This section details some information about the SCSC (Inpatient) Programme which relates to how we measure the activity; effectiveness; efficiency of, and access to the Programme.
In 2024, a total of 143 persons were admitted to the Spinal Cord System of Care (SCSC) Programme.
Of these, 139 patients were admitted to the Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Programme (CIIRP) that is, a period of intensive inpatient rehabilitation treatment and therapy; and 4 patients were admitted for various interventions such as a short period of assessment or review. Of the 143 patients admitted:
- 61 patients – (43%) had a diagnosis of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
- 58 patients – (40%) had a diagnosis of Non-traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
- 24 patients – (17%) had a diagnosis of Neuropathic or Neurological Disorders
The NRH has committed to a programme of continual review of its service delivery. Following on from reviews, it implements various improvement plans.
During 2024, the areas considered were:–
Average Waiting Time for Admission
The average waiting time for admission to the SCSC Programme was 70 days.
Average Length of Stay
The Average length of stay for patients in the SCSC Programme was 98 days.
Delayed Transfers of Care
13% of bed days were lost due to delayed transfers of care
Discharge to Home*
78% of patients were discharged to home
* Rather than back to Acute hospital or residential care.