Topic outline


  • Agenda:
    1. Welcome and Introductions by Dr. Carlos Ferrando, Head of Surgical and Trauma Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Clinic Barcelona, Spain
    2. Developing a Virtual Ward @ home by Gemma Czech, Clinical Nurse Lead for Virtual Wards, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
    3. Pathways, Outcomes, and Patient Experience for CUH Virtual Ward @ home by Andy Bailey, Operations Manager Virtual Wards, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
    4. Interactive Panel Discussion

    Objective: Develop a successful Virtual Ward

    Content Summary:
    • CUH Virtual Ward @ home (Cambridge University Hospitals)
    • Challenges CUH faced/why implemented VW?
    • The journey so far and working with stakeholders (the concept and stakeholders)
    • What is the equipment needed and platform/technology selection
    • The daily management: referral, onboarding, care plan…. How do we manage telephone and video, workforce
    • Performance and pathways
    • Patient experience
    • Challenges and obstacles overcome
    • Next steps

    This activity was supported by an educational grant from Masimo.