reduction in secondary care appointments. Improved patient experience. Timely referral
Sustainability
Service not yet operational
Transferable
Service not yet operational
Project Status
Service not yet operational
For more information e-mail
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