Case Study: Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust reduces delayed discharges and length of stay with VitalHub’s MCAP

Using MCAP to Reduce Overnight Stays Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

The Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust sought to improve patient flow and minimize delays to safely reduce the amount of time children spent in the hospital. To address this challenge, they partnered with VitalHub, leveraging their MCAP solution to identify specific areas for process improvement.

VitalHub's solution centered on implementing the SAFER model, which was enabled by the MCAP platform, and included expanding day surgery services. This involved a detailed five-step plan introducing new managerial oversight and forward-planning meetings. As a result of working with VitalHub, the hospital achieved a 66% reduction in delayed discharges and a 28% reduction in the average length of stay in the targeted wards over a six-month period.

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust