High bed occupancy leading to delays in care and increased risk to patients and staff is among the concerns in a new healthcare report.
An update from the chief executive officer for the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS trusts, Penny Emerit, has been released ahead of a board meeting on Wednesday (August 26).
Both bodies are running with ‘significantly higher’ occupancy levels than planned and the sustained spell of high heatwave temperatures has brought the severity of patient conditions ‘well above’ expected levels for the time of year, she said.
The CEO said the two organisations are operating with ‘significant’ numbers of patients who no longer meet the criteria to reside (CtR).
CtR is used to support the decision as to whether a patient needs ongoing care which can only be provided in an acute hospital, according to the NHS.
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Ms Emerit’s report says occupancy has not de-escalated over the summer as planned and there continues to be use of surge and escalation capacity as well as corridor care.
Another issue raised is staff wellbeing and resilience.
The document flags ‘persistent operational strains’ that continue to impact on motivation and engagement.
Operational pressure through summer and working in heatwave conditions has added to strain.
The board in common meeting for the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth Hospitals University trusts is open to the public and starts at 9.30am on Wednesday.
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