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 2022, a total of 113 persons were discharged from the Spinal Cord System of Care (SCSC) Programme.
Of these, 96 patients were admitted to the Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Programme (CIIRP) that is, a period of intensive inpatient rehabilitation treatment and therapy; and 17 patients were admitted for various interventions such as a short period of assessment or review. Of the 96 patients discharged:
- 41 patients – (43%) had a diagnosis of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
- 47 patients – (49%) had a diagnosis of Non-traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
- 8 patients – (8%) 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 2022, the areas considered were:-
Average Waiting Time for Admission
The average waiting time for admission to the SCSC Programme during 2022
was 73 days.
Average Length of Stay
The Average length of stay for patients in the SCSC Programme in 2022 was 101 days.
Discharge to Home*
77% of patients were discharged to home in 2022.
* Rather than back to Acute hospital or residential care.